Tuesday, December 16th

Math: Money and Addition WB 5-6 **AR cutoff is this Friday, Dec. 19th** Christmas Parties are at 2:30 on Friday!

Monday, December 15th

We are beginning our countdown to Christmas Break! Because of all the special activities we have going on this week, we will NOT be having: *spelling list *assigned story from reader *DOL lessons This will allow us to finish our writing piece and begin a book study on "Polar Express". Tonight, we do have a reading comprehension WS on "Chinese Cultures and Holidays" to complete. Christmas parties are scheduled for this Friday, from 2:30-3:15.

Thursday, December 11th

Study spelling words. Reading: Complete comprehension sheet on "Cook-a-Doodle-Do" Edit your rough draft of your Elf letter to Santa. We will Write the final letter on Friday.

Tuesday, December 9th

Math: long division WS; chapter review tomorrow; test on Thursday! Reading: Read "Cook-a-Doodle-Doo!" Sign reading log. Complete WS

Monday, Dec. 8th

Math: long division WB 155 **Math Test over chpt 8 test will be on Thursday** Reading: Practice O WB 111-112

THursday, December 4th

Study for spelling and DOL tests Math: Long division with NO remainders WB 153-154 **Don't forget that we are collecting for a needy family for Christmas. Please send in items (list found on newsletter) or cash. We will purchase items for the family.***

Tuesday, Dec. 2nd

Math: Division WB 149-150 Reading: Read "What DO Illustrators Do?" and have an adult sign reading log. Complete comprehension WS

Monday, December 1

Reading: Practice O WB 103 Social Studies: Native America shelter WS

THursday, November 20th

Study DOL and spelling. Test tomorrow! Grammar: Verb Tenses WB 87-88

Wednesday, November 19th

We have a math test over Chpt 7 tomorrow. Students are to complete the chapter review on pp 212-213 in their math notebook. Also, practice some 3 digit multiplication problems to prepare for the test!

Tuesday, November 18th

Reading: Read "Jones Family Express" and sign log. Complete trifold. Math: WB 135-136 Social Studies: Finish up Native American chart (use booklet to finish the chart) **We are beginning our Native American Unit this week. I hope your child has already begun to plan their project. Don't forget that it is due Monday, Nov. 24th. We will begin the presentations on that day.**

Thursday, November 13th

Study DOL and spelling for tests tomorrow. Grammar: Past tense verbs WB 81-82

Tuesday, November 11th

Math: Multiplication by two and three digits WB 123-124 Reading: Read "Saving the Sand Dunes" and sign reading log Complete reading WS

Monday, November 10th

Reading: Vocabulary on Practice O WB 89 Science: Chapter Review pp 98-99; study for Chpt 2 test. **Friday is our Veteran's Day Assembly at 2:30. If you are a veteran and would like to join us for this program, please contact me or the school office to let us know you will be coming.

Wednesday, Nov. 5th

No HW this evening, but I do have one thing I want your child to bring in tomorrow. We are learning about inherited traits in science. We have talked about how we are similar in traits to our parents, and we want to conduct a little experiment. Please send in a photo of your child's parent as a young person (close to your child's age). We will all share these and see if we can guess which parent belongs to which student! Math: we took the chpt 6 test today; the cutoff for multiplication timed tests is this Friday. We will have our ice cream celebration next week!

Monday, November 3rd

NO spelling list this week, due to the short week. Reading: Read "One Riddle, One Answer" sign reading log and complete WS Math: Finish up Chapter Review on p. 186 for study guide. Review this and ALL facts for test on Wednesday. Remember: NO school tomorrow due to State/local elections!

Thursday, October 30th

Spelling: Study for test! We did not take a pretest, so ALL students will test tomorrow. Recopy Personal Narrative on notebook paper in BEST handwriting!! These will be filed in our portfolio for the Intermediate School! Study x8 facts (or whatever facts they are on) for timed test. **We will be ending our timed tests NEXT FRIDAY (Nov 7th). Our Ice Cream Celebration will be sometime the week of Nov. 10-14.** DOn't forget tomorrow is our Books Alive! Parade at 1:30, with our party following at 2:30.

