We will not have a spelling or reading test this week.
Merry Christmas!!!!

THANK YOU!

I wanted to say thank you to every one who donated to the "one for the books" at the book fair. Thank you so much, not only did you add to our classroom library, but helped to donate books to children who don't have the opportunity to have books.
Mrs. Clark

It seems that winter finally hit. Please remember to send your child with a coat to school for recess. The students go outside if the windchill is above 32 degrees. It can be very windy on the playground.
The story for the week is: "A Symphony of Whales." All words contain the suffixes -ly, -ful, -ness, and -less. The words are: beautiful, safely, kindness, finally, spotless, worthless, illness, helpful, daily, suddenly, wireless, quietly, fairness, cheerful, painful, anxiously, thoughtfully, cautiously, tardiness, and breathless.
Make it a great week.

SERVICE PROJECT INFORMATION

Christmas Service Project
2009

As a service project for 2nd and 3rd grades we have chosen to buy hats, gloves, and scarves for a class in north Tulsa. We have been contacted by a teacher whose children come to school in cold weather without proper outerwear. Another church group is purchasing coats for each child. We are supporting that purchase with hats, gloves and scarves.
The classroom is in an alternative school, so most of the students range is grades 1-6 and are mostly boys. Each class will bring a different item for the collection.
Ms. Hinderman’s class will bring scarves.
Mrs. Spears’ class will bring gloves.
And Mrs. Clark’s class will bring hats.
These are low cost items that make a huge impact on the life of a child.
We would recommend that you and your child sit down and formulate a plan for how the child can earn money to pay for needed items. After your child has earned the money take him or her with you to purchase the item. As we all know, the more a child participates in charitable acts, the more likely he or she will do so as an adult.
Thank you for your family’s support of the service project. The due date is December 16th.

I hope that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is good to have a full week ahead of us. It is so very hard to fit in everything we need to do in a short week. Our story for the week is Night Letters, the words contains the consonant sounds /j/ and /k/.
The words are: clock, large, page, mark, kitten, judge, crack, edge, pocket, brake, change, ridge, jacket, badge, orange, freckles, advantage, pledge, Kentucky, and kingdom.
Make it a great week.

The Fire Department brings a friend to school for winning the poster contest!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Due to the short week, two whole days, we will not be doing Spelling or a story from our Reader. In stead we are reading the novel "Sara Plain and Tall" as a class.

FYI- Tuesday we will have a math test on Ch. 7.

I hope each of you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving with your family.

Greetings everyone. It is a cold Monday. Please remember to send coats and jackets with your child on cold weather days. If it is above freezing we go out for recess.
The story for this week is Pushing Up the Sky, all the words contain prefixes. ( un, re, dis, and mis) The words are: unhappy, recall, disappear, unload, mistake, misspell, dislike, replace, mislead, disagree, rewrite, unroll, unknown, dishonest, react, unfortunate, discourage, uncomfortable, recycle, mispronounce.
On Tuesday night, the PTO meeting in the gym due to the book fair. The class will visit the book fair on Wednesday at 1:30.
Have a great week.

The story for this week is "the Gardener". The spelling words contain contractions. The words are: let's, he'd, you'll, can't, I'd, you'd, haven't, hasn't, she'd, they'll we'd, they'd, wasn't, didn't, should've, would've, could've, needn't and you've.
Next week the class will be prayer leaders at Mass on Friday, November 20. Please try to attend.

Changes for the short week.

Since the week is so very short, Mrs. Spears and I opted to not do a story for the week. We are using frequently mispelled words for spelling> The words are: again, before, cold, does, always, friend, goes, help, keep, many, never, once, please, round, said, should, about, upon, while, and which. The test will be on Thursday.
Instead of Reading, we will focus on Social Studies. We need to catch up.
Thanks for understanding.
Have a great time off with your children.

JOG A THON AWARDS

This morning the children were presented with Jog-a-Thon awards. Special congratutaltions to Zachary and Amanda (1st place) and Julia and Cole (2nd place). Our top fundraisers were: Emma, Olivia, and Amanda. Very impressive.
We also have a new fund raiser begining today, watch for an envelop containing all the information.
The Spelling words all contain the blends: sh, th, ph, ch, and tch. The words are: father, chapter, other, alphabet, watch English, weather, catch, fashion, shrink, pitcher, flash, athlete, trophy, nephew, northern, establish, emphasis, hyphen, and challenge. The test will be Friday afternoon.
The vocab test Wednesday is over unit 7.
The words are:
ability: the power or skill to do something
avoid: to keep away from
bashful: shy, not at ease, especially in social settings
brief: short in tome, amount, or length
compete: to try for something, such as a prize; to take part in a game or contest
consider: to think about or pay attention to
delightful: very pleasing
honor: great respect; a sign of respect
reflex: an automatic response, usually very quick
remark a short statement.

