I teach third grade, and I enjoy the enthusiasm, curiosity, and energy of these young learners! Students switch classes every day. I teach Science and Social Studies; Mrs. Ford teaches Math; and Ms. Ross teaches Reading, Grammar, and Spelling. We do some Writing at certain times of the year. I enjoy hands-on learning, and want students to develop a sense of exploration and curiosity about becoming life-long learners in all areas - not just school subjects!
We send a third grade newsletter home at the beginning of most weeks. It describes what students are learning in each classroom, and gives important updates and information about school or class events. The newsletter also contains the week's Spelling words. You may call the school (274-4411, ext. 2228) after hours to access my voice mail. You may leave a voice mail message and hear what my homework assignment is (if any). I do not check my voice mail or email on non-school days. My school email address is connie.isaacs@pulaski.kyschools.us. Mrs. Ford's voice mail extension is 2212, and Ms. Ross's is 2210.
I enjoy learning with the students, and welcome communication from parents at any time. My educational background includes a B.S. in Biology, Ph.D. in Zoology, M.Ed. in Elementary Education, and M.A.T. in Instructional Leadership.
For March 15-19, 2010:
In December, students in all classes created a list of ways to help themselves do better in science. Pay attention; work on vocabulary; follow directions; take time to give your best effort; double check your work; look for key words; use process of elimination on multiple choice questions; use details in open response questions. These are all good ideas for every student! I look forward to continued success for students who use those ideas to help themselves.
Students also should continue using the Science Glossary handout, which they keep in their Study Buddy folder. The glossary will help them study vocabulary words at home. Students will highlight terms as they are learned in class. The vocabulary terms will be in the weekly newsletter. Thanks for your support!
This week we are doing a Social Studies unit to learn more about economics. Students will focus on basic ideas such as needs and wants, goods and services, and supply and demand. They will plan and make (produce) items to use in a market simulation in class.
Social Studies Vocabulary to Know (March 15-19, 2010):
economicsbasic needswantsgoods servicessupply
demandconsumerproducerproductwagemanufacture
scarcityadvertisementbarterexportimportcompetition
natural resourceraw materialsopportunity cost
Spelling Words for March 15-19, 2010
These five words must be written in cursive on the spelling test:
bigger
cooler
faster
hottest
kindest
The rest of the words do not have to be written in cursive:
louder
shorter
slimmer
slowest
soonest
strangest
tamer
whitest
wildest
wisest
Challenge words:
biggest
fastest
hotter
sooner
wiser