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Donor's Choose Grant: Donor's Choose is non profit organization that helps teachers with supplies for their classroom. I write grants for supplies and activities that I think will enrich our student's lives. Anyone in the public can donate to these projects. I have written a grant I would love to get funded for Lego Language Arts. Lego Language Arts is a hands on way for students to build a story before they write it. This is very engaging to students who learn by building and will be helpful for students learning English. All the kids are going to love it. The grant is partially funded. I am putting the link below if you are interested in donating. Just click on the link and then push the GIVE button. [|Lego Language Arts]

In other news we have been working hard on a Film Festival. Students have been creating a series of inspirational movies to show at art night. We will have several showing of movies (all will be different) April 18th. I will need some help from students that night with seating and such. I will be sending a note home tomorrow and a sign up home after spring break. I am amazed at the work the students have done to create their movies and make the world a better place. For this event students will be collecting donations of food for the food bank and money for Hearts 4 Paws dog rescue.

Another bit of news...... When we return from spring break will begin intensive review for our state test at the end of the year. We are one of the first grades to test. We will be talking a lot about healthy testing habits and I will be putting extra resources on edmodo for students who have access to the internet at home. Thanks everyone for making this a great year!

Welcome to 3rd grade! I am your child's teacher Mrs. Farnsworth. I am excited about this opportunity to have your students in my class and am looking forward to a great year. The purpose of this page is to provide you with general information about our classroom and some of the expectations that I have for your child.

iPads: In our class we are lucky to get to use iPads for our everyday learning. Students will learning basic and advanced iPad skills and use these devices at least 50% of our day. They will use iPads in every subject and develop many authentic learning skills.

Homework: Each Monday students will take home a bag that includes their homework for the week. Students have several book about a topic, a reading response journal, a whole class writing journal, and some math flashcards. Students will get to use these materials for the week. After reading the books students will write a response about their learning. The whole class journal allows them to practice basic writing skills and helps them to consider ideas of other students.

Progress notes: Each Monday I will send home a progress note keeping you informed of your child's work and behavior. Progress notes need to be signed and returned the next day. Attached to the back of the progress note will be a missing assignment sheet. Students have until Friday to turn in any missing assignments for credit. After Friday missing assignments will receive no credit.

Twitter: Social media is a popular tool inside and outside of schools. In our classroom we will be learning how to be responsible consumers of social media. I have created a classroom Twitter account that we will be using to practice what we are learning. Follow us on Twitter @Mrs. Farnsworth for tweets about and updates about our learning.

Remind 101: I have signed up for a text messaging service that will allow you to receive text message reminders about upcoming events. I will inform you of field trips, due dates, and volunteer opportunities. If you would like to receive text message reminders text @mrs.farnsw to 817-506-3703 to sign up.

Book Orders: Research shows that successful students read for enjoyment. I want to provide families with opportunities to buy books their children will enjoy reading. Each month students will bring home Scholastic book orders. I find Scholastic to be a great way to purchase a variety of books at a great price. You do not have to order, but can if you would like. If you order online you can earn free books. Here is a link to order on-line. [|Scholastic online ordering]

Xtra Math- Xtra Math is a comprehensive math program that allows students to practice math skills from class. The activities on this site align with what we are learning in class. I have received a grant for our class to use this program. Students can log on at home and practice any skills they need to. I find the sight to be fun and engaging. [|xtra math] Students should know how to log in as we have practiced several times in the classroom.

Behavior cards- In class, students have a behavior card at their desk. I use it to track if they are interrupting class, off task, not following directions, or other inappropriate behaviors that disrupt student learning. The first warning students receive is just that a warning. The second warning students receive they sit off to the side and process their actions. The thirds warning students receive they miss recess. The fourth time a student interrupts the learning of others they call home and speak with their parents and spend time in another classroom. If any other problems occur with that student for the day they will be sent to the office and be in In School Suspension or Out of School Suspension depending on the severity of the issue.