Richardson's Review

Fraction Fun!

2012-02-11T22:27:00.000-05:00

In math this week, we began our unit on Fractions. Students have learned that fractions are any part of a group, number, or whole. We've explored common fractions and decimal fractions. On Friday, we played Trash Can Basketball. We represented the number of baskets we scored as a fraction and a decimal. Here's a fraction tutorial from Sheppard Software if you need to review!

Fractions Made Easy by Sheppard Software

Check out the Math - Fractions page for more practice with fractions!

Subject Verb Agreement

2012-02-11T22:16:00.000-05:00

Wow! What a busy week! Students worked hard this week practicing subject verb agreement. Their hard work paid off! Our subject verb agreement is "out of this world"! If you would like to continue to practice this skill, check out Spaced Out!

Spaced Out Subject Verb Agreement

Wk 18 Information & Homework

2012-01-28T19:00:00.001-05:00

Week 18: January 30 - February 3, 2012

Notes & Reminders:

Beginning this week, students must read and test on five AR books per week. We are not reading up to our full potential. Many students are reading well below their reading levels. They are choosing to take the easy way out, which only hurts them in the long run. They are not being challenged by these easy texts and are not growing as readers. If you're curious about your child's reading level, be sure to check the weekly goal sheet that's stapled to your child's work for the week. The AR box tells you how many test he or she has taken, at what level, and even how many words your child read this week. At this point in our school year, students who are on grade level should be reading on a 3.5 book level and approximately 10-15,000 words per week.

Our class will exchange Valentine cards on February 14th. Please watch binders for our class list and more information about special treats for Valentine's Day.

Please ensure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. Coats must be worn on cold days. Sweatshirts and hoodies are NOT coats nor do they provide enough warmth to protect your child from the cold temperatures. On cold days, students without coats will not be allowed to go outside for recess.

Week 18 Homework

Monday

Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter.
Review Soil newsletter.
Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
Complete Reading Lessons 5 & 6 in the ELA Coach Book.
Read your AR book.

Tuesday

Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter.
Review Soil newsletter.
Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
Complete Reading Lessons 7 & 8 in the Math Coach Book.
Read your AR book.

Wednesday

Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter.
Review Soil newsletter.
Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
Complete Reading Lessons 22 & 23 in the ELA Coach Book.
Read your AR book.

Thursday

Review Thurgood Marshall newsletter. Test tomorrow!
Review Soil newsletter. Test tomorrow!
Read your fluency passage. Remember target rate is at least 92 wpm.
Complete Reading Lessons 5 & 6 in the ELA Coach Book.
Read your AR book.

Friday

Have a great weekend!
Happy birthday on Sunday to Jeremiah!
Clean out the back pocket of your STAR binder.

GPS Focus Standards

Social Studies

SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy.

SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS3H2a.

SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in SS3H2a.

Mathematics

M3N5. Students will understand the meaning of decimal fractions and common fractions in simple cases and apply them in problem-solving situations.

a. Identify fractions that are decimal fractions and/or common fractions.
b. Understand that a decimal fraction (i.e. 3/10) can be written as a decimal (i.e. 0.3).
c. Understand the fraction a/b represents a equal sized parts of a whole that is divided into b equal sized parts.
d. Know and use decimal fractions and common fractions to represent the size of parts created by equal divisions of a whole.

Reading

ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text. The student..

m. Recalls explicit facts and infers implicit facts

English

ELA3C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student

a. Correctly identifies and uses subject/verb agreement and adjectives.

Science

S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils.

c. Use observation to compare the similarities and differences of texture, particle size, and color in top soils (such as clay, loam or potting soil, and sand).
d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research.

What's your angle?

2012-01-28T18:10:00.002-05:00

This week during our Geometry unit, we reviewed various geometric figures including pentagons, triangles, rectangles, octagons. We also explored the different types of angles that made up each figure. We learned to classify those angle into the following types: acute, right, and obtuse.

There are a couple of online games available, if you feel you need more practice or just want to have some math fun!

Baseball Geometry

Identifying angles and definitions of geometry terms.

Mission 2010 Angles from BBC

Adjectives Practice

2012-01-28T17:56:00.000-05:00

This week we began a study of adjectives. Adjectives are what we use to make our sentences, stories, and conversations more interesting and precise. Adjectives are describing words. They tell us: which one, how many, what kind, how something feels or acts, and much more!

