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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Just around the corner...:)

Next Week:
Reading:
Novel Study on Ramona Quimby Age 8
-Vocabulary and Spelling Test next Friday (words to come home Monday)
Math:
Step Up to 4th Grade Extension Lessons
Science:
The 3 States of Matter
-Changes in matter from a solid to a liquid to a gas
-Tentative Quiz on Matter on Tuesday
Social Studies:
Chapter 9: Reconstruction in SC
-Fort Sumter webquest project done in class
-The Reconstruction TEST tentatively Wednesday
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SO excited to share our knowledge of South Carolina History with you through our SC History Play!
The students have and continue to work very hard to rehearse and prepare this special production to share with you in celebration of all we have learned this year!  Please join us on Wednesday, June 4 beginning promptly at 9:00am for our play followed by the final Town Hall Meeting of the year, and end of the year celebration lunch.
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Spring Pictures
Have you turned in your Spring Pictures of your payment?
Students were sent home with  a packet of Spring Pictures.  You must choose what pictures you would like to keep, and pay for them by sending in the money, or completing an online payment.  If you would not like to keep the pictures, you must return the entire packet.  There is a $55.00 fee if you do not turn in a payment or the pictures.  Please call the front office if you have any questions about this.  Thanks for your cooperation and understanding!

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The final book fair of the year ends tomorrow, May 23 with extended hours until 6:00 pm.  You may send money with your child if you would like them to purchase something.  Tax is included in the price of the books. Thanks.
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Field Day is tomorrow, Friday, May 23 from 12:00-2:30.  This is a very exciting day!  If you ordered a Field Day shirt, please have your child wear their shirt tomorrow.  If your child did not order a shirt, please have them wear their blue RCE shirt.
Here are some reminders for that day.
*Students may wear athletic shorts and athletic shoes.
*Wear a hat and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
*Apply sunscreen and/or bug spray at home.

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Important Dates and Reminders
Book Fair: ends May 23 at 6:00pm
Field Day: May 23
No School:  May 26
SC History Play/Town Hall/End of Year Celebration:  
June 4 @ 9:00am
Early Dismissal at 11:30: June 5 and 6
Last Day of School:  June 6

Report Cards go home: June 6

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Thursday, April 24, 2014

State House Success and Looking Ahead

State House Success :)
We had such a wonderful trip to the State House! I hope you asked your child about our day, their experience, and all of the learning we were able to do while visiting. Please enjoy a few pictures of our time there.

The oldest monument on the State House grounds.

All SMILES after touring the State House:)

We were fortunate to be able to enter both the Senate
and House of Representatives Chambers (pictured here) with
our tour guide.





Upcoming Content
Math
- Finishing up Telling Time (half hour, quarter hour, and minute)
- Data Analysis (Creating and Interpreting Graphs)
- Geometry
Helpful Links
Remember to visit Envision online for activities aligned with our textbook - as well as the online version of our book! www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
       
Math Common Core Topics:
- Time
-Perimeter
-Shape Partitions
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Reading/Language Arts

Genre: Non-Fiction & Poetry
- Strategy: Asking and Answering Questions
- Language:  Literal and Nonliteral language
- Spelling: suffixes
Helpful Links
ELA Common Core Topics:
-asking & answering questions
- roots and affixes
- distinguishing figurative language
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Science
-Finishing Force and Motion
-Sound
Helpful Links
Science Topics:
- Object motion
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Social Studies
- Chapter 7 - Antebellum Period, Social Classes
- Chapter 8 - A Nation Divided - Road to the Civil War
Helpful Links
Social Studies Topics:
- Before the Civil War
-Civil War and Reconstruction
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Related Arts for Next Week:
Mon- Tech  Tues/Wed/ Thurs: Computer   Fri: PE

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Friday, April 4, 2014

Happy Happenings :)

The Boosterthon is here!
The Boosterthon Fun Run kicked off last week with a thrilling Pep Rally and I am super excited about this year's program. Our team name is Holley's Heroes!  The Boosterthon Fun Run program involves all students in a fun, team building, fitness event while helping our school raise much-needed funds.  The central focus of this year's character program is FRIENDSHIP. This year's character theme is CAMP HIGH FIVE, and the Booster Team will take students on a fun-filled journey teaching them the importance of friendship.  
Through the Boosterthon, I receive 10% of what our class raises to help go towards supplies for our classroom.  On top of that, our entire school is raising support to go toward the vision fund at our school.  Our goal for our class is to raise $500.00. We can help reach our class and school goal by stepping up to the challenge of raising $20.00 per student.
Each student will have their very own pledgebook with their own access code to log on towww.funrun.com. I have attached a document in this email where you can find your student's access code in case you lose it or their pledgebook did not go home today.

Here's how you can help:
1) LOG ON to your student's website at www.FunRun.com using your student's access code on the Pledge Book that cam home with them today.  Log on each night to watch the Camp High Five character and music videos, and enter pledge information.
2)  GET PLEDGES by connecting your student with 10 sponsors. The new funrun.com has many ways to use social media in the pledging process and pay online. Be sure to capture and record the e-mail address of each sponsor, as they will have an easy opportunity to pay for your student's pledge by credit card online.
3) COME TO THE BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN NEXT WEEK! Remember, students will be running 30-35 laps and we would love to have lots of support for our team!
Thank you for supporting our classroom and our school!

