Winter Workshop

For the past two days the students have participated in our third grade Winter Workshop.  Each class spent 45 minutes with each of the third grade teachers.  The students experienced a different winter/holiday activity in each of the classrooms.

The students created ice skate ornaments and 

completed a winter glove logic problem with Mrs. McFadden.

The students participated in a Read-A-Thon, which included a readers' theater of 

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, in Mrs. Pericles' room.

Mrs. Klassman prepared several activities relating to the movie, The Velveteen Rabbit.

The students solved winter word scrambles with Mrs. Teague.

Mrs. Leidner read The Stranger in the Woods and the students created their own woodsy scenes.

In our classroom, the students used store advertisements to figure out the cost of a Hanukkah meal and to spend an imaginary $200 on gifts for their families.  They also enjoyed a SmartBoard version of Snowman Hangman.

The Hour of Code

The students participated in an Hour of Code today with our computer integration specialist, Mrs. Tucceri.  The students loved playing a variety of coding games.  If you would like to learn more about coding, please visit our district website.  There is a link on the student start page that will connect you with the games and information your child viewed today.

Wampanoag Wetus

The students had a blast today making the summer homes of the Wampanoag tribe.  

Pipe cleaners served as saplings to create the frame.   

Coarse paper towels represented tree bark.

the finished product

Author Visit - Kate Messner

The students were treated to a fantastic presentation by author, Kate Messner, on Monday.  Kate told the children many things about her life as an author.  Students were amazed to hear that some of Kate's books took years to write!  Here is a link to her website.

Kate Messner

Thanksgiving Reader's Theater

Our reading focus for November was working to become a fluent reader.  To practice their fluency, the students in Mrs. McFadden's class worked with our students to present three different Readers Theater scripts to the other third grade classes.  Children presented  A New World, A Pilgrim Story and the ABCs of Thanksgiving.

Veterans Day Assembly on YouTube

Norfolk Cable has created a YouTube video of our Veterans Day Assembly.  It is about 45 minutes long, but well worth the time.  Enjoy!

Native American Perspectives

The children were treated to an amazing program called Native American Perspectives with Dan Cripps.  We would like to thank the TPA for funding this wonderful experience.

The students learned that the men always entered the tipi first and were seated to the right.  Ladies joined after the men and were seated to the left.

Dan showed the students how the antlers of deer and moose could be used as garden tools.

 Native Americans used all parts of the animal after a hunt.  Horns were used as spoons.  The hide of the animal was used to create toy boxes and clothes.

Crayfish

We are continuing to explore structures and functions of life with Mrs. McFadden.  Today was a very exciting day.  The students were able to observe live crayfish in the Freeman-Kennedy science lab.

The crayfish were moved from their "homes" to separate bins at each science table for the students to observe.







Please ask your children what they learned about the crayfish today.

Veterans Day

The third graders did a fantastic job on their presentation for our veterans today.  The local cable station recorded the program and I will let you know when it will be televised.  Here is the slideshow presentation with our students singing along.

Plimoth Plantation

We had a wonderful day visiting The Mayflower II, Plymouth Rock, the English Village and the Wampanoag Homesite.  It was a bit breezy early on, but the skies cleared and the sun came out which made the experience all the more enjoyable.

Cyber Bullying

The students attended a program about cyber bullying this morning.  Students learned that they should always seek out the help of a trusted adult when faced with any type of online bullying.

A Visit From Benjamin Franklin

Today we were treated to a presentation from Historical Perspectives for Children.  An actor portraying Benjamin Franklin came to speak to the entire third grade.  You'll notice many costume changes in the photos below.  The students watched as Ben changed from adult to child and back to an adult again. Please ask your child to tell you about the presentation.

Haunted Rooms