Mrs. Gartrell's Third Grade Class

Welcome to my classroom.  We have many exciting things planned this year.  Please feel free to check back in from time to time for updates and events.

Homework:
Will be given on Mondays for the week and will be due Wednesdays and Fridays
Makeup work can be completed up to the 1 week after the initial due date.
READING LOGS are due every TUESDAY with a total of 80 minutes read for the week.
Tests:

Bible, Memory Verse & Spelling Test every Friday
Math, English, History, Science & Reading Tests will alternate Tuesdays & Thursdays and will not fall on the same day as another core curriculum test.

Extra Credit: MASTERY CLUB
Go to http://www.mrsrenz.net/masteryclub.htm
Complete a challenge and turn it in for extra credit in that subject.

·Homework Assignments for the Week
       DUE WEDNESDAY

                -MATH- Chapter 5 Cumulative Review WS

                -HISTORY- Northeastern States and Capitals WS

 

        DUE FRIDAY

                -MATH- Division: Repeated Subtraction of Equal Sets Review WS Pg. 105-106
                -SPELLING- 15 Sentences 
                -WS page 71-72
                -BIBLE- Write Memory Verse 1X in cursive

 

·Upcoming Tests

                SPELLING- Friday, January 6, 2012
                MEMORY VERSE- Friday, January 6, 2012

 

 SPELLING

WORDS

ear

flattest

Christ

passing

racing

heal

biggest

Jesus

sledding

baking

boat

grayest

Christian

spinning

hoping

team

weakest

don't

chopping

smiling

throat

riper

isn't

humming

snowing

dream

closer

I'll

sinned

liked

squeak

hotter

obey

slipped

raked

roasted

nearer

great

shopped

raced

nicest

slower

answer

thinner

prayed

widest

enough

MEMORY VERSE:

I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.

John 10:9

 


·         Class Mission Projects

                September- 9/11 video; Savannah Court; 
                                    Danita's Kids: fundraising for water filtration systems in Haiti
                October-   
                November- Canned food drive, Homeless Ministry Thanksgiving Lunch, Savannah Court 
                December- Toy Drive
                January-    
                February-
                March-
                April-
                May-


About Mrs. Gartrell

I am so excited to be part of the Excel Christian Academy family! Most importantly, I am THRILLED to be your teacher! It’s going to be a fun year full of lots of learning and new adventures.

I was born in Illinois, but raised in Florida. I have a younger brother, Dylan, who works at the hospital. I also have two sisters-in-law, Jessica and Madison. Madison is in tenth grade and plays the cello, while Jessica loves to crochet and even has her own business making baby accessories.

I graduated from Florida Southern College with a degree in education. I taught preschool while attending college, then went on to teach chorus and piano to middle and high school students. This will be my sixth year teaching, but my first year as a third grade teacher. I also was the children's choir director at my church and volunteer to teach music to the preschoolers at vacation bible school every year.

I am married to a wonderful man, Mr. Gartrell, who is crazy about golf! We have two adorable children together. My son, Brody, is two and a half and I have a new baby girl, Bella, who is only six months old. They are so sweet and surprise me every day with how much they are learning and growing. I'll really be missing my babies while I'm at school, so I'll need lots of love from you!

Here's a few of my favorite things:
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Food: Chocolate
Favorite Fast Food: Wendy's
Favorite Drink: Sweet Tea
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Video Game: Just Dance for Wii
Favorite TV Show: Wheel of Fortune
Favorite Animal: Hippopotamus
Favorite Book: Blue Like Jazz by: Donald Miller
Favorite Song: "I Refuse" by Josh Wilson
Favorite Hobby: Singing
Favorite Bible Verses: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 37:3-4, & Ephesians 1:4-6

I can't wait to see what the year has in store for us! Feel free to call or email me if you need anything!

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