3rd Grade Supply List

Welcome to Third Grade! Below is a list of supplies that you will need for third grade. Please bring supplies labeled with your name with you to Watermelon Welcome!!!

3rd Grade Supply List


 Colored pencils

 24 pack of Crayola Crayons

 10 pack of Crayola markers

 1 SMALL pencil box for desk

 1 pack of #2 pencils

 Scissors

 Cap erasers

 Big Eraser

 4 small glue sticks

 1 Black and White Speckled Composition book (with pages sewn in)

 4 three prong folders with pockets (red, yellow, green, blue)

 1 pack of 5-subject dividers

 1 pack of wide ruled loose leaf paper

 Headphones (for computer lab)

 Zippered Binder

 Book bag (No rolling book bags, please!)

Art Camp

The deadline for registrations with a 10% discount is this Friday, May 8th.

Dates for
Weekly Kids' Workshop: Tuesdays June 16, 23, 30 8:30-11:30 Rising 2nd - 8th graders
3/3hour sessions $75.00

Creative Kids' Camp from Tuesday-Friday July 7 - 24th with morning session 8:30-11:30 and Afternoon Session from 1:00-4:00 (also for rising 2nd-8th graders)
1 week 4/3 hours sessions $100.00
3 weeks 12/3 hours sessions $290.00


Pre-School Workshop ages 4-6 by Sept. 1
#1 Tuesdays June 16, 23, 30th
#2 Mondays July 13, 20, 27th 2-.13

Both sessions are from 1:00-1:45
3/45 min. sessions $25.00
6/45 minutes sessions $45.00

The website is www.walhallaartworks.com
The phone number is 247-9240.

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
May 4, 2009
Important Info:

Book Fair is Half Price: The Scholastic Book Fair has been advertised as Buy One Get One Free. However we have been given permission to run it as a half price fair. Some families can afford one book at half price instead of full price during these economic times. We were notified of this change only recently. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Farmer at the school. Thank you!

Pet products collection drive: 2nd grade will be kicked off a school-wide pet products collection drive on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009. Items collected will be donated to the South Carolina Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) in Seneca. This shelter is partnered with Fox Nest Veterinary Clinic, and is a no-kill animal shelter. We will accept items for cats and dogs through Friday, May 8th. Suggested items include: cat food (dry or canned), dog food (dry or canned), treats, leashes and/or collars, pet toys, pet food bowls, paper towels, bath towels (old or new)

Spring Fling: Our SPRING FLING Fund Raiser is scheduled for May 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please make plans to attend if you can!!!

Variety Show: The WES Variety Show is planned for Tuesday, June 2, from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Award’s Day: May 28th: Kindergarten: 8:30–10:15, Second Grade:10:30-11:50, First Grade: 12:00 –1:15
May 29th: Fifth Grade: 8:30–10:30, Fourth Grade: 11:00 – 12:10, Third Grade: 1:00 – 2:15

Upcoming Dates:

May
5– Mid Term Reports go home
6 – SIC Meeting
7 – ACT Out Drama Presentation / 6:00 p.m. @ MPR
8 – 2nd Grade Pet Parade / Andy Sevic (Author) to visit
12-15- PASS Testing
15- Spring Fling 5pm to 8pm
21- Music on Main (Every Thursday at 6pm through Sept.)
22- Field Day
25- Memorial Day Holiday
28- Awards Day (K-2)
29- Awards Day (3-5)
29- Relay for Life (Depot Parking Lot)

June
1 – Pre-K graduation / Half Day
2 – Variety Show – 8:15 a.m. / Half day
3 – Report Cards go home / Last Day of School / Half Day

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Poetry, Figurative Language, PASS Review

Math: Data, Graphing, & Probability, PASS Review

Science/Social Studies: South Carolina and the Civil War, PASS Review

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
April 27, 2009
Important Info:

Pet products collection drive: 2nd grade will be kicking off a school-wide pet products collection drive on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009. Items collected will be donated to the South Carolina Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) in Seneca. This shelter is partnered with Fox Nest Veterinary Clinic, and is a no-kill animal shelter. We will accept items for cats and dogs through Friday, May 8th. Suggested items include: cat food (dry or canned), dog food (dry or canned), treats, leashes and/or collars, pet toys, pet food bowls, paper towels, bath towels (old or new)

Spring Fling: Our SPRING FLING Fund Raiser is scheduled for May 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please make plans to attend if you can!!!

