We are really building a Volcano in Mrs.Benson's Bunch!!! Here are the beginning stages....
Our Day One End Product...
Stay tuned for more from The Bunch of Volcano builders!!!
Our Valentine and 100th Day Celebration is tomorrow. We will be dancing 100 steps to songs, writing letters with100 words and creating some Lovey Crafts <3 font="">
I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY :)
While I was trying to create cards for the kiddos this past week, and their fun flyer, I taught myself how to make clip art! ITS SO FUN!!
Anyway, Valentine's Day is Thursday and we will be having some snacks and having a little "Dance" in our room. Organized dancing, like the cupid shuffle, some exercising, and some fun songs I know the kiddos really like. If you would like to send in some goodies, please feel free to do so-email me so we don't have duplicates- mrsbensonsbunch@gmail.com
I have some great things to add to this post, we made omelets (well scrambled eggs and cheese, I'm no chef) and it was YUMMY! We will be writing HOW TO essays, how to paint your finger nails, and how to build with Legos, always a great way to do writing. So there will be plenty of pics and writing this week.
We are learning about Volcanoes this week so there will be some messy days creating a volcano and erupting it!!! HOW COOL IS THAT?!? (Yes, I am crazy and will be using paper mache and a mixture of baking soda and vinegar to make LAVA.)
**On another note- our kiddos have been a little out of sorts lately. They are not remembering their manners when others are speaking, listening, and are blurting out whatever they want at a most inopportune time. Please remind them that having manners in school is imperative, or they will have to meet the classroom consequences by flipping their behavior cards. This may mean phone calls home and removal from all extra (fun) activities planned.**
We have jump rope for heart on Friday, and 100th day activities this week too. WOW we are busy!!!
Check back for the link to book reports, hopefully they are all done and ready to start, I will be showing the proper procedure this week during Guided Reading.
Hello All!!!
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Hope everyone eats lots of treats and gets to see some cool commercials today.
In two weeks we will have our first BOOK REPORT DUE. It will be a CHEESEBURGER REPORT, I have the forms and will pass them out to bring home.
***FEBRUARY 20th*** is the day the kids will present their stacked burgers to the class. If they want extra credit for their reading grade they can dress up like the main character in their book.
OUR SCHEDULE FOR SPECIALS IS AS FOLLOWS-
Monday-C day
Tuesday-D day
Wednesday-E day
Thursday- A day (gym** make sure you wear sneakers!!!)
Friday- B day (gym** make sure you wear sneakers!!!)
If you would like to come in and read to the class let me know- mrsbensonsbunch@gmail.com
We would love to see you :)
Ill be posting some fun pics soon. (We made mixtures with shaving cream and the boys had some mustache and beard fun ;)
As always thanks for your help and continued support.
Hello ALL!!!
I just wanted to tell you all I will be presenting with Mrs. Sinone at the workshop tomorrow! So exciting. I am going to tell them all about how we communicate and all the good this blog has done with our class. Hope you all have a great day off and look forward to seeing all the kiddos on Friday.
The Planet Projects were AWESOME, I loved them all. The kiddos did fantastically discribing them and presenting their information to the class. I will post pics ASAP.
As always, thanks for your continued support.
becky
SICK SICK SICK!
I don't think I have ever been this sick! I got a stomach bug and the effects of dehydration are really taking a toll on me. Today, Wednesday is the first Ive been able to walk around. My muscles are totally fatigued, my resting heart rate is through the roof, Im having a hard time breathing let alone talking.
So, now that you've heard my sob story, I think I am going to post pone the Science Project until MONDAY. SCIENCE PROJECT DUE MONDAY JANUARY 28TH
The kiddos need more time on the computers and that gives you more time to work on your spectacular projects ;)
Sorry they have had a substitute, I heard she is doing a great job, and the kids are being good.
Thank you for your help and support. Please tell the kiddos Im on the mend and will be back soon.
Hey everyone! Hope you had a great long weekend with your kiddos. Unfortunately I am spending mine sick :( boo!
Wanted to remind everyone that the solar system project is due on Friday!!! It counts as two test grades!!!!!
Each child received a copy of the requirements and grading standards. Look in their agenda for it.
We will also be talking and reading about Dr Martin Luther King Jr this week, I always encourage courageous conversation about race this week and try to answer all questions super super kid friendly. There will be NO BOOK BAGS THIS WEEK!!! (So you can work on your projects)
Math is continuing to work with multiplication, please get flash cards and practice, this is the perfect week ;)
As always thank you for your support and respect. Can't wait to see the projects :)
We are well on our way through 3rd grade and everyone knows in Third Grade we study the SOLAR SYSTEM!!!!WOOHOO!!! I know some of you are cringing because you know what that means-PROJECT TIME :) That is absolutely correct, but, we are working on the written part in school and I will be sending the "Art" part home to be completed with your families. The "Art" part will consist of; -A poster of your planet with facts from your report -A model of your planet-styrofoam, paper mache, or whatever you like -A brochure made on the computer or by hand-that invites people to come to your planet for vacation. (like a travel brochure)
The Projects are DUE January 25th!!!!