Here are a few online interactive games that will improve your skills of identification and use.

Pick It: Adjectives from EZ School

Adjective Adventures from Sheppard Software

I love this site! Tons of fun games for learning!

The Adjective Detective from The Children's University of Manchester.

Choosing Adjectives

Grammar Blast from Houghton Mifflin English

Reader's Workshop

2012-01-17T19:49:00.000-05:00

This week, our reading focus is main idea and supporting details. We made this artifact to help us remember the important things about finding the main idea of a text or passage. Tomorrow, we will add this artifact to our STAR binders.

The green box is very helpful for testing practice. I tried to include the various ways test questions are worded so that students will know it (the test) is asking for the main idea.

Perimeter

2012-01-17T19:35:00.001-05:00

Today during Math Workshop, we began our study of perimeter. Perimeter is the distance around the outside of a polygon. It may be found by adding the lengths of all sides of the polygon. I told students a good way to remember perimeter is that its the distance along the "rim" or edge of a shape.

For example:

Perimeter = side + side + side + side

P = 5 + 4 + 5 + 4

P = 18 inches

Students did pretty well with the concept. However, I noticed some students wanted to draw pictures to do their addition. In the example above, a student wanted to draw out circles to add 5 + 4 + 5 + 4. Students should compute the sum. He could have said, "4 + 4 = 8 and 5 + 5 = 10, then I add 8 + 10 to get the 18 inches." There's not enough time to draw pictures especially when the numbers are large!

A few students forgot to regroup or "carry" when adding larger numbers!

I found an awesome site on the Internet today that I'd like to share! It may help to clarify perimeter for you! Just click on the link below the picture to visit the site.

Perimeter

Choose Perimeter for a detailed explanation. There's a game with three levels to help you practice your Perimeter skills! Good luck!

Parents, your student will bring home graded papers on Friday. Please take a moment to look through to see how well your child performed on this week's standards. If he or she did not do well, it's worth the time to go over the problems with your child.

MLK Holiday

2012-01-14T21:54:00.003-05:00

There will be no school on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'" He believed in serving his fellow man. He worked diligently to improve things through non-violence and by showing love to everyone. We could learn a lot from Dr. King.

His most famous address was the "I Have A Dream" speech.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today!

Do you have a dream? What will you do in the future? Are you willing to work hard to achieve your dream?

Until next time,

Mrs. R :)

P.S. If you'd like to listen to Dr. King's speech, click here.

Wk 16 Homework & Information

2012-01-14T21:39:00.003-05:00

Week 16 January 16-20, 2011

Parent Note

Please take the time to ensure that your child completes his or her CRCT homework. This is a pretty good example of what the actual CRCT is like for students. He or she should be reading carefully and looking back to be sure they understand what is being asked. Your child must past the CRCT Reading in order to be promoted to 4th grade. Grades were less than expected last week. I know we can do better!

Focus on Standards

This week our focus is on the following Georgia Performance standards for 3rd grade.

Social Studies: Franklin D. Roosevelt

SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy.
SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS3H2.
SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in SS3H2.

Mathematics: Measurement (Perimeter & Area)

M3M3. Students will understand and measure the perimeter of geometric figures.

a. Understand the meaning of the linear unit and measurement in perimeter.
b. Understand the concept of perimeter as being the length of the boundary of a geometric figure.
c. Determine the perimeter of a geometric figure by measuring and summing the lengths of the sides.

M3M4. Students will understand and measure the area of simple geometric figures (squares and rectangles).

a. Understand the meaning of the square unit and measurement in area.
b. Model (by tiling) the area of a simple geometric figure using square units (square inch, square foot, etc.).
c. Determine the area of squares and rectangles by counting, addition, and multiplication with models.

ELA Reading: Main Ideas & Supporting Details

ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text. The student

j. Identifies and infers main idea and supporting details.

ELA English: Context Clues

ELA3R2 The student acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectively. The student

f. Determines the meaning of unknown words on the basis of context.

