Inspired!

June 9, j2016

Well 3rd graders,
We've done it! We have successfully completed a year together. We have seen so much academic progress and grit. We've shared many laughs and a few tears. One thing we learned for sure, "We all do better, when we all do better!"

We know you can work hard. We know you can play hard. This summer take all that goodness and help change the world! Take action in your community... Use your good for good!

A Letter From Future Kid President

Have a super summer, almost 4th graders!!

Be good. Be nice. Behave!

Last Book Talk Tuesday

June 7, 2016

Good Morning Third Graders! This is our last Book Talk Tuesday.  The book featured today is called Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss. 

All of you are moving to fourth grade! Think about all the knowledge you have gained in third grade. Continue to grow as learners and do your very best next year.  This book has a great message about determination and that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. Believe in yourself! Work hard and don't give up trying. 

Enjoy the book! 

Read-a-Loud

Be principled. Be caring. Have integrity. 

(Be good. Be nice. Behave.)

Last Monday!

June 6, 2016

Hello 3rd Graders!
It is a bright and sunny morning, but there may be storms rolling in... The weather today is kind of symbolic of this school year! We have had lots of bright shining moments with a few bumps in the road. Reflect on the highs and lows this year. How did we grow? It is so exciting to see the progress we all have made.

Today, make strong choices. Choose to be your best self. Choose to set yourself up for a great day. Choose to make a difference... even if it's a small difference just for you! You are worth it!

Be good. Be nice. Behave. 

Kick Ball

June 4, 2016

Hello Kickers!
This morning we will head over to Vet's Field to celebrate our hard work. We will have six teams playing three games of kickball. When your team is in the field, pay attention to where the ball is! Who is getting ready to kick... where do you predict the ball will go? What will your plan be when they kick the ball?

When your team is kicking... cheer for the kicker! Cheer your team on! This is all for fun and good spirit!

One last thing, when we're walking to and from Vet's, be thinkers! stay on the side walks and out of people's yards. Let's keep the Packer community strong!

Be good. Be nice. Behave.

Friday Funday

June 2, 2016

Good afternoon 3rd graders!
We have been working so diligently finishing up projects, learning more information, designing polygon worlds, and cleaning! We are proud of your efforts to work hard all the way until the end of the year!

To show our appreciation, the 3rd grade teachers have planned a fun Friday morning for you! There are actually two plans depending on Mother Nature...

1) A kick-ball tournament at Vet's Field!!! This is not a championship sort of tournament... more like a 6 class kick-ball extravaganza!

2) Classroom choices of movies, games, crafts... similar to past Commitment Card celebrations.

Either way, each class will be decked out in class colors!
Applequist ~ maroon 
Costain ~ white
Croonquist ~ green
Gerken ~ blue
Krone ~ black
Thompson ~ red

Be ready to show our 3rd grade spirit! We are so proud of you!

Be good. Be nice. Behave!

Happy June!!

June 1, 2016

Howdy!
Did you know a jiffy is an actual unit of measurement? It measures 1/1,000 of a second! That's pretty fast! It sometimes feels like this year has gone by in a jiffy! Why do you think it sometimes feels like time is going fast or slow?

Here is a Wonderopolis article that explains it... maybe if you have extra time on a Chrome Book or in the computer lab, you can check it out! (come to the blog for the link)

Why Does Time Fly When You're Having Fun?

Be good. Be nice. Behave. 

Book Talk Tuesday

May 31, 2016

Good morning readers!
Today's BTT comes to you from Bella Maurer in Mrs. Applequist's class.

The main characters in GUINEA DOG are Rufus, Mom, Dad, Murphy, Dmitri, and Lurena. Rufus has a problem! He wants a dog, but his mom says, NO! Bella's real life connection is that her mom won't let her have  pet (c'mon, Mrs. Derryberry!!!!). She really liked this book because she likes guinea pigs and thinks you will like it if you like funny books.

GUINEA DOG was nominated for last year's Maud Hart Lovelace award. It won 3rd place!

Be good. Be nice. Behave.