Friday, August 29, 2008
NO SCHOOL!
Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday in observance of Labor Day! Enjoy your long weekend!
This week in the Zelmer Zoo....
August 25- August 29
by Classroom Reporters: Candace and Taylor
Math: This week in math we used our expo boards to practice writing numbers. We also played a place value number game with our partners.
Science: This week in science we learned that chameleons can't live in certain places because of rainfall and temperature. We learned the steps to the scientific method: Make observations, Form a hypothesis, Collect data, Analyze the results, and Draw conclusions.
Language Arts: This week in language arts, we read the story Officer Buckle and Gloria. We talked about bicycle safety, playground safety, internet safety, and more. We each made our own safety tip just like Officer Buckle.
This week in school, we also got jobs. We applied for our jobs and learned that we get paid to do them. For example, our job is the classroom reporter. Reporters write stuff that go on our blog.
by Classroom Reporters: Candace and Taylor
Math: This week in math we used our expo boards to practice writing numbers. We also played a place value number game with our partners.
Science: This week in science we learned that chameleons can't live in certain places because of rainfall and temperature. We learned the steps to the scientific method: Make observations, Form a hypothesis, Collect data, Analyze the results, and Draw conclusions.
Language Arts: This week in language arts, we read the story Officer Buckle and Gloria. We talked about bicycle safety, playground safety, internet safety, and more. We each made our own safety tip just like Officer Buckle.
This week in school, we also got jobs. We applied for our jobs and learned that we get paid to do them. For example, our job is the classroom reporter. Reporters write stuff that go on our blog.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
News from the Zelmer Zoo
Thank you for making our first week of third grade such a wonderful week. It was the first week of what will be an exciting year together. During our first week together, we spent time establishing our procedures and routines and building our classroom community. On Friday, the children shared the items from their SLURP bags. This was one of the highlights of our week. It was so neat to see what each child was SUPER at, what they LOVED, something UNUSUAL they had, something or someone they RESPECT, and something PRECIOUS to them. Each Monday I will post weekly news about what's happening in our classroom.
Here's what's happening this week:
Language Arts:
Story: Officer Buckle and Gloria
Skill: Decoding Long Words
Word Study (Spelling): Short Vowels
Writing: Introducing Writer's Workshop
Math:
Two digit addition and subtraction review
Place Value
Science:
Inquiry Skills
Other News:
There is a company that will embroider student names or initials on their book bags. They will come to the school and get the bags and return them on the same day. The cost is $8.00 per bag. They will begin collecting bags on September 11th. Information to sign up for this will come home on September 7th!
The Salem Lions Clubs Computer for Kids program is still in business.They are at their building in Walhalla every Monday, from 10 am. until 4:30 pm., except for holiday weekends. If your child needs a computer, contact Ray Bramble at 944-1684 for more information.
Reminders:
Please check your child's CAROLINA Notebook daily for communication from me or the school. Remember all notes, money, homework, etc. should be sent to school in a designated place inside the notebook. The children have done a wonderful job organizing them. Let's try and keep them that way!
Please send in a healthy snack with your child each day.
Remind your child to wear sneakers on PE days, Monday and Tuesday!!!
Thank you for sending all money in an envelope or baggie labeled with your child's name and what it is for!
Here's what's happening this week:
Language Arts:
Story: Officer Buckle and Gloria
Skill: Decoding Long Words
Word Study (Spelling): Short Vowels
Writing: Introducing Writer's Workshop
Math:
Two digit addition and subtraction review
Place Value
Science:
Inquiry Skills
Other News:
There is a company that will embroider student names or initials on their book bags. They will come to the school and get the bags and return them on the same day. The cost is $8.00 per bag. They will begin collecting bags on September 11th. Information to sign up for this will come home on September 7th!
The Salem Lions Clubs Computer for Kids program is still in business.They are at their building in Walhalla every Monday, from 10 am. until 4:30 pm., except for holiday weekends. If your child needs a computer, contact Ray Bramble at 944-1684 for more information.