Science: Rocks and Minerals

S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils.

a. Explain the difference between a rock and a mineral.
b. Recognize the physical attributes of rocks and minerals using observation (shape, color, texture), measurement, and simple tests (hardness).
c. Use observation to compare the similarities and differences of texture, particle size, and color in top soils (such as clay, loam or potting soil, and sand).
d. Determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research.

Homework

Tuesday, January 17

Review Franklin D. Roosevelt Newsletter. Test Thursday!
Review math facts for 10.
Read your fluency passage.
Complete Lessons 3 and 4 in the Math Coach Book.
Read your AR book and be ready for your test tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 18

Review FDR Newsletter for Test on Thursday.
Review math facts for 10.
Read your fluency passage.
Complete Lessons 18 and 19 in the Reading & ELA Coach Book.
Read your AR book and be ready for your test tomorrow!

Thursday, January 19

Review math facts for 9. Math quiz tomorrow!
Read your fluency passage.
Complete Lessons 3 & 4 in the Science Coach book.
Read your AR book and be ready for your test tomorrow!

Congrats!

2012-01-14T21:04:00.000-05:00

Congrats to Thursday's class Spelling Bee winners!

Daylen Stevens 1st

Cody Gribble 2nd

Jared Haney 3rd

Happy Birthday!

2012-01-09T18:10:00.000-05:00

Happy January Birthday!

Gracie Bennett - January 15

Daylen Stevens - January 20

Mrs. Richardson - January 25

(P.S. We won't be telling how old Mrs. R is!)

Sarah Denson - January 28

: PBS LearningMedia

2012-01-09T18:03:00.001-05:00

Here's a video clip introducing our new unit of study, measurement. Just click the link to watch the 3 minute video!

: PBS LearningMedia

Happy New Year!

2011-12-29T19:15:00.000-05:00

I'm sorry to be so late in posting these photos! I had a little surgery last week and have been down for the count. I am feeling better and will return with you on Monday, January 2. I hope that you and your family had a wonderful Christmas season with your family! I wish you the best in 2012! Love to you all!

Yummy Reindeer Trail Mix

2011-12-29T19:09:00.000-05:00

On Wednesday, December 14, we made a reindeer trail mix! It was delicious! Mrs. Richardson must admit that she may have gone overboard on the marshmallows! I spent over $5 on them alone! But who knew there were so many flavors? I thought the fruit ones they had when my boys were little were awesome. The only choice we had when I was little was plain. Now there's peppermint, gingerbread flavored (shaped like little Gingerbread men- adorable), French vanilla (shaped like cute little snowmen), and of course plain! Check out our photos!

Making Christmas...

2011-12-29T19:01:00.001-05:00

On December 13, third graders at Gilbert were hard at work designing their very own Christmas presents. It's been a tradition for third grade teacher to give their students scarves as presents. They help keep us warm and create memories of time spent with friends. Each class decorates theirs a little differently. Some classes choose only one color and add beads and such. I wanted everyone to have a choice in their colors. So, we had purple, teal, and blue as our choices. We fringed the ends of our scarves with each student making his own a little different. Here's a peek at our creative process!

Congrats!

2011-12-12T19:58:00.000-05:00

Pictured: Matt Harris, Principal, Paige Graviet, and Mr. Richardson from ShopRite

Congratulations to our very own, Paige Graviet! Paige sold the most tickets for the Supermarket Sweep! Way to go, Paige! She gets to be Principal for the Day!

Congratulations, Singing Gators!

2011-12-10T11:17:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to our Singing Gators!

Third through fifth grade chorus students delighted parents and students at the annual PTO Chorus Night on Thursday. Their show was adorable! Students were able to judge for themselves on Friday, as the chorus did an encore performance of the show, Elvis Impersonator. Everyone enjoyed their performance!

Congratulations to our very own classmates who performed.

Great job, girls! Way to go, Daylen, Gracie, April, and Paige!

We won!

2011-12-10T11:09:00.001-05:00

During the month of November, Mr. Harris created a contest for teachers and students. He challenged us to use available technology to teach others about November's character education focus, responsibility. I wrote a couple of skits as Reader's Theater scripts. Students decided they would like to choose roles and act out the scripts for filming. We had a blast! We used a Flip Camera from the library to record the skits. I put edited and put them together using iMovie on my new laptop. Students came up with Responsibility Dos and Don'ts. We submitted the video with our fingers crossed. Mr. Harris stopped by on Monday, December 5th to inform us that our video was chose as one of the winners! We won a Flip Cam to use in our classroom. We're very excited! We can't wait to find ways to use it in our classroom.

