Weather Man Visit

Today we had Mr. Derek Kinkade visit the 3rd grade. Mr. Kinkade is the chair meterologist for WTVM. He shared Kt of information with us on weather. We even saw some cool video clips. 

Happy Halloween from our class to yours! 

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

October 23-31

Wednesday, Oct. 23- Put a Cap on Drugs. (Wear a hat)

Thursday, Oct. 24- “Drugs are Tacky!” (Dress Tacky)

Friday, Oct.25- “Team up Against Drugs” (Wear your favorite jersey or team shirt)

Monday, Oct. 28- “Give Drugs the Slip” (Wear bedroom shoes/slippers)

Tuesday, Oct. 29- “Drugs Can’t find Us” (wear camouflage clothing)

Wednesday- Oct. 30- “Lei off Drugs!” (Buy a Lei at school to wear)

Thursday, Oct. 31- “Drugs are not in our Future” (Dress like what you want to be when you grow up) (NO COSTUMES)

**We will be collecting canned food items donate to the Valley Rescue Mission.

2013 Book Fair

Our school book fair begins tomorrow.  It will run from October 18 to October 29.  Our class day to shop will be on Friday, October 18.  However, students are allowed to shop any day during open library time. The book fair will also be open during PTO on Tuesday, October 29. The book fair is a great place to stock up on Accelerated Reader books. 

You are welcome to come by, look, and shop with your child.

Corn Roasting

Today was our annual corn roasting day!  Teachers and students get the chance to try a roasted ear of corn dipped in butter.  I think everyone enjoyed it!

Social Studies Bonus Project

Social Studies

Bonus Project

Assignment:  2013 Farm City Poster Contest

Due by:  Thursday, October 24

Reference:  Attached papers

Theme: “Alabama Agriculture: Growing For you and Me”

Each student who wishes to earn bonus points will need to create a poster for the theme “Alabama Agriculture: Growing For you and Me.” Please use the attached sheets as a guide.  Students must follow ALL rules on the attached sheet. 

*This assignment is optional and will need to be completed at home; however, the student may earn up to 15 bonus points in Social Studies depending on neatness, accuracy, and creativity!

Bullying Prevention

Students and teachers wore orange today in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month.

“Make it orange.  Make it end. Unite Against Bullying!”

“Curing Cancer One Sweet Treat at a Time”

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, second grade students are going to have a bake sale. All proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life in honor of Ms. Mary Jane Riley, all of those who have won the battle, those who have lost the battle, those who are fighting the battle, and those who may have to take on this battle.

When: Friday, October 18^th, after lunch.

Cost: All items will be .50

Science Life Cycle Bonus Project

In science the past several weeks we have been studying animal and plant life cycles.  Students were given the opportunity to complete a project at home for bonus points.  The project was to complete a shoe box diorama of a plant or animal life cycle of their choice.

They did a GREAT job!!

This Week

Just a few reminders for this week…

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Science Chapter 3: Life Cycles Test

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Science Bonus Points Project Due

Thursday, Oct. 10: Blow Up Slide at PE ($2)

Thursday, Oct. 10: Spelling Tic-Tac-Toe Unit 2.1 is due

Thursday, Oct. 10: Unit 2.1 Spelling and Reading Test

Monday, Oct. 14: STUDENT HOLIDAY!! 

September's STAR Student of the Month

Star Student of the Month for September 

Savannah 

 Congratulations to Savannah! 

Here are just a few things about our Star Student of the Month:

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Subject: Reading

Favorite Book: Throne of Fire    

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite TV Show: Austin & Allie   

Favorite Thing to Do: Play soccer    

Favorite Singer: Cody Simpson

Favorite Place to Eat Out: Red Robins

Favorite Team: Alabama and Anyone playing soccer  

What she wants to be when she grows up: Archer (The person who shoots a bow and arrow!)    

Favorite 3^rd Grade Moment So Far: Free time at PE 

October

October

Thursday, October 3- Last day to prepay for Fall Festival wristbands and receive 4 free tickets. *You may pay for a wrist band tomorrow, but you will not receive any free tickets and you will have to wait in the line at the festival to buy it.*

Friday, October 4- Fall Festival ($7)

Tuesday, October 8- Science Ch. 3 Test

Tuesday, October 8-Science Bonus Points Project Due

Thursday, October 10- Blow Up Slide at PE ($2)

Monday, October 14- Student HOLIDAY!

Monday, October 21- End of 1^st nine weeks grading

Monday, October 28- Report Cards

Thursday, October 31- Happy Halloween (NO Costumes)

*This is just some of the things going on in October.  All things are subject to change.  Please check your child’s planner and newsletter for changes or more information. Have a great month!