Moore News

Looking Ahead to Next Week

Last Week was very eventful.  I truly appreciate the turn out we had at Open House.  It is so great to see all of you.  Please let me know if there are additional questions as we proceed throughout the year.

I hope everybody has ordered their class t-shirts and fill out the form for our class directory.

Our Math test was good and most students scored very well.  We will begin Chapter 2 Monday and the test for this chapter, hopefully, Friday August 29th before our Labor Day Holiday. Chapter two addresses the students ability to compare, order and estimate numbers.

Spelling Unit 1 was tested.  We voted as a class and the students chose to have Spelling Tests on Thursday of every week.  This week we will study unit 2, and the phonetic link is long o words.  Dear Parent homework will be given our on Monday. Here is the link to Sitton Spelling for additional activities for all the units.  The students do this program in school and really seem to enjoy practicing the spelling words this way.

Sitton Spelling units and activities

We are learning to write about what we are reading.  The students have activities for the Chapters we are reading in Danny Champion of the World.

by, Roald Dahl. 

Students should be reading every night 15-20 minutes.  No  exceptions.  they are to have 8 AR pts. by the end of this grading period which is fast approaching October 15th is when the AR points are due. 

Science:  We did not do our experiment due to time but will complete it today.  All students earned the hands-on activity. Our Science will continue this week and after Labor Day we will begin a two week social studies unit on Greece and democracy.

Please save all your Boxtops and send them in with your child.  This is a reat way to earn money for our school.

As always I am looking forward to a really great week and if you need anything please ask. 

Nunas mom is to read this Friday and I will see closers on Friday as we will quickly get ready for our extended weekend.

secret word this week is : "inquiry"

Second Week of School

We had great week last week and our year is off to a great start!

Please, please mark your calendar for next Thursday 6:30 for Open House.  This is where you get the "411" on your child's classroom.  You find out expectations and generally how the school year will be organized.

Science: Last we week we studied the concept of the scientific method and scientific inquiry.  We conducted an experiment on "bubbles" and put our observation skills and writing skills to the test.  It was a good lesson, the students enjoyed blowing a few bubbles after the experiment as well as explore a website about bubbles. 

Rock and Minerals will begin on Monday.  We will learn that rocks are made of minerals.  Rocks and minerals have different physical attributes and how the environment over time. (S3E1a,S3e1b these are the Cobb County Standards associated with the unit)

Math: Timed tests of all computations were conducted and each student will be working on their own level, depending on their scores.  The students are to master all four operations basic facts by the end of third grade (addition, subtraction,multiplication and division facts).

Place value to the ten thousands and elapsed time Will be our first unit.  We completed per-tests for Chapter 1 and will have assignments on their level.

Response to Literature is our first study in literature.  We are reading Roald Dahl, Danny Champion of The World aloud and will be completing exercises related to the book in class.  I am still conducting reading survey to find each child's level.  When completed they will be involved in guided reading groups.

We will also be studying Traditional Literature and how to read and comprehend folktales.

I hope we all have another great week.  I hope to see you all this Thursday at 6:30 for Open House.  Friday is Spirit Day, please have your child wear a GM t-shirt if they have it.  As always my door is open, if you have questions please feel free to ask.

Bubble Town

Here is the link to Bubble Town:

http://www.zurqui.com/crinfocus/bubble/bubble.html

Bubble Town

http://www.zurqui.com/crinfocus/bubble/bubble.

Second Day of Third Grade

Dear Parents.

  We had another great day today.  We made a "word cloud" with common nouns and completed a noun Mad Lib.  Subtraction time test was today and tomorrow.  It is a third grade expectation that each student master all four operations by the end of the year.  I will be leveling the fact group and let you know where your child is performing.  Our first math concept is place value to the ten thousands.

  Rold Dahl, is our author of study.  We are reading Danny Champion of The World.  This is a book of his life and is in narrative form which happens to be our first writing standard.  I am linking the Roald Dahl sight so the student can go to the site and learn about this author.

Target Days are Wednesday

Chik Fil A night is Thursday

Computer lab is Monday 1:30-2:10

Guidance is scheduled for every other Tuesday from 8:00-8:30

Here is the website: http://www.roalddahl.com

I don't think this link is live so you will have to type it into your browser.

WHAT A GREAT DAY!

D

Dear Parents,

    I must tell you that your children are GREAT!  I have never had such a great beginning of the year.  The day went very smooth with the exception of me not knowing they had changed the lunch menu.  We had pizza today instead of bread sticks.  I am so sorry if the children did not get the choice they wanted.

