TAME trailbrazer

We had a special visit from the TAME trailblazer today. The kids were very excited and engaged in the activities! Here's a few pictures from it......

Engineering Lab

What better way to end a STAAR testing week then by going and exploring in the Cannon Engineering Lab! The kids had a blast being "engineers!" They got to explore, create, and most importantly..... had fun!!!!!

STAAR celebration

Today we went to Heritage Park and had a celebration for taking the STAAR test. We had a picnic lunch and played and played and played! We also took a tour of the Botanical Gardens. Here's a few pics from our day........

Surprise!!!

The children received a surprise this morning from their families and teachers. Before beginning the STAAR test they were presented with "words of encouragement". I loved getting to see their faces, it really made their day. I can't wait to surprise them again tomorrow!!!!!!!

Big Day!

Tuesday and Wednesday will be BIG days in Third grade.  The children will be taking the Math and Reading STAAR test.  I would like to wish all of them good luck!  :)   I am so proud of all of their hard work and I know that they will do a great job on the tests!!!!

Poetry fun!

Today the students had fun using sidewalk chalk to write their poem from memory on the blacktop for others to read!

Mid month reminders

April 17 - 3 week progress reports-please sign and return
April 23 - STAAR math test (closed campus, no visitors - don't forget a sack lunch)
April 24 - STAAR reading test (closed campus, no visitors - don't forget a sack lunch)
April 26 - walking field trip to Heritage park - bring a sack lunch
April 30 - Autism awareness day - wear blue from head to toe!

Battle of the books!

Today was Battle of the Bluebonnet books! For the past few weeks these students have been reading and studying the different Texas Bluebonnet books. Today as a team they competed against all of the other elementary schools at answering different questions on the books. I am proud to say that they only missed 4 out of 50 questions! Thank you Farah and Anaka for doing a great job at representing 3rd grade on the team! I am very proud of both of you!

Class picture!

Our class picture turned out great! If you did not order one and would like one, please send in $12.00 and we will send one home.

Stamina

I have presented the scholars with a challenge until the STAAR test on Apr. 24th.  The challenge is to read each night for a longer period of time.  This week they need to read for 1 hour, next week 1hr. and 30 minutes, and the last week 2 hours.  I know this will be challenging but it will help them with their stamina where they will be able to read on the test for a longer period of time.  Please help your child with this challenge!!