Hi Friends,

We're going to continue to use this site for 3rd grade information. However, Mrs. Durgin's Class should now access the links we use in class by going to www.Grade3withMrsD.blogspot.com

Wampanoag People

Good Morning,

Today we are going to be learning about the Wampanoag People and their role in the settling of Plimoth Colony.

Please click on the link below and then wait for directions.

You are the Historian: Wampanoag

:) Miss Calligan

The Mayflower Voyage

Journey on the Mayflower - click here

Tour the Mayflower - click here

Letter from the Mayflower - click here

You may enjoy printing and playing this Mayflower game at home with your family - click here

Money Practice

This week we are working on money in 3rd grade. Below are some sites to practice identifying and counting money along with opportunities to practice making change.

Coin Count: Count the coins and type the amount.

Coin Slide: Fill the cup with the correct amount of coins to equal the amount shown.

Coin Madness: Click on the squares to add the numbers so that they equal the value under the word number. The faster you are able to do it, the more points you earn.

Change It: An adult could help you alter the quantities to make this activity more/less challenging.

Subtraction Practice

Be sure to finish a game once you start it. Select a level that is appropriate for you.

The Ants Go Marching: Solve the equations before the ants walk away with your food.

Beat the Clock: Drag the numbers to the proper place to create subtraction equations.

Diaper Derby: Solve subtraction equations quickly to help your baby win the race.

Minko's Milkshake Shoppe: Serve up shakes by solving subtraction equations.

Study Island and Place Value Practice

Good Morning Friends,

Today we are going to begin working with Study Island.

Click on the link and then wait for me to give you instructions on how to log in.

When you are finished you may select one of the following activities to practice place value.

The Place Value Game

One False Move

Base 10 Blocks

Mystery Picture

:) Mrs. Durgin

Off and Running

We had a wonderful first week of school together. We've been working hard to learn all of the routines and procedures and are very confident that the classrooms will quickly grow to become self-running learning environments.

Some of the highlights of the week included:

• reading Judy Moody
• creating a tshirt about our summer vacations
• using playdough to form objects that tell about us
• sharing our "me bags" and special artifacts that describe us
• introducing independent reading
• painting self-portraits
• working cooperatively to untangle our "human knots"
• spending some extra time on the playground
• writing about ourselves
• completing a word search of classmate names
• getting to know our friends who are new to Riverside

We're looking forward to full days of school next week. Please remember that there will be no school for the students on Tuesday. We're looking forward to meeting with you all on Wednesday night at 5:45. Enjoy the weekend!

Almost Time

Miss Cooper and I stopped by school on Monday and found this:

The good news is that meant the rugs and floors were squeaky clean and ready for a new year.

Are you ready?

We've managed to put everything into place and the rooms are all set for Wednesday.

Please remember that school starts at 8:20 a.m. on September 8, 2010. The weather forecast looks great so we'll be meeting you behind the school for morning announcements. The first three days are early release days. You'll be eating lunch in school on those days, but due to the early dismissal, you will not need to bring a snack.

It is important that we know how everyone will be going home. Parents: Please send an email to the classroom teacher telling us how your child will be dismissed each day.

I'll continue to update the website over the course of the weekend.

See you soon.

:) Mrs. Durgin

Supply List '10-'11

Here is a copy of the Supply List that was sent home with the report cards in June.

__ backpack (without wheels)

__ Crayola 8 count watercolors

__ 1 pair of headphones or earbuds 

__ 2 black Sharpies

__ 1 package of Model Magic 

__ 1 sturdy clear pencil pouch that 

     has 3 reinforced holes (to place in the 

       communication binder)

__ 1 pack of 12 count colored pencils

__ 1 box of quart-sized zipper bags 

__ 1 box of gallon-sized zipper bags

__ 1 or 2 boxes of tissues

__ 1 container of wipes

__ 1 unscented, pump-style hand               

     soap

Welcome to Third Grade

Welcome to 3rd Grade!  We're looking forward to developing this site over the summer and hope you'll check in frequently to see what is new.  Over the next few weeks you will be able to read about the adventures of Mrs. Durgin and Miss Cooper, learn more about your new class, and find links to help you prepare for the year ahead.

Have a wonderful summer vacation!  Check in after the 4th of July for updates.

Mrs. Durgin: jodidurgin@danvers.org

Ms. Cooper: georginacooper@danvers.org