   We began the day with a word search that had the student's first name hidden in them.  A hidden picture was next on the daily schedule.  A run down of our schedule was next.  I am sending home ,on Thursday, a copy of our classroom schedule so you can discuss the day with your child. Music was our special today.  A classroom hunt was next where the kids found out interesting facts about their classmates. An addition timed test was next.  We will have a subtraction timed test tomorrow.  The First Day Jitters  was a book with a surprise ending.  We ended the day with photo taking and reading letters from last year's kids.

    All in all the day was a huge success.  I had a nice time getting to know your child.  Please take a few minutes tonight to review the day and sign your child's agenda.  They also need to bring a silent reading book to school tomorrow.  Thanks for all your support and the work you have obviously done with your child.  We will do it again tomorrow!

    As always my door is open to you so if you have questions please ask.

*Target Days are Wednesday, with Mr. Bayer and will begin the week of August 18th.

                                                         Sincerely,

Mrs. Moore

Monday's Lunch Menu

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Entree Choices (with 3 side items): 1. Cheese Stuffed Breadstick w/Marinara Sauce 2. Ravioli Casserole w/ WW Breadstick Hot Vegetable Sides: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans or Baby Carrots Fruit Sides: Pineapple Tidbits, Fresh Fruit in Season or Juice Drink Dessert: Cinnamon Apples Lowfat/Skim Milk Choice	Entree Choice (with 3 side items): 1. Soup & Sandwich 2. Chicken Nuggets w/WW Breadstick Hot Vegetable Sides: Baked Beans, Succotash or Caesar Side Salad Fruit Sides: Mandarin Oranges, Fresh Fruit in Season or Juice Drink Dessert: Fruit Fiesta Lowfat/Skim Milk Choice	Entree Choice (with 3 side items): 1.  Teriyaki Chicken Nuggets w/Stir Fry Rice and WW Breadstick 2. *Hamburger or *Cheeseburger Hot Vegetable Sides: Glazed Baby Carrots, French Fries or Coleslaw Fruit Sides: Fruit Medley,  Fresh Fruit in Season or Juice Drink Dessert: Juice Bar Lowfat/Skim Milk Choice	Entree Choice (with 3 side items): 1. Nachos or Tacos (Beef & Cheese or Bean & Cheese(v)), Cheese only. 2. Baked Breaded Chicken w/Cornbread Hot Vegetable Sides: Sweet Potato Soufflé, Corn or Diced Tomato w/Lettuce Fruit Sides: Peaches, Fresh Fruit in Season or Juice Drink Dessert: Cookie Lowfat/Skim Milk Choice	Entree Choice (with 3 side items): 1. Chicken Pasta Bake w/WW Breadstick 2. Pizza (Pepperoni or Cheese (v)) Hot Vegetable Sides: Peas & Carrots, Tossed Green Salad or Veggie Dippers Fruit Sides: Applesauce, Fresh Fruit in Season or Juice Drink Dessert: Fruit Cup Lowfat/Skim Milk Choice
Entree Salad Choice (with one side from above) Caesar Chicken Strip Salad w/ WW Breadstick OR Vegetarian Caesar Salad w/WW Breadstick	Entree Salad Choice (with one side from above) Tuna Pasta Salad OR Vegetarian Chef Salad w/WW Crackers	Entree Salad Choice (with one side from above) Taco Salad OR Vegetarian Taco Salad (v)	Entree Salad Choice (with one side from above) Asian Chicken Salad w/Multi-Grain Roll OR Vegetarian Asian Salad with Multi-Grain Roll	Entree Salad Choice (with one side from above) Yogurt Fruit Plate or Peanut Butter Fruit Plate (v)
Choices offered daily		*Offer sliced tomato and lettuce as additional side option.

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First Day of School

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Hello

Dear Children,

    Many of you will find out very soon that I will be your teacher for the third grade.  This will be my 12th year teaching at Garrison Mill Elementary.  It is the second year I have taught the third grade.  I must tell you that I "LOVE" teaching the third grade and you will love the things we learn together.  I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you and learning more about you.

   You will be a part of a great learning team.  We will work together sharing many different ideas.  I believe that all children have a desire to be successful and want to learn.  I love teaching and love guiding children through the learning process. 

    I live in the Garrison Mill district so I may have run into some of you around town.  I am married to Mr. Moore, who teaches math at Sprayberry High School.  I have a son at Mabry in the eighth grade and a daughter at Lassiter in the eleventh grade.  During the summer, I enjoyed family time and being with my friends.  Ben, our Cocker Spaniel, is an important member of our family. Spot and Sammie our twin cats also enjoy a life of complete enjoyment.

    I am a very positive person with tons of energy and consider myself very fortunate to be able to work with your child. We will talk more about procedures and my classroom at Sneak A Peak and Open House.

    Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer and I will see your smiling faces very soon.

                                                                   Sincerely,

                                                                   Mrs. Moore