Tuesday, October 28th

Reading: Read "Stone Soup" sign reading log; complete reading WS Math: Study x7 facts (or whatever facts you are on) Science: Plant life cycles WB 28

Monday, October 27th

Math: WB pg 11-112 Study facts UP TO 6 facts. We will take "catch up" tests tomorrow. x7 facts test will be Wednesday. Writing: You child will be bringing home their personal narrative to continue writing. Be sure to read the cover letter as to what they are to complete, with your help! We will be finishing them up on Tuesday and Wednesday. Important dates this week: *Pumpkin carving on Wednesday *Books Alive! parade and Halloween parties on Friday. You may come and view the parade and stay for our class parties!

Tuesday, October 21st

Reading: Read "Author, a True Story" with an adult. Sign reading log. Complete reading comprehension WS Science :Study for Chapter 1 science test. Review study guide! **Book Fair shopping day tomorrow! Don't forget to bring money to purchase books!**

Monday, October 20th

Math: Study your multiplication facts tonight! We introduced the x3 facts. You need to study which ever fact set you haven't passed. Writing: Finish up letter to your Morningside friend. You may color it. Our visit is tomorrow at 2:30! Science: Vocabulary WB 19-20. Test is on Wednesday. **Parent Teacher Conferences are Tuesday night from 4-7 pm. Be sure to get here on time for your conference! Our Book Fair is open that night for parents to shop!**

Thursday, October 16th

NO spelling test tomorrow! Reading: Comprehension WS Math: Study x5 facts for timed test. WB pp 99-100 **Don't forget to remind your children to dress comfortably for AG day tomorrow. Maybe a cap or sun glasses because we will be out all day. ALso, may be cool in the morning, so a light jacket will be good. **

Tuesday, October 14th

Math: Multiplication strategies pp. 149-150 (1-11) in math notebook Retake x2 fact test if you haven't passed. Reading: Read "Planets in our Solar System" at home with your adult. Sign reading log Complete reading comprehension WS

Monday, October 13th

Good afternoon! Hope everyone had a great, restful Fall Break. We are ready to begin our second nine weeks today. Math: Study the x2 multiplication facts. Tomorrow is our first "sprint" test over 2 facts. Reading: Complete Practice O WB 59-60

Wednesday, October 1st

NO spelling or DOL test this week!! Grammar: Irregular plural nouns WB 49-50 **We are continuing to work on our personal narrative plan throughout this week. After Fall Break, we will begin to write our rough draft version for this 4 paragraph story. We will complete the final piece by the week of October 27th.

Tuesday, September 30th

Reading: Read the story and sign reading log. Complete reading WS Science: Living THings WB 15-16

Monday, September 29th

Math: Word problems using bar modeling p. 121 in book (1-6) ***Reminders*** *No school on Friday *AR cutoff for the nine weeks is Thursday, Oct 2nd *End of 9 weeks is Friday, October 3rd *Report cards go out on Friday, Oct. 17h

Monday, September 25th

Study Spelling and DOL sentences Math: finish up Chpt Review p. 116 and study for test! Finish up ScienceWS if it wasn't finished in class.

Tuesday, September 23rd

Reading: Read the story "Wolf!" at home with an adult. Sign reading log. Complete the comprehension WS Writing: Personal Narrative letter to parents. Fill out he emotion web with your adult.

