Third Grade News

Camp Read-A-Lot!

2010-05-27T21:14:00.019-06:00

After an incredible year and AMAZING TAKS test results, we HAD to celebrate. What better way than to have a camp out?! But not just ANY camp out...a "Camp Read-A-Lot" camp out! Our class came equipped and comfy in their pj's; with sleeping bags, favorite books, flashlights, sleeping bags, and pillows. We spent the day reading our favorite stories by the flicker of flashlights and glow-in-the-dark bracelets , playing camp games, singing camp songs, eating smores, and listening to Mrs. Anthony read some of her "favorite" books! Our campsite creation with tents and forest-filled critters provided a perfect retreat for a day full of books and fun!

A time for work and a time for play

2010-04-29T08:44:00.009-06:00

I've always been a firm believer that hard work should be acknowledged. My students have WORKED SO VERY HARD in preparation for their state testing and I am confident that they did their best!

After two long days of diligently taking the TAKS test, we are enjoying a morning of game playing as a reward! Thank you for your continued support at home. Your kids are AMAZING!

Portrait of his teacher...

2010-04-28T14:07:00.006-06:00

While sitting in my rocking chair today, I had no idea that one of my talented young students was sketching his teacher! Taken by surprise, he called me to his desk to show me his work of art. When I looked at it, I couldn't help but laugh at the uncanny resemblance! Didn't he do a fantastic job drawing Mrs. Anthony? I love it!

TAKS Court!

2010-04-23T12:43:00.003-06:00

Our students have been working hard all year to learn the strategies they need to be successful! As a reward (and a fun way to review our work!), we held a simulation of "TAKS Court" where students role played the members of a courtroom during the case. We rotated, taking turns as the bailiff, laywer, defendant, jury members, and courtroom spectators. Each role was partially scripted and the students did a WONDERFUL job playing their parts, ad-libbing when needed. They took court very seriously! The defendant was called to "prove" their innocence with the work they showed on the problem (or case). Several students were found to be innocent, while a few were guilty! I have included the following clips from some of the cases for you to enjoy!

We are GREEN!!!

2010-04-20T14:55:00.006-06:00

In honor of "GREEN" week and Earth Day, our students dressed in green and decorated grocery bags for our local Kroger. The store will use the bags for shopper's groceries, to promote being green!

"Pringles Can Man" Project

2010-03-26T12:47:00.009-06:00

Our class recently participated in a home project for a unit of study we completed during Black History Month. Focusing on famous African-American scientists and inventors, students chose a person to research and report on, and created a puppet using a pringles can to resemble them. Look below at the final products. They were AMAZING! Our students are so creative!

GUMDROP GEOMETRY

2010-03-26T12:27:00.010-06:00

We have been studying three dimensional figures in Math this week. Creative, hands-on interaction is one of the best ways for students to grasp concepts and commit their learning to life long application. Mrs. Stafford and Mrs. Anthony are always amazed at the light bulbs...shining BRIGHTLY in our classroom! Check out the figures and structures that were created individually and in groups.

Our teacher's mother came to visit!

2010-02-05T15:04:00.003-07:00

Mrs. Walton, also an educator, came to meet and read to Mrs. Anthony's class. Students enjoyed visiting with their teacher's mom and listening to her share a book, titled Is This a House for Hermit Crab? It integrated perfectly into our Science unit on habitat and adaptations. THANK YOU, Mrs. Walton, for sharing your day with us!

We Have A Student Teacher!

2010-01-31T14:06:00.007-07:00

Parents and Students,

We are fortunate to have Mrs. Stafford joining our class as a student teacher! She will be mentored by Mrs. Anthony and will work with the students in our classroom February through May. She is a graduate of SMU, and looks forward to helping your children learn and grow. Please make her feel welcome and introduce yourself when visiting our campus.

Fraction Fun-HOMEWORK tonight!

2009-12-15T12:37:00.020-07:00

Race to a WHOLE

"Showdown at the Fraction Corral"

HOMEWORK QUESTION FOR DECEMBER 15th:

Directions: Post your answer as a comment and identify yourself with your class number to receive your grade. (I will post an example for you to refer to.)

A) If you were a fraction, which one would you be and why?

B)Name ONE fraction that is EQUIVALENT to yours.

Edible Numbers

2009-12-10T11:21:00.005-07:00

How do you eat a fraction? 1/4 at a time!

This week, we have been studying fractions the FUN way...we've eaten them! Thank you parents, for supplying the materials needed for our delicious math lessons.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful!

2009-12-10T11:04:00.008-07:00

What do third graders do when it is snowing in TEXAS? They GO OUTSIDE AND PLAY! A winter wonderland is a rare occasion, and often very brief, so we take full advantage of the opportunity to explore this unique form of precipitation for our area. It was PERFECT timing, as we were studying the water cycle.

