Mrs Pickens' Third Grade Class

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, April 30th

Tonight is Family Night....No Homework tonight!! Spend time with your family!! DATE CHANGE: Our PTO program, which we will present on Thursday night @ 6:00 pm, will be shown to the school at an assembly on Friday, May 3rd. We were scheduled for Thursday afternoon, but had to make a change. Any parent who cannot attend on Thursday night may want to come on Friday afternoon at 2:30pm. Don't forget to research about University of Florida for the HLOE News!! *Mascot *Famous alum members *Majors offered at the school *Any info about the sports teams, etc

Monday, April 29, 2013

Homework Happenings for Monday, April 29th

We are reviewing in math and reading/language arts in preparation for our State testing next week. Therefore, NO spelling list, NO DOL, NO reading story, and NO grammar. We will have science when we can fit it in. Science: WB 217-218 ***BLOG BUSTER*** Our college, University of Florida, is being highlighted on the news this week. One student from our class will be chosen to present some interesting facts about our school on the newscast! I plan on choosing the student who does the most research on the following questions: 1. What is the mascot? 2. What city/state is our college located in? 3. Are there any famous persons who attended U of FL? Who? 4. What are some majors offered at our college? 5. What is one interesting fact you want everyone to know about U of FL? Important Dates this week: Thursday, May 2nd @ 6:00 PTO Program on our trip to Frankfort

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Homework Happenings for Thursday, April 25th

Math: Elapsed time, using timelines. WS 113-114 Spelling: study words if you did NOT make 100% on pretest! ***BLOG BUSTER*** We are beginning our study of forces and motion. Think about a particular sport (bowling, baseball, golf, soccer, etc) and how we use various types of forces (push, pull) and motions (back/forth, zig zag, round and round, etc). Describe elements in the sport and the forces/motions involved. You may draw a diagram if you wish!!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, April 23rd

Ooops!! By mistake, I told you yesterday that tonight was "Family Night" where you are expected to spend time with family and no homework is assigned. It should be NEXT Tuesday, April 30th. Reading: Practice O WB 199-200 Science: Finish Lesson 2 WS/vocabulary definitions

Monday, April 22, 2013

Homework Happenings for Monday, April 22nd

Math: We have completed the study guide (Chpt Review from the textbook) together. Please review this and other problems on area and perimeter. Test is tomorrow! Spelling: Write words 3xeach on paper NO DOL or grammar this week. We will be having On-Demand Week! Reading: Read the assigned level book tonight with your student. You may sign the reading log for "American Hero" OR sign their agenda, saying they have read with you. Complete the 3 questions on the last page. Dates to Remember: * 4/22-26 On Demand Week: featured article on our trip to Frankfort * 4/23 Family Night: NO homework this night! Spend time with your family! * 5/2 Third Grade PTO program on Frankfort

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Homework Happenings for Thursday, April 18th

Study for spelling test and DOL test. Math: Area/Perimeter word problems WB 236-236 Our Chpt 19 math test over area and perimeter will be next Tuesday. We will be reviewing on Friday and Monday. Your child will complete the Chpt review at the end of the chapter on Monday!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, April 16th

Reading: Read "Wilbur's Boast" with an adult. Be sure to have them sign reading log. Complete trifold. Work for a "Super A+"!!! Social Studies: Complete KY map WS

Monday, April 15, 2013

Homework Happenings for Monday, April 15th

Math: Area and Perimeter WB 227-228 Spelling: Copy spelling words 3X each on paper (Print) or 2X each (Cursive) MAPs testing finishes up this week. Reading is today and Language is on Wednesday. Our trip was a GREAT success!! Thanks to all our parents/grandparents who were chaperones. You were one of the reasons that the trip went off without a hitch!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Homework Happenings for Tuesday, April 9th

Continue to work on Spelling Tic Tac Toe packet. It is due Thursday! Math: Area WB 215-216 Reading: Read "Castle on Viola Street" pp 295-313 Complete trifold ***A Note about your child's Bus and chaperone assignment for Frankfort is going home today. Be sure to READ carefully ALL information about what to expect and what your child may bring with them. Let us know about your child's lunch/breakfast choices and any medicines by filling out the back and returning BY THURSDAY!!***

Monday, April 8, 2013

Homework Happenings for Monday, April 4th

It's the "Countdown to Frankfort"!! 4 days and counting until we head up the West KY Pkwy to our state's capitol!! Spelling: We are doing a spelling "tic tac toe" this week in lieu of a spelling WS and test. Your child has until Thursday to complete three (3) activities listed on the sheet Be sure to staple ALL papers to the cover sheet before turning it in. Writing: Finish up your 3 paragraph story on "My Spring Break" in your composition book. We will be sharing them tomorrow. We will also be working on our KY folders in class. Anything you want to research and copy about our great state to include in the folder, you may! Dates to Remember: Friday, April 12th 4:45 am. Be here to load the bus to Frankfort. We will be returning around 8:00 pm. We will call you to let you know an exact time as we are coming home.