Our Communities

Enjoy listening to our 3rd grade students tell about the 5 communities that make up our school.

Urban Communities

List below the top 5 characteristics of an urban community.

Happy Halloween

It is Halloween night and you head out to trick-or-treat. As you approach this house that looks haunted you see a group of jack-o-lanterns on the porch. The closer you get you hear them talking to each other. You over hear one of them telling another that he is going to scare the living daylights out of you. What did he say that he was going to do? Does he scare you or not? Make sure that you use quotation marks in your post. You may need to give the jack-0-lantern a name. I also want to know what you said back to him. Happy Halloween.

Jessica's Venus Fly Trap

George's Venus Fly Trap

Technology Night 2009

Tonight you may have had the opportunity to see different types of technology projects your child has made. You have or will get to see different types of technology that is used in our school. I would like for you to leave comments regarding your thoughts about what you have seen or hope to see. This is 21st century learning at its best.

Kolten's Venus Fly Trap

Jenna's Venus Fly Trap

Alyssa M's Venus Fly Trap

Ian's Venus Fly Trap

Savannah's Venus Fly Trap

Ty B's Venus Fly Trap

Jackson's Venus Fly Trap

Austin's Venus Fly Trap

An Awesome Day with Grandparents

On Friday, Sept. 25th the student's grandparents came to visit. They enjoyed a sack lunch out on the lawn as well as getting the opportunity to hear some songs the students had learned in music class. Grandparents were able to see technology projects the students had created on their laptops. Before leaving for the day, grandparents were treated to a powerpoint presentation that showed pictures of the students with their grandparents from earlier times. As a thank you gift, grandparents received a framed picture of their grandchild. A wonderful time was shared for all involved.

Plant Parts

We have been learning about plants in science. What are the 4 things all plants need? What are the different parts of a plant and two jobs that part does for the plant?

Spelling City

Click on the link and take practice tests and play games using the spelling words from this week.

http://www.spellingcity.com/johufford/

Riding the Green and Gold Wave

This year's school theme is Riding the Green and Gold Wave. You have been busy riding the wave in third grade for a week now. Tell me about your third grade year so far. Remember to use the rules we have learned about writing sentences this week!!!!

THIS IS IT!!!!

Wow!! You made it through. Today is your last day as a third grader. I have truly enjoyed spending each and every day with you. This year holds many fond memories that I will add to my memory bank that now spans 25 years. You're the 25th class that I have taught. I would like you to take some time and reflect on your year. Tell my about the good times as well as the bad. What was your most favorite thing(s) that we did this year? What was your most least favorite thing(s) that we did this year? I love you all and will miss you greatly. Have and great summer and stop by and say hi next year.

Can you remember what K.C. Wolf's ABC of Success stood for? Also, what does it mean to have good character? Can you think of the traits you would look for in someone that has a good character?

Kansas Kids Fitness Day

Tell what you did yesterday at Kansas Kids Fitness. What was the best part of the day? What was the worst part of the day? What would have made it a better day?


Are you looking forward to Play Day? What event are you doing on Play Day?

Earth Day

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

What did you learn about Earth Day and how you can help?

What is Mrs. Hufford doing?

Watch the video clip and explain what Mrs. Hufford is doing. Tell as much as you can using what you have learned in science class.

What is Wrong with the Weather?

It is suppose to be spring but the weather sure doesn't seem like it. Do you like the continued cold weather or would you rather see springlike weather? If it was warmer outside what would you be doing in your free time after school and on the weekends? Or would you like it to be cold? What would you do outside if it was still cold out?

What is Matter???

We have been studying about matter in Science class. Answer the following questions about matter. What is matter? Name the 3 states of matter, give an example of each states and tell one thing that you know about that state. Use three physical properties to describle a strawberry. Why does oil float when poured into a pot of water?

Think back to our field trip to the Theater. What was your favorite part of the day? Tell me why it is was your favorite part. What did you learn from this field trip?

Ecosystems

We have been studying about ecosystems. You need to list the 5 different ecosystems and one plant and animals that can be found in each.

We're Done

You finished taking state assessments last week. How do you think you did? Is there anything that you wished you would have done regarding the test that you didn't? Do you have any advice to give to next year's third graders about the state assessment tests?

State Assessment Time is Here!!!!!

We are only one day away from the State Assessments. How are you feeling right now? Do you think you will do okay? Which of the tests are you most worried about if any?

Being Thoughtful

Valentine's Day is a day when you have the opportunity to let other know that you care for them. What are 5 different ways that you could show someone that you care?

Field Trip to Kansas Museum of History

Our 3rd grade classes traveled to the Kansas Museum of History on January 20. Many found displays of their Famous Kansan. Tell about your trip and anything that you learned about your person.

Christmas Break

Tell me about your Christmas break. Did you do anything fun? What did Santa bring you? Did you have a favorite gift?