Christmas Song

What is your favorite Christmas Song?

Fall Skits by Third Grade

A group of third graders had the opportunity to perform Fall Skits for the student body and their parents. Enjoy the pictures of the participants.

Verbs....Verbs....Verbs

We have been working with verbs for several days now. You have learned about action verbs and helping verbs. I would like for you to write 4 sentences. Each sentence must include a helping verb. You can only use the helping verb one time. This shouldn't be difficult as there are 23 to choose from.

If you had won the presidential election yesterday, what one thing would you do to help make our country a better place for everyone?

Memories of Halloween

Sadie's Venus Fly Trap

Kenzie's Venus Fly Trap

Daniel's Venus Fly Trap

Jason's Venus Fly Trap

Brantley's Venus Fly Trap

Reece's Venus Fly Trap

Kaden's Venus Fly Trap

Ian's Venus Fly Trap

Hunter's Venus Fly Trap

Corbin's Venus Fly Trap

Curtis' Venus Fly Trap

Justus' Venus Fly Trap

Annie's Venus Fly Trap

Carter's Venus Fly Trap

Campbell's Venus Fly Trap

4-H Ambassadors Visit

During National 4-H Week, ambassadors from Jackson County paid a visit to our classroom.  These young ladies shared with students reasons why you would want to join 4-H.  They also brought various projects that they had completed throughout the year and showed at the county and state fair.  They talked about livestock projects as well.  We thank them greatly for taking the time to visit us.  I know as a teacher it is very easy to pick out students who are in 4-H, they are more than willing to get in front of their class and talk.  They have the confidence to do this because of their experiences from 4-H.

Optimist Visit

Members of the Holton Optimist visited our classroom on Monday to deliver dictionaries to the students. We appreciate these greatly as they assist students in their learning throughout the year. Thank you Holton Optimist Club!

Sadie's Grandparent Memory

Hunter's Grandparents Memory

Corbin's Grandparents Memory

Ian's Grandparents Memory

Brantley's Grandparent Memory

Carter's Grandparent Memory

Daniel's Grandparent Memory

Kenzie's Grandparent Memory

Annie's Grandparents Memory

Jason's Grandparent Memory

Justus' Grandparents Memory

Curtis' Grandparent Memory

Campbell's Grandparents Memory

Kaden's Grandparents Memory

Reece's Grandparents Memory

Football Players Advice

JH Cobra football players paid a visit to the elementary classrooms on Friday to talk to students about making good choices.  Our class had the priviledge of having Adam Amon, Tim Rupnicki and Dustin Davis visit us.  They surprised the students when they handed out individual football trading cards to the students.  This was a very meaningful experience for all involved.  Take a moment and read the thoughts of the 3rd graders and what they learned from their peers.

Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado...Retold by Sadie, Brantley and Jason

Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado...Retold by Kenzie, Reece and Corbin

Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado...Retold by Carter, Campbell, Curtis and Daniel

Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado..Retold by Annie, Ian, Hunter and Justus

Red Rock Ranch

On Friday, August 24th we took a field trip to the Red Rock Ranch.  The students watched a video about the Flint Hills while sitting on their bedrolls.  Then they rotated through 4 different sessions.  The sessions were singing old time songs as Ellen Durst played the piano and song leaders Zev Allen and Kelly Holliday led the singing.  Deb Brown explain the many uses of a bandana and other tack that a cowboy might use.  Each student was given their own bandana.  Luke Schreiber led a session titled "Chuckwagon 101".  He shared many things about the importance of the chuckwagon.  Students got to get up close and personal with a horse after learning about safety while being around a horse and the use of the tack.  Students were treated to hot biscuits and drinks before loading the buses for home.  It was a wonderful afternoon and we thank Red Rock Ranch for hosting us.  A big thanks goes out to USD 335 administration for allowing us to go.

Thoughts about 3rd Grade

You have been in school for one week.  Please share some of your thoughts about being a third grader.  These can be things you like or dislike.  Activities that you have gotten to do already.  I would like you to write at least 2 sentences.

Using complete sentences please tell me what you liked about 3rd grade the best!  Make sure you tell why it was the best!!! 

Jason's Stone Fox Retell

Taylor's Stone Fox Retell

Stone Fox

Spring Break 2012

How was your Spring Break?  I can't wait to hear what you did.  Write a paragraph to tell me about your exciting time.

Jason....AKA "George Washington Carver"

Garrett...AKA "Jesse Owens"

Taylor....AKA "Shaun Alexander"

Amaya....AKA "Shaq"

Paige...AKA "Ruby Bridges"

Uriah...AKA "Mike Tyson"

Ben....AKA "Barack Obama"

Clairissa....AKA "Harriet Tubman"

Noah...AKA "Jackie Robinson"

Colin...AKA "Michael Jackson"

Colby...AKA "Deadwood Dick"

Sarah....AKA "Whitney Houston"

Cheyennee....AKA "Sojourner Truth"

Alex...AKA "Muhammad Ali"

Abby...AKA "Pearl Bailey"

Alyssa....AKA "Oprah Winfrey"

Technical Writing

Students were given an assignment to write the steps for brushing your teeth. I then demonstrated what they had written as they read them to me. Garrett's instructions were better than most as he at least told to take the lid off the toothpaste. He didn't how ever tell exactly where to put the toothpaste, thus it is on the end of the brush. Now they are writing how to make toast leading into a demonstration talk on "How to Do". Look for pictures of their demonstrations in the coming weeks.

Colby's Better Sentence

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Colin's Better Sentence

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Ben's Better Sentence

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Abby's Better Sentence

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Sarah's Better Sentence

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Amaya's Better Sentence

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Alex's Better Sentence

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