Variety Show: The WES Variety Show is planned for Tuesday, June 2, from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Award’s Day: May 28th
Kindergarten – 8:30 – 10:15
Second Grade – 10:30 – 11:50
First Grade – 12:00 – 1:15
May 29th
Fifth Grade – 8:30 – 10:30
Fourth Grade – 11:00 – 12:10
Third Grade – 1:00 – 2:15

Upcoming Dates:

May
5– Mid Term Reports go home
6 – SIC Meeting
7 – ACT Out Drama Presentation / 6:00 p.m. @ MPR
8 – 2nd Grade Pet Parade / Andy Sevic (Author) to visit
12-15- PASS Testing
15- Spring Fling 5pm to 8pm
21- Music on Main (Every Thursday at 6pm through Sept.)
22- Field Day
25- Memorial Day Holiday
28- Awards Day (K-2)
29- Awards Day (3-5)
29- Relay for Life (Depot Parking Lot)

June
1 – Pre-K graduation / Half Day
2 – Variety Show – 8:15 a.m. / Half day
3 – Report Cards go home / Last Day of School / Half Day

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Poetry, Figurative Language, PASS Review

Math: Data, Graphing, & Probability, PASS Review

Science/Social Studies: South Carolina and the Civil

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
April 20, 2009
Important Info:
Jump into Kindergarten: April 21: 4:00-5:30 and 5:30-7:00 (call the school for an appointment). Children who will enter public kindergarten in August 2009, will be able to meet the principal, kindergarten teachers, and future classmates. They will also tour the kindergarten classrooms at their new school. The sessions are free, but you must call the child’s elementary school to register. Come join the fun, learn with your child and jump into kindergarten.

Care Packages for Soldiers: PTO is collecting items for care packages for soldiers. Below is a list of items needed. Please send in what you can! Deodorant, Gold Bond Powder, Jelly Beans, Rice Krispies Treats, Chewing Gum, Beef Jerky, Smoked oysters and sardines, Canned items with pop tops, Ramen noodles, peanut butter, crackers, band aids, coffee (individual servings), M&M plain or peanut, Ziploc bags (gallon or qt size-used to store personal items in when in field), chap stick, sunscreen, sunflower seeds, shoe laces for boots or gym shoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hard candy wrapped, old magazines, old DVD's, Old CD's, Drink mixes in individual packages, Chips

Author to Visit WES: Andy Sevic, a children’s book author, will be visiting WES on May 8th. To reserve your copy of Andy’s book Gem the Caterpillar please complete the information sheet sent home and send $10.99 to school. The deadline for preorders of Andy Sevic's book is MONDAY, April 27th. The flyer has the correct date but the wrong day. Make check payable to Andy Sevic.

Spring Fling: Our SPRING FLING Fund Raiser is scheduled for May 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Please make plans to attend if you can!!!

VARIETY SHOW: The WES Variety Show is planned for Tuesday, June 2, from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.

YEARBOOK SALES: Celebrate the closing of this school year with a walk down memory lane. Buy a 2008-2009 yearbook! The price is $16.00 each.

CHICK FIL A: The Chick Fil A Character Carnival will be on Friday, April 24, from 5:00 to 8:00. It should be a lot of fun!

Upcoming Dates:
April
21– Coupon Book Fund Raisers Money Due
24- Half Price Bookfair Begins
24– Chick-Fil-A Character Carnival - 5:00 p.m.

May
12-15- PASS Testing
15- Spring Fling 5pm to 8pm
22- Field Day
25- Memorial Day Holiday
28- Awards Day (K-2)
29- Awards Day (3-5)

June
2- Variety Show 8:15am to 10:15am

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Poetry, Figurative Language

Math: Data & Probability

Science/Social Studies: South Carolina and the Civil War

Boy, Oh Boy!

Well, today was the BIG day!!! Mom, Daron, and I headed down to Clemson early this morning to go to the doctor. As soon as we entered the ultrasound room, the ultrasound tech said, "Do you want to find out what you are having?" I replied,"Yes definitely. I am too much of a planner!!" She looked around at everything from heart to kidneys, head to toes, fingers, etc. When she got around the area she said alright let's see. I was looking at the screen and said, "I can already see. IT'S A BOY!" Let's just say, he is not shy. There is no doubt about it we are having a boy. The technician said, "You're right!!! It is indeed a boy!!" I was truly shocked! I was convinced I was having a girl! I am extremely excited about having a boy. I have been surrounded by boys my entire life, so why change now? LOL! Thursday I had the kids vote on what they thought I was having. The majority voted for boy and they were right!!! Hope everyone is having an awesome Spring Break! See you soon!