Monday, September 22nd

Math: Addition with regrouping B 65-66 Reading: Practice O WB 45-46

Thursday, September 18th

DOL: Study your DOL sheet for test Math: Subtraction WB 59-60 Grammar: Common/Proper nouns WB 35-36

Tuesday, September 16

Reading: Read "Strongest One" with an adult; sign reading log. Complete reading WS ***Practice your part for the play. Look for items to use for the performance. We will put the play on Friday after lunch!***

Monday, September 15th

Math: Chapter Review p. 91; Study for test over Chpt 3. Reading: Practice O WB 37-38 Don't forget that Thursday, Sept. 18, is High Attendance Day. If we have 100% attendance on that day, Mr. Reid will take a pie in the face!

Tuesday, September 9th

Reading: Read "The Perfect Pet" with an adult. Sign reading log or write note in agenda. Complete comprehension WS

Monday, September 8th

Math: Estimation WS Study for Chpt 2 Social Studies test....Use book and study guide to review!

Thursday, September 4th

Study DOL sentences/spelling words ALL TAKE the TEST! Math: WB 29-30 **Test over Chpt 2 on Monday!**

Tuesday, September 2nd

Reading: Read story "Penguin Chicks" and have an adult sign that you have read at home. REading WS Upcoming tests: * Social Studies Chpt 2 test: Monday or TUesday of next week. Study guide will be coming home tonight! * Math Chpt 2 test: Wednesday of next week.

Thursday, August 28th

Study DOL paper and spelling words. Math: WB 21-22 over mental subtractions Social Studies: Grid Map WS **Don't forget to bring $1 for Snack Friday tomorrow!**

Tuesday, August 26th

Reading: Read "Whose Habitat is it?" Sign reading log. WB 16-17 over main idea. ****Parents, don't forget tonight is "Back to School Night" at HLOE! Please meet in the gym at 6:00 for introductions and news from our PTO. We will then meet as a third grade team with all our parents in the library to go over third grade news.****

Thursday, August 21st

Study DOL and spelling for tests Study for Math Chapter 1 test Begin interview about history (Social Studies). Bring back WS on Monday.

Tuesday, August 19th

Math: Complete Math WB 13-14. We started this (comparing nos) in class together. We are looking at taking the math test probably Thursday. Reading: Read "Dear Juno" at home with an adult. Be sure to sign the story reading log AFTER you have heard your child read! COmplete the reading comprehension WS. **Don't forget that we have a parent meeting this evening at 6:00 to discuss the Frankfort trip we take in the Spring. This will be a time you can pay fees, ask questions and sign up if you wish to be chaperone. Please try to be here!**

Tuesday, August 12th

Reading: Your child needs to read our first reading selection "First Day Jitters" tonight with an adult. They also will need to have you sign their reading log showing that you read the story. Tomorrow we will take the AR test in the computer lab. Your child may also need to finish up their story map from the story.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Only one HW assignment this evening. We are writing sentences with our spelling words. Your child may use one or two spelling words for each sentence. Be sure your sentences make sense and contain correct capitalization and punctuation marks! Also, we have gone over our third grade Learning Check (homework) Policy in class today. I have asked them to read it over with your this evening, sign it and bring back the bottom signed. Thank you!

Wednesday, August 6th

Good Afternoon, Parents and 3rd grade students!! We had an awesome first day at HLOE today. Your child is bringing home a fun "get to know you" homework assignment tonight. Please help them to find 3 items to fill the paper sack that will help describe them. You may want to share about your family, favorite pet, hobby or other favorites! Please only one photograph! You may cut out a picture of an item if it is too large to fill your bag ( bike, bat/ball, etc). We will share these tomorrow. Don't worry; we will get the items home as soon as they are shared. It may take on into MOnday. I sent some paperwork home for some of you if I need a signature. Please don't hesitate to call (270-538-4110) or email me (betsy.pickens@mccracken.kyschools.us) if you have questions or concerns. My planning period is 1:30-2:15, if you need to set up an appointment to meet. Thank you for allowing me to share your child this year!

