Alertness

The month of September found us studying the word alertness. We learned that we need to be fully aware and attentive at all times. We need to be alert of our surroundings both in and out of school.

Why do you think that it is important to be alert and attentive in school?
What do you think would happen if you were not attentive when riding your bike or playing a game?

Items from the Ocean

The students used their senses today while looking at different items that live in the ocean. I brought in three different types of sea sponges that my daughter and I found on Jekyll Island. I also brought in several different sizes of sand dollars and conch shells that we found. Mrs. Coley's intern also brought in several of the shells she has collected at Tybee Island. I "reconstituted" the sea sponges so that the students could see them in their natural state.

Edible Habitats

On the second Wednesday of each month our school participates in paperless day. On this day we all participate in "hands-on" learning.
We have been studying the five different habitats of Georgia. For September's paperless day we decided to have the students create an edible habitat of their choice. They did an outstanding job!

FSGA Visit

Today FSGA Forestry Division visited 3rd grade. They brought along some guests that we were all excited to meet. We had a great time learning about different habitats, adaptations, and meeting our new "friends".

Consequences

For the month of August we have been reading about and discussing consequences for our I Care program.
What do you think consequences are? Why do you think there are consequences for every action? Think back to the story we read on Friday, Midas and the Golden Touch...can consequences be positive and negative?

I Care Program

The I Care program begins this week. The I Care program works jointly through home and school. During the month of August, the pillar word for the school is Citizenship. Citizenship is showing loyalty to the rights of others. In 3^rd grade we will focus on the thought that every action has a consequence. We will learn about consequences and citizenship through reading and discussions. We will talk about the pillar word and the 3^rd grade word throughout the week; however, I will devote specific time to this program each Friday.

Information has already been sent home regarding this program. You will continue to receive information monthly.

So Long Friend

We were quite sad when we learned that our new student Eva was leaving us and moving to another county after being with us for only a week. Eva was a great addition to our class and we will miss her. We wish her good luck and great things as she joins her new class.