Field Trip to Columbia

On Tuesday, April 7th, the 3rd graders at Westminster Elementary took our annual field trip to Columbia. Our first stop was the State Museum where we saw some things that we have been learning about in SC history this year. Some of the students favorites are the replica of the H.L. Hunley, the model of Fort Moultrie, and who can forget the gift shop! Our next stop was at Finlay Park for lunch. It was a bit chilly and there were a few sprinkles, but the park was a beautiful place for lunch. Our final stop was at the State House. The flowers at the State House were in full bloom and absolutely beautiful. I always enjoy our visit to the Capitol building. There is a lot of history there. The kids enjoyed finding the bronze stars and counting the stairs. I think if you asked the students their favorite part, however, they would say, the bus ride. We rode in style in charter buses, complete with TVs to watch movies, and a bathroom! We had a wonderful day, full of history, and learning. Here are some pictures from our day!

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
April 6, 2009
Important Info:

Field Trip: Our field trip to Columbia is TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 7th. Please be at the school by 6:30 am. We will be leaving the school promptly at 6:45 am. Please be sure your child is on time. Students may bring G or PG DVDs to be viewed on the bus ride. They may also bring I-Pods, Gameboys, cameras etc. however, they are responsible for them. They need to pack a snack for the bus ride home. (*Twist Top Bottle Drinks ONLY) Please label all snacks and drinks with your child’s name. Drinks and gum are NOT allowed in the museum or the State House. Those who are driving need to park in a metered space at the State House or your car could be towed. Students need to be picked up promptly between 6:00 & 6:15 pm that evening. We are looking forward to a great trip!

NO School: School and District offices will be closed on Friday, April 10 in observance of Good Friday.

Jump into Kindergarten: April 21: 4:00-5:30 and 5:30-7:00 (call the school for an appointment). Children who will enter public kindergarten in August 2009, will be able to meet the principal, kindergarten teachers, and future classmates. They will also tour the kindergarten classrooms at their new school. The sessions are free, but you must call the child’s elementary school to register. Come join the fun, learn with your child and jump into kindergarten.

Care Packages for Soldiers: PTO is collecting items for care packages for soldiers. Below is a list of items needed. Please send in what you can! Deodorant, Gold Bond Powder, Jelly Beans, Rice Krispies Treats, Chewing Gum, Beef Jerky, Smoked oysters and sardines, Canned items with pop tops, Ramen noodles, peanut butter, crackers, band aids, coffee (individual servings), M&M plain or peanut, Ziploc bags (gallon or qt size-used to store personal items in when in field), chap stick, sunscreen, sunflower seeds, shoe laces for boots or gym shoes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hard candy wrapped, old magazines, old DVD's, Old CD's, Drink mixes in individual packages, Chips

Upcoming Dates:

April
7- Field Trip to Columbia
10- No School, Spring Break Begins
24- Half Price Bookfair Begins

May
22- Field Day
25- Memorial Day Holiday
28- Awards Day (K-2)
29- Awards Day (3-5)

Units of Study:

Language Arts: Poetry, Figurative Language

Math: Data & Probability

Science/Social Studies: South Carolina and the Civil War

Spring Pictures

Spring Pictures will be made on Friday, March 27, 2009. Next Tuesday information sheets and collection envelopes will be sent home. Students are to put money in the envelopes for CLASS PICTURES ($10) to be turned in on March 27th, the day of the pictures. There will be a place on the envelope for you to choose the background choice for the INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS. Parents are not to turn in money for INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS. You will get proof packages for INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS and we will collect that money after the INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS COME BACK. The photos to the side will be the background choices!

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News

March 16, 2009

Important Info:



Chick-Fil-a Spirit Night will be this Thursday, March 19. Come if you can!!!



Relay for Life Campaign has begun. Let your teacher know if you want to participate.



Field Trip: All Field Trip Money is due by March 24! We are going on April 7…!!Yippee!!!



MAP Testing Dates:

Reading- Tuesday, March 24

Math- Tuesday, March 31

Language- Friday, April 3



Spring Pictures will be made on Friday, March 27



Jump Into Kindergarten- April 21- 4:00-5:30 and 5:30-7:00 (call the school for an appointment). Children who will enter public kindergarten in August 2009, will be able to meet the principal, kindergarten teachers, and future classmates. They will also tour the kindergarten classrooms at their new school. The sessions are free, but you must call the child’s elementary school to register. Come join the fun, learn with your child and jump into kindergarten



*The school store will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays before school.