Multiplication Facts- Please practice multiplication facts with your children at HOME. We are practicing in school but I also want the kiddos to practice at home so they don't forget what we learned in class that day. If you can't get cards let me know and I can print some from a website that I subscribe to. We have weekly Scooters (Quizzes) that go along with our Rhymes and Times Program, and Rippers (tests) when our lesson/chapter is completed. We have completed 1 chapter/lesson so far and your kiddos are doing great. Souper Bowl- January 30th from 6pm-8pm We will be having our annual souper bowl with family games and activities in the school. What a great way to play with your kiddos and have some dinner together with US. If you can donate crackers, soup, or help out, please let me know. *FUNDRAISER* We are having a fundraiser soon to raise money for our Spring Trip to the Philadelphia Zoo. Right now we are looking to sell coupon books with AWESOME coupons in them, I will be buying at least 3, and if you sell a certain amount your family gets a free one. Places in the book-Dick's Sporting Goods, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds, Texas Road House-Places all around South Jersey-Not just Millville. Look for information in your childs backpack or on here. Our new schedule is as follows- Monday- A - Gym Tuesday- B- Gym, Art Wednesday- C- Spanish, Library Thursday-D- Spanish Friday-E- Music, Computers As always, thanks for your support and participation in our classroom, it makes a difference, and it shows :) becky
Hello All!
For this week and last (the short week) we are focusing on snow!!!
We have done some exploring with mixtures and solids and liquids, created Foam Paint, and read a cool story about Snowmen at night. This week we will be studying Snowflake Bentley, Wilson Bentley, who discovered that no two snowflakes are alike by photographing them.
If you want to check it out take a look; http://snowflakebentley.com/
All things Snowflake Man...
We will be making snowflake mobiles, learning about symmetry and patterns, and moving on with multiplication-rhymes and times as well as our pearson Topic 5.
Have a great week, take a look on here and have your kids bring in responses to get the oh so loved COUPONS!!!
THERE IS AN HSA (PTA) MEETING MONDAY AT 4PM... PLEASE COME AND CHECK IT OUT, ILL BE THERE TOO!
Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a great and relaxing winter break, I relaxed and did some fun stuff with my kiddos at home. We went ice skating, swimming, and visited with my family. It was a great time, we actually had Mr. Benson home with us too so we had quality family time :)
I know you all are back to the GRIND, as am I, but remember we are now pushing to get ready for the NJASK 3. We need to work extra hard and read, read, read! The reading portion on the NJASK is very long, so the more we practice the easier the test will be.
ALSO, we are having a Topic 4 Test Tomorrow, we have been practicing in class (it is drawing, and simple mulitplication) Please make sure you have flash cards so your kiddo can memorize their facts.
IT IS SOOOOOO IMPORTANT TO MEMORIZE THE FACTS.
I am going to post some more test preparation items in the near future for your kiddos to practice at home and during class centers.
What did you do over Christmas break? Do you have any New Year Resolutions?
Let me know for a coupon for your KIDDO in Class :)
As always, thanks for being you, and supporting everything I do...
becky
We have been so busy!!!! From Multiplication, Reading Comprehension, and Writing-not to mentions everything else on top of it- We are SO ready for Santa to come!!!
Our kiddos TOTALLY DESERVE IT!!!
With all the craziness in the world, Please hug and love your kiddo more and more everyday. Stay safe and be well over the break.
Be sure to look for pictures from this weeks activities :)
Hello Everyone!
Just a reminder that next is the Talent Show, Wednesday night and Thursday during the day.
In our class we are going to be doing Gingerbread houses on Wednesday at 10am if you would like to come in and help. We are still in need of Grahm crackers, gum drops, candy pieces to decorate, and paper plates. If you can help out I would greatly appreciate it.
We are having pizza on Friday, a light dessert, and refreshments. I am not Partying per say because Wednesday we are super busy with Gingerbread houses.
I hope you all are getting your holiday shopping done and are getting to spend some quality time with your kiddos. If you need a good idea for a gift for them-BOOKS-are perfect. Level L-P if you want to know your child's reading level shoot me an email and Ill let you know ASAP.
If your child is in Chorus please report to the school at 6:45pm tonight!!!!
The band will play first then the singing portion.
Santa's secret shoppe will be open, candy cane sales begin (.50), and we are having a yummy bake sale!!!
Our class made Cake Pops to sell :)
See you there!!!
Hi everyone!
Topic 3 test tomorrow December 5. We are doing great with three digit adding and subtracting so on with the test. Then.... Drum roll please..... MULTIPLICATION!!!!
Please make sure you get flash cards for your kiddo ASAP!
Other than that we are writing Christmas songs, reading a super cool story about a wildlife photographer, creating online marine animal presentations, and will be making some ornaments Wednesday afternoon.
Please email me at
mrsbensonsbunch@gmail.com if you would like to come in and help out. Ill take pictures if you can't make it.
