What is this cat thinking?

What students are Thankful for!

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Election 2008

We have spent a great deal of time learning about the election process. Tell some of the things you have learned about the election process. Did your presidential candidate win? When you get old enough to vote, will you?

VOTING REMINDER

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How do these all fit together?

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Election Day Reminder!

Halloween 2008

Why should you VOTE???

Why is it important to vote in upcoming elections?

What do you think might happen if the citizens of the United States didn't have the right to vote?

LIVESTRONG RIDE: AUSTIN, TEXAS

Photo: Lance Armstrong finishing the 90 mile bike course in Austin, TX.

If you are interested in why I am gone for these two days. Take the time to read through this. This is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart.

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Finish the Story! Be Creative

On Halloween night .........

Venus Fly-Traps

We "ROCKED" the NCTM conference!

I attended that National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mrs. King, Mrs. Honse, Mrs. Carlson and myself attended the conference and particiapted in many different sessions. Students in our classrooms should benefit from what we have learned. We participated in sessions that taught ways to incorporate literature into our mathematics lessons, ways to use foldables in the classrooms, and received some sample materials to use in our classrooms.

Median, Mode, Range, Minimum, and Maximum

Find the median, mode, range, minimim point, and maximum point of the following numbers. Make sure to label what each number is.

25, 37, 12, 30, 85

Classroom Tools

The Holton Optimist Club came to the 3rd grade classrooms on Monday, September 29, 2008, and provided each student with a dictionary. Students will now have their own dictionary to use at their desk. 3rd grade students demonstrated their ability to look up words using their new dictionary.

Tell me one way you plan to use your dictionary this year.

Tell Me About It!!

Take one of these pictures and write a short story about it. Make sure to take the time to ensure you write in complete sentences, use capital letters, end marks, and check spelling. You can have a peer help you if needed.

A Great Day Was Had by All!

On September 12, 2008, our class invited their Grandparents to our classroom for a celebration. Students worked very hard to prepare for this special day by writing and mailing invitations, making a gift, writing thank-you notes, and preparing some special songs to sing. A big thank-you to Ms. Forsberg for helping with the music. The 3rd graders ate lunch with their Grandparents, showed their technology skills, and enjoyed spending the afternoon with their Grandparents. One of the first activities that students and Grandparents alike completed was an interview about their lives as children. I want each student to give 2 ways your childhood is the same as your Grandparents and 2 ways your childhood is different from your Grandparents. Use complete sentences.

Check out our Olympic Day Video

What is it?

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Olympic Day 2008

On September 5, 2008 Jackson Heights hosted the 2008 Olympics. Students in grades K - 8 were divided into teams representing different countries of the world. Teams participated in an Opening Ceremony, Torch Run, and Olympic Events. Due to rain the Olympics were held indoors, but students had opportunites to participate anyway. What was your favorite part of the 2008 Jackson Heights Olympics?

3rd Grade is GREAT!

Now that you have been in 3rd grade for about 2 weeks, tell me what you like best about 3rd grade and why. Also, what do you not like about 3rd grade and why?

PostCard Exchange

Our 3rd grade class has joined a PostCard Exchange for the 50 United States. Please check back often to see what we are learning about the 50 different United States. This is a good way for all to learn about all the different states.