Kerri Seagraves

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Dear Parents,

We are starting a new incentive program for division with the third graders.  Each time your child passes a time test on division facts for six through nines, they will put a star by that sign in the hall.  For example, if they pass their division facts for six, then they put up a star by the six sign.  We will be taking these test on Tuesday, so please study with your children. 

In math, please remember to continue to practice their multiplication math facts.  It is most important that the student study their math facts every night.  This nine weeks we will be working on double digit multiplication and division with remainders.  If the students do not know their facts then they will really struggle.    Remember that ALL the  children need to practice rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand.  There are several math problems on the CRCT test that the children have to round numbers.  There are even word problems asking the children to round the numbers then add or subtract.

In language arts, we will be learning about pronouns and using I and me.  The children did a great job on their biography reports and were very creative on their biography dolls.  We are going to be working on writing narrative stories this week.  These are stories with a beginning, middle and end. 

Thank you to all the parents who sent in chocolate and cards for Mrs. Rudder for Parapro Day.  She loved the tin we put together for her. Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter march 16

All about Magnets

Dear Parents,

     In science, we are working on animals of Georgia.  We are looking at the features and traits of animals.  In health, we are learning how to prevent diseases.  In addition, the children will begin making a class book on several different diseases.  The children’s study guide will be their vocabulary words and class notes.  The test will be on Friday, March 13th 

    In science, the students will be reading about magnets.  We have a couple of science labs that we will be completing in class.  Look for some vocabulary words to study coming home towards the middle of the week.  We will have a quick vocabulary quiz on these words.  

    In math, please remember to continue to practice their math facts.  It is most important that the student study their math facts every night.  This nine weeks we will be working on double digit multiplication and division with remainders.  If the students do not know their facts then they will really struggle.    Remember that ALL the  children need to practice rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand.  There are several math problems on the CRCT test that the children have to round numbers.  There are even word problems asking the children to round the numbers then add or subtract.

    In reading, the biography book reports are due tomorrow and the bags for supplies for the paper dolls are due by Wednesday.  We will be making the dolls on Wednesday!! Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter march 9

Rounding Numbers

Dear Parents,

    In science, we are working on animals of Georgia.  We are looking at the features and traits of animals.  In health, we are finishing our quick review on dental health.  The children will be learning the parts of a tooth, reasons for using dental floss and the importance of brushing.  Look for the study guide that came home on Friday.  We will have the test on Tuesday, March 3rd.  Also, in health we will be learning various vocabulary words and ways to prevent diseases. The children will be working in pairs to complete a class book on ten different kinds of disease.

    In math, please remember to continue to practice their math facts and the different skills being taught in their math class.  One that all children need to practice is rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand.  There are several math problems on the CRCT test that the children have to round numbers.  There are even word problems asking the children to round the numbers then add or subtract.

        In reading, we have finished our biography book on Helen Keller.  I modeled how to complete the biography project with the students so they should have a good understanding of how to complete their book report at home.  This report will be done on note cards.  Please send in your child’s report when they are finished but it is not due until March 10th.

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter march 2

Rounding Numbers

Dear Parents,

    In science, we are working on animals of Georgia.  We are looking at the features and traits of animals.  In health, we are finishing our quick review on dental health.  The children will be learning the parts of a tooth, reasons for using dental floss and the importance of brushing.  Look for the study guide that came home on Friday.  We will have the test on Tuesday, March 3rd.  Also, in health we will be learning various vocabulary words and ways to prevent diseases. The children will be working in pairs to complete a class book on ten different kinds of disease.

    In math, please remember to continue to practice their math facts and the different skills being taught in their math class.  One that all children need to practice is rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred and thousand.  There are several math problems on the CRCT test that the children have to round numbers.  There are even word problems asking the children to round the numbers then add or subtract.

        In reading, we have finished our biography book on Helen Keller.  I modeled how to complete the biography project with the students so they should have a good understanding of how to complete their book report at home.  This report will be done on note cards.  Please send in your child’s report when they are finished but it is not due until March 10th.

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter march 2

Dental Health and Biography Reports

Dear Parents,

     In science, we are working on plants of Georgia.  We are looking at the features and traits of plants.  In health, we are doing a quick review on dental health.  The children will be learning the parts of a tooth, reasons for using dental floss and the importance of brushing.  Look for a study guide to come home on Wednesday and a test on Friday.  If you have any extra unopened toothbrushes or dental floss we could use for practicing, please send them in.

