News from Room 210

Getting to Know Mrs. Wood

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:01:00 +0000

It was wonderful meeting the new third grade students and their families at Open House last night. I am excited for the learning that will take place and the potential that each student brings to the classroom. I think it will be an amazing year. Please let me know if you have concerns, questions, comments. Looking forward to working together to set goals and unleash the potential in your child!

Open House Parent Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 14:59:00 +0000

Hello Summer!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:57:00 +0000

End of Year Slide

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 17:53:00 +0000

Third graders spent the last couple of days remembering the fond memories of third grade. Below is a sample of their Google Slides.

Class slides end of year (1) from Cathie Wood

Mrs. Wood's In Box

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:02:00 +0000

Field Day Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 23:41:00 +0000

Geode Presentation

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 20:16:00 +0000

Steve Tchozeski, of Great Lakes GeoScience, came to Bath Elementary today and taught third graders all about geodes. Geodes are found in limestone. Once the geode is broken open, you can see beautiful quartz on the inside. Be sure to ask you child what they learned today and check out their geode!

Tuesday is Field Day 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 10:45:00 +0000

Thank you to Mr. Dilday for volunteering to provide balloons for Field Day! This year Field Day will be ALL day. We will start out at the Elementary School with stations, have lunch, and then go over to the High School for more activities. Students will be provided 1 hot dog, a bag of chips, apple slices, and a lime Gatorade.

Things students should bring:

Change of clothes (Shirt, shorts, socks, shoes)
Sun screen
Great Attitude
Class shirt color (purple for Wood kids)
Water bottle with name on it (MUST HAVE ONE--NO CUPS FOR DRINKS)

Family in Need

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:30:00 +0000

We have a family that has been displaced from their home due to a fire. They have two children that attend our school and one that will be in kindergarten next year. Many families have asked how they can help. If you would like to help please consider donating a gift card. You can send in your donation to the classroom or the office. Some ideas would be Meijer, Kroger, Walmart, Target, Kohls. . . . If you are choosing to help, please send your donation to the school by Monday, June 6, 2016. Thank you for helping!

Water Balloons for Field Day

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 20:42:00 +0000

Mr. Saylor has asked that each classroom wear the same color of shirt on field day, June 7th. Our shirt color is purple (ABNL t-shirt will be perfect!). He also has asked for a parent to fill water balloons for the sling shot station. Each class will need around 75 balloons for the event. They need to be delivered to the back of the elementary school before school begins on Tuesday. Put the balloons in a closed container with your name and class name. A cooler works the best for storing the balloons. It is also a good idea to put some water in the bottom of the cooler prior to storing and transporting the water balloons. If you are able to fill the water balloons, please let me know. If there are no balloons, students will shoot bean bags.

New Reasons To Get Kids Outdoors

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Mon, 30 May 2016 15:56:00 +0000

https://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2016-05-30/environmental-outlook-new-reasons-to-get-kids-outdoors-rebroadcast

The case has been made for decades that kids need to spend time outdoors. The benefits are many– exercise, play, and learning about nature. But for years, everyone from parents to doctors to nature enthusiasts have been concerned kids aren’t getting outside as much as they should be. Now there’s a growing body of scientific evidence to support their cause. Research is showing that going outdoors more often prevents obesity, reduces symptoms of ADHD, and may even stimulate learning. For this month’s Environmental Outlook: some creative ways to get kids outside and why it’s good for the environment.

Below is a link to an outdoor program for 4th grade students. As you make plans for the summer you might want to consider visiting a state or national park. What a memory to be a Junior Ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

https://www.everykidinapark.gov/plan-your-trip/

Happy Memorial Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Mon, 30 May 2016 11:35:00 +0000

Vocabulary for Force and Motion

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Mon, 30 May 2016 10:51:00 +0000

DNA Model

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Wed, 18 May 2016 23:22:00 +0000

Thank you to Laura Harris, M.S., M.S., Ph.D Candidate, from Davenport University and Serena's mom, for coming into our classroom today. We learned so much about DNA and how to make a model to help explain our unique qualities! Students used pipe cleaners and pony beads to represent and help explain how the double helix works. What fun we had this morning making memories!

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Sun, 15 May 2016 16:50:00 +0000

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Thu, 12 May 2016 00:57:00 +0000

So many parents and grandparents helped out with the Voyageur Encampment this year. Some prepared stew at home, donated food items and supplies, and helped at the park with preparing food and working with students. Many thanks to all who helped. It was a cool, rainy day, but still one filled with learning and good memories. Enjoy the photos from the day!

Young Author's Day 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Tue, 03 May 2016 22:20:00 +0000

Thank you to parents that were able to attend the 9th Annual Young Author's Day today. The students worked hard to research, write and illustrate a biography report. They enjoyed having an audience to share their writing with. Enjoy the photos from the day!

Arbor Day 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:03:00 +0000

May 1, 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 14:29:00 +0000

Week of April 25-29

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 17:44:00 +0000

M-Step Dates

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 20:01:00 +0000

I received the official dates for M-Step testing today. Third grade will test on Monday, May 2 (ELA) and Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6 (Math). Please keep these dates in mind when scheduling appointments. Let me know if you have questions.

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 16:50:00 +0000

March 31, 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 21:02:00 +0000

Week of March 14-18

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 20:17:00 +0000

Art and Literacy Night

noreply@blogger.com (Mrs. Wood) — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:50:00 +0000

Note Cards made by students in Room 210! (pack of 10)

On Tuesday, March 1, Bath Elementary will host the annual Art and Literacy Night. This year the theme will center around the seven habits from the "Leader In Me". Families will be able to go to various literacy stations and participate in activities around the habits. The PTA will hold its annual Silent Auction where student art work will be auctioned off. Students in Room 210 made note cards with greetings such as "Thank You", "Get Well", and "Happy Birthday". There are three sets of cards to bid on. Something new for Third Grade this year is serving food. As a fundraiser for the Voyageur Encampment in May, the Third Grade team will provide a tasty meal for your family. For $3.00 you can get a shredded pork sandwich or hot dog, bag of chips, a dill pickle, and bottle of water. For $1.50 you can choose from an Eric Carle cupcake or a large cookie. If you would like to have a meal but need assistance, you can get a meal voucher. Please let me know or your child can let Mrs. Mulford or Mr. Louks know on Tuesday. Hope to see you at Art and Literacy Night on Tuesday, 5:30-7:00 PM!