Reminders:
Please check your child's CAROLINA Notebook daily for communication from me or the school. Remember all notes, money, homework, etc. should be sent to school in a designated place inside the notebook. The children have done a wonderful job organizing them. Let's try and keep them that way!
Please send in a healthy snack with your child each day.
Remind your child to wear sneakers on PE days, Monday and Tuesday!!!
Thank you for sending all money in an envelope or baggie labeled with your child's name and what it is for!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
First Day of Third Grade
Today was the first day of third grade. The part I liked best...
meeting Mrs. Zelmer. ~Mary
meeting my teacher. ~Fernanda
recess! ~Roman
PE. ~Cory
getting to meet my friends. ~Emily
organizing my stuff. ~Paul
reading First Day Jitters. ~Taylor
meeting the teacher. ~Wesley
seeing Taylor. ~Haley
PE. ~Cole
meeting Mrs. Zelmer. ~Leanna
recess. ~Jayce
gym. ~Trent
everything we did today! ~Jarrett
recess. ~Katy
getting to see everybody that was in my class. ~Candace
meeting Mrs. Zelmer. ~Mary
meeting my teacher. ~Fernanda
recess! ~Roman
PE. ~Cory
getting to meet my friends. ~Emily
organizing my stuff. ~Paul
reading First Day Jitters. ~Taylor
meeting the teacher. ~Wesley
seeing Taylor. ~Haley
PE. ~Cole
meeting Mrs. Zelmer. ~Leanna
recess. ~Jayce
gym. ~Trent
everything we did today! ~Jarrett
recess. ~Katy
getting to see everybody that was in my class. ~Candace
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Twas the Night Before School Starts
'Twas the night before school started
When all through the town
The parents were cheering.
It was a riotous sound.
By eight the kids were washed
And tucked into bed
When memories of homework
Filled them with dread
New pencils, new folders,New notebooks, too,
New teachers, new friends-Their anxiety grew.
The parents just giggled
When they learned of this fright
And shouted, "Upstairs!GO TO BED! IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!"
When all through the town
The parents were cheering.
It was a riotous sound.
By eight the kids were washed
And tucked into bed
When memories of homework
Filled them with dread
New pencils, new folders,New notebooks, too,
New teachers, new friends-Their anxiety grew.
The parents just giggled
When they learned of this fright
And shouted, "Upstairs!GO TO BED! IT'S A SCHOOL NIGHT!"
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Watermelon Welcome
Join us for Watermelon Welcome on August 15th from 5PM to 7PM. Come catch up with your classmates, take a tour of our room, meet me, and eat some watermelon!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Supply List
Dear Third Grader,
Welcome to Third Grade! Below is a list of supplies that you will need for third grade.
- Colored pencils
- 4- 3 prong folders with pockets (Red, Yellow, Green, Blue)
- SMALL pencil box for desk
- Cap erasers
- 3 Black and White Speckled Composition book (with pages sewn in)
- 1 pack of 5-subject dividers
- 1 pack of wide ruled loose leaf paper
- 2 large or 4 small glue sticks
- Headphones (for computer lab)
- 1 Box of Kleenex
- Clorox Wipes (boys)
- Baby Wipes (girls)
- Hand Sanitizer
- Ziploc Bags (gallon: boys) (sandwich: girls)
- Zippered Binder (Honeycutt & Zelmer only)
- 2 inch 3 ring binder (Eakins & Baker only)
Supplies provided in the FREE BOOK BAGS from July 26th.
(Please bring to Watermelon Welcome!)
- Scissors
- Glue Sticks
- 24 pack of Crayola Crayons
- 10 pack of Crayola markers
- 10 pack of #2 pencils
- Pencil Sharpener
- Ruler
- Big Eraser
- 150 sheet pack of notebook paper
- 70 sheet spiral notebook
- 2 pocket folders
- Book bag (No rolling book bags, please!)
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