Next Week

Tuesday, Feb. 2 ~ Wear your Pink Out t-shirts or any pink shirt to school.  Students may wear jeans on Tuesday, but uniform dress is required for Friday.

Friday, Feb. 5  ~ Grandparents' Day~ The program is from 1:00 –1:45 in Trojan Hall with room visitations following.  If your child will be leaving with his/her grandparents, please send me a note next week to let me know! 

  

GA Unit~We will begin learning about our wonderful state, Georgia!  We will start reading and answering questions.   We have many activities to look forward to.   Do you know the state insect or the state flower or maybe the state vegetable?  Can you name our state’s Lieutenant Governor or the Secretary of State?  When we finish this unit, we will be a walking book full of information about our state!  This is such a fun unit~ full of information and fun activities!

Balloon orders for Valentine’s Day are due by Feb. 10^th.  There was a red form in your folder last week.

Spelling List - Lon Po Po - Double Consonants

Click here to see our Spelling List from Lon Po Po.  These words are double consonant words with 1 syllable, 2 syllables, or  3 syllables.

Update!

Science Test - Wednesday, Jan. 27-  over Heat-   Study flashcards and review workbook pgs. 64-79.

Math Test - Postponed to later day, however we are still doing speed drills and will continue to get graded on knowing our facts. - Study the 7s, 8s, and 9s - Ask your child if they have a star for these!  I will introduce 11s and 12s by Friday!  Studying 5-10 minutes a night with flashcards will do the trick.  Focus on the ones that are giving your child some trouble.  Division is our next big unit, and we must know our facts with little hesitation.

100th Day Fun!

Grandparents' Day - Friday, February 5, 2010

Invite your grandparents!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Trojan Hall  - 1:00

Classroom visits will follow the program.

Students need to be in school uniform that day!

GrandKids : Caribbean Sound

Our trip went well today.  It was interesting and fun to hear.  Here are some journal entries from our students about our field trip to the Grand Opera House:

       "Today we went to the grandkids and listened to a Caribbean musical.  They told us about the the history of the steel drums.  They said even though the drum is the beat of the band you can use other things like bottles, barrels, or cans.  They play great music.  Our field trip was awesome!"

     "Today my class and I went to the Grand Opera House.  We had so much fun!  We saw Carribean Sound.  They were so cool.  They made sounds out of berrals, bamboo, glass botteles  the sounds they made were fantastic."

     "Today we went to the the  Grand Opera House.  We saw a band called Caribbean Sound.  They played a bunch of drums.  My favorite drum was the bamboo drum.  There performance was delightful!"

    "Today we wnet to the Grand opera House to see Carubbean Sound.  I sat beside SarahBeth and Krosby.  They played music and danced.  It was super fun!"

   

Test Alert!

Science Test over Heat ~ Wednesday, January 27, 2010  ~  Study flashcards and review the chapter over heat in your workbook.

We had fun with Hat Day!  Our class raised over $25.00!!!!!

Field Trip ~ January 26, 2010 ~ Caribbean Sound

FIELD TRIP Reminder!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

GrandKids : Caribbean Sound

*Students must be in uniform.  Try to wear a blue, white, or yellow shirt. ~  TSA colors~

*Students will need a sack lunch and drink.  We will eat at school when we return.

Announcing our *BIG* field trip for Third Grade - Mark Your Calendar

On March 11, 2010, third grade will enjoy a field trip aboard Sam Shortline train. This passenger train will take us from the depot in Cordele to Plains, GA. There we will enjoy a picnic lunch, tour the town, and visit some of the neat sites about Jimmy Carter.

Look for an important sheet in this week's Friday Folder. We must get a head count and make definite reservations. Therefore, please read the letter carefully and return it to me by January 27th. Space is limited so we must get this information in a timely manner. I hope this is far enough in advance for you to arrange time off from work to go with us on this fun trip!

Visit www.samshortline.com for more information concerning this train and all the neat trips offered through the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites.

All Aboard!!!

A Few Things We Are Working On

*STUDY THOSE TIMES TABLES (1-10)!!!!!!!!!!!!  These must be reviewed nightly! 

Next week (Wed.), we will have a Math Test over mutliplication. 

