Where in the world is Mrs. Lockwood? - December 28, 2015

Today I spotted this dragon fountain and it made me think of SPARK.

I spent much of my day looking up to see some beautiful art and architecture.

The weather has been rather nice. 60 degrees and sunny during the day and a little chilly at night.

Where in the world is Mrs. Lockwood? - December 27, 2015

We have been busy touring this amazing city full of history for the past two days. 

 Enjoying dinner out and about.

 We checked out an art exhibit about Korean paper art.

The architecture and scenery are beautiful.

Where in the world is Mrs. Lockwood? - December 26, 2015

On Christmas Eve, Billy and I left Atlanta for a destination that is drier and colder.

On Christmas day, we walked around checking out the sights.

I hope everyone is having a great break!

Where in the World is Mrs. Lockwood?

This morning I enjoyed my breakfast on a patio in 70 degree weather. We have spent the rest of the day lounging in the sun by the beach and the pool along the Pacific Ocean.

Where in the World is Mrs Lockwood? - November 22

 Billy and I are leaving today for an adventure. I hope everyone has a great break. I can't wait to hear all about your break.

Clue: We are not going to Europe. 

Full STEAM - Marketing Purchasing with Joshua's dad

Joshua's dad came in today to discuss his job at Disney. The students learned about marketing purchasing.

Full STEAM with Virtual Reality

Mr. Thomas visited our class to share what virtual reality is and how it's being used.

SPARK Family STEAM Night - Marshmallow Challenge

How tall can you building a tower with 20 pieces of dry spaghetti, 1 yard of masking, and a piece of string? Now, what if it had to hold a regular-sized marshmallow on top? Families took on the challenge to build a free-standing structure during our Family STEAM Night. Our tallest tower of the night was 21 inches! Check out all of the hard work. 

J-5 Directions

Due: Tuesday, September 29, 2015. 

Your journal (J-5) entry must include: 

• 2 paragraphs (reflection and recap) that end after the 3rd ring. 
• 5 elements of good writing (pg. 2 & 3 in Resource folder).
• 2 text talkers in your recap.  -According the text, ….-In the book, …
• Closing must be on the back of the page along the right margin -Signature should be directly under the closing

Ms. Trice's Journal Writing Guidelines

Ms. Trice visits our class each week to support writing instruction. Her new day and time with us is Tuesday at 10:35. 

JOURNAL WRITING GUIDELINES

Please note that this is what they are working towards. There are some skills that 3rd graders may have not learned at this point. 

• Heading on top 2 lines from left to right margin-(first/last name, teacher’s name, & date w/no abbreviations)   
• Keep all writing within the margins.        
• Use social/friendly letter format for ALL journal entries.
• Indent each paragraph, using appropriate writing conventions, punctuation, capitalization, usage, spelling & sentence formation.
• Write 2 paragraphs, consisting of a reflection and a recapitulation.  Paragraphs should fill a standard 3-ring sheet of notebook paper.
• The reflection captures (in half page or one full paragraph), what students may want to share about their lives.  It could include subjects like: favorite sports, hobbies, birthday parties, pets, new baby in family, family vacations, excerpts from a gripping trade book, movie review, or a how-to story.
• The recapitulation (half-page/paragraph) is a summary of a particular skill a teacher is teaching or has taught in a core class (math, science, social studies, & ELA).
• Attach a detailed pre-write for each paragraph (outline, clustering, bullet points, other graphic organizer).
• Use & code 10 literary elements (see resource book).  An element may be used more than once, but coded only ONE time.
• Each journal entry MUST contain at least ONE of the following types of sentences:  complex sentence w/adverb clause, complex sentence w/adjective clause, & a compound sentence.  These sentences should be underlined ONCE.
• Enclose clincher/conclusion for each paragraph in brackets.
• Skip one line after the body and ALIGN “closing” & “signature (in cursive)” at right margin on back of page.
• Include at least 2 Wordly Wise vocabulary words in each journal entry (4th and 5th grade only).
  
• DO NOT USE:-I am learning/studying                     -Hello, my name is….   -Once upon a time….                         -The end…-I’m going to tell you about…             -Have you ever…well, I have….-Students’ & teachers’ names             -One day….
  
• NOTES:-ALL journal entry paragraphs MUST have a lead, introduction, body, conclusion, closing, and signature (cursive).
  

Music Project Reminder from Ms. Turgeon

Please note: The Music Flashcard Deadlines are the week of September 28th. Music Projects are always due on the day you come to Music. Early projects are always appreciated and earn extra points. Late projects lose 3 points for each school day (not Music class day) the work is late.

• Tuesday, September 29th: Naman-4th & Thurman-4th
• Wednesday, September 30th: Butler 4th & Southcombe-4th
• Thursday, October 1st: Badger/Lockwood-3rd, English/Lockwood-3rd, Mckie-5th, Redel-5^th
• Friday, October 2nd: Latimore/Lockwood-3rd, Neal/Lockwood/-3rd, Hall-5th, Riggins-5^th

 

Flashcard overview (see the Springdale Park Music blog for more info): http://springdaleparkmusic.blogspot.com/2015/08/flashcard-project-information.html

o   Third grade will complete 25 vocabulary cards, 9 line and space note cards, and the Reflection

o   Fourth grade will complete 35 vocabulary cards, 9 line and space note cards (students may re-use 1-25 from last year), and the Reflection

o   Fifth grade will complete 50 vocabulary cards and 9 line and space note cards with bass clef (students may re-use 1-35 from last year) and the Reflection

 

These cards will be used in class, and students may re-use their cards each year, so please help them keep up with the cards and Music binder supplies!

