September Book Report

September Book Report

Sample Book Report

Many of you have been looking at the book report assignment that the children will be turning in on Thursday, September 27th.  A fantasy is a fictional story where there is a struggle between good and evil that often involves magic or creatures that don't exist in real life.  The characters or objects do things that couldn't happen in real life. Adventure stories have a character who lives by his wits and skills and is constantly placed in dangerous situations.  An adventure story may or may not be fantasy, since there are nonfiction adventures, as well.

The students may use books at Altara's library or any other location.  They should choose books they haven't read before that are appropriate for their reading levels (not too hard or too easy).

Use toys or other objects in your container.

Remember to check the rubric in your homework folder for instructions.  If you have any questions or concerns about the book report requirements, feel free to contact me.  Happy Reading!

School's Flying Bye!

Welcome to the third week everyone!  I can't believe how fast everything is going.  There are a few things I need clarify and thought this would be the perfect spot :)  The reading calendars are off this year.  We make them new as a third grade every year and this year somehow the new ones were switched out with the old ones before copied.  So I do apologize for that, but just remember to read 100 minutes a week and we will keep right on track throughout the year. 

Minutes of Reading a Week!

We have been working really hard on many different vocabulary words.  So ask your student this week what some of their Amazing Words are.  This is our oral vocabulary for the week and we will be working hard on improving our oral speech.  It should be lots of fun to learn so many different words this week. 

Back to School Night!!!

What a fun time for me to meet all of you!  Thank you so much for everyone who came out it was really great to be able to answer any questions and share with you things to look forward to this year.  If you were unable to attend check out the PowerPoint talking about what is going on this year found on the side bar.  Also the awesome back to school video where Mr. Jameson is swimming!!! After having so much fun with everyone there where a lot of you who would like to know some things you could purchase for the classroom so here is a quick little teacher's wishlist if you may :)
Teacher's Wishlist:
-Personal pencil sharpeners to have in the students desk preferably with a catcher for shavings
-Tissue Boxes
-Hand Sanitizer
-Mechanical Pencils
-Crayola Markers
-Expo Markers
-Flair Pens
-Ziploc Bags (all sizes)
-Clorox Wipes
-Any prizes to supply to class prize bin (like small toys, trinkets)
-Any candy treats to supply to class candy jar
-electric pencil sharpener for whole class use

Thanks again for your willingness to help out with the classroom supplies it really means a lot!  Just know this is a wishlist and anything you can help with is appreciated.  :)  Can't wait to see all the students this Monday!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school!  I am really excited to get to know all of you wonderful students this year!  We have a ton of fun things planned as well as a great list of new things to learn.  I hope you are geared up and ready to go just as much as I am.  I have a wonderful poem to share that will help us understand what the year has to offer:

A Circle of Friends by unknown
We've joined together as classmates
as the new year begins...
A year full of learning
while we become friends.
We'll share and be kind
as we work and play.
And our friendship will grow
with each passing day.

Welcome to this school year!