Have a very spooky week.

RED RIBBON WEEK!

It is Red Ribbon Week. This week we will be talking about staying away from drugs. Wednesday is mismatch dress day, and Thursday is red shirt day (with jeans).
Tuesday night at 7 pm is the October PTO meeting. Please try to attend. It is a great way to keep informed with the activities around school.
The Story this week is called "Tops and Bottoms" The words all contain blends, either spl, thr, squ, or str. The words are: splash, throw, three, square, throat, strike, street, split, splurge, thrill, strength, squeak, throne, strawberry, squeeze, squid, squander, arthritis, instrument, and strategy. The test will be on Friday.
Have a great week.

IT IS A BUSY WEEK!

It may be a short week, but we will stay busy. The class will have a spelling and reading test on Friday. The test for Chapter 4 in Math will be Thursday.
The story for this week is " Purdy's Problem" the spelling words are compound words. They are: sunglasses, football, homework, haircut, popcorn, railroad, snowstorm, earring, scarecrow, blueberry, butterflies, lawnmower, campground, sandbox, toothbrush, thumbtack, earthquake, scrapbook, courthouse, and whirlpool.
Have a great week!

It's an adventure in third grade!

As the previous post said, we are getting settled in the new building. The morning has been spent trying to get work done, but everyone wants to test the bathroom and drinking fountains.
:)
The story for this week is"A Day's Work". All the spelling words contain the -le ending. The words are: handle, trouble, simple, people, middle, table, little, gentle, poodle, pickle, noodle, saddle, juggle, uncle, riddle, example, throttle, obstacle, miracle, and muscle. The spelling test will be on Thursday this week.

Abosolutely fabulous, terrific, awesome, news!

We have moved. Beginning Monday, October 5th, we are in the new classroom. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.

AWESOME NEWS!

I think we will be able to move next week. I know it has been stressful for the students, but I promise it will all be worth it! We will have a bright shiny new room. I can hardly wait. Thank you to everyone who worked on, supported, assisted, and prayed for the building. Words cannot express my gratitude and excitement.
Now on to funny things:
I saw this sign the other day and it kind of sums up about how I feel lately: I AM SO BUSY...... I DON'T KNOW IF I FOUND A ROPE OR LOST MY HORSE. I know you probably have felt that way some days too.

Unit 5 Vocabulary

1. accuse: to say that someone or something had done wrong; blame.
2. clever: having or showing a quick mind; bright, smart
3. coast: the land near the sea or ocean
4. delicate: easily broken or damaged; requiring care or skill
5. explore: to travel; discover; to look into or study something
6. imitate: to copy someone's movement or expression; to appear like something else
7. pierce to make a hole or opening; to run into or through something, as with a pointed tool or weapon
8. rare: not often found, seen, or happening; unusually valuable or good; not fully cooked
9. symbol something that stands for something else, a written sign that is used to represent an operation or calculation
10. triumph; an important success or win; a feeling of happiness that comes from winning

Poster due 10/6

Just a reminder the fire department poster is due October 6.
The story for this week is: Penguin Chick, all words contain vowel consonant vowel (vcv). The words are: finish, pilot, even, wagon, music, silent,, rapid, female, lemon, pupil, focus,robot, tulip, camel, salad,resident, spinach, climate, tradition, and innocent.
The kids did a great job at rise and shine and the cheer was fabulous. For all of those who attended, thank you. It can get loud, but it was fun.
Have a great week. Picture retakes are Wednesday. Whole class pictures are Wednesday too, so Mass uniforms, please.

This week's vocabulary is a review of the four previous units.
Next week we will be learning about St. Francis of Assisi. To honor him we will be making a collage using pictures of our pets and animals. When your child comes home asking for a picture of Fido, please understand will not be returned. Thanks.
The pet blessing for students will be Friday immediately after school in front of the St Francis building. The St. Francis building is by the parish offices for St. Anne's Church.
I hope to see you there.
Have a good weekend.

What a busy week we have!

Remember, Monday, September 21 is our Rise and Shine. If your child doesn't have a speaking part this time, they will the next Rise and Shine we host. It is also a Spirit shirt day, and Jog-A-Thon kick off.
Progress reports come home for students today. We just started a Social Studies unit so there are no social studies grades on the progress report. Do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions or concerns from the progress report.
The story this week is "my row and piles of coins". All words contain the vowel sound found in out or toy. The words are: proud, shower, hour, amount, voyage, choice, avoid, thousand, prowl, employ, bounce, poison, annoy, broil, however, mountain, coward, turmoil, and chowder.
Wednesday we are having the Windy City players come to All Saints for a show. It should be lots of fun!
Have a great week.