GPS Learning Menu

2011-12-10T10:52:00.000-05:00

Here's a look at our current standards!

Social Studies

SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people’s rights and freedoms in a democracy.
SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with the historical figures in SS3H2a.
SS3CG2 The student will discuss the character of different historical figures in SS3H2a.

Math

M3N4. Students will understand the meaning of division and develop the ability to apply it in problem solving.
Math Facts for 6 and 7.

Reading

ELA3R3 The student uses a variety of strategies to gain meaning from grade-level text. The student makes judgments and inferences about setting, characters, and events and supports them with evidence from the text.

l. Identifies and infers cause-and-effect relationships and draws conclusions.

Writing & English

ELA3W2 The student produces a narrative that:

a. Captures a reader’s interest by writing both personal and fantasy/imaginary stories, setting a purpose, and developing a point of view.
b. Sustains a focus.
c. Includes the appropriate purpose, expectations, and length for the audience and genre.
d. Uses sensory details and other literary language to communicate setting, characters, and plot.
e. Uses appropriate organizational structures to ensure coherence and strategies
f. Develops characters through action and dialogue.
g. Provides a sense of closure.
h. May include pre-writing.
i. May include a revised and edited draft.
j. May be published.

Science

S3L1. Students will investigate the habitats of different organisms and the dependence of organisms on their habitat.

It's been awhile...

2011-11-14T19:43:00.000-05:00

It's been awhile since I've written. I apologize! We've been busy learning in third grade. We've completed our study of Government just in time to elect our very own Student Government. We are almost finished with our adventure through the habitats of Georgia. We are currently learning about Mrs. Richardson's favorite habitat, the ocean! Be sure to check out the Science Page to explore habitats on the Internet. We're still working our way through a unit on Multiplication. To help you guys practice your math facts at home, I've created a Math page on our blog. Just look for the menu on the top right-hand side of the page. You'll be a Math Wizard in no time!

Until next time,

Mrs. Richardson :)

Wk 5 AR Report

2011-10-08T17:20:00.000-04:00

AR Report as of Friday, October 7, 2011

Most Words Read - Top Three

Gracie Bennett - 43,536 words

Savannah Smith - 19,672 words

Cody Davis - 18,708 words

Class total for words read 181,727!

Daylen read the most books with 10 tests taken this week!
Paige had the highest average with 92% correct!

Congrats everyone!

Parents, remember you can check your child's AR record at any time by visiting the link below. Log in information was sent home a few weeks ago. Let me know if you need another copy.

https://hosted214.renlearn.com/53716/

Students, please remember AR is part of your homework. You should be ready for a test when your arrive to school in the mornings. Third graders are required to read and take tests on at least 4 books per week.

Boo-k! Party

2011-10-08T13:04:00.000-04:00

You're invited to Gilbert's 3rd Annual Boo-k Party!

Come to school dressed as your favorite BOO-k character and for $5, stay after school for the party! There will be music, snacks, dancing, and a trip to Boogerwood Holler (optional, if you're not too scared!) We are also having a jack-o-lantern contest. To enter, bring the best hand carved pumpkin ever, with a flameless candle and your name on the bottom. We will turn them on for the party and party goers will pick their favorite!

Friday, October 28

2:30 - 4:30

Please follow the school's dress code when designing your character. Keep in mind, you will have to wear your costume all day long. So think, comfortable. You may wear make-up, but nothing too scary. We have little ones who share our school!

Wk 4's Spelling Bee Winners

2011-10-08T12:54:00.000-04:00

Congrats!

Cody Gribble - 1st Place

Cody Davis - 2nd Place

Savannah Smith - 3rd Place

LHS Homecoming Week

2011-10-08T12:52:00.000-04:00

During the week of September 26-30, Gilbert students were invited to join LHS's Homecoming celebration activities. We joined them in dressing up in various theme throughout the week. Here are some photos of our school spirit!

We love our Grandparents!

