Whew!

Notice the smiles on the faces of just about every third grader! We are so happy to be finished with CRCT testing. Third graders have worked very hard this week to show what they know on this important test. We are now anxiously awaiting the results.

In the mean time, we've got a busy 29 days of school left! Be sure to check back frequently to make sure you're up-to-date with what's happening at Gilbert!

First up, we have a trip to LaFayette High School on Friday, April 26th. We will be attending the Walker County Special Olympics. Our goal is to provide support and encouragement for all participants. We are making signs and learning cheers/songs to do in the stand to support our Gilbert Gators. We’ll take sack lunches and enjoy a picnic on the grounds of LHS before returning to Gilbert around noon.

Next up is our Science field trip to Ruby Falls. Lookout Mountain is widely known for its many unusual geological features. The most unique of which being Ruby Falls, a 145-foot underground waterfall located more than 1,120 feet beneath the mountain’s surface. The fascinating story of the formation of Lookout Mountain, the Ruby Falls cave and Ruby Falls itself is told by the rocks that formed each of these wonders.

We will travel to Ruby Falls on Wednesday, May 1. The cost for each student is $8. A limited number of adults may attend. The adult price is $13. Parents will have to drive on your own or you may carpool, as parents are not allowed to ride the bus. If you would like to attend, please get your money returned as soon as possible. The chaperone spots will be first come, first serve. We need all monies by Wednesday, April 24th. Younger brothers and sisters are not allowed to attend.  ** Adults who show up at Ruby Falls who do not go through us, will be charged the regular admission price of $17.95 per person. Also, you may be placed in a different touring group than us, as the numbers of visitors are limited.

Lastly, we will attend the Walker County AG Day activities on May 2nd. We will spend the morning at the Walker County Agriculture Center in Rock Spring. We will complete several activities and learn more about agriculture in our community. We will have lunch at the LaFayette Recreation Department.

Whew! One down, four to go!

Great job, third graders! We've knocked out reading! Up tomorrow, Language Arts!

Thank you for helping to make our first day of testing go smoothly by being present and on time! We appreciate everyone's hard work on today's reading test.

Due to CRCT testing this week, we will not have any assigned homework. It's always a great idea to look back over your STAR binder's artifacts, newsletters, and/or study guides for tomorrow's subject.

You may have also noticed your child may have the same library books. Library time is limited this week due to testing. Each student was encouraged to get two chapter books to last the week.

Shout out!

Shout Out!

Just want to give a shout out to Kenna Massey! She was chosen as Student of the week on Wednesday! Way to go, Kenna!

Will you be next?

AR Update & Coming soon...

AR Update for third graders!

Since beginning AR back in February, third graders have taken 3,247 quizzes and earned 1,810 points! Each week we recognize students who are reading the required chapter book with our Chapter Book Club!

If you haven't been a member of the chapter book club, what are you waiting for? I'm sure that Mrs. Massey or Mrs. Allmon can help you find a chapter book on your level. It's great practice, as next year the expectation is at least two chapter books - no more picture books!

Mrs. Massey has created a pretty cool website to showcase our upcoming book fair. This is an awesome opportunity to add to your book collection! The book fair will begin on Friday, May 3rd with classes visiting to preview the offerings and making wish lists. Students may begin to purchase books on Monday, May 6. The fair will be open each day May 6-9 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There's a special event to celebrate Mother's Day on May 10th. On Friday May 10, the book fair will be open until 12:00.

For all the girls who love the Pinkalicious books by Victoria Kann, there's a new one out! It's called Emeraldalicious! In this story, Pinkalicious and her brother take a trip to the park only to find it not as clean as they remember.

    

Boys, don't worry! There are plenty of books just right for you, too! I know my third grade boys are loving the Geronimo Stilton series, Goosebumps series, and the new series called, Stick Dog by Tom Watson. Thanks, Jay Cowan, for sharing this new series with me!

Of course, everyone loves the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books! The newest one, The Third Wheel, will also be available. Have you read it yet? Love is in the air in this book! So, check in with Greg and Rowley as they figure out what to do for the Valentine's Dance at school!

What have you read lately?

I hope to see you at the book fair! Until then, be sure to check out the webpage for Gilbert's Book Fair.  You can click here to visit the site!

Congrats Readers!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to this week's Chapter Book Club members! You guys are quite the book worms! You took 292 AR quizzes and earned 179 points!