Where in the World is Mrs. Lockwood?

 Today we spent our day in a port town that's been in use since before the American Revolution.

 Across the river is another state.

 Is that a colonial woman I see?

We spent the afternoon touring a community that was used before, during, and after the Revolution.

Where in the World is Mrs. Lockwood?

Last night we took off in a plane.

 Today we visited a Usonion house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a famous American architect.

Afterwards we stopped by a museum. We saw some furniture from the colonial time period. 

I hope you are having a great weekend.

Saving Fred & Scientific Method

Last week, we studied the Scientific Method. Students participated in an activity called Saving Fred. Their job was to rescue a worm who was sitting on top of his capsized boat with his life preserver trapped under his boat only using four paperclips. We followed the steps of the Scientific Method as we saved Fred. 

The Important Thing About Our Classmates

We have had a great, albeit busy, first week of school. Today, we read The Important Book, and then spent some time interviewing each other about our lives. Tomorrow, we are going use the information from the interviews to begin writing our own class book - The Important Thing About Our Classmates.

2015-2016 Culture Quilt

Culture Quilt

Your child’s first homework assignment for 3^rd grade is to complete a Culture Quilt -- a representation that allows us to get to know each other on a deeper level than other “getting to know me”-type activities. For this activity to be meaningful, you will need to work with your child to answer the questions.  Some of these questions may be challenging for 3^rd graders, but in my experience they have provided some important conversations for families and for the class. I ask that you attempt to discuss and have your child answer all of the questions. If you have any specific issues, please contact me.

Suggested schedule:

-Days 1 & 2: Look over questions and discuss as a family

-Days 3 & 4: Brainstorm and jot down answers on the sheet provided.

-Days 5-7: Create quilt on poster board using craft materials, pictures, drawings, etc.

-Day 8: Practice presenting quilt to family.

Final Project:

*A “quilt” on poster board with 16 rectangles that answer the questions.

            -Each rectangle can have words and/or pictures.

            -The “quilt” should be colorful.

            -Due: Monday, August 17, 2015

*Materials needed:

            -Poster board

            -Crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc.

            -Pictures (photographs, clip art, drawings, etc.)

            -Scissors

            -Glue

            -Other craft materials, if needed

I believe you will find the project rewarding and meaningful as a family. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.

Due date: Monday, August 17, 2015 (You can turn it in earlier, if you are finished).

Purpose: For all of us to get to know one another.

Materials: poster board, markers, craft items

Directions:

1. As a family, brainstorm ideas for each square of your quilt.
2. Design a quilt on poster board using the model below as a guide.
3. Practice presenting your quilt to your family.

Family History	Cultural Other	Cultural Self-Personal	Cultural Self-Student
What country, other than the United States, do you identify as a place of origin for you and your family?	With what culture, other than your own, are you familiar?	What is your preferred learning style? How do you like to learn?	What characteristics do you exhibit as a student?
What word or concept best describes your family?	With what culture, other than your own, are you least familiar and would like to learn more about?	How would you describe your schooling experience?	Who was your most influential K-2 teacher?
What piece of advice or wisdom (one that reflects the values of your family) has been handed down through the generations?	What has been your most challenging cultural experience? Think about new experiences.	What is your most valuable trait?	What is your greatest challenge as a student?
What celebration, ceremony, or ritual do you and your family value and observe?	What negative comment or stereotype have you heard people make about the members of your cultural, racial, or ethnic group?	How do you like to spend your spare time?	What is your role as a student?

*Culture Quilt created by J. J. Irvine based on:

 Bennett, C. (1999). Comprehensive Multicultural Education: Theory and Practice. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

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Fraction & Number Line Activity Questions

Here are the questions you will need to complete today's math activity. Activity and questions from the Georgia Mathematics Frameworks for 3rd grade.

USING FRACTION STRIPS TO EXPLORE THE NUMBER LINE (Adapted from a Learning Task by Michelle Clay, Floyd County, GA)

1. Using complete sentences and math words, write 3 observations you and your group made about fractions between 0 and 1 on the Number Line.

Use your Number Lines to answer the following questions.

2. How many sixths are between 0 and 1?

3. How many 12ths are equivalent to 1 whole?

4. What fraction on the Number Line is equivalent to 2/6?

Put on your thinking caps....

5. If 3/3 is equivalent to the whole number 1, how many thirds are in the whole number 2?

6. What would the fraction 12/4 represent? Draw a picture in the space below to explain your answer.

7. During a lesson on Measurement, students were asked to measure their feet using a ruler. Lexi’s foot measured 7 inches. Addie’s foot was 5/6 of a foot. Robert’s foot was equal to 3⁄4 of a foot. Andrew’s foot measured 2/3 of a foot. Use your number line to help you arrange the students’ foot measurements in order from smallest to largest. On the back of this paper, sketch the Number Lines divided into thirds, fourths, sixths, and inches (1/12). Use pictures, numbers, and words to explain your solution.

MATHEMATICS GRADE 3 UNIT 5: Representing and Comparing Fractions Georgia Department of Education Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent July 2014 Page 44 of 96 All Rights Reserved

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