Monthly Archives: April 2013

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On Friday, May 3, all third graders will have lunch at the White Oak splash pad due to Grandparent’s Day at school.  Students can bring their own sack lunch or have one made by the cafeteria.  The cafeteria lunch will consist of a turkey and cheese sandwich, an apple, a mini rice crispy treat, and milk.  The cafeteria needs a count of how many sack lunches to prepare by Wednesday morning.

Please send me a note, or write in your child’s planner, by Wednesday, May 1, whether or not your child will need a cafeteria lunch.

Parents may join their children at the splash pad, but will need to pay the regular admission fee.

We will leave the school about 9:20 and return about 1:00.

Please remember to have your child bring the following items:

3 drinks (only one soda please)

sack lunch (if not ordering a cafeteria lunch)

towel

change of dry clothes

sunscreen

appropriate/modest swimwear (boys – swim trunks with t-shirt) (girls- one piece bathing suit with shorts)  or (non-white t-shirt and shorts)

Unit 26 Spelling List / Test: Thursday, May 2, 2013

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Unit 26 Spelling List
Test:  Thursday, May 2, 2013

1)   own  –   I always wanted my own bedroom.

2)   through  –  The cafeteria is only open through breakfast and lunch.

3)   group  –  Our research group will work on a new project this week.

4)   since  –  I have been at White Oak schools since kindergarten.

5)   would  –  Would you know how to read a map if I showed you one?

6)   many  –  Many kids like pizza for lunch.

7)   world  –  My brother has traveled all over the world.

8)   their  –  The pine trees in my yard drop their pine cones in the fall.

9)   they  –  My cousins told me that they may come over tonight.

10)  plants  –  My mother loves plants both inside and outside of our house.

11)   above  –  The branches of a tall oak tree hover above my house.

12)   fish  –  I have never caught a fish before.

13)  there  –  Kids like stories when there is a happy ending.

14)  animals  –  I love taking care of animals.

15)   country  –  Our country is 237 years old.

16)   picture  –  My mural will picture many types of flowers and butterflies.

17)  its  –  White Oak is known for its wonderful community.

18)  red  –  I love to eat bright red juicy strawberries as a snack.

19)   half  –  My friend shared half of her piece of pie with me.

20)  true  –  Does your mom know how to cook true Mexican food?

Important STAAR Test Information

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This Tuesday and Wednesday, third graders will take the STAAR math and reading tests respectively.  As a result, no homework will be assigned this week.   Weekly spelling tests will resume next week.

Students may bring one unopened bottle of plain drinking water on test days, as well as 2 pieces of chewing gum and 2 pieces of hard candy.  Please refrain from sending more chewing gum or candy than the requested amount as it can then become a distraction for your child during the test.

New pencils and erasers will be provided to each child for the tests.

Below are some tips on how to prepare your child for the tests on Monday and Tuesday nights:

1)  Get plenty of rest.

2)  Eat a good breakfast. (A free cafeteria breakfast will also be provided to each child on both test days.)

3)  Arrive to school on time.

4)  Encourage your child to have a positive attitude and to do his or her best.

 

Parents are asked to not bring outside food to school for your child’s lunch on test days, as well as not to plan to eat with your child on test days.  All staff are needed to administer these tests and to ensure compliance with the state procedures for STAAR testing.  Your child can either bring a lunch from home or purchase a cafeteria lunch during STAAR testing.  Thank you for your support and understanding.

 

 

 

White T-shirt Reminder

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The third grade field day is Tuesday, May 7th.  The third grade teachers are asking each student to please bring a plain white t-shirt to school to tie-dye for field day.  The students will tie-dye the shirts at school and, as a class, we’ll wear them on field day.  Each teacher has chosen a different color for her homeroom.

Please send your child’s white t-shirt to school by Friday, April 19th, if you haven’t already.  This will give us plenty of time to finish each shirt.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

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Unit 25 Spelling List / Week of April 15

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Unit 25 Spelling List
Test:  Friday, April 19, 2013

1)  important –  It is important to know the basic math facts.

2)   there –  There is a reason why we need to use soft voices in the classroom.

3)  done –  The cake won’t be done baking for another 20 minutes.

4)  between –  I noticed many differences between my two rat terriers.

