All Spelling Lists Now Online
February 21, 2010 by James Hendricks
All spelling lists are now online. As a reminder, you should practice both your weekly unit spelling words and muscle words each night we have homework.
Visit http://www.thirdgradestars.com for your lists.
Learning About Animals
February 3, 2010 by James Hendricks
Today we brainstormed lots of different “what do we know” and “what do we want to know” items about animals. Here is a link to our wall where we posted our information:
Monday, January 4 – 90 Minute Delay
January 4, 2010 by James Hendricks
There will be a 90 minute delay on Monday, January 4.
Measurable Snow is Finally Here!
December 20, 2009 by James Hendricks
Hello All!
Well, Isabelle and Elizabeth must have been doing the “Miss Parker-requested” snow dance. We got a bumper crop and it is still snowing as I look out the window this morning. The teachers of SE are always working behind the scenes. Miss Parker and I have been talking this AM and she would like to take you for an extended PE class on Monday morning. Cross country skiing is finally here! Please make sure to bring:
- Good Winter Coat
- Snow Pants
- Gloves
- Hat
- 2 Extra Sets of Socks (one for between specials and recess and one for after recess) — Your feet will get wet!
- Snow Boots (for outdoor recess)
It is important to have those snow pants because you are going to fall down and get snowy/wet! Double sets of wind pants/warm-ups don’t usually work because you get cold and wet during the PE class.
We have found that using the reusable grocery store tote bags work the best for gear. If you need one, please let me know!
Photo Credit: bluehillsskiclub
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Changing Weather Conditions
November 16, 2009 by James Hendricks
Just a quick note! Please make sure that your child is coming to school with the appropriate clothing. With the changing weather conditions this fall, it can be 60 degrees at the beginning of the day and 40 degrees at the end of the day. Due to the lice outbreak at the beginning of the year, the school cannot lend out coats/sweatshirts for students to wear during recess.
It is also a really good idea for student to have a sweatshirt in his or her locker. The heating in our classroom is not always consistent despite the constant adjusting of our radiators! It has also been recommended that we keep the window cracked to promote airflow in the classroom. If a student is near the window, I usually hear, “I’m cold.” While the window is not open much, it is still needed keep the appropriate airflow! My response to the student is to go get the sweatshirt out of the locker. Thanks for helping out with this!
Carnival Basket
September 10, 2009 by James Hendricks
Dear Team Hendricks Families,
As part of our class’ contribution, to the PTO Carnival to be held later this month, we will be creating a themed basket. Our class’ theme will be “Birthday Party Basket.” I would like to ask for donations for our basket. We are looking for items that cost around $5.00. Generic items are great (for boys or girls). Possibilities include:
Plates, Napkins, Paper Cups, Table Cloth,Decorations (crepe paper, etc.), Frosting, Toys for a grab bag, Candles, Birthday cake in a box, Hats, Cake decorations, Invitations
Do you have other ideas? Great! If you have a question, please feel free to send me an email at james.hendricks–at–mansfieldct–dot–org or call me at 423-1611, extension 117.
THE DUE DATE FOR THESE ITEMS IS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Thanks for your continued support of our class!
Jamie Hendricks
Classroom Connections – August 31, 2009
August 31, 2009 by James Hendricks
This week’s Classroom Connections is in PDF format. You may review it by clicking the link in this post.
Classroom Connections for August 31, 2009
Welcome Back!
August 26, 2009 by James Hendricks
It is hard to believe that the summer has flown by as fast as it has. We are back to school and ready to start a great year. This year’s school theme is TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More! As students enter Room 17 this morning, they will become a part of a team. We do many great things together, as well as many special things that other classes in the school don’t get to do.
Families are part of our team. I encourage you to contact me if you have questions or concerns. I am always available by email or by telephone (email is the best way to get in touch with me though!). I will update this post as our day finishes.
It is time for a great school year!
Jamie Hendricks
Monday 01/05/09 – 90 Minute Delay
January 5, 2009 by James Hendricks
The Mansfield Public Schools have delayed our school opening by 90 minutes due to the thick layer of black ice all around the state. Have a safe trip in this morning.
December #2 Update
December 8, 2008 by James Hendricks
[post also available at www.teamhendricks.com]
Hello Team Hendricks Families!
Thank you for the donations to our blanket project. We currently have about half of our goal! Students are really excited about the project. Again, if you can spare a couple extra dollars to donate to the project, I will match the donation and it will go toward our final delivery.
Study Island
During conferences, several families asked about additional homework for students to work on after assigned homework time. I would like to remind parents of a new program that Southeast has released to all third and fourth grade students. Study Island at www.studyisland.com is available for students to use for free. Each parent received their child’s username and password in the progress report. If you need another copy of your child’s credentials, please email me, call me, or send me a note. I will be happy to provide it.
Now that the snow is flying, I would like to request that parents send in the following items for their child:
- Extra Pair of Socks (Snow gets into boots and soaks socks! Dry socks make the afternoon go so much better!)
- Extra Sweatshirt (The room can be a little chilly at times, especially on cold days. An extra sweatshirt kept in their locker can be grabbed in a second to warm up.)
Also, snow items need to fit into their lockers or be placed under their desks. An extra bag (like those new reusable bags from the grocery store) can be used to keep everything together in one place.
Questions about these items can be sent to me by click on “About” at the top of the page and scroll to the bottom of the page for my information. Have a great week!