Students removed their socks and shoes to let them dry. The kids formed a heart with their feet, since we "LOVED" playing in the snow! :)

Opera Field Trip

2009-11-18T12:57:00.015-07:00

While we couldn't photograph the performance, we took pictures of our traveling and patient waiting for the beginning of the Opera performance of "Billy Goats Gruff." Our class enjoyed this cultural opportunity and represented our school with FABULOUS behavior! I was very proud of your kids.

100 Minute Share Awards!

2009-11-18T12:35:00.005-07:00

These students received the 100 minute award for our S.H.A.R.E reading program, in which they have read aloud (or have been read aloud to) at home for at least 100 minutes during the first nine weeks. (Not pictured: Melody) WAY TO GO, friends!!!!!

Mrs. Anthony's Birthday!

2009-11-10T14:53:00.006-07:00

WOW! What an amazing day...I LOVE my third graders! Thank you for making "one year older" feel FABULOUS! You were all so generous and thoughtful. Lunch from Olive Garden for my team and the cookie cake was delicious! I am looking forward to using my gift cards, enjoying my chocolate, escaping into a movie night with popcorn, and smelling my beautfiul flowers! You did an amazing job at making your teacher feel loved and appreciated today.

We enjoyed a silly moment for the camera! :)

Field Trip to the Museum

2009-11-05T10:17:00.009-07:00

What an exciting day for our third graders! We went to a local historical museum, where the students enjoyed many hands-on experiences and learned new things about the community in which they live. Take a peak below at our special day!

This bank safe was said to have survived an atomic blast, unscathed!

Each student had the opportunity to use an old printing

press and took home a copy of their work.

Different rooms displayed various time periods with artifacts from that era. The kids especially loved the television from the 70's with Alfred Hitchcock playing!

Our tour guide gave us lots of information.

We loved the old cars and the gas station pumps!

The SCOOP on Soil!

2009-10-29T14:45:00.021-06:00

We have been profiling various soil types and studying their texture, composition, and water retention. Your kids loved getting to the "dirt of things" in our science class!

Sharing fun with friends

2009-10-29T14:40:00.006-06:00

We love birthdays in Mrs. Anthony's classroom! Thanks to all of our friends who have shared their special day with us. "One year older and wiser too...Happy Birthday--to YOU!"

Rain, rain, go away!

2009-10-14T14:36:00.008-06:00

Indoor recess...we love to play games inside when it is too wet to go outside!

Multiplication Brain Teaser--Parent's Homework!

2009-10-14T12:53:00.004-06:00

Parents,

Please read the question below and post your answer as a comment.

"As I was going to St. Ives,
I met a man with 7 wives.
Every wife had 7 sacks.
Every sack had 7 cats.
Every cat had 7 kittens.
Kittens, cats, sacks, and wives,
How many were going to St. Ives?"

ZOOM!

2009-10-01T11:10:00.015-06:00

Listen to our podcast created by two of our very own students to find out what the latest "SPEEDWAY" in Science is all about!!

Spring Scale Measurements

Race Car Measurement

Ordering Numbers On A Number Line

2009-10-01T10:45:00.011-06:00

This week in Math, we have learned the importance of sequencing, or ordering numbers. We practiced placing numbers in order on a number line with self created numbers the students wrote on post-it notes. They had to find where their number belonged, and make the necessary changes to other numbers, to make sure all of their numbers were placed seqencially on the board. They enjoyed checking their classmates and themselves! When we were finished, everyone had placed their number at its correct point. Way to go, Mrs. Anthony's class! You have your MATH BRAINS ON!!!

OOBLECK!!!

2009-09-25T11:59:00.010-06:00

Wondering what the green goo was in your child's backpack last night? In Science, we have learned about the states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. After reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck, students observed the physical properties of our own OOBLECK and concluded what the state of its matter was. Did you know that some matter can have the properties of more than one state? Ask your child what they concluded and why!

Community Creations

2009-09-25T11:09:00.005-06:00

While studying the importance of communities, our third graders read the story "Roxaboxen." Inspired by the creativity of the children in the story, our students developed their own "Community Creations." Their projects resembled places in our communities in which we live, work, and play.

Welcome!

2009-09-22T17:17:00.000-06:00

Parents and third graders,

Welcome to OUR blog! I am thrilled to introduce a fun and exciting way to share the things we are learning, creating, and enjoying in our third grade classroom! I will be posting pictures and comments of our projects, activities, and various lessons throughout the school year. This website will also be used as an interactive learning tool for the students. You will be able to view your students interactions with one another, and with me. Parents will also be allowed to post positive comments of praise. For security purposes, we will not be using student names (only class numbers). I will also be screening all posts, which means they will appear on the blog after they have received approval for posting. This is done as a precautionary measure to insure internet safety for your children. If for some reason, you prefer your child's picture not be on the blog, please let me know and I will not include them in the postings. What a fabulous opportunity this will be for you to enjoy your child's third grade experience! Feel free to offer any ideas, comments, or concerns with me at my school email address: anthonka@friscoisd.org