THursday, May 15

K-Prep Testing is over! Yeah!!! You would be soooo proud of your children. They worked hard and stayed with the program all week. That is why we are celebrating tomorrow with "Dress Like Rock Star" Day! Your child may wear anything (must be appropriate) that would say "ROck Star" i.e. favorite rock t shirt, spiked hair, jewelry, black clothing, hat gear. We will be celebrating with a special assembly in the afternoon. Tonight, your child may have some homework. They should be finished with their Magic Tree House Book Study. If not, they will be bringing home the book to finish reading. Tomorrow, they will finish up their folders and take the AR test. We will put finishing touches on their project they will be presenting next week. We have discussed lots of good ideas, and have plenty of supplies for them to use (poster board, construction paper, cardstock paper, markers, colors, etc).

Monday, May 12

This is K-Prep testing week, so no homework!! We are testing on Mon.-Thur. all morning, so please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy breakfast. We are continuing to read and work on our Magic Tree House book and projects. YOur child may bring home a poster board, construction paper, etc to work on a presentation for their book. I am giving them time in the afternoons each day to work and read, so a gentle reminder from you would be good! The book, AR test and booklet MUST be finished by Friday afternoon!

Tuesday, May 6th

NO homework tonight due to Miner's Baseball Game field trip. Don't forget about our Math and Reading Night tomorrow night from 6:00-7:30! Games and prizes to win!!

Monday, May 5th

We are reviewing and preparing for our K-Prep Test this week, so not much in the way of homework. Language: Sentence Review WS **Reading: We are doing a "Magic Tree House" book study this week and next. YOur child has chosen a book to read in the Magic Tree House book series. These are all on third grade level and are a lot of fun to read! They will be reading on this chapter book at school only for the next few weeks, but I wanted you to be aware of them working on it. They have some activity sheet to complete about their book. Last, they will be presenting a project of their choosing about the book to the class. YOu will see more about this next week.**

Tuesday, April 29

We are doubling up on our math content this week to finish up. Math: elapsed time WB 159-160 Math: Area WB 227-228

Monday, April 28

NO spelling/DOL/Reading HW assignments this week. We are concentrating on reading/language arts review of concepts we have covered this year. We will complete most work in class; some review WS will be handed out for HW. Reading: passage/comprehension review WS Math: Area WB 219-220 ***THis Thursday we will be attending a testing kickoff and touring LOIS. Students will leave HLOE around 11 am and return around 1:00 pm. We will eat sack lunches while we are there.***

Thursday, April 24

Complete spelling squares and study for test Reading: COmplete reading review WS **Your child has the option of recopying their rough draft of their On Demand Letter to the Second Graders tonight OR they may choose to copy it. Please check for spelling mistakes if you don't mind. They also have the choice of recopying it tomorrow in clASS. We will be having a Writing Celebration tomorrow afternoon for all who have finished copying the final draft of their letters.**

Tuesday, April 22

Math: Finish up the chapter review on pp 340-344 Study the terms/shapes. Test is tomorrow! Reading: Read "Home-Grown Butterflies" and have parent sign reading log. Complete short answer WS Today is our last visit to Morningside! Thank you for allowing us to take your child over each month to develop a relationship with a Morningside resident.

Monday, April 21

Begin spelling squares for this week. All activities are due on Friday! Math: WB 211-212 **Math test is on Wednesday over Geometry chapter**

Thursday, April 17

Turn in Spelling Squares sheet and 3 activities Study for spelling and DOL test. Math: WB 101-102 Reading: reading review WS on "Mother to Tigers" Tomorrow is our Spring Party with all our third graders meeting in the gym at 2:25 for fun Easter themed games! Come join us for the fun. Children cannot be checked out early .

Tuesday, April 15

Continue to work on spelling squares activities. They are ALL due on Friday. Math: Fraction take home test. (This grade will be substituted for the second Fraction Test grade where I usually double the grade). Parents may help. Reading: Read "Mother to Tigers" and sign reading log. Complete trifold.