5)   first –  First, lightening strikes during a thunderstorm.

6)   second –  Second, thunder is heard because sound travels slower than light.

7)  always –  The tardy bell always rings at eight o’clock.

8)  cut –  Our lawn needs to be cut because the grass is too long.

9)  hand –  Could you use a helping hand?

10)  turn  –  It is good to wait your turn patiently.

11)   something  –  Friendship is something that money can’t buy.

12)  it’s  –  It’s a good thing I found my lunch money!

13)  group  –  Our reading group is discussing Charlotte’s Web.

14)  example  –  Mrs. Johnson wrote the example on the board.

15)  too  –  Our lawn needs to be cut because the grass is too long.

16)  school  –  Our school has a new playground.

17)  face  –  I recognized the girl’s face, but I couldn’t remember her name.

18)   door  –  Someone left the front door open.

19)  white  –  White and pink roses make a pretty flower arrangement.

20)  only  –  I lost my only pencil.

Early Release On April 16

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Important Schedule Change

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The upcoming Early Release date has changed. We will have our Early Release on Tuesday, April 16th. This will be a training day for teachers. Five professional development classes will begin shortly after your children are dismissed. Because of the scheduled events, we are asking that parents NOT eat lunch with their child on the 16th. Please make note of the times below:

  • Afternoon PreK will meet from 8-11 with the morning class
  • Primary and Intermediate Campuses – 12:00

Unit 24 Spelling List

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Unit 24 Spelling List
Test:  Friday, April 12, 2013

1)   another –  Would you like another piece of pizza?

2)   there –  How many days in a month are there?

3)   later  –  The fifth graders eat lunch later than the third graders.

4)  several –  Several flowers bloomed on the same rose bush.

5)  water –  Cool water is good to drink on a hot day.

6)   animals –  Many wild animals live around the lake.

7)  sure –  The boy was sure he knew the answer to the question.

8)  its –  The eagle left its nest.

9)  family –  A new family just moved in to a house in our neighborhood.

10)  turn –  You can turn a disappointment into an opportunity.

11)   often –  I often read a book for a few minutes before bedtime.

12)  once –  I liked to ride my bike once I learned how to use the brakes.

13)  upon –  My cat likes to sit upon the back of a large chair.

14)  work –  I don’t think my skateboard will work with a loose wheel.

15)  it’s –  It’s about time for recess.

16)  a long (2 words) –  It has been a long time since I had an ice cream cone.

17)  up on (2 words) –  He is up on the latest technology.

18)  most –  Most students are helpful to one another.

19)  along –  They sang the song along together.

20)  move –  Have you ever watched a snake move through the grass?

Thank You Parent Volunteers!

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I would like to give a very big THANK YOU to all of the parents who helped with our Easter party on Friday.  Thank you especially to Christy Wilkinson and Sonia Trotter for their leadership.  The students were so excited and a good time was had by all.  White Oak is certainly blessed to have such giving and supportive parents.

Unit 23 Spelling List

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Test:  Friday, April 5, 2013

1)   their –  Their bikes were left in the yard.

2)   I’m  –  I’m in third grade this year.

3)   others  –  Part of our class drank orange juice while the others drank apple juice.

4)   because  –  I bought a hat because I will be in the sun all day at the ballpark.

5)   try  –  He will try to learn how to snow ski next winter.

6)   said  –  The teacher said to write the weekly homework in our planners.

7)  morning  –  The morning sun is very bright in the summertime.

8)  something  –  We found something shiny on the sandy beach.

9)   car  –  A car is an expensive, but convenient method of transportation.

10)  people  –  Many people enjoy going to a parade.

11)   usually  –  Students who study for their tests usually do very well.

12)  right  –  The meteorologist was right when he predicted rain last weekend.

13)   himself  –  The baby spilled milk all over himself.

14)   didn’t  –  We didn’t leave on time, so we were late to the party.

15)  best  –  The best store sales are often after a holiday.

16)  made  –  The accident I witnessed made me think about safety.

17)  thought  –  We thought the lunch today was exceptionally good.

18)  soon  –  Everyone will go to recess soon.

19)   several  –  I read several books a week.

20)  body  –  The truck was painted in an auto body shop.