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.