2011-10-08T12:45:00.001-04:00

There's nothing like the love of a grandparent! On September 27th, Gilbert celebrated Grandparents' Day! Grandparents were invited to our classroom where they could be interviewed, help solve puzzles, or read a book with their grand child. Following these activities, students were treated to snacks and photos in the gym. The last event was a trip to the Book Fair! We had a wonderful day with our grandparents!

Reviewing Place Value

2011-10-08T12:37:00.001-04:00

Place value review tasks on September 8 were loads of fun! Check it out!

Welcome to Third Grade!

2011-10-08T12:23:00.000-04:00

Firstly, I would like to apologize for not keeping my blog up-to-date. It has been very difficult to do so due to the computer and server issues within our county system. Our school's website is still not up and running. You may access school information by visiting the Current Event's blog, click here.

I will continue to update our class web log until the county's issues are resolved. So check back often! I'm very happy to have your child in my class this year. I'm "ant"icipating an awesome year!

Welcome to the 2011-12 School Year!

2011-09-11T19:14:00.002-04:00

We're off to a wonderful start! Things are coming along nicely as everyone seems to be adjusting to new expectations, classmates, teacher, and procedures. We are working diligently to settle into our routines despite missing school on Tuesday and a delay on Wednesday because of the weather.
On the first day of school, we read Laurie Keller's book, Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners. In this story, Mr. Rabbit gets new neighbors and he's a little concerned about them because he knows nothing of otters. A wise owl suggests he should treat "otters" the way he would want to be treated. Students enjoyed the humorous otters! This was a great start to our discussion about the need for rules to keep all of us safe while at school. After much debate, these are the rules we decided our class needed. We are using the STAR acronym to help us remember our rules.

Stay on task and organized.
Talk politely and work quietly.
Always listen and follow directions.
Respect everyone and everything.

With the weather events of this week, I chose to go ahead with assigned spelling. I backed up one list below where your children should have started. I am happy to report that Friday's spelling test was a huge success! Everyone made an A! I hope this happens every Friday!
I have pictures to post of Math Workshop as soon as I find the camera cord to upload them. We explored the properties of addition and reviewed the expectations for Math Workshop.
A couple of reminders:

Pictures have been rescheduled for October 17. New forms will come home in the days just before that date. :) Save those beautiful smiles!

Ice Cream is considered a privilege in third grade. Students must be on blue and green all week. Ice cream is "lost" even if the yellow occurs on Friday.

Please review the STAR rules with your child! I have been reluctant to change colors due to the craziness in our schedule. However beginning on Monday, students will receive no warnings. We've been over procedures and expectations every day we've been in school. Third graders should be more than aware that Mr. Harris expects no noise in the hallways. This is an area of concern for us. We're having difficulties controlling talking throughout our entire day.

I'm still missing emergency cards, lunch forms, third grade info sheets, and FYI forms. Please understand that the FYI form must be returned. Students without that form are not allowed to use the computers nor access the Internet. We must have your permission for them to do so. The FYI pamphlet is the legal sized (tall, skinny) booklet. I also need the 3rd grade sign off back so that I may post pictures of our class. I must have your permission to post your child's image on our class site.

The Walker County email system has been restored. You may contact me via email @ elisarichardson@walkerschools.org. The school phone number is 706-638-2432. I'm available via phone from 6:30 - 7:00 a.m., 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. (my planning time), or from 2:20 - 3:05 p.m. each afternoon.

The County's websites are still down. You may access our classroom blog here.

We will pick up our regular homework schedule this week. Be sure to check STAR binders each night!

Happy Tuesday!

2011-08-23T08:59:00.000-04:00

Greetings everyone!

Today I am attending a training session for Common Core GPS. On my way into class, I saw Mrs. Long, our student teacher from last year. I'm happy to announce that Mrs. Long will be teaching at Gilbert this year. She is replacing Mrs. Pope who retired this summer. Mrs. Long will be teaching Science and Social Studies. She is here at AEC for new teacher orientation. I'm sure you will join me in wishing her all the best!

Time for class to start. Until next time...

Mrs. R :)

Open House 2011

2011-08-17T16:11:00.006-04:00

Open House 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

You are cordially invited to Gilbert's Open House! Drop in any time between 4 - 6 p.m. to see your new classroom, meet your teacher, and pick up some important information for you and your parents.