I'll see you next week at the Boosterthon Fun Run!
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Upcoming Events


- Thursday, April 10th:Boosterthon Walk during related arts! Parents, you are welcome to join us! Detailed schedule for 3rd grade time to follow. :)
- Thursday, April 10th: Parent University @ 5:30pm
- Friday, April 11th - Half Day, dismissal @ 11:30am

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Thursday, April 24th
5:30-8:00pm
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Math
- Finishing up volume and mass
- Kilograms and Grams
- Liters and Milliliters
- Continuing multiplication facts tests - please study the facts at home, timed tests will be given on these facts.
Helpful Links
Remember to visit Envision online for activities aligned with our textbook - as well as the online version of our book! www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Measurement Games        
Math Common Core Topics:
- Capacity and Mass
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Reading/Language Arts

Genre: Non-Fiction & Poetry
- Strategy: Asking and Answering Questions
- Language:  Literal and Non-literal language
- Spelling: suffixes
- Vocabulary Words: gravity, automobile, friction, impulse, expert
Helpful Links
ELA Common Core Topics:
-asking & answering questions
- roots and affixes
- distinguishing figurative language
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Science
-Finishing Force and Motion
Helpful Links
Science Topics:
- Object motion
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Social Studies
- Chapter 7 - Antebellum Period, Social Classes
- Chapter 8 - A Nation Divided - Road to the Civil War
Helpful Links
Social Studies Topics:
- before the Civil War
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Related Arts for Next Week:
Mon/Tues/Wed: Music   Thurs/Fri: no Related Arts
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"Spring Fever" Has Arrived!

The sun is finally shining, the flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and the students are so eager for Spring Break!  While this is a wonderful time of year (especially after our many snow days) it can also be a difficult time for students.  We have begun to see many signs of "spring fever" here in our room.    In order to help keep them on track and to encourage positive interactions with their peers, we will begin implementing several "bucket filling" activities into our Morning Meetings.  Please ask your child to tell you about how they are filling buckets in the class and around school.


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Friday, March 7, 2014

Just around the corner...

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Students in grades 3 through 5 across our state will take the SCPASS test (South Carolina Palmetto Assessment of State Standards) on March 18th and March 19th, in the area of Writing.  Testing on Day 1 will consist of an extended writing prompt and Day 2 will consist of multiple-choice questions.  It is very important that students are in school and on time to school on these two testing days.  We ask that you schedule doctor's appointments and other out-of-school functions on days other than these testing days.  SCPASS is an untimed test and therefore, students will have as much time during the school day to complete their writing assessments.  Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before testing and eats a good breakfast.  And finally, during testing students may not be in possession of any electronic device(s) that can be used for communicating, timing, creating images, or storing images.  These devices will be collected by the testing administrator and returned after each test session has been completed.  Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
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The Challenge is ON!
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A healthy competition has been launched at the Creek. We are looking to collect both BOX TOPS and COKE REWARD points. This is a school wide competition. Prizes will be given to the class with the most Box Tops AND prizes will also be given to the class with the most Coke Rewards collected. Let’s get collecting! Mrs. Ryan in the media center will be keeping track of the collection. Please turn in any Box Tops or Coke Rewards to your child’s teacher.

We will be collecting from now until May 15th!
Wondering where to find Box Tops? Click here for a long list of products
Wondering where to find Coke Rewards points? Click here for a list of products
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The District Art Show is currently on display at the Columbia Place Mall. We are so proud of all the Dolphins being featured at the show. Below is a list of third grader’s who have work on display. The show will be open until March 17th.

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Caleb- Gaines
Jakiah - Hayes
Malaysia - Dupre
Cameran - Gaines
Caleb - Hayes
Javier - Dupre
Bishop - Taylor
Allison - Milburn
Normiyah - Gaines
Hannah - Hayes
Emon - Hayes
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Reminders!
Thursday, March 27th is an early dismissal day. Students will dismiss at 11:30am. If you have any changes in transportation please send a written note.

Friday, March 28th is a SNOW MAKE UP DAY.
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Math
- Fractions
- Continuing multiplication facts tests - please study the facts at home, timed tests will be given on these facts.
Helpful Links
Remember to visit Envision online for activities aligned with our textbook - as well as the online version of our book! www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Greg Tang Fractions        
Math Common Core Topics:
- Fractions
- Comparing Fractions
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Reading/Language Arts

- Strategy: Point of View
- Grammar:  Dictionary Skills
- Spelling: Testing adjectives on Tuesday
- Vocabulary Strategy: context clues/antonyms
Helpful Links
ELA Common Core Topics:
-point of view
- context clues
- adjectives & adverbs
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Science
-Soil
- Fossils
Helpful Links
Science Topics:
- Earth’s Materials
- Fossils
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Social Studies
- Finishing up Chapter 5: The American Revolution
Helpful Links
Social Studies Topics:
- South Carolina & the American Revolution
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Related Arts for Next Week:
Mon/Tues: Music      Wed/Thurs/Fri: PE
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