VOCABULARY UNIT 4

1. BORDER- (n) the outer edge of an object; the line where one part ends and another begins.
2. CERTAIN - (adj) having no doubt; sure; known but not named.
3. CLASP - (N) a device that holds parts together; a strong hold
4. DEPART - (v) to go away
5. FIERCE - (adj) violent: wild or savage
6. JOURNEY - (N) a long trip; a passage from one place to another
7. OBSERVE - (V) to see; to watch with close attention; to stick to or obey
8. SUPERB - (adj) of the best quality
9. TREASURE- (N) a collection of valuable objects; something worth a lot.
10. WISDOM - (N) knowledge and good sense, especially as a result of experience

PTO MEETING TUESDAY @ 7:00

Today the students are bringing home the pledge sheet for JOG-A-THON. This year's funds will go to the new building. Thank you for support.
The story for this week is "If you made a million". The words all contain long vowel sounds. The words are: clean, agree, teeth, dream, grain, coach, display, window, shadow, cheese, peach, braid, Sunday, float, thrown, entertain, complain, bleachers, willow, and wheat.
Have a great week! Try to stay dry.

MOVERS NEEDED

I will be moving my classroom to the new building Friday, Sept. 18 immediately after school. Please come help!

UNIT 3 VOCABULARY

atmosphere (n) the air that surrounds Earth; the feeling or mood in a room or place
brilliant: (adj) sparkling or full of light; striking and shiny; very smart
convince: (v) to get someone to believing something or do something to win over
endure: (v) to put up with; to continue in the same way for a long time
glance: (v) to look quickly; to bounce off a surface and fly off to one side
harsh: (adj) rough or unpleasant to the senses; unkind in voice or behavior
plunge: (v) to fall quickly; to quickly throw oneself down into something
precious: (adj)very high-priced; loved and adored.
swift: (adj) able to move at quick speed; quick to respond
unite(v) to bring two or more parts together to make a whole.

IT'S A SHORT WEEK FULL OF LEARNING

I hope you had a restful holiday weekend. We are back in full swing. The story for this week is "Alexander" the spelling words contain the endings -est, -ing, -er or -ed. The words are; using, getting, easiest, swimming, heavier, greatest, pleased, emptied, leaving, worried, strangest, freezing, funniest, angrier, shopped, included, occurred, supplying, scarier, and happiest.
The comprehension tests are remarkable harder than second grade. You may want to review key concepts with your child prior to a test.
Have a great week. It's a short one!

Vocabulary words unit 2

capture: (n) the act of catching or gaining control by force or skill.
coward: (n) one who has no courage or gets scared easily.
exclaim: (v)to speak with strong feelings or emotions; to cry out.
gloomy: (adj) partly or completely dark;wearing a frown.
insist: (v) to state something or make a demand firmly.
passage: (n) the act of moving from one place to another: a trip by sea or by air.
restless: (adj) unable to rest, relax, or be still; without rest or sleep.
shallow: (adj) not deep;not showing much thought.
shatter: (v) to break into many pieces; to cause much damage.
talent: (n) an ability to do something well; a skill or gift.

I hope you are having a great week. I have fighting allergies this week and not on my game. Sorry it has take so long to post the spelling words.
The story for this week is titled "What about Me?" All of the words are plural ending either -s or -es. The words are: pennies, inches, plants, families, bodies, glasses, wishes, pockets, lists, copies, parties, bunches, crashes, supplies, pencils, accidents, libraries, mysteries, carpenters, and merchants.
Enjoy the long weekend.

BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK

Remember, Back to School Night is Wednesday at 6:30. This is an event for parents, please do not bring students. Thank you.
Each week I will post spelling words from the story in reading. This week's story is Boom Town. The words contain short vowels, with the VCCV pattern. (Vowel Consonant Consonant Vowel)
The words are: happen, lettuce, basket, winter, sister, monster, supper, subject, lesson,spelling, napkin, collar, traffic, suggest, puppet, skillet, picnic, planet, system, and pumpkin. The test will be on Friday.
I hope your third grader had a good first week. If there is anything I can do help them feel more comfortable at school, please do not hesitate to contact me. I want third grade to be a GREAT year for all of us.

DAY 1

We made it through the first day! I hope everyone had a good day. The majority of the day was spent getting to know each other. We made it outside for one picture. As you can tell the sun was in their eyes.

Counting down to our first day!

Remember Meet the teacher is scheduled for Friday, August 14th, from 4- 7.
The first day school is Tuesday, August 18.

Welcome to the 2009 - 2010 School year

Hello friends!
I hope you had a great summer. It is great to be teaching third grade. I will blog at least weekly to help everyone stay informed. I hope that you are as excited as I am to begin a new year.
Peace-
Mrs. Clark