Boxtop Competition/ Spirit Week

WE WON the boxtop competition!!  We strategized every day. We did not have the most boxtops for the week; just a really great, top-secret plan.  What does that mean for students? -one week of Friday dress code!  What does that mean for parents? -one week of not having to iron khakis!
Our class posing with the spirit banner-

Here are a couple of pictures from pajama day and jersey day-

And finally, meet Rockstar- the bull who "donated" for the "Moo-poo" competition. 

Our class pet has arrived

After polling the crowds, we decided on a guinea pig as a classroom pet this year.  The students enjoy taking him out to "graze" at recess, and sneaking in little bits of lettuce from the cafeteria as a treat for him.  We have learned all about the good, the bad, and the stinky when it comes to caring for a pig.  He has adapted well to his new environment and enjoys all the attention he gets.  The students get to alternate weekends taking him home.  We couldn't unanimously agree on a name, but we knew we wanted a Bible name.  It was either Joseph (for his coat of many colors) or Daniel (for his bravery).  We compromised on the name Joseph Daniel (J.D. for short).

Farm Day

Every third grader in Hardin County is invited to the fairgrounds to participate in "Farm Day" each October.  This is a fun event in which students learn about things such as pollution, electricity, wildlife, and farming.  Our class had the opportunity to attend this year.  Here are a few pictures of what we did.

Storming the Bastille

Recently, we have been learning about the French government and the inhumane conditions that the common people in France had to endure. The people of Paris did not like the Bastille, as it represented the power that the king had over them. We decided to use any "recyclable' products that we could find around the school and make replicas of the Bastille. We used everything from coke cartons to fishing worms.
Here is what they came up with..


Team 1-

Team 2-

Classroom Book

We are writing a classroom book in 3rd grade this year.  Sure, the reactions were not so great when I first told the students about this assignment...

However, they quickly warmed up to the idea and began working away.  We are learning about Christ-like character traits in chapel this year at school.  Students have chosen a trait, and they are writing about a person who displays their character trait.  They are doing exceptional, and I can't wait to share the final products with you.