*We have been working on a Science unit about heat...solar energy, radiation, temperature, conductors and insulators.  We will test next week over this unit.  Study those cards.  Review the workbook pages.

*In Language, we are talking about present, past, and future tense verbs.  We will begin working with irregular verbs.  EX.  do and did,  come and came,   see, saw, have seen

Mark Your Calendars

• Hats for Haiti, $1.00 donation, Friday, January 22.
• Pink out t-shirt orders are due Friday, January 22.   (Feb. 2, is Pink Out Day!)
  
• Field trip to GrandKids, Tuesday, January 26.  (Bring a sack lunch to school.)
  
• Grandparents' Day, Friday, February 5.  (1:00 in Trojan Hall)
  
• Valentine balloon orders are due Wednesday, February 10th.
  

Hats for Haiti Day

On Friday, January 22, TSA clubs will be sponsoring a Hats for Haiti day. Students may donate one dollar and wear a hat during school on Friday. This money will go to the Christian Light Foundation to support one of their missionaries in Haiti. This missionary works in a school that was destroyed and our donation will go towards rebuilding the school.

Spelling List for Week of January 19, 2010

Click here to see next week's spelling words.

Field Trip : Tues., Jan. 26, 2010

Third grade will take another trip to the Grand Opera House on Tuesday, January 26, to see the GrandKids performance of Caribbean Sound. This is the second in a three part series of cultural events sponsored by Mercer's GrandKids. Visit the website: www.TheGrandMacon.com and click on GrandKids to read about this performance. Tickets are $6.00 per student and you will be billed through Tattnall's business office. We will travel via school bus with Mr. P driving. There will be no charge for transportation. Chaperones will not be needed for this trip.Students will need a sack lunch the day of the trip.  We will eat upon returning.

You should find a permission form in  your child's Friday Folder.  Please sign it, and return it on Tuesday with the signed papers.  Remember that Monday is a holiday.  Have a nice, long weekend!

We have earned $50 in Kosater Cash!!!!!

Alright!! WAY TO GO, CLASS!  We have worked so hard on showing some of God's Fruits of the Spirit ~  Love, Joy, Peace, and Patience!  After earning $25 in Kosater Cash, we earned a homework pass.  Now that we have reached $50, we have chosen popsicles and story time with Mr. Kosater.   Listening, waiting our turn, keeping control of ourself, letting others go ahead of us, and having happy hearts are just a few of the things we have done to earn our cash!  God made the earth and everything in it, including us.  He controls all things.  He sees and knows about everything.  With God, every step and every day is important.  Remember to show God's love EACH  day.  When  you show people love, joy, peace, and patience, they see God in you and your actions!  What a wonderful thing!!!     Kindness is our next Fruit of the Spirit!  We will learn more next week about this Fruit!  WHAT A GOOD LOOKING CLASS ~ BOTH  INSIDE  AND OUT!

Chapel

Anna and Beijun lead the Elementary Chapel on stage this morning with  the pledges.  Great job, you two!  You were awesome!  It can be hard getting in front of a LARGE group and speaking, but you both made it look so EASY!  I AM PROUD OF YOU!

Spelling List for Coyote Places the Stars ~ Homophones

Better late than never!  I am still learning this trick!
Click here to see the spelling list on homophones. 

School Holiday ~ Monday, Jan. 18, 2010 ~ No school ~ MLK Day

 

Hall Displays!

We made snowflakes, 2010 resolutions, and finished our "how to" writing!  This is what our hallway is like!

"He has made everything beautiful in its time."  

Ecclesiastes 3:11

Stevie B's Night!

Tonight, Tues., Jan. 12,  is TSA night at Stevie B's!  We would love to see you there!  Help support TSA!!

A.R. Leaders ~ Congratulations!

Congratulations to our top Accelerated Readers ~ Chandler Gay and Adam Musolf!  Both of  these boys have more than 50 POINTS!  WOW, WHAT AN AWESOME JOB, BOYS!!!  Several others are in hot pursuit with 20 or 30 points!!!  There will be a print out of your child's A.R. points and tests in our next Friday Folders.  Everyone should keep reading!  Colton said he read 24 PAGES last night!  Awesome job!  Can you do better than that?    Remember the only way to be a better reader is by READing, readING, AND READING!!!!  Mrs. Chancellor will be rewarding top A.R. readers at the end of the year!!  Dont' give up!!! Keep reading!!!!

