Mrs Pickens' Third Grade Class

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Jan. 31st

Another month has come and gone. It's hard to believe that February begins tomorrow!! Remember to study spelling and DOL sentences for Friday assessments. Reading: Complete reading assessment Science test will probably be next Friday!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Jan. 29th

Math: Bar modeling WB 163-164 Reading: Read "Here's My Dollar" and have parent sign reading log. Complete trifold. BOG BUSTER: Yesterday, we discussed that without soil there would be fewer medicines. Research a medicine that people get from plants. Where does this plant grow? What is the job of this drug (what does it treat)?

Monday, January 28, 2013

Homework Happenings for Monday, Jan. 28th

Spelling: Draw pictures to go with your spelling words this week. We are studying homophones and will need to know the meanings of each word! Reading: Practice O WB 133/134 Science: Finish up decorating your pet rock at home! We will share in class on Tuesday.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Jan. 24th

Spelling: Study for test soft /c/ and /g/ sounds Language: Grammar WB 113-114 NO DOL test! Science: Rocks vocabulary WB 104 **Don't forget to bring in a "pet rock" for us to describe and decorate!! Remember....no larger than your fist; no smaller than your thumbnail!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Jan. 22nd

Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! We are shortening some of our assignments due to a short week and Maps testing. NO DOLs lessons this week; no DOL test on Friday! Spelling: Copy spelling words 3x each on paper in print OR 2x each in cursive. Reading: Practice O WB 125-126

Friday, January 18, 2013

Homework Happenings for Friday, Jan. 18th

I normally do not post any assignments for Friday; however, we will have our math test on Tuesday, Jan. 23rd .. Your child will have the Chpt Review (pp. 238-239) to complete as their study guide. Please go over long division problems with them using this as a guide! ALso, we will be going to Morningside on Tuesday @ 2:00. We are planning on having a "Game Day" with our friends. We will take some of our games, along with playing some of their favorites!! Have a great long weekend!

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Jan. 17th

Because of our SNOW DAY yesterday, we have some changes in our schedule..... Spelling: study for test (no spelling city this week) Language: Study for DOL test Math: Long division with remainders complete WB 155. The test for tomorrow is rescheduled for next Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. Science: Study for Chpt 5 test. Make sure your 16 vocabulary definitions are also completed and ready to turn in! Study your definitions and study guide.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Jan. 15th

Continue to work on spelling activities in Tic Tac toe. They are all due on Friday. Be sure to staple ALL work to the cover sheet when returning! Reading: Read "Seven Spools of Thread" with an adult. Have them sign reading log. Finish trifold. Continue to study your study guide in science. Test is Thursday! **Don't forget to work on IXL at home! We are wanting to beat Mr. Thompson by racking up more problems than him!!! **** BLOG BUSTER: Today in Science , we are going to learn about some famous marble statues in Greece that are being damaged by acid erosion. Can you name a city in the U.S. where this might also be a problem (HINT: lots of marble statues/memorials)?

Monday, January 14, 2013

Homework Happenings for Monday, Jan. 14th

Math: We are working on long division this week. Complete WS 119-120. We are planning on the Chpt 8 test on Friday. Spelling: No specific assignment tonight. We are working on "Tic Tac Toe" this week, where the students choose their own activities to complete. They have until Friday to finish all 3 activities. We will work on this in the morning also. Reading: Practice O WB 119 Science: WB 95-96 over Lesson 3 vocabulary; test will be on Thursday.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, Jan. 8th

Reading: Read "Cook-A-Doodle-Doo" with a parent/adult. Sign reading log. Complete story organizer Science: Vocabulary WB 83-84 USE GLOSSARY!! We have new AR goals for the 3rd nine weeks. Please encourage your child to read at home every night. That will help greatly with taking AR tests at school! Report cards go home on Wednesday. We will be holding cards for students who have not paid lunch charges and also those who have overdue books. Please make sure that your child has taken care of these items! BLOG BUSTER: News FLash!! The International Hydrographic Organization has determined that we now have 5, not 4 major oceans. Do some research and find out the name of this ocean and where it is located.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Homework Happenings for Monday, Jan. 7th

We are on our regular schedule this week; spelling, DOLs, reading story and science! Spelling: Write spelling words 3 times each in print OR 2 times each in cursive if you wish. (We are beginning to practice cursive starting this week). Math: Division/Multiplication WB 147-148 Reading: Vocabulary Review-Practice O WB 111-112 ***There is a Frankfort letter coming home today with your updated payment history for our trip. In order for us to hold our buses, the money needs to be in by the end of February. You may make a partial payment anytime!***

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Homework Happenings for Thursday, Jan. 3rd

Happy New Year!! It's hard to believe we are in the second half of the third grade year!! This week is a "Catch Up Week", with no new content today or tomorrow. Instead, we will be reviewing math facts, finishing up Native American projects (those students who were sick before Christmas) and reviewing FLASH rules. Homework tonight: Multiplication 3 digit X 1 digit WS