Day One of Battle

Today was round one of the Battle of the Books.  Our two teams were pitted against one another and fought valiantly. After three rounds of questions the teams were tied.  It all came down to one final question.  In the end, Team 2 was victorious and lived to battle another day.  We are so proud of both teams and their hard work in preparing for battle.  We wish both teams could have moved on!  Stay tuned as the Battle of the Books continues next week!

A Better You...A Better Me!

Last night was our final performance of our third grade play, A Better You...A Better Me!  We move forward from the performance ready to live according to the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, caring, fairness, and good citizenship!  We hope you enjoyed the show! 

We look awesome in our tie-dyed shirts!

The smiling faces of good citizens!

Get Off Your Seat & Enter the World of Bill Peet!

As our end of the year author study, we are delving into the world of the fabulous, Bill Peet.  This author/illustrator/film maker has written and illustrated over 30 children's books, as well as contributed to Disney classics, such as 101 Dalmatians, The Sword and the Stone, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Pinocchio, and Sleeping Beauty.  

We have just begun to explore the amazing stories of Mr. Peet, but already we are recognizing common themes, like realizing we are all special in our own way and the importance of showing gratitude and generosity.  It is obvious that Bill Peet was a very special man with many important, worthwhile messages to share with his readers.   We look forward to our continued exploration of the wonderful world of Bill Peet!

Which book has been your favorite?  Which character have you enjoyed the most?  Why?

Our Attribute Chart for Bill Peet Books.

Training for Battle

The time has come!  The teams have been selected!  The training is underway!  The Battle of the Books approaches! Since the beginning of school, our classes have been reading books from an approved list in order to earn a chance to compete in the battle. Well, after months of careful reading and small comprehension tests, we are officially prepared to battle.   After reading diligently for  months, 8 students have been selected to form two teams to represent our classes in battle.  We are currently reviewing all 15 books and assigning group members to read or reread certain texts.  We are quizzing team members and strengthening our trivia muscles.  The initial battle commences on May 26.  We eagerly await this opportunity to put our knowledge to the test.  Until then...the training continues!

Preparing for battle!

O2b Kids!

Our last field trip of the year was a blast!  We visited O2b Kids for a day filled with activities, laughter, and a variety of physical challenges.  Words cannot accurately describe the fun that was had, so just check out these photos!

Douglas Wood Visits Chets Creek

Last week, we were fortunate enough to get a visit from well known author, Douglas Wood.  As a book enthusiast, I am always eager to hear about what inspires authors to write the books I love.  Mr. Wood shared stories and songs with us, and even read a portion of his book, What Teachers Can't Do. We learned about Mr. Wood's struggle to learn to read and how his second grade teacher, Miss Little had a huge impact on his success.  That experience even inspired one of his books, Miss Little's Gift.  
Chets Creek has chosen has chosen a beautiful book by Mr. Wood as our May Book of the Month.  The Secret of Saying Thanks, is such a wonderfully written book; I can't wait to explore it as a class!  Did you enjoy Mr. Wood's visit?  Which of his books is your favorite?

Extravagant Art!

 Last week was Chets Creek's "Arts Extravaganza" celebration!  Each morning students enjoyed assemblies featuring storytellers, choral groups, bands, and even some Chets Creek student performers.  The week culminated with a night of crafts, student art displays, and a silent auction, all to raise money for our art program.  Check out our "Glorious Gardening" basket.  Thanks for all the donations that made this basket a success!  

 Here we are, picking the beautiful sunflowers we created earlier in the year.  

 Our student artwork on display outside the classroom.  The work of true artists!