11.8.10

Happy Monday all!  I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!

This morning, we COMPLETED our testing...WHEW!!!  Upon completion of it, we switched for shorter Reading and Math classes.  In reading, we turned in our 'Wordly Wise' spelling packets and then took the spelling portion of the test.  MANY students spelled, 'onomatopoeia' correctly!  I took up the spelling tests and then passed out the definitions test.  We will be using this format from here on out because I want students to study and know the definitions, but also how to correctly spell the words and not just put emphasis on one or the other.  A new spelling packet was administered and will be due this Friday.  Please work on it all week to prepare for the assessment.  We also got NEW reading groups today and all groups got a NEW book!  Please read the first chapter of each of your books tonight!  Students had one of the following books: The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary, Ellen Tebbits by Beverly Cleary, Class Clown by Johanna Hurwitz, How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell, or Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.  We are so excited about reading these books!

In math, we worked on completing our Chapter 2 assessment over estimation and rounding.  We will continue working on it tomorrow as many ORQs are not yet a '4'.

We had Library for specials and then earned a GREEN paw in lunch!

Finally, we transitioned to Social Studies with Mrs. Ingold where there is no homework for this evening.  My Science class used paper plates to make models of animal's mouths because all animals have unique mouths that are adapted for eating and their survival.

Have a great start to your week, this evening!
xoxo,
Mrs. Thomas


Thanksgiving is 17 days away!



Weekly Happenings: 11.8.10 - 11.12.10

This Week at Garden Springs

Nov. 8—Day 4
1st MAP Testing Window Continues (8/30-11/12)

2:45-3:30: 3rd Grade Lego Club

2:45-3:45p: Performing Arts Club Rehearsal

Turkey Feather Sales (11/8-11/19)

FRC Angel Tree (11/8-12/6)

Nov. 9—Day 5
7:50-8:10a: Beta Club Meeting

Science Fair Contract Due
Parents night for the Science Fair at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Snacks will be provided.


Nov. 10—Day 6
 Spirit Day (wear your GSE t-shirt or sweatshirt)

2:45-4:00p: Comic Creators

2:45-4:00p: Governor’s Cup Academic Team Practice

2:45-4:00p: Girls on the Run

Nov. 11—Day 1
Veteran’s Day Luncheon

PAC Field Trip to Opera House to see Aladdin (time TBA)

2:45-4:00p: Girls on the Run

Nov. 12—Day 2
1st MAP Testing Window Ends (8/30-11/12)

2:35-3:45p: 4th & 5th Grade Spanish Club

November 5th, 2010

Hello all and happy weekend...it's finally here!

We finished our 3rd grade fall testing in the areas of Science and Social Studies today.  The students were absolutely WONDERFUL during this time.  We even took a little break in between the two tests and played telephone...it was wacky seeing what ended up coming out of the last person's mouth after it went through 25 sets of ears. 

After the test, we transitioned to math where my math class played our "Sum it up" game.  Congratulations to Griffen for being our winner!  Mrs. Ingold's class worked on completing their ORQs from the Chapter 2 assessment.  Recess sure was cold!  From here on out (until it warms up in Spring) you should ALWAYS wear a warm coat!

We did not have lunch bunch today but some students DID earn a talking lunch.  Way to go Friends!  After lunch, we rushed back to have Guidance with Mrs. Moses.  Finally, we had Book Buddies with Mrs. Hubers's Kindergarten class.

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!  Be sure to watch our basketball team tonight against Dillard, and our football team tomorrow against Charleston Southern! 
GO CATS!!!
xoxo,
Mrs. Thomas


20 days until Thanksgiving!



11.4.10







Shawn

Happy Thursday Friends!  Today was J.A. Day (Junior Achievement)!  Today is also Mrs. Thomas' nephew, Shawn's 5th birthday!  The students hear lots and lots of stories about him so it was cool seeing how they were excited for his birthday :)

We again had to begin our day with our 3rd grade Fall testing.  Today, we completed the Math portion so we have quite a large part of the entire test under our belt!  Once testing was complete, we transitioned to math and both classes worked on finishing our Chapter 2 assessments with ORQs.  NO HOMEWORK in either class this evening!