 

Mrs. Hodge's Homeroom: Dakota Britt, Kendra Dunlow, Cassie Gilliland, Seth McClure, and Kamill White.

  

Mrs. Richardson's Homeroom: Ethan Adams, Paige Barrett, Ravyn Blansit, Eli Guffey, Delaney Hampton, Kelly Hudson, Mark Jude, Tanner McCormick, Eveline Murray, Hannah Selman, Kaycee Wallin, and Bailey Weaver.

Mrs. Scott's Homeroom: Brandan Baggett, Abigail Banks, Maddie Brown, Kyleigh Eaton, Emilio Garcia, Cole Griffith, Brody Lonas, Kenna Massey, Destiny Miller, Lilyan Mina, and Xavier Murphy.

Shout Outs! 

• Travis Millsaps was on fire this past week! He read and took 11 quizzes and maintained an average above 85%! Way to go, Travis!
• Brandon Frashier was also a reading machine and has the highest average this week with 97.1%. Well done, sir!
• Kendra Dunlow aced her first chapter book test this week! You go, girl!
• New comers, Hailey and Mark Jude, have made a strong start since their arrival at Gilbert. Hailey read 7 books this week and Mark knocked out one of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books! 
• Seth McClure read not one, but two chapter books this week! Read on, Seth!

Until next time,
Mrs. R. :)

Wk 22 Chapter Book Club

Congratulations to this week's Chapter Book Club members! To be a member of the CBC, you must read a chapter book worth at least one point and score 80% or higher on the quiz! This week's members were treated to a soft drink and snack to enjoy during the last class of the day on Friday.

Hodge

Makenzie Dearing

Cassie Gilliland

Kamill White

Richardson

Paige Barrett

Allie Cameron

Katie Chamlee

Kelly Hudson

Hannah Selman

Kaycee Wallin

Marissa Warren

Maggie Webster

Scott

Selah Hill

Kenna Massey

Destiny Miller

Emily Peterson

Garrett Rollins

Kennedy Smith

Will you be a CBC member next week?

Congratulations to this week's READERS!

Congratulations to this week's members of the Chapter Book Club!

To become a member of the Chapter Book Club, students must read at least one chapter book on his or her reading level and earn a passing score on the AR test. This week's winners were rewarded with a treat bag to enjoy while reading in class on Friday! Last week's winners received new pencils and pencil grips. Will you join the CBC next week?

Mrs. Hodge's Homeroom

Crystal Collins

MaKenzie Dearing

Cassie Gilliland

Clayton Ingram

Seth McClure

Alli Peterson

Kamil White

Mrs. Richardson's Homeroom

Paige Barrett

Allie Cameron

Katie Chamlee

Kelly Hudson

Tanner McCormick

Eveline Murray

Loagn Reed

Hannah Selman

Natalie Stoker

Kaycee Wallin

Marissa Warren

Bailey Weaver

Mrs. Scott's Homeroom

Brandon Baggett

Kyleigh Eaton

Emilio Garcia

Selah Hill

Brody Lonas

Kenna Massey

Destiny Miller

Lilyan Mina

Emily Peterson

Calling all 3rd Grade Parents

Dear Third Grade Parents,

Gilbert Elementary School and third grade teachers would like to invite you to join us for lunch on Wednesday, February 13th. Our school is hosting parents of a different grade level each month. We hope that you will make plans to join us. For lunch, third graders are back with homeroom teachers. Lunch times are posted below. We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Hodge              11:25
Mrs. Richardson      11:30
Mrs. Scott                11:35

After School Movie

After School Movie

Friday, January 25th 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Parents, are you looking for a couple of extra hours to get things done? Well, we’ve got an opportunity for you! On Friday, January 25th, we will host an After School Movie. Students will have fun watching a movie with friends and enjoying an after school snack. The cost is $5, which goes to help our school. Pick up time is promptly at 4:30.

If you’d like your child to participate, please complete the form (in folders today or tomorrow). Return your form and $5 before January 25th.

2013 CRCT Study Guides Posted

Walker County Schools will administer the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test during the week of April 15-19, 2013 to third through fifth graders. Make up exams will be given April 22-24, 2013.

To help your child prepare for the CRCT, the Georgia Department of Educations has study guides available for each grade level. To access the study guide, click on your grade level.

CRCT Parent Brochure 2012

CRCT Grade 3 Study Guide