At the end of last week, third grade the opportunity to see the Wild Robot and have fun with their friends and family at the Pauls Valley park! The women working at the Royal Theater in Pauls Valley did a phenomenal job at being patient and being prepared for all of us! There were about 55 parents who came, selling out the entire theater! Since there were so many parents, the workers graciously waited to start the movie until mostly everyone was seated. The students did a terrific job while having to wait about 50 minutes for the Wild Robot to start!
From everyone in third grade, students and teachers, thank you to everyone who helped make this experience memorable!
A big thank you to Fire Marshal Quinn Kroth and the Purcell Fire Department for spending the day teaching our students about fire safety. They took time to answer questions, highlight the importance of checking smoke alarms, and encouraged families to create escape plans. Our students also had the exciting opportunity to explore the ladder truck and learn about the many tools firefighters use. We truly appreciate our first responders for their dedication and the time they spent with our students. It was a valuable and memorable experience for everyone!🧑🚒🚒🧯#firepreventionweek
Look at how creative our third graders are!! The students have been learning about abstract art with Mr. Franco in TEAMS. Their projects are displayed in the third grade hallway for everyone to enjoy!
The K-Kids had the opportunity to help out at the first annual McClain County Domestic Violence Awareness Walk! They were busy filling grab bags, ensuring everyone signed waivers, passing out candles, and lending a hand in many other ways. The community was thrilled to have their support, and it was heartwarming to see them involved in such an important event. Afterwards, so many people commented on how well-behaved and respectful they were. We’re so proud of these young leaders!
You can rid yourself of the anxiety that comes with sending cash or credit card to school with your student! You can pre-load a Literati gift card.
Reminder... The book fair is open all this week during the day, and also on parent teacher nights!
In PE class, we had a fun and energetic week! The Cone Flip Treasure Grab was a great way to combine skill practice with movement. Learning about aerobic capacity while doing exercises like jumping jacks, squats, and running helps students understand how their bodies work during physical activity. It’s a great way to integrate both fitness and knowledge!
Mrs. Arnold’s fifth grade social studies lesson on Jamestown was a hands-on and engaging way to teach history through archaeology. Over the three days:
• Tuesday: The students learned about archaeology and how it helps us understand history by studying objects from the past. They explored the importance of artifacts in providing insights into the daily lives, cultures, and technologies of earlier civilizations.
• Wednesday: The students participated in a simulated archaeological dig related to Jamestown. They likely “discovered” various artifacts that would have been used by the early settlers of Jamestown between 1607 and 1610, immersing themselves in the historical experience.
• Thursday: The students then analyzed the artifacts they found, identifying what each item was and explaining its use during the early Jamestown settlement period. This helped them connect the hands-on experience with real historical knowledge about the early years of the English colony.
This approach not only teaches history but also reinforces critical thinking, analysis, and a deeper connection to the past through active participation.
We had the BEST glow day celebration for our September birthdays last week!!! Thank you, thank you to Bunny's Bakery for the cupcakes, our local Wal Mart for the drinks, PTO for always doing the best job organizing, and to our volunteers for giving their time to make this day so very special for our kiddos!
Don't forget about our book fair!
The book fair will begin October 7th and come to a close October 10th. It will also be open on parent/teacher conference nights!
Thank you to Yvonne Chambers and the OCCC nursing students for presenting an amazing pediatric health fair for our students! They shared important information about nutrition, oral health, bully prevention, stopping the spread of germs, personal hygiene, injury prevention, and physical activity!
Today's SPIRIT STICK goes to Mrs. Sweeney's 4th Grade Class! Every single student dressed up in wacky or mismatched attire!
Don't forget to wear your school colors tomorrow!!!#hoco2024 #dragonpride
It's been a wonderful wacky Wednesday!!! Tomorrow will be spirit day, so wear your school colors!
❤️🤍🐉#hoco2024 #dragonpride
Congratulations to Mrs. Mackey's 5th grade class for winning the spirit stick on Hat Day!!! They had 100% participation!!! 🎉🎉🎉🧢🎩👒🎓🪖⛑️
Mrs. Davis' class has been working on different properties of addition. The focus for this activity was to find commutative property pairs by using pictures and equations. Mrs. Davis kindly brought the fun to Ms. Windham's class to learn and enjoy!
The Spirit Stick for CRAZY SOCK DAY goes to....drumroll please...Ms. Windhams 3rd Grade Class!!!
Tomorrow, wear your favorite hat!
In Ms. Greenlee's class, the students went through different team building challenges involving putting a puzzle together. The first challenge included non-verbal communication and the final challenge was talking about where the puzzle pieces belonged, rather than doing the puzzle all by themselves. They learned how to effectively communicate and work together to accomplish their given task!
A lot is happening in third grade!!
In Mrs. Ambrose's class, the students learned about magnets and electricity, using various supplies to test out the strength of both!
Today, all of third grade ended the week with a dance party! We all had so
much fun!
In PE, we discussed the 5 food groups and what a healthy plate looks like! We learned the benefits of each food group and discussed the difference between "sometimes foods" and "everyday foods!"
The five main food groups have different benefits, and eating a variety of foods from each group is important for a healthy diet:
Fruits and vegetables: Contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which help with digestion and may lower the risk of some diseases.
Grains/Carbohydrates: Provide energy for everyday activities and bodily functions.
Proteins: Help build and repair bones, muscles, skin, and blood.
Dairy: Contains calcium, which is important for strong teeth and bones.
Mrs. Jones and her fifth grade students went on a nature walk identifying different types of matter and journaling their observations!
This week, third grade has been reading the story "The Dream Catcher." In Ms. Windham's class, the students learned about the Ojibwe culture and how to create their own dream catcher the way the main character, Peter, did in their story! Also, they used various manipulatives during math rotations to practice new rounding and place value skills.