Hope to hear from you soon.
SMILE AND SAY CHEESY CHEESE :)
Hello Everyone!
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving :) On MONDAY, NOV 26th is PICTURE DAY :)
We are also starting Centers a little differently this week so please remind our kiddos they need/have to hand in all classroom assignments by FRIDAY :)
This week we will be reading- Balto, the Dog who Saved Nome. I will be assigning vocab, a reading selection for the Book Bag, Powerful Vocabulary pages, and introducing Synonyms and Antonyms, as well as forming Predictions. We will be watching Balto the movie either this week or next depending on how many interruptions we have this week. NOV 26TH IS C DAY
On another note, the Christmas Holiday is quickly approaching.
I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD COME IN- read a story, make an ornament, help decorate our tree, or if you really want- help mark PAPERS :) hehehe...
I hope to start writing a Christmas Song-The 12 Days of Bacon Christmas,12 days of Mrs Benson's Bunch, It's Beginning to look a lot like a Benson's Bunch of Christmas... You get the idea.
If you have an idea COMMENT below and we can vote on the best one and start writing ASAP.
As always, thank you for being you, showing up for conferences, and taking great care of our KIDDOS.
I hope to see you for our Christmas Projects.
XOXO
Mrs Benson (Becky)
Hi all!
Wanted to remind you all there is no lunch service tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please pack a lunch because our kiddos are a hungry BUNCH. They need a snack by 11 to keep themselves going. So needless to say not having lunch will be a total disaster!
The school is buying Philly Pretzels but I don't think that's enough. They are a HUNGRY BUNCH!
Did I mention they get hungry?
Also please don't forget your conference. Thank you to all who have shown up, I have photos of the holiday project coming soon :) Some are still trickling in and when I have them all ill post the photos. Thanks for your help on the projects too! They are all awesome!!!!!!!!!
It's Turkey Time at Bacon School :) Gobble Gobble
Today is our annual Turkey Feast, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all your contributions to this special day. We also have the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library during conferences and Library time at school. If you are struggling with money let me know and I will do everything I can to get books for everyone.
I'll post some pics soon of our special meal together. We made some goofy glasses to be festive.
We have a lot to be thankful for this year, our children, our jobs, our families, and every blessing that has come our way. I am blessed and thankful for my class, and all the support their families give me everyday. I am thankful for my family-Zach, Emily, Sam, and Sara, as well as my parents, grandparents, in-laws, and my Sister, Brother in law, and Nephews. I am also thankful for my best friends Mrs. Sinone and Erin McCusker. Without all these people in my life I would not be the woman I am today.
Please take some time and talk with your kiddos about what they are thankful for. I look forward to seeing all of you at conferences, teaching your kiddos about the origins of Thanksgiving-I have some awesome stuff ready-and doing some fun stuff (as always)
If you would like to come in and read or hang out with us, take some photos, run a center, let me know in an email- mrsbensonsbunch@gmail.com- I would love to see you and so would your KIDDO!
With much gratitude and thanks,
becky benson
Hi everyone! Pics of the kiddos coming soon as well as videos.
I wanted to tell you today we celebrated Veterans Day by reading about the origins of the holiday, making cards for Master Chief Young (my Grandpop) and doing some comprehension activities. While we were reading I noticed quite a few readers struggling with third grade words. So, being the teacher type(hahaha) I decided to involve you in some reading this week. The books I assigned are HARDER than usual, I would like for you to read to the kiddos, then help them read or read at the same time. Most words should be read with ease, others may need to be tapped out(like foundations in K-2)
Math today was great! They really are getting place value and regrouping :) love it when Math goes well!!!!
So- we also need Volunteers for the Scholastic Book Fair, and donations of food for the Thanksgiving Day Feast on Thursday.
Our Holiday Projects are due Nov 19th please hand it in on time to present to the class, goodies are welcome!!!
Let me know if you can come in to read.
I am totally looking forward to seeing you all at Conferences :)
WOW that was a lot of info!!! Email me if you need anything and to come in to help or read with us.
As always Thank you for your support and kindness, and can you believe it's almost Thanksgiving!!!!
Hi Everyone! I updated the homework page, there is Math homework 3-1 for tonight. I will be posting Halloween pics soon, I have to upload photos and put them on the site. We don't have school on Thursday and Friday this week.There is a short family project coming home for the long weekend-research your favorite holiday in the fall and write about it, cute and fun, to present to the class on shortened days.
PLEASE send in your conference request forms, first come-first serve, for times and I'm booked for the first night of the 16th. I will send home your appt time on Monday-hoping everyone sends in their slips by tomorrow.
World Run day is coming up-I sent home the paper today. Donations appreciated and those who bring in donations can run in the event.
Thanksgiving Feast is on NOV. 15th, if you can send in Cranberry Sauce for our donation.
Conferences start on the 16th, and continue the 19th and 20th. All days are shortened days. The 21st is a shortened day too-Thanksgiving is the next day.
HOpe you all are having a great fall so far. Enjoy the long weekend :)