Upcoming Dates:



March

20- End of 3rd 9 weeks

23- Student Holiday

27- Student Pictures

31- Report Cards go home



April

7- Field Trip to Columbia

10- Snow- Make-Up Day

13- Spring Break Begins



Units of Study:



Language Arts: Poetry, Figurative Language, Review for MAP Test



Math: Geometry



Science/Social Studies: Colonial SC, From Colony to State, American Revolution

Celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday

In honor of Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day our school celebrated Reading this week. Each day had a different theme using a Dr. Seuss book. Here is how we celebrated:

Tuesday: Fox in Socks Day - We wore crazy socks!
Wednesday: My Many Colored Days Day - We wore our favorite color!
Thursday: Cat in the Hat Day - We wore hats!
Friday: I Am Not Going to Get Out of Bed Day - We wore our most comfortable clothes!

Our class got creative and designed a fabulous door for the door decorating contest. The class chose the theme of Oh, The Places You'll Go! They all worked together to create a masterpiece. Their hard work paid off because we WON!!! Our prize was a cake just for our class.

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who'll decide where to go." ~Oh, the Places You'll Go! By: Dr. Seuss

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
March 6, 2009
Important Info:

Snow Make-Up Day will be Friday, April 10.

State Wide Writing Tests will be Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 11th.

Relay for Life Campaign will kick off this week. Letters will be sent in folders on Monday.

Field Trip Update: The second payment of $20 per person will be due by Tuesday, March 24. The field trip is scheduled for April 7th.

Jump Into Kindergarten- April 21- 4:00-5:30 and 5:30-7:00 (call the school for an appointment). Children who will enter public kindergarten in August 2009, will be able to meet the principal, kindergarten teachers, and future classmates. They will also tour the kindergarten classrooms at their new school. The sessions are free, but you must call the child’s elementary school to register. Come join the fun, learn with your child and jump into kindergarten.

*The school store will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays before school.


Upcoming Dates:

March
8-Daylight Savings Begins
10 & 11 P.A.S.S Writing Day
20- End of 3rd 9 weeks
23- Student Holiday
27- Student Pictures
31- Report Cards go home

April
7- Field Trip to Columbia
10- Snow- Make-Up Day
13- Spring Break Begins

Units of Study:

Language Arts: Using Thesaurus, Writing to a Prompt, Using Writing Rubric, Writing Invitations, Friendly Letters, Compound Sentences

Math: Geometry: Naming Polygons: Hexagon, Pentagon, Octagon, Quadrilaterals, & Triangles,

Science/Social Studies: Colonial SC, From Colony to State, American Revolution

News From the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News

February 17, 2009


Important Info:


Field Trip Update: The second payment of $20 per person will be due by Tuesday, March 24. Letters with information will be sent home today.


Jump Into Kindergarten- April 21- 4:00-5:30 and 5:30-7:00 (call the school for an appointment). Children who will enter public kindergarten in August 2009, will be able to meet the principal, kindergarten teachers, and future classmates. They will also tour the kindergarten classrooms at their new school. The sessions are free, but you must call the child’s elementary school to register. Come join the fun, learn with your child and jump into kindergarten


*The school store will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays before school.


*Smoke Detectors- Chris Smith, Westminster Fire Chief, is encouraging all families to check their smoke detectors at home to see if they are working. If they do not have a smoke detector, parents can call the Westminster Fire Department at 647-3206. The firemen will be happy to get a smoke detector to anyone in need and install it.


*Pre K and Kindergarten registration: Pre K Registration is set for March 3. Kindergarten Registration is set for March 2 through 6. If you know someone that is interested, they need to bring in birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of address to the registration.


*Family Movie Night: We are planning to have a Family Movie Night on Friday, February 27. We will be watching “Horton Hears a Who”


Upcoming Dates:



February

19 – Mid Term Reports go home

27 – Family Movie Night


March

2- Read Across America Day

8-Daylight Savings Begins

10 & 11 P.A.S.S Writing Day

20- End of 3rd 9 weeks

23- Student Holiday

27- Student Pictures

31- Report Cards go home



Units of Study:


Language Arts: Words with /ar/, Making Connections, Prefixes and Suffixes, Drawing Conclusions, Writing to Persuade


Math: Geometry: Radius, Diameter, Circumference


Science/Social Studies: Development of Slavery in Colonial SC, Colonial SC

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Important Info:

*The school store will be open on Wednesdays and Thursdays before school.

*Smoke Detectors- Chris Smith, Westminster Fire Chief, is encouraging all families to check their smoke detectors at home to see if they are working. If they do not have a smoke detector, parents can call the Westminster Fire Department at 647-3206. The firemen will be happy to get a smoke detector to anyone in need and install it.

*Any medicine sent to school needs to be in original bottle and directions written out by parent. All medication will be kept in the office. If your child is taking a prescribed medicine, you must bring it to the office. The school nurse will no longer have cough drops to give out.