Monday, April 14th

Spelling: Begin spelling square activities. ALL are due, stapled, on Friday! Math: Geometry WS Spring Parties are this Friday. We are planning on some fun games, races all outside to welcome the coming of Spring!! Come join us around 2.

Thursday, April 10

Study spelling and DOL sentences. Reading: Complete reading review WS Math: Make your "Study Guide" from Chpt Review pp. 161-164 **Test tomorrow!**

Tuesday, April 8

Math: Lesson 14.3 "Comparing Fractions" WB 101-104 **We are looking at the test over chapter 14 to be on Friday!** Reading:Read "An American Flies Again" and complete short answer WS

Monday, April 7th

Good Afternoon, All!! Hope everyone had a great, restful Spring Break. I know I did. IT's hard to believe that we are rounding the corner of our third grade school year. Homework tonight: Spelling: NO spelling squares this week; copy words 3 times each in ABC order. Math: Equivalent Fractions: WB 100 Reading: COmplete Practice O WB 199 I have given lots of time today to work on our HW, so you can help cheer on the KY Wildcats tonight!!

Thursday, March 27th

Study for spelling test NO DOL test tomorrow! Math: Equivalent Fractions WB 97-98 Reading: "Wilbur's Boast" review sheet

Tuesday, March 25th

Math: Equivalent Fractions WB 95-96 Reading: Read "Wilbur's Boast" with an adult; sign reading log. COmplete short answer WS **Don't forget that the First Grade Spring Mall is on Thursday. Remind your child to bring money to spend!**

Monday, March 24th

Spelling: NO spelling squares this week, due to a hectic schedule. Homework tonight is: Write spelling words three times each, in ABC order Math: Fractions WB 91-92 We will be visiting the First Grade Spring Mall on Thursday. Please send money with your child if they wish to purchase anything.

Thursday, March 20

Study for spelling and DOL test Finish up spelling squares activities. Turn in stapled together Math: Test today; no HW Reading: Complete reading review WS

Tuesday, March 18th

Continue with spelling squares activities Math: Line Plots WB 80-82 We will review for the test and complete the Chpt Review for tomorrow night. Test over chpt 13 on Thursday. Reading: Read "Castle on Viola Street" tonight. Complete short answer WS.

Monday, March 17th

Happy St Patrick's Day!! Spelling: Begin spelling squares activities on el/le pattern words. All activities are due on Friday. Reading: Vocabulary review Practice O WB 185-186 Math: Line Plots WB 76-77 Tomorrow we will be going to Morningside. Our March activity is reading our favorite picture book! Have your child to bring a favorite book from home, or they may have one here at school. They will need to just practice reading it before we go tomorrow afternoon.

Tuesday, March 11

math: Complete bar graph on ice cream flavors; write 2 fact statements about your data Reading: Read "Animal Homes" Have an adult sign reading log; Complete short answer WS Remember to turn in Frankfort sheet with cell phone # info, lunch/breakfast request and medical forms by tomorrow!

Monday, March 10th

Spelling: NO spelling squares this week because of Frankfort trip. Write words in ABC order three times each Reading: Practice O WB 177-178 Reminder: Chaperone meeting this afternoon at 5:30 pm in the HLOE library. Very important that all chaperones attend!! Your child will be bringing home a very important letter explaining all about details about our trip to Frankfort trip on Thursday. Please read over with your child! Return the bottom portion with breakfast/lunch info and an updated cell phone # for us to reach you.

Thursday, February 27th

Finish and turn in Spelling squares activities. Reading: Complete story review sheet Math: Finish up Study Guide (p.58 in text) and study for test! NO DOL test tomorrow!

Tuesday, February 25th

Reading: Read "The Printer" with an adult. SIgn reading log. Complete short answer question WS Continue working on Spelling Squares. **Chaperone Meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, March 4th at 5:50 in the library. ALL chaperones MUST be in attendance!

Monday, February 24th

Begin spelling squares for this week. ALL work must be turned in by Friday! Reading: Practice O WB 169-170 Social Studies: State Government WS Complete short answer response.