Multiplication Tables

We are working like crazy on our multiplication tables.  We have learned 0-6, 8, and 10. Seven will be tomorrow night!!  Some of us have mastered them all!!! Some are still working on 4s or 6s!  Ask your child if he/ she has a star on our chart for each fact family that we have learned!  If not, then review nightly.  Once we ALL  have them mastered, we will have a sundae party!!  WHOOHOOO!!!!  We are taking graded timed tests this week!  Drill! Drill! Drill each night!  You Can Do It!!!! I KNOW WE CAN!!!!!

Report Cards

Report Cards went home in Friday Folders that were actually sent home on Monday because of Friday's cancellation.  Please look over these.  If you have any questions or didn't receive one, please let me know!

Monday's Plans

We will be having our Reading Checkpoint on Monday over Papa Tells Chita a Story.  Be sure to reread the story and review vocabulary words.  If you have to retake your Spelling Test,  be ready on Monday as well.

Show and Tell ~  We will have a special Show and Tell on Monday.  It was supposed to be on Friday, and I know the kids are excited about it.    Students may bring in one Christmas gift to show and tell about.  Please be sure it is something that you can handle.  No live pets this time, please!

See everyone in the morning!!

"HOW TO" Writing

WHEWW!  We have just finished our "How To" writing!  We have brainstormed, organized, drafted, edited, and finally  wrote our final draft!  It was difficult, but overall we did a wonderful job!!!!  If you need to know how to wash your hair, or how to brush your teeth, or how to climb a tree, or how to make a your bed, or  maybe how to dye an egg, just come read our writing!  We have all the steps you will need!  You might want to know how to build a snowman...we have that too!

January Lunch Menu

Click here for January Menu.

Important Dates and Information ~ Mark your Calendars!

Report Cards will be coming home in Friday Folders!  If you have any questions, please let me know!

GRANDPARENTS' DAY  is  February 5, 2010,  at Tattnall Square Academy. The program  will begin at 1:00 PM in Trojan Hall. Be sure to let your child's grandparents/special friends know about this fun day at TSA. More information will follow when details are finalized. 

Dust off those flashcards! We are moving right along, and we don't want to leave anyone behind!  Your child should know their facts 1-6 and 10s with little hesitation!  We have started on 8s this week!  Drill nightly!  You would be surprised what studying 5 min.on multiplication each night will do!  Thanks for your help!

Artsonia  ~ Ms. Jones wants to remind you that if you have not  registered to please do so.  artsonia.com  You can email her to get your child's pass code.    jjones@tattnall.org      She spend a lot of time on this.   We get free recognition for the school the more comments and fans we have!  Not to mention that it is fun to see your child's art from class!  I have ordered things from here,  and it is so neat and special!!  Check it out!

Back by popular demand....

I am in the process of getting the "games" for the students back on here.  I have successfully gotten a few and am working on some others.  I love that the students love this feature and that they actually do play them!!!!

In the event of inclement weather.....

In the event of inclement weather, parents and students will be notified via the following:

·         school website – www.tattnall.org

·         local news and radio

·         school voicemail

·         email

HAPPY NEW YEAR ~ 2010!!! Welcome Back!

Can you believe it is a new year? I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year and was able to rest over our break! I am so excited about seeing everyone's smiling faces back on Tues., Jan. 5, at 8:10. BRRR! It will be cold, so bundle up!!! 

We will continue with Patience ~ one of our Fruits of the Spirit ~ for January! I am sure the students will agree with me... We will practice "patience" as we wait for the SNOW!!! Yes, I said it...SNOW!!! I don't like the cold, but I love SNOW! Frozen rain or whatever it is we have down here in Georgia!!! I will take what we can get!

Okay, Something new! If you would like to get notices that I have posted to the blog, you can sign up at the Feedburner site in the left column. It will alert you when I have made a post. If you are getting a notice already, let me know! I attended a workshop this a.m. on this, and I am still learning.

Sunday, January 10 ~ Open House for prospective families ~ 2:00
If you know of anyone interested in TSA, please let
them know of this day and time. There are many
great things going on here at TSA!

Spelling List for Week of Jan. 5 ~ Test Jan. 8

Click here to see this week's list.