Hour of Code

On Tuesday our class participated in the Hour of Code. This is a global event to expose students to computer science. The boys and girls had to write the code of a video game. The children loved doing this! It was definitely challenging and required students to use problem solving and logical thinking skills. If the children would like to continue coding they can click on the link below.

http://code.org/learn

Click here to see a video about Hour of Code

They can also try the other challenges on the page, such as the Frozen Game or Star Wars.

The students were very focused!

Parent Conferences

On 12/10 we have a Delayed Opening at 10:45. 12/11 is an Early Release at 12:00 (No lunch will be served.) If you have not returned the confirmation slip for your conference, please do so at your earliest convenience.  Thank You!

Multiplication Websites

The children have been working hard to learn their multiplication tables. We have been playing math games, hopping on a number line, drawing arrays,  practicing with flash cards and demonstrating understanding by building facts with tiles. All of our hard work is paying off! I've notice everyone is getting quicker with their facts! I encourage the children to practice a few minutes every day. 

Here are some great websites for practicing multiplication facts-

http://jmathpage.com/topics/jmpheadmultiplication.html

http://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games

Our Halloween Party was a huge success!  The children looked great in their costumes! Thank you to everyone that provided food, crafts, paper products and helped with the party. 
  

Halloween Party

We will have our Halloween Party on Friday, October 30th from 11:00-11:45. The class has been working hard and is looking forward to the party!  If you would like to send in something for the Halloween Party, please see the notice that was sent home on Friday and contact Mrs. Fullerton. 
There will be time prior to the party for the children to change into their costumes. The school discourages violent costumes, props and make up. Please feel free to drop by and join us for our celebration.

Amazing Hero Art

On Thursday Rob Surette brought his Amazing Hero Art to Steward School. We were in awe of his speed and artistic talent! Rob shared a very important message too. He told the children that with practice anything is possible and he inspired everyone to make a difference in the world!

Rob painted this incredible portrait of Abraham Lincoln in three minutes!

Thank you to TESPTO for generously funding this Cultural Enrichment Program!

Curriculum Update

Here's an update of some of the learning that has been happening in Room 215. Math-  During the past few weeks, the students have learned to add two 4-digit numbers to 10,000 with and without regrouping. They've  also practiced solving addition word problems. Writing- The students are composing a personal narrative. We started by discussing seed ideas. A seed idea focuses on a small moment of time. The class also completed a graphic organizer and mapped out their thoughts on sticky notes to help them plan their writing. The children are currently revising their original writing by including more details and their thoughts and feelings to help the reader feel as if they are right there. 

The students used sticky notes to help plan their narrative.

Reading-The class has been discussing character traits and how some characters change over time. Good readers think about the characters in a story to help them understand what they are reading. Science- We continue to observe our plants and learn  about each  part of the plant. The class recently discussed photosynthesis and this week we are going to learn about seed dispersal.

Last week our plants went through a big growth spurt! 

Early Release

Monday, September 21st is an Early Release at  1:15. Lunch will be served.

Parent Seminar

Parent Seminar for third grade parents will be held on Thursday, September 17th from 6:00-6:45. At this time, I will share information about our classroom, third grade and the curriculum that will be taught this year. I look forward to meeting each of you and hope that you will be able to attend.

School Pictures are Tomorrow

Just a reminder that School Pictures will be taken tomorrow.

I've loved getting to know my new class!

We’ve had a successful start to the school year! During the first week, we made a list of class rules and have been busy learning classroom routines. I’ve enjoyed getting to know each of the children and am looking forward to a great year!

Please return the following forms as soon as possible:
*Yellow Emergency Card
*Handbook Signature Sheet and Media Permission 
* Parent Survey (It says "Please Help Me get to Know Your Child" at the top)
* The Steward School Student Information Sheet (Sent home on Friday)

Open House

 The Open House for third grade parents will be held on Thursday, September 17^th from 6:00-6:45. At this time, I will share information about our classroom, third grade and the curriculum that will be taught this year. I look forward to meeting each of you and hope that you will be able to attend.

Welcome Back!

The first day of school is Thursday! The summer went by really fast, but I enjoyed every minute of it. This summer I read many books, went to the beach and spent a week in Maine. The best part of the summer was getting to spend lots of time with my family and friends.

This was my beautiful view in Maine. I loved swimming with my nieces and reading by the peaceful lake!

I am looking forward to the new school year. We will start the year learning about plants, place value and writing personal narratives.  We will also jump right into reading and start discovering wonderful books and and authors.

I can't wait to see all my new third graders on September 3rd. Remember to bring a nut free snack and your school supplies.  I love teaching third grade and this year is going to be so much fun!

On Thursday I had the pleasure of meeting my new third grade class! I was so impressed with their good listening and am looking forward to seeing them in September. We will have an amazing year!

I'd love to hear from my new third graders (or any of my students). 

Please leave a comment about...

*a great book you read

*something fun you did over the summer

*share something you are looking forward to in third grade

You can also email me at scorliss@topsfieldps.org.

Have a fun summer!

Thank you!

Dear Students and Families,

     It has been a pleasure to work with each of you. I would like to thank the parents for everything they did to make this past year special for the children. We were very fortunate to have many parents volunteer for Field Day and Fun Finale. I also appreciate the time given to chaperone field trips and help with class parties. Thank you to everyone who sent in supplies and prizes throughout the year. Most importantly thank you for sharing your amazing children with me!

     I would like to thank the children for a remarkable and rewarding year. This class worked really hard and it was a delight to watch the children grow in so many ways.  I loved teaching this class and each of you will always have a special place in my heart. I would love to hear about your summer and 4^th grade. If you’re ever at Steward School, please stop by and say hello. You may email me at scorliss@topsfieldps.org. I wish you a safe and happy summer!

                                        With Sincere Thanks,

                                                               Mrs. Corliss

Please check out the pictures below of our Game Day! 

We made  a video to share some of our favorite memories of third grade. Please check it out. https://vimeo.com/131129863 I think we have some future movie stars! Thank you to Mrs. Klipfel for helping us with this video!

Tomorrow is Field Day! Please dress appropriately (wear a hat and sneakers). Remember to bring a water bottle and put your name on it. Also, please put sunscreen and insect repellent on before coming to school. Grade 3 is wearing red. 

Reminders and Homework

Reminders and Homework

June 15 - 19

Monday

1.     Read

2.     Check at home for any classroom books and library books

3.     *Tomorrow is Field Day. Please dress appropriately (wear a hat and sneakers). Remember to bring a water bottle and put your name on it. Also, please put sunscreen on before coming to school and remember to wear red.

Tuesday

1.     Read

2.     Check at home for any classroom books and library books

Wednesday

1.     Read

2.     Check at home for any classroom books and library books

Thursday

1.     Read

2.     Check at home for any classroom books and library books

3.     We will have a game day tomorrow. Remember to bring in a favorite game (card game or board game) to play with classmates. You may also wear a shirt of your favorite team or player.

If you haven’t returned the permission slip for the Proctor School visit, please do so by June 17^th.

Proctor Visit

On June 22nd, we will travel by bus to Proctor School. The children will listen to the Proctor Band and tour the school. This will also be Step-Up Day for the third graders. They will learn who their fourth grade teacher is and have an opportunity to meet them!  A permission slip went home Thursday for our visit to Proctor School. Please return the permission slip by June 17th.

Boston Tea Party Museum

On Friday we went to the Boston Tea Party Museum. The students learned about the events leading up to the Boston Tea Party and the American Revolution. They even got to throw tea into the harbor! 

To learn more about the Boston Tea Party Museum, please visit bostonteapartyship.com/