Tuesday, February 17th

Continue to work on spelling squares Math: measuring length in metrics WB 23-24 Reading: Read "Carousel of Dreams" and sign reading log Complete short answer questions 1-3

Thursday, February 13th

Study for spelling and DOL tests Math: Complete the chapter review for chapter 10. Test tomorrow! Grammar: Pronoun WB 140 Finish up reading review WS (started it together in the morning) Remember, NO valentine party on Friday. We will exchange valentines in the afternoon and make cards for our friends at Morningside!

Thursday, January 30th

Study spelling words and DOL sentences. Turn in completed spelling squares activities. Reading: COmplete reading review WS Upcoming Dates: *Vision/Hearing Screening on Monday *Science test on Tuesday *ChildWatch on Wednesday *Math Test on Friday * **Ask you child to tell you what is more than a billion! Trillion, _illion,

Tuesday, January 28th

Continue working of Spelling Squares activities. Reading: Read "Boom Town" with an adult. COmplete 3 short answer question WS Math: "Money" Complete WB 1-2

Monday, January 27th

Start spelling squares. ALL activities are due Friday morning. Writing: Recopy your Landslide letter in your neatest handwriting onto notebook paper. Have your adult check for spelling errors! Science: Brainpop "Soil" WS

Thursday, January 23rd

Spelling: Study for spelling test over plurals NO DOL TEST THIS WEEK! We are working on an on writing piece instead. Reading: Complete reading review WS

Thursday, January 21st

Spelling: NO spelling squares this week (short week); write words 3 times each on paper Reading: Read "My Very Own Room" with an adult; complete the 3 short answer questions

Thursday, January 16th

Study for spelling and DOL test! Science test is tomorrow. Review your study guide. Spelling packets are also due on Friday.

Wednesday, January 15th

Math Chapter 8 test is tomorrow! You will need to complete the Chapter Review on Pg. 239 (9-22) Due to Maps testing, our Science Test is postponed until Friday. Continue to review the study guide!

Tuesday, January 14th

Math: Division WS 121/122 We are looking at the test over this chapter for Thursday. Reading: Read "Here's My Dollar" and sign the reading log. Complete the short answer questions, using passages from the story.

Monday, January 13th

Spelling: We will be completing 3 individual activities of your own choosing for the "Spelling Squares". All will be due on Friday morning. Math: Long division WB 155 (one side only) We are looking at taking the Chpt 8 Math test on Thursday or Friday. Science: Vocabulary WB 89-90 Science test on Thursday!

Thursday, January 9th

Study Spelling and DOL sentences for tests tomorrow. Reading: Complete trifold. We will take the AR test tomorrow. Science: Read the story about volcanoes. Complete the WS. **Report cards go out tomorrow. Attached to the card will be a balance sheet on where you are on the Frankfort payments. PLEASE try to get in ALL remaining money by the Feb. deadline. We must make our final payment to the bus company.

Wednesday, January 8th

We DO have reading homework tonight. Please reread the story "Seven Spools of Thread" aloud with an adult. Have them to sign your new reading log.

Tuesday, January 7th

Brrrr! It's cold outside, but we are on fire with learning in Mrs. Pickens's room! We are a day behind, but we should be caught up by Friday, barring anymore bad weather. Spelling: NO spelling squares this week; instead, copy words 3 times each on paper. We will complete the spelling WS tomorrow in class. NO pretest this week due to Maps testing. The regular test will be Friday. Math: Remainders in division WB 149-150 Reading: Practice O WB 119-120; we will read the story tomorrow night

Thursday, Jan. 2nd

Good afternoon, Parents and Students! Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday. Homework for tonight: Spelling: Choose one (1) activity to complete on your "Spelling Squares" WS for tomorrow. We will NOT take a test over the words this week. Reading: Reread "Cook-A-Doodle-Doo" and complete WS