Upper El - Mrs Wertz
Chatfield would like to welcome Sarah Wertz to the 3rd grade! She will be filling the slot formerly occupied by Mrs. Brueckner. More information to come.....
Mrs. Wertz earned a degree in Psychology from Michigan State University. She began her career working with children with developmental disabilities. She then recieved her teaching certificate from Olivet College. She has a major in English and a minor in History. For the past three years, Mrs. Wertz has assisted Peter McCreedy with several outdoor education activities. Mrs. Wertz has a three year old daughter, Milly, who will be attending Wee Dolphins this year.
Welcome to the Sea Turtle Classroom!!
Our Classroom Promise The Sea Turtle Class
At the beginning of the year, all the third graders discussed what behaviors they hoped to see throughout the year. Students wrote a classroom pledge/promise which they recited everyday.
Looking for a reading calendar?? Remember reading calendars are due when you get back from summer vacation for you first reading grade. It is expected that you are reading 20 minutes everyday! READ!! READ!!! READ!!! Also, rememember to take advantage of the summer library reading program every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
2010 Reading Calendars
Student Area
My students asked why I didn't have any games on my webpage. So here are a couple favorites/suggestions.
http://www.tooter4kids.com/classroom/math4kids.htm (math)
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html (math)
http://www.primarygames.com/puzzles/strategy/battleship/index.htm (games)
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/kidscorner_games.htm
Spelling Practice: http://www.spellingcity.com/Community.html
www.themathworksheetsite.com (math worksheets and fact practice)
Reading
Students read Mitt the Michigan Mouse over the summer. These are the ideas that we sent home over the summer.
These are a few of their projects.
A Pillow of Michigan Tuuli A Map of Mitt's Travels
Writing
We read It Looks Like Spilt Milk. The students turned a "squiggle" into
something they thought it looked like. Then they wrote a story about their "squiggle."
This was a great activity at the beginning of the year for the students to show their ability
to produce quality work and a writing sample.
Social Studies
We read Paddle-to-the-Sea . Students made canoes to send down the river.
Learning with Maps
How far did each tribe travel to Saginaw to sign the Treaty of Saginaw??
Science
We are learning about animals in Science. We have caterpillars and fish in our classroom.
We also learned about bird beaks. These pictures are from the bird beak experiment.
Students were able to discuss and determine why birds have
different sized beaks.
Animal Research Projects
CHECK OUT THE EARTH DAY PROJECT PAGE ATTACHED TO THIS WEBPAGE!!
School Wide Activity
During the week of October 26th, we had our Native American Intensive Study.
Students learned many things about Native Americans including how they gathered and hunted food.
CHECK OUT THE WEBPAGE FOR THE MATH INTENSIVE SCHOOL WIDE WEEK ATTACHED TO MY WEBPAGE!!
Spirit Week
Fake Injury Day, PJ Day, Crazy Hair Day, Blue/Green Day
