Loving those new A.R. books!

I think the kids are really liking the chapter books in our library here.  It's a joy to see them interested and asking me "Can we read our A. R. book next, Mrs. Bryan"? 

Our New Class!

We have the greatest class this year!  The first week was spent organizing supplies, giving

out books, checking out the class library and reviewing addition facts and classroom

rules and procedures. 

How did I get so blessed with such a great class?  They're just what

I ordered!  Thank you, parents and students, for making

my first week back to work a total success.  I'm

blessed beyond measure with the job of teaching

your children. Here's to a great, successful, and blessed third grade year!!

                                                                                     

New School Year!

Well, it's great to be in the saddle again!  I've got a super group of new third graders I'm already in love with and can't wait to see every day.  My room got a new paint job making it brighter and sunnier.  The curtains are down getting cleaned and I'll re-hang them this weekend (they look horrible in this picture).   
                                            Here's my before picture...

                                              Here's our after picture (minus the curtains)

                                                                            Front View

                                               This is our reading hut in the back of the room

The baskets hold  our A.R. reading books I've collected.  They're

all labeled according to their reading level.

Veteran's Day Holiday and Weather Day Thur and Fri. November 11-12!

Indian Projects

One of my favorite units of 3rd grade has finally arrived:  Early American Indian tribes- Ch. 3 in Social Studies.  The kids have absolutely loved this chapter, and don't want to give it up! 

These American Indians came from the 4 corners of the U.S. 

They are:

Navajo--Southwest

Yurok---North Coastal California

Cherokee--Southeast

Haudenosaunee--Northern New York and Wisconsin. 

Each student chose their favorite tribe and built their project at home.  Thank you, Parents for participating and helping your child with his/her projects!

They've all learned so much and had a lot of pride in their homes.

Next is Ch. 4...Explorers Arrive

Spelling Words 10-25/10-29-10

Write words 3X each Mon-Tue. night.  Spelling test is Wednesday!

1.  still              10.  winter

2.  with            11.  tight

3.  his               12.  sight

4.  bright         13.  fly

5.  might         14.  sky

6.  my              15.  pumpkin

7.  why            16.  lightning  (not lighting-be careful) 

8.  visit            17.  nightmare

9.  picnic         18.  recycle

We will try to get our  homework words written before going home this week! 

This week is drug awareness week. 

                                                                           Us today--most all wearing red! 

Monday-wear red shirt/socks
Tuesday--wear blue shirt and blue jeans
Wednesday- wear green
Thursday-wear camouflage
Friday-team shirt day

Halloween carnival is this Thursday at 5:30

Social Studies- We are studying ch. 3-Early American Indians.  More this week on that.  It's going to be fun!!

Have a great week!!

Lunchtime!

                            Good old lunchroom memories!

My pink buddy...Mrs. Bolding, who is always my supporter. 

                                                   Love you, Mrs. Bolding!