We will be heading to the zoo on May 12th. Please have your student return the $6 and permission slip as soon as possible. This field trip will be during our endangered animal project so the students will be able to look for their specific animals. We would LOVE to have you come with us on the trip. Attached to the field trip form was information on making sure you are a VIPS volunteer. You must have gone through this process in order to accompany us on this field trip. Please let me know if you would like to come. Also it will cost chaperones the cost of admission at the zoo. So be prepared with about $11.00 cash.
Thanks!!!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
GT-Expo
For the second year, Briargrove will participate in a regional G/T Expo. Identified gifted and talented students will present student product/projects-work that exemplifies higher-level thinking. Prior to the regional event, Briargrove will hold our own expo. G/T students in all grade levels are invited to showcase their work on Tuesday, May 4, 2010. (Event time TBD).
Though none of the students are required to participate, I am hopeful the majority will choose to do so. If you are receiving this letter, your child is eligible to participate.
There will be a planning meeting for the students next Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in my classroom, right after my carpool duty (3:30-4:30). The meeting will last approximately 45 minutes. After the initial meeting, students may stay after school on any or all of the following dates to work on refining their projects. We will meet in my classroom on:
Tuesday, April 20 (3:30-4:30)
Wednesday, April 21 (3:30-4:30)
Thursday, April 22 (3:30-4:30)
Monday, April 26 (3:15-4:15)
Tuesday, April 27 (3:15-4:15)
Wednesday, April 28 (3:15-4:15)
Thursday, April 29 (3:15-4:15)
Monday, May 3 (3:30-4:30)
On the day of the Briargrove Expo, a small group of students will be chosen to represent our school at the regional level. More info to follow.
Though none of the students are required to participate, I am hopeful the majority will choose to do so. If you are receiving this letter, your child is eligible to participate.
There will be a planning meeting for the students next Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in my classroom, right after my carpool duty (3:30-4:30). The meeting will last approximately 45 minutes. After the initial meeting, students may stay after school on any or all of the following dates to work on refining their projects. We will meet in my classroom on:
Tuesday, April 20 (3:30-4:30)
Wednesday, April 21 (3:30-4:30)
Thursday, April 22 (3:30-4:30)
Monday, April 26 (3:15-4:15)
Tuesday, April 27 (3:15-4:15)
Wednesday, April 28 (3:15-4:15)
Thursday, April 29 (3:15-4:15)
Monday, May 3 (3:30-4:30)
On the day of the Briargrove Expo, a small group of students will be chosen to represent our school at the regional level. More info to follow.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Black History Project
Mrs. Sawyer's class is coming to a close on our black history project. The students final draft is to be typed double spaced and is due on Wednesday, March 3, 2010.
I will be grading all of the student's work they have been doing in class.
The first grade will be for the articles. If I had to print an article for a student because they did not bring them on the correct day they will be graded accordingly.
Brought all 3 articles: 100
Brought 2 articles: 90
Brought 1 article: 80
Brought 0 articles: 0
Next the student will be graded on their notes. I went through with each child and helped them complete this part. As long as it is completely filled out they will make a 100.
The third grade will be for their outline they completed in class with Mrs. Henley. If a section is left blank they will lose points.
The fourth grade is for their rough draft. They completed four of the five paragraphs in class with Mrs. Henley. So I will grade accordingly.
Has 4 paragraphs: 100
Has 3 paragraphs: 90
Has 2 paragraphs: 80
Has 1 paragraph: 70
Has 0 paragraphs: 50
The last grade will be their final draft. Their paper must be typed and must be double spaced. It needs to have their name and a title on their paper. Please make sure to do spell check before you print your paper.
Next Thursday, March 11th will be the day for presentations. Remember you have a lot of options so please feel free to email me and ask any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing everyone's final product.
I will be grading all of the student's work they have been doing in class.
The first grade will be for the articles. If I had to print an article for a student because they did not bring them on the correct day they will be graded accordingly.
Brought all 3 articles: 100
Brought 2 articles: 90
Brought 1 article: 80
Brought 0 articles: 0
Next the student will be graded on their notes. I went through with each child and helped them complete this part. As long as it is completely filled out they will make a 100.
The third grade will be for their outline they completed in class with Mrs. Henley. If a section is left blank they will lose points.
The fourth grade is for their rough draft. They completed four of the five paragraphs in class with Mrs. Henley. So I will grade accordingly.
Has 4 paragraphs: 100
Has 3 paragraphs: 90
Has 2 paragraphs: 80
Has 1 paragraph: 70
Has 0 paragraphs: 50
The last grade will be their final draft. Their paper must be typed and must be double spaced. It needs to have their name and a title on their paper. Please make sure to do spell check before you print your paper.