Computer was our special today, but we again had an awfully chatty report :(

Some students DID earn a 'talking lunch' today though while the rest of the class had to be silent...way to go, friends!

Finally, Mr. Barnes came for Junior Achievement and we learned about making up newspaper articles, writing them, and why they are important. We also got to put together our very own "Thomasville Newspaper"!  It is SOOOO cool!!! We  really had a GREAT day with Mr. Barnes as we were polite, focused, and really into contributing to the lesson! Sadly, next week will be our last week with him :(

Enjoy your Thursday evening all, and come back rested and ready to tackle the Science and Social Studies portions of our fall assessment! 

You all make me smile everyday!

xoxo,

Mrs. Thomas



Thanksgiving is THREE WEEKS from TODAY!!!



11.3.10



Let's STAY healthy!  Wash those hands!



HAPPY NOVEMBER, ALL!!! 

I'm so sorry about not posting Monday!  I left early with a sore throat :(

As this season is now upon us, let's all remember to be very conscientious about our health by wearing warm outer layers in the mornings to school; washing our hands after being outside or anywhere near things other people have touched, before and after eating, and several times throughout the day; getting adequate rest; and maintaining good personal hygiene.  I want us all to have safe, healthy, and happy fall and winter seasons. 

This morning, we began our 3rd grade Fall testing.  This is an excellent practice assessment that is much like the spring CATS testing that we do, except with the ORQs!!  The students were really great...by the end they were a little 'antsy', but they pulled it together and got the Reading Comprehension and Language sections complete.  We are building great testing stamina!  Tomorrow, we will take the Math portion.  We took a break between the Reading comprehension and Language sections to relieve some stress and get out our wiggles.  Therefore, the students of course wanted to do "Freeze Dance" so of course, we did 'the Dougie'.  It's so much fun! 



our beloved John Wall doing "The Dougie" at his NBA practice.



Due to a very bad report of behavior from Ms. Long, we had to have Silent Lunch :(

At the end of the day, we redid an On-Demand prompt.

Have a great evening and I'll see you tomorrow!

Remember, tomorrow is a new day!

xoxo,

Mrs. Thomas

More party pics

Here are some more pics from our party!



Peyton, Alonna, Micah, and Maddy (and mystery Skeleton Pumpkin!) enjoying Ale-8s sent in by my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Banker



Peanut and Mystery Skeleton Pumpkin at the apple decorating station

Anthony and Lisa enjoying their covered apples

Ahmad and Elise proud of their apples!

We had so much fun decorating apples!



Weekly Happenings

This Week at Garden Springs

Nov. 1—Day 6
1st MAP Testing Window Continues (8/30-11/12)

3:00p: SBDM

6:30p: PTA

2:45-3:45p:Performing Arts Club Rehearsal

Wednesday Folder items due by 2:00p

Nov. 2
Staff Dev Day NO SCHOOL

Nov. 3—Day 1
7:30-8:00a: K-Kids

3rd Grade Testing for G&T identification

2:45-4:00p: Governor’s Cup Academic Team Practice

2:45-4:00p: Girls on the Run


Nov. 4—Day 2
10:00a: Fire Drill

12:45-1:15p: Intermediate Awards in the gym

2:35-3:45p: 2nd & 3rd Grade Spanish Club

2:45-4:00p: STLP

2:45-4:00p: Girls on the Run

Nov. 5—Day 3
CKMEA Music Festival @ EKU
Deadline to RSVP for Veteran’s Day Luncheon (to Ms. Tiffany Runyon)

5:45-7:45p: GSE Family Bowling Night @ Southland Lanes

Nov. 6
Academic Challenge Invitational Competition (Bryan Station High School)