The Rocket Man!

Today we were lucky enough to have a visit from Kent Wallace from Fisk University.  He came by to meet with the 3rd graders and talk about rocketry.  He shared many great facts and showed some videos of his rocket team at Fisk.  The students were a great audience, and many of them may now be inspired to become rocket scientists!  A big thank you to Mr. Wallace!  Huntsville, here we come!!

Our Newest Favorite Thing

When rains come, when the day has gotten long, when we just need something else to do, you might see the old portable shaking just a little bit!  Thanks to our First Grade friends and Mrs. Ward, our class now has a new favorite past time:  Just Dance!  Nothing gets our hearts racing (quite literally) like dancing all out to "Call Me Maybe" or "Superstition."  Just take a peek!

Knock Our Socks Off!

Today was Crazy Sock day, and boy did I see some!  Take a look.  Recognize any of those stinky feet?!

 We also participated in a door decorating contest.  Here is what the class came up with.  They selected the book, organized their ideas, broke into teams, and created the whole thing on their own.  The only help I offered was in hanging it up.  (I do take credit for including a real pencil, but don't tell anyone!)  We will find out if we are one of the winning classes tomorrow.  Fingers crossed!

Spring Break begins next Tuesday.  I will have a packet, similar to daily math, for the students to complete while we are away.  It shouldn't take much time if completed a little bit each day.  TCAP will be on us once we get back, so the break packet will be something to help keep things fresh!  No worries.  Also, the class picture day has been postponed until after break.  More details to come.

We've Got Artists--Yes We Do!

Many of our class family are quite the artistic individuals!  Hailey recently won an art contest and will have her art work displayed on one of the trash trucks driving around Davidson County.  Hopefully we will soon get pictures of her with the artwork.  The truck will visit the school at some point!  Stay tuned for that update.

This month, Jayson's print was named "Masterpiece of the Month."  That's pretty impressive in a school of 800+ students.  The really cool thing is apparently three other students in our class were in close contention!  Well done ladies and gentlemen.  A big thank you to Mrs. Staehling for all she does with our class, and congratulations Jayson!

Olympic Readers

In celebration of the XXII Winter Olympics, we sponsored a winter reading event.  Below are pictures from the medal ceremony for the gold and bronze medal winners.  Congratulations medal winning students!

A big THANK YOU to Mrs. Taylor for hosting the ceremony and taking the pictures.  She's the best!

Super Bowl--Super Predictions

Sorry this is coming in a little late.  Computers at school went down!

Here is your chance to make your big pick for the big game!   

Who is going to win Super Bowl XLVIII? 

 Seattle and the amazing Russell Wilson or Denver and Tennessee's favorite Peyton Manning?  Who is going to make the big plays?  What will be the final score?

Click on the comments link below to make your predictions.  Anyone who leaves a comment before kickoff on Sunday will be in the class competition to see who was right! You never know what the winner might receive.

Have a great weekend!  Don't forget Punxsutawney Phil makes his appearance Sunday morning.  The way things have been going lately, I don't think there is any doubt as to what his weather prediction will be. 

Happy Holidays

     Our first semester has come and gone, and the crew is now halfway to fourth grade!  Hard to believe!  I hope each and everyone of you have a great Winter Break and come back in 2014 ready to make the final push. A BIG thank you goes out to all of the parents who helped with our party Thursday.  Special thanks to Mrs. R, Mrs. P, Mrs. J, and Mrs. N for all of the help setting up, cooking, and cleaning up.  Thanks also to Mrs. A and Mr. L for coming by to help.

From our whole gang to all of yours, have a wonderful Holiday season!