Next Thursday, March 11th will be the day for presentations. Remember you have a lot of options so please feel free to email me and ask any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing everyone's final product.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Happy New Year-Late
Happy New Year!!! I have been so bad this school year at keeping up with my blog. But I will try to do better for now on. I have a lot of pictures on my phone from the Snow Day in December, gingerbread houses, gift exchange, pajama day and some from the student of the week celebrations. I will upload those this weekend and try to get them on the blog for everyone.
The kids did a great job last week with the Stanford test and now with that behind us we are focused on preparing for the TAKS in April. We will be working really hard learning a lot of new material between now and then.
Also, I am very busy training for the MS150 from Houston to Austin in April. This is going to be my first time to ride in this and actually I just begun riding this year (Jan 1st was my first ride). I will be sending out emails with more information and if anyone would like to make a tax deductible donation in my name that would be much appreciated. This is going to be very exciting for me. I will keep everyone updated on my progress.
The kids did a great job last week with the Stanford test and now with that behind us we are focused on preparing for the TAKS in April. We will be working really hard learning a lot of new material between now and then.
Also, I am very busy training for the MS150 from Houston to Austin in April. This is going to be my first time to ride in this and actually I just begun riding this year (Jan 1st was my first ride). I will be sending out emails with more information and if anyone would like to make a tax deductible donation in my name that would be much appreciated. This is going to be very exciting for me. I will keep everyone updated on my progress.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Gingerbread Houses
Dear Parents,
We have decided to have a third grade celebration of gingerbread house making for the holidays. However, we need your assistance with the bringing of the following supplies:
Gum drops
Mini candy canes
Brach’s hard candy (different shapes and colors)
M & M’s or skittles
Black or red licorice
Frosting (we will have the recipe soon)
Paper towels
Chinet oval plates
Plastic knives
Graham crackers (Nabisco)
Plastic bags (storage 1 quart)
Sprinkles (various colors)
Chiclets gum
Pretzel sticks
Empty milk cartons (small for kids – well washed out/cleaned—preferably brand new!!!)
Peppermint round candies (red and white)
Anything off the list will be sent back home. Contact us if you have any questions about what to purchase.
We would appreciate having 1 to 2 parent volunteers for approximately an hour on that day. We are planning on having this festivity on December 16th at 1:15PM, which will be the week before Christmas break. This will ensure the houses have time to dry before we send them home.
Sincerely yours,
Third Grade Team
We have decided to have a third grade celebration of gingerbread house making for the holidays. However, we need your assistance with the bringing of the following supplies:
Gum drops
Mini candy canes
Brach’s hard candy (different shapes and colors)
M & M’s or skittles
Black or red licorice
Frosting (we will have the recipe soon)
Paper towels
Chinet oval plates
Plastic knives
Graham crackers (Nabisco)
Plastic bags (storage 1 quart)
Sprinkles (various colors)
Chiclets gum
Pretzel sticks
Empty milk cartons (small for kids – well washed out/cleaned—preferably brand new!!!)
Peppermint round candies (red and white)
Anything off the list will be sent back home. Contact us if you have any questions about what to purchase.
We would appreciate having 1 to 2 parent volunteers for approximately an hour on that day. We are planning on having this festivity on December 16th at 1:15PM, which will be the week before Christmas break. This will ensure the houses have time to dry before we send them home.
Sincerely yours,
Third Grade Team
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ancestry Report
Ancestry Report
A pilgrim was a traveler to a new land. Many pilgrims are still coming to our country. Some came recently; some came long ago, but all our families were once new-comers to the United States of America. Write about your family's journey to this "new" land.
1. Try to answer as many of the following questions while writing your report.
* When did your family first arrive in the U.S.A.?
* Where did they come from?
* How did they get here?
* Why did they come?
* Where did they settle?
* What did they bring with them?
* How long did the journey last?
* What happened on the journey?
* How did you get to Houston?
2. Report length: At least 7 sentences, but no more than a page long.
3. The report can be written by hand or typed on a computer.
Due: Friday, November 6
A pilgrim was a traveler to a new land. Many pilgrims are still coming to our country. Some came recently; some came long ago, but all our families were once new-comers to the United States of America. Write about your family's journey to this "new" land.
1. Try to answer as many of the following questions while writing your report.
* When did your family first arrive in the U.S.A.?
* Where did they come from?
* How did they get here?
* Why did they come?
* Where did they settle?
* What did they bring with them?
* How long did the journey last?
* What happened on the journey?
* How did you get to Houston?
2. Report length: At least 7 sentences, but no more than a page long.
3. The report can be written by hand or typed on a computer.
Due: Friday, November 6
Monday, October 12, 2009
Library
Library for our class will be on Tuesday mornings at 9:35. Library is no longer part of the enrichment schedule, I will be taking the class each week. I will make sure your child is checking out books that are reading level appropriate for them. I do require they at least get 1 chapter book, the second book can be one of their choice.
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