Lunchtime Poll

This prompt was actually presented to the students over the last two weeks - If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Here's how you answered. . . 1 Vote - Norway, Israel, Ohio, Boston, The Desert, California, Lego Land, Colorado, St. Thomas, Costa Rica, Portugal, Europe, The Core of the Earth, Puerto Rico, Duckland, The Science Museum, The Grand Canyon, An Aircraft Carrier, Michigan, Ireland, The Mayan Ruins, North Dakota 2 Votes - Egypt, North Carolina, Space, Paris, Alaska, England, Africa, Spain, Canada, New York City, Oregon, Iceland 3 Votes - Atlantis, Australia 4 Votes - Hawaii 5 Votes - Italy, Hollywood 7 Votes - China

Volleball!

This week all classes will be learning the basics of volleyball. Passing, setting, and serving will be the major skills on which we will focus. 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders will also have the opportunity to put their skills to use in modified games. Its sure to be a fun week for all!

Fitness, Celebrate the Arts, and Review

This week the 3rd and 4th graders will complete their fitness testing with the Mile Run for the 4th graders today (Monday 4/16) and shuttle run for the 3rd graders. We will also have some scheduling changes due to Celebrate the Arts week. Classes will review previous units and revisit skills that have been covered this trimester. Next week we will begin a new unit.

3rd Grade Lunch time poll!

This is actually the poll from last week - with track season going on, I don't always get them in right away! The question was "What's your favorite TV show?" and here's how you answered:

1 Vote - How to Rock, The Middle, Animal Show, Johnny Test, Pawn Stars, Dr. Who, Dance Moms, Family Guy, Chowder, Amazing Race, Family Fued, Drake & Josh, I Carly, Once Upon a Time, MAD, Phineas & Ferb, House of Anubus, I don't watch TV

2 Votes - Star Wars, American Idol, Gumball, America's Funniest Home Videos, Lego Ninjago

3 Votes - Good Luck Charlie, Shake It Up

4 Votes - Jessie

5 Votes - Regular Show

6 Votes - Victorious

7 Votes - Sponge Bob

9 Votes - I don't have a favorite

11 Votes - Adventure Time

Fitness Testing and Other stuff too!

This week the 3rd and 4th graders will be participating in their final round of fitness testing for the year. Students are reminded that this test is an opportunity for them to see how they've progressed throughout this year. Many students feel great anxiety when it comes to fitness testing, however, we are doing our best to change this trend. We will be testing each class individually, and giving the students the choice to do each test in private when possible. Hopefully this will ease some troubled minds and help all of the students to do their very best!

Other classes will be playing various cooperative games and also have a chance to use the rock wall this week.

Speed Minton

This week classes will be learning a new sport - Speed Minton - a cross between Badminton and Tennis. Speed minton rackets are larger than Badminton rackets, however, the birdies are smaller. Another major difference - there is no net in Speed Minton. Students will be working on hand-eye coordination, game strategy, and the understanding of a new set of rules this week. The fourth graders will also participate in their third tournament of the trimester. It is sure to be an exciting week for all!