If you have already purchased your supplies, you may drop them off at Open House. It would save valuable time as I can get everything put away and ready to go for the first day of school. Not to mention, your book bag will be lots lighter. :)

I'm very excited about our year together and cannot wait to meet you and your family! I hope you will make plans to attend! I have a special surprise for you!

See your smile in a little while!

Longest Summer Ever?

2011-08-15T20:16:00.001-04:00

Greetings All,

I hope your summer is going well! I am enjoying the break from school. However, I find myself ready to go back. This is the longest summer we've had since I started teaching. My mindset says it's time to go back already!

I went to school a few days last week to work in my classroom. School is a strange place during the summer. It's quiet and dark. There's no children, no laughing, no conversations, no questions. There's really not much there without you guys! I look around the room and remember our year together. All the learning and growing that you guys did! You were amazing! I miss you guys!

I want to take a moment to remind you that you truly can accomplish anything you set your mind to! Attitude is a small thing but is capable of making a BIG difference. Just pull out your CAN DO attitude and fourth grade will fly by! Take time each day to smile and learn something new!

Until next time,

Mrs. R. :)

P.S. Don't worry, I'll still get to see you guys at lunch every day!

Supply List 2011-2012

2011-07-13T00:25:00.002-04:00

For a copy of this year's school supply list, please click here.

The file is a pdf.

End of Year Video!

2011-06-06T16:29:00.000-04:00

Thanks for a wonderful year!

Let's hit the road!

2011-04-14T19:42:00.004-04:00

Let's hit the road!

Third grade is hitting the road! The week of April 25-29 will be a very busy one for us! We have not one, but three field trips! Please be advised of the following dates and deadlines! Also be sure to sign all three permission forms!

Third grade classes at Gilbert have been busy learning about rocks, minerals, fossils, and soils. To culminate our unit, we have planned a field trip to Ruby Falls on Monday, April 25. The cost of the field trip is $7 per student. This price includes transportation and admission. Because our time at Ruby Falls is limited, we will not be able to visit the gift shop. If you attend with your child and check him/her out after lunch, you may visit the gift shop if you choose to do so. We would love to have parents accompany us on this trip. Parents are not allowed to ride the bus so you must provide your own transportation. If you are interested, please let your child’s teacher know. The price is $12.50 per person. Payment will need to be made before the deadline to receive admission at this price.

Each year, Walker County sponsors AG Day for third grade students. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26. Students will board a bus around 8 a.m. and travel to the Agri-center located behind the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Springs. They will spend their morning learning about agriculture from area high school students. There is no charge for this event. However, we will need your permission in order for your child to participate. We have no space for chaperones on this one.

On Thursday, April 28, we will visit the Hunter Museum of Art in Chattanooga. This trip is made possible by a generous grant from UNUM and the Art’s Council. We will tour the museum and enjoy a first hand view of art. It should be a fun-filled day on the bluffs beside the Tennessee River. There is no available space for chaperones on this field trip.

Due to scheduling, we are unable to order t-shirts and have them back in time for our trip. So, we will need your help. Each classroom teacher has chosen a color for her class. Having these shirts helps us to easily identify and keep track of our students. Please purchase and send in a solid color t-shirt in your child’s size and class color. You may want to put your child’s initials on the tag inside the t-shirt using a permanent marker (Sharpie). If you don’t have one, we can add the initials at school. We need the shirts by Friday, April 22^nd! We’ll have them ready for students on Monday. At the end of the day, we’ll change back into what your child wore to school. We will take the colored shirts home and wash them in order to be ready for our next field trip adventure.

Richardson - Blue

Deadline for Money & Permission forms
Friday, April 22^nd!

I had an idea for our t-shirts. If everyone provides a plain blue t-shirt, we can make class shirts. We may not get a chance to do them before our trips. However, I'd like to have every child put their painted hand prints on all the shirts and sign them! That way every child will have a "class" memento! One of the other teacher told me that Hanes t-shirts are available at Walmart, Dollar General, and even "Trade Day" down in Trion. I have not had a chance to go by any area stores to check for availability.

Also, students were asking about the color of blue. It really doesn't matter. However, since Ms. Eidem's class has black t-shirts, we should probably not do navy blue. I'm including a photo to show the color of the shirt I'll be wearing. It was our class shirt from last year.