Rounding Practice

Here is a great website for rounding whole numbers. This would be great practice for students at home. I have really noticed that many struggle with rounding, and that is one of the math skills that follow students up through the higher grade levels. It is very important that this skill is mastered during 3rd grade. So, any extra time spent on this would really benefit your child.

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/rounding.html

Thanks!

Look for pictures later today from last Friday's Alabama/Auburn Day, and a picture of the 3rd Grade Student of the Month (she was from our class)!!! I can't post pictures from my school computer.

Team Spirit Day

Roll Tide!!! I think the class had a great time wearing their team shirts on Friday, and I had a lot more Alabama fans than Auburn!!! This must be a smart group! :) Just kidding Auburn fans...my husband is an Auburn graduate, so they are not so bad! ;-)

BONUS POINTS

I have had some parents express concern over some grades you have seen come home, so here is a bonus point activity for students!

This week our story was "If You Made A Million", and it taught us about things like interest, checks, and money. For 5 bonus points in Reading AND Language, students can post a comment on here (this post) telling what they would do if they had a million dollars. It MUST be 3-4 COMPLETE and correctly written sentences.

All you have to do is click on comment, and choose to post as ANONYMOUS (you don't have to have google account to post). I look forward to seeing your comments!!!

Don't forget your name on your comment!!!

Happy Wednesday!!!!

This MUST be submitted by Thursday, September 9, this will get the points added in before midterm reports go home!!!

Rounding Fun!!!

Today we learned a song to help us remember how to round numbers. They did a great job, so I wanted to share!!! We rounded to the nearest ten and hundred today, and some students had homework tonight to rework some of the problems they missed. I had them bring home the words to the song and a football field - these were two tools we used today while learning our rounding rules. Hope this helps as you reinforce what we have learned today at school. Thanks for all your help!

Sorry - the video is a little blurry... I had to use my blackberry!

Bone Dance

I know some of you are overwhelmed trying to study for the bone test on Friday, so here is a fun video to watch! The class loved watching it today, and I wanted to share it on here so you can watch it again. We are getting more into our regular routines at school, so hopefully grades will continue to improve as children adjust to being back in school and on a schedule.

Thanks to all the parents who came to PTSO Open House last night. I really appreciate you coming!

PLEASE check your child's folder daily - sometimes, homework may be added depending on how the day goes, and if extra time or practice is needed at the last minute.

Friday Fun!!!

This week we started a unit on the human body in science. We have been talking about how bones hold our body together to give us shape and protection, and help our body move. So, we went outside to jump rope! While doing this, we worked with partners and watched them jump rope looking to see how many parts of our body move while jumping rope. The class had a great time! Here are some pictures for you to enjoy!

I hope you all have a great weekend! Remember, Monday night is PTO meeting at 6:00, I have only had about 7 parents join PTO so remember to send your $5 on Monday. All students who have at least one parent join will get 10 bonus points on any test. Hope to see you all Monday night!

Welcome to 3rd Grade!!!

Welcome to my class! I am so excited about teaching 3rd Grade, and think I have an awesome class!!! We will use this web site for sharing information, as well as for some interactive activites. I really like to share pictures with parents this way, so be sure to check often for updates.

Things to know for this week:
- Students may begin taking AR tests this week, so make sure they read EVERY night!

-We want to have 100% classroom participation in our school's PTSO, so be sure to send your $5 to join (per person). Each child who has at least one family member join, will get 10 bonus points on any test!!! :) Parents will also get a surprise gift too! Each classroom who has 100% will also get an ice cream party! I really want this for my class, so please send money as soon as possible!

-Dates to remember for next week: PTSO Open House will be on Monday, August 23 at 6:00 pm in the lunchroom, and then go to your child's classroom. Fall Pictures will be Wednesday, August 25.

- If you have ANY questions, please email me anytime at jwright@gcs.k12.al.us.