Student Council Representatives

Last week Miss Smith chose our class representatives for Student Council. This year's representatives for 3S will be Lauren Kraemer and Kyle Schubick. Miss Smith felt these were two responsible candidates that would represent our class well. Some of their duties this year will be to help run school store, make decisions on what days we do for Homecoming, organize a food drive for the Lord's Cupboard, and make any other important decisions for the school.

Landform Maps

Today in social studies we made landform maps out of homemade playdough. The kids had a lot of fun doing it and did a really great job! I'm proud of how well they worked to get them done quickly before the playdough dried out. The kids had to spread the playdough around inside an outline of the United States. Then they had to pinch the dough to form the two mountain ranges. Again the kids did a really great job!

First Bookorder

Your child will be bringing home their first book order today. You have until September 15th to decide if you would like to order. If you would like to order there are two ways to do so. First, you can fill out the order form and send it with a check written out to "Scholastic" to school with your child. Or you can order online. Instructions for ordering online are in the letter attached to the book orders. The class does receive a free $3 book for every online order.

Thanks!

Maps, Maps, and More Maps

Currently in Social Studies we have been doing a geography unit using our Nystrom Atlas'.We have been learning all about the differences between maps and globes, different types of maps, and how to read maps. Be sure to ask your child about what they have been learning!

A New Year

Welcome to third grade! I am anxious to get another year started. This is day 4 already and we've had a great time. I'm looking forward to what a great group of kids I have this year. Please feel free to email or call me at anytime with any questions. My email is lani.smith@fairfieldsfuture.org or you can reach me at the school at 641-472-2110.

One quick reminder about after school plans. Whatever you told me at open house that your child will do after school is what they will do unless I have a note from you or you call the school and let us know otherwise. I will not take the kids' words for it. Sorry...just my policy. It's for their own safety.

Last Day of School

Tomorrow, June 1st, is the last day of school. It is not a late start, but it is a 2:25 dismissal. Students are also asked to bring a sack lunch and drink for tomorrow. Lunch will not be served here at school. Students may bring pop if allowed by the parents.

Citizenship

Yesterday, May 23, we had our last quarterly assembly for the year. We recognized all students that have had perfect attendance in fourth quarter and also each teacher chose one student that best represents the character trait of Citizenship. I chose Brady Lovell as our recipient.

Here is what I wrote about Brady:
Brady Lovell is a perfect candidate for this citizenship award. He is always willing to help out and is always respectful. He is a good leader and a perfect example for the rest of the students in my classroom. Brady is always nice to his classmates and adults. He always has a positive attitude.

Attached is a picture of Brady with his younger brother Mason, who also received this award!