    The children did a great job behaving at our field trip last Wednesday.  They were able to tell me some amazing facts about Paul Revere.  I can’t wait to take them on our field trip to the Science Museum in March.  Yes, I have everyone’s permission form and I will be sending more information about lunches very soon.

    In reading, we have been reading and enjoying a biography book on Helen Keller.  They have all gone to the library and chosen a biography book to complete a book report at home.  This report will be done on note cards.  Please look for the information to come home Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter feb 23

A few reminders!

Dear Parents,

       We are continuing to work on habitats of Georgia and animals in  Science.  The children will be finishing their animal reports this week in class.  A study guide for our habitats will come home on Wednesday and we will test of Friday!  Remember to study!!   

     The students will begin doing all of their homework in cursive and their spelling test on Friday.  Please use the “Parent Cheat Sheet” to help them form their letters correctly.

    We had a great Valentines last Friday!  Thank you for all of my goodies!  We will be going on a Performing Arts field trip on Wednesday to learn about Paul Revere.

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter feb 17

Thank you for a great Conference Week!

Dear Parents,

           I really enjoyed talking with each of you about your wonderful children.  I love each of them very much.  I am excited about our all of their progress.  Let’s keep up the good work!

         We will be switching back to Science for the next several weeks.  We are going to be starting an in class report on various animals.  The students are going to take a look at the different habitats of Georgia.  This unit will take a few weeks to complete.  The students did a great job overall on their Geography test last week. 

        The students will begin doing all of their homework in cursive and their spelling test on Friday.  Please use the “Parent Cheat Sheet” to help them form their letters correctly.

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

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Conference Week!

Dear Parents,

 

In social studies, the children will be reviewing landforms, using latitude, longitude, equator and a map scale.  They brought home a study guide last Friday.  We will take a practice test on Monday which they can use at home to review and the final test on Tuesday.  PLEASE STUDY WITH YOUR CHILD! 

In reading, we are going to be finish reading stories from various Beverly Cleary books.   The children really seemed to enjoy her books and did great on their AR test.  I was excited to see their projects.  They will be presenting them this week and one of our centers will be playing their games. 

Our class got to eat lunch with Mrs. Manharth this week because we had such great lunch room behavior.  Also, your kids will enjoy a Smiling Star cookie on Tuesday for earning 20 Smiling Stars!  Way to go!

Report cards will be given at the time of your conference.  I look forward to talking to each of you about how wonderful your children are in school.   

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter jan 26

It's Chilly Out Side!!

Dear Parents,

     We are learning to add and subtract fractions in math.  In social studies, the children will be reading and writing about Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as learning to read maps using latitude, longitude, equator and a map scale. 

    In reading, we are going to be reading three stories from various Beverly Cleary books.   The children really seem to enjoy her books.  Please remember to initial their reading logs each night and help them with time management of their literacy project.   The children should be finished reading their books and need to start their projects.

    Still website has been update with a link to the wellness committee link, please check it out.  Also, I would like for each student to bring a water bottle to school.  We are making lots of trips to the germy water fountain.

    Target students will go to Target on Monday each week.  Remember to send in their Target folders on the correct day.  Next week they will go on Tuesday due to the holiday on Monday.

    Report cards will be given at the time of your conference.  I look forward to talking to each of you about how wonderful your children are in school.   

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

 Download Newsletter jan 19

Happy Winter!

Dear Parents,

    We are continuing our fractions and decimals chapter in math.  In social studies, the children will be reading and writing about Frederick Douglas as well as making and reading about landforms and geography. 

    In reading, we are going to be reading three stories from various Beverly Cleary books.   The children really seem to enjoy her books.  Please remember to initial their reading logs each night and help them with time management of their literacy project. 

    Still website has been update with a link to the wellness committee link, please check it out.  Also, I would like for each student to bring a water bottle to school.  We are making lots of trips to the germy water fountain.

    Target students will go to Target on Monday each week.  Remember to send in their Target folders on the correct day.  Next week they will go on Wednesday again due to the holiday on Monday.

    Conference letters were sent home last week, please return them as soon as possible.  Report cards will be given at the time of your conference.  I look forward to talking to each of you about how wonderful your children are in school.   

Thanks,

Kerri Seagraves

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