Carnation Experiment Explained by Victor

We were wondering if the carnation sucks up water through the stem to other parts of the flower, so

we decided to do an experiment.

Mrs.Jordan and her students started out with white carnations. 

 We put yellow, blue, purple, and green food coloring in some cups and let the colored water soak

for 2 days. 

Some of the plants soaked up a lot of color at once and others took there time.

  This is the shade of  blue some of our flowers will be when the color shows. 

The color green is showing better then the blue,the blue only shows on the outside.

The results of our experiment proved water goes up the stem to other parts of the flower.

Mrs. Jordan's Teaching Team

 Here is Ms. Federico
leading the class in a sharing about their heart maps.

Mrs. Baczewski is
helping students plant their seeds.

 Next up, is Mrs. Minnaar
asking some challenging reading questions.

Next, we have Mrs. DeFranzo
coming in for a quick hug.

Next, Mrs. Zargaj

introducing brain frames to the class during writing time.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Jordan is behind the scenes drawing up the practice plans.

Our teaching team has come together wonderfully!  We are all here to meet the needs of our players and to enhance their daily learning  experiences. It is going to be a winning year for all. 

Team Contract

Last week, we worked together to create our team contract.  The coaches and players all signed the contract.  We will refer to it throughout the year.

Team Contract

We the players of Team Jordan agree to the following terms and conditions:

We will support each other so that we can all learn.  

We will not stop others from learning.  

We will not stop teachers from teaching.

Our job at school is to learn.  

We promise to have fun and to always try our best.  

We will show G.R.I.T. when things are difficult by not giving up.  

We will work independently and as a team to reach our goals.  

It is in the best interest of the team to adhere to these rules.  

Welcome to Third Grade!

Team Jordan is off to a great start.  In the first two days of school we have enjoyed getting acquainted with each other and our classroom. 

Thank you families for returning emergency forms,permission slips, and parent surveys as soon as possible.  

Please send a family photo for your child to share.  This picture can be a drawing.  The children who brought one in shared them on Friday, and it was great to see how proud each child is of his/her family. 

Homework

I will begin assigning homework this week.  Please establish a routine around homework.  The homework will always include reading.  Each month your child will bring home a reading log that should stay in their homework folder and be initialed each night. I will send home a weekly agenda in your child's homework folder. An enrichment menu will be sent home monthly beginning in October.  

Please look for weekly assignments on my homework page.

Important

Please make every effort to attend Parent Night on September 16th at 6pm.

If you are unable to attend please notify me so that I can make sure you get all important information.

I look forward to partnering with you to meet the needs of your child. Please contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's learning.  Together we will make this a successful year for your child.  

Summer Learning!

I'm often asked by parents, "What should I do with my child over the summer to get him/her ready for fourth grade?"

The answer is simple. 

 READ! READ! READ! 

 Practice multiplication and division facts.

 Take advantage of the Steward School Portal.

 Keep a journal or blog about your summer adventures- even a rainy day can become an amazing story!

I'm sending home a book list and a Red Sox Pledge to Read- summer reading game. 

Again, thank you all for an amazing year!

Research Presentations

Dear Team Jordan Families,

I can't tell you how proud I am of our team!  The children did a wonderful job of bringing their information together.  While each child shared the others listened and took notes.  

It was a very special couple of weeks here at school.  As the children took ownership of their projects I couldn't help but think about how much they have grown both socially and academically.  We will leave all their work up so you can see it and take it home when you visit on June 5th.   Please read on to learn about everything from dogs to historical events.

                                                          

Here is Tessa teaching us about Laura Ingalls Wilder. She wrote many popular books that kids read today. Did you know that her daughter was her editor?

Ella shares her knowledge about sunflowers.  Did you know there are 120 different kinds?  They get their name because the flower always faces and and looks like the sun.

Kayla knows a lot about Koalas.  Although they are called Koala Bears, they are actually marsupials.

If you want to know about history, just ask Kevin.  Here he is teaching us about the Battles of Lexington and Concord

John shares his research on Bobby Orr.  You might not know that he had the same number jersey as  Eddie Shore's  before he went pro, so he had to pick a different one. He will always be known as number 4.

Shea spoke about the accomplishments of Neil Armstrong.  He changed the world by showing that travel to the moon is possible.

Haylie was very enthusiastic while sharing her Cockapoo report.  Did you know that this mixed breed can come in a shade of blue?  Just ask Haylie she'll tell you all about it.

Sophia demonstrates one of Bruce Lee's famous stances and one inch punch.  Needless to say, we were very interested in learning about this martial art master.

We got to travel to Paris through Olivia's eyes.  She taught us about the important monument, The Arc de Triumph and why it's important to the French people.

Katie shared her research about the African Elephant.  We enjoyed learning about the enormous diet of  largest land mammal.  

Marco bravely shared the accomplishments of The Wright Brothers.  We enjoyed learning about the impact that they had on airplanes.

We traveled to ancient Egypt with Taylor's tales of King Tut. She taught us about his diet of vegetables, figs, and dates.

Owen taught about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.  

This Expedition lasted two years and cost 15 million dollars!

Owen also told us about the dangers of the wild.  Watch out for Grizzly Bears!

Avery pondered a thought about Vikings.  He taught us that the Vikings were nomadic conquerors.

Did you know that the viking helmet's did not have horns?  That was just a myth.

Ben shared the characteristics of Labradors. 

Did you know they are great swimmers.  Their skin produces a special oil that coats them so they are sort of water proof.  

Even shared facts about one of his favorite baseball players, Ted Williams. One of the most impressive things about him was that he beat Babe Ruth's record with a batting average of 406.

        

Emily enjoyed teaching us about the adorable bulldog.  It doesn't make a good pet for people who like to exercise a lot.  The bulldog prefers leisurely walks. 

Teresa taught us about one of our favorite authors, J.K. Rowling.  She shared how J.K.Rowling got her ideas for Harry Potter from her experiences.

         

Natalya taught us about the special characteristics of the Siberian Tiger.  They are perfect for living in Russia.  They need a lot of room to hunt and they have thick fur to keep warm.

Research Project Progress

Thank you families for helping us collect books and articles to use as references.  

Last week we gathered and organized our information.  We also wrote drafts, had conferences, revised, and edited our work.  

Our research reports are being typed this week, we are creating products to use as teaching tools, and we are planning our "lessons" about our topics.  Wow it's only Tuesday but we are getting a lot accomplished!

Here is a glimpse of Team Jordan planning, creating and collaborating.

Check back later for a sneak peek at our finish products!