* Possible Daycare: Westminster Baptist Church is conducting a survey to determine interest in an all day childcare program beginning this fall. Participating children will attend the traditional preschool from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and will then join an extension program that will be available until 6:00 p.m. each day. The cost varies depending on the age of the child. (Example: The charge for a four year old will be $100 per week). This includes both programs. If you are interested, call Margaret Forrester at 647-2858 for details. Due to limited space, please call before Tuesday, February 3. Public registration is Wednesday, February 4.

*Pre K and Kindergarten registration: Pre K Registration is set for March 3. Kindergarten Registration is set for March 2 through 6. If you know someone that is interested, they need to bring in birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of address to the registration.

*Family Movie Night: We are planning to have a Family Movie Night on Friday, February 27. We will be watching “Horton Hears a Who”.

*WES Book Fair will be February 6-12.

*WES Math and Science Night will be Monday, Feb. 9 from 5-7.

*Valentine Parties will be Thursday. You may send your supplies and Valentines on Thursday.

*Birdhouses- Every third grader has had the chance to build a bluebird house. Mr. Bill Strickland volunteered his time to help our students with this. All lumber for the project was donated by Thrift Lumber.

Upcoming Dates:

February
9 - Math & Science Night/Open House/Book Fair 5:00-7:00 p.m.
11 – SIC Meeting 3:05 p.m.
12- Valentine Parties
13 – Student Holiday
16 – Holiday or Snow Make up day #1
19 – Mid Term Reports go home
27 – Family Movie Night

March
2- Read Across America Day
8-Daylight Savings Begins
10 & 11 P.A.S.S Writing Day
20- End of 3rd 9 weeks
23- Student Holiday
27- Student Pictures
31- Report Cards go home

Units of Study:

Language Arts: Making Connections when reading, Prefixes and Suffixes, Drawing Conclusions, Choosing “Just Right” chapter books

Math: Geometry

Science/Social Studies: Rocks and Minerals

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
January 12, 2009

Important Info:

• Thanks to everyone who has sent in classroom supplies! We really appreciate all that you do for our classroom!

• The Oconee County Emergency Services is sponsoring the annual Tornado Safety Poster Contest. The contest is open to all students in grades one through six in any Oconee County school. Entries should be submitted on standard poster paper (22” x 28”). The student’s name, grade level and school name should be clearly printed in ink on the back of the poster for easy identification. Only one entry per student. Entries should be submitted to the Office of Emergency Services no later than February 6, 2009.

• Kindergarten Registration will be held on March 2 – 6, 2009. Please bring the following items: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Updated Immunization Record and Proof of Residency. You do not need an appointment for Kindergarten Registration. More detailed information will be sent home as we get closer to this date.

Pre Kindergarten Registration and Screening will be held on March 3, 2009. Please call the school for an appointment on this date. You will need to bring the following items: Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Updated Immunization Record, Proof of Residency, and Proof of Income. More detailed information will be sent home as we get closer to this date.

• Family Movie Night: We are planning to have a Family Movie Night on Friday, February 27. There will be a survey coming out about the movie selection soon.

• Map testing begins this week. We will be testing in Reading on Friday.

Upcoming Dates:
January 19th –Student Holiday
January 21st – Report Cards Come Home

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Singular and Plural Pronouns, Prefixes and Suffixes, Story Sequence, Writing a Summary
Math: We will be finishing up our Multiplication Unit this week. We will begin our Geometry Unit next weeek. We will be focusing on different types of lines, line segments and rays, triangles, and angles.
Science/Social Studies: Explorers and the Early Settlement of South Carolina

News from the Zelmer Zoo

Third Grade News
January 5, 2009



Welcome Back! We hope you had a restful and relaxing holiday break.

Important Info:

• Just A Reminder: Field Trip Money is due!! Your first installment of $10 per person attending should have already been made. Please send in your child’s money as soon as possible. Thanks!
• Some of our classroom supplies are running low! Any glue sticks, pencils, and crayons would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Upcoming Dates:
January 16th: Reading MAP test
January 19th: Student Holiday
January 21st: Math MAP test
January 21st: Report Cards Come Home

Units of Study:
Language Arts: Singular Possessive Nouns, Prefixes and Suffixes, Abbreviations

Math: We will continue Multiplication Shortcuts, Fact Families, and facts 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 9’s. We will be beginning our Geometry Unit. We will continue with Rocket Math Multiplication this week. Be sure your child is studying their facts at home each night!

Science/Social Studies: Explorers and the Early Settlement of South Carolina