What fun to have everyone return from Thanksgiving break. I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Please remember we are walking over to SUU tomorrow. Coats, gloves, boots, hats would be a great idea, it's cold out there.
Spelling list 13
lady, ladies, surprise, surprises, toys, shoes, shy, cry, cried, study, studied, story, only, finally, family
Vocabulary:
discombobulated - bewildered; mixed-up; confused
jersey - a pullover shirt
loafer - one that is lazy or idle
unanimous - agreeing; having the consent of all
We are going to begin our Christmas string art. If anyone has crochet thread that we could use please send it with your child to school. We need green (trees) red, brown, and any other color that you might have and are not using.
We finished the last lower case letter in cursive today. Have you child show off their skills in writing in cursive.
Thanks for all you do at home to make third grade a great experience for all of us. Kimber
Monday, November 29, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
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Monday, November 22, 2010
November 22, 2010
This is the newsletter for this week. We only have two days of school. No spelling or vocabulary this week. For those who ordered books for Christmas they are here. You can pick them up anytime. Tuesday I will be leaving right at 4:00. You can get them after Thanksgiving is you want. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday with all of your loved ones. Kimber
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Spelling # 12
awful, called, falling, mall, small, straw, drawing, strongest, longer, song, along, bought, brought, rough, tough
Vocabulary:
bazaar - a street market with a variety of shops or stalls; a sale of items to raise money
chic (sheek) - stylish and fashionable
feat - an important accomplishment that displays courage or skill
impeccable - perfect; without flaws
I am sending home the Thanksgiving party sign-up page. The party will be Tuesday, November 23 around 2:00 p.m.
We have a field trip the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. We are walking over to the Braithwaite Art gallery. Please look for the permission slip today, sign and return.
Have a good week. Kimber
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Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Please remember to send a jacket with your student. The weather has changed and we do go outside. The is Green ribbon week. Students are asked to wear the following; Monday, green; Tuesday, yellow; Wednesday,red; Thursday, orange; Friday, purple. Everyone was given a green wrist band to wear all week.
Spelling list 11
into, today, without, something, become, upon, myself, everybody, everyone, maybe, outside, basketball, homework, skateboard, earthquake
Vocabulary words
accord - agreement, usually between people in conflict
defunct - no longer in existence
notable - worthy of great interest
voila - used to draw attention to an accomplishment or something that has suddenly appeared
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
We made it through Red Ribbon week. This week should be a "normal" week for us.
Spelling:
children, search, teacher, reached, think, together, with, where, everywhere, short, push,finish, sure, who, whole
Vocabulary:
clamor - loud sounds; shouting
malady - sickness or other symptom of poor health
Nostalgic - longing for the past; homesick
trump - to top, get the best of, or outrank
I am sending a book-order today. Books make great Christmas gifts. If you want me to keep them for you (not send home with children) just let me know. Remember I cannot send cash in the mail. Please make checks out to Scholastic Book Clubs.
Thank you to all who sent treats for our Halloween party. I think everyone had a good time.
Have a good week!
Kimber
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