Mrs. Smith's classroom blog: May 2017

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Our Last Newsletter

This is our final newsletter and I can't believe it. Be sure to check out all the important events.

To view the full newsletter, click here. Newsletter May 30th, 2017

Thursday, May 25, 2017

We had a wonderful field trip to the Cable Natural History Museum. I took a lot of pictures, so you can check them out in this folder. Cable Natural History Museum Pictures

A few of our students also used the Geek Pro during the field trip to videotape different parts. Check out their videos here. Cable Natural History Museum Videos

A Wonderful Punch and Poetry Cafe

Students worked hard to write six different poems. They were very excited to share them with you! If you were unable to attend our Punch and Poetry Cafe, please feel free to watch the video of them here: Punch and Poetry Video 1, Punch and Poetry Video 2

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

5/24/17

You can find the full newsletter for this week here: Newsletter 5/24/17. There is a lot of really important dates on it!

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Spring Music Concert

We had an awesome spring music concert. I am so proud at how everyone sang and all their hard work! You can find the full video of the music concert on SASD Facbook account. They are now streaming events using Facebook Live. The 1 minute videos I took can be found by clicking here.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Today is a Great Day!

For a full version, click here: 5/17/2017 Newsletter

Save the date! June 2nd, 11:30-12:35 - Family Lunch outside our classroom

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Busy May

May is off and running. Sorry we didn't get a newsletter out last week, but here is this week! Be sure to check out the Important Dates for lots of important things coming up! The end of the school year is sure busy!

Find the full PDF version here: Newsletter, May 9th, 2017

Monday, May 8, 2017

Spooner Fish Hatchery

Last week we visited the Spooner Fish Hatchery and learned more about what they do and saw the start of the fish life cycle. You are welcome to visit the Spooner Fish Hatchery during the day and would make a great family outing! Mrs. Ruth King was a great tour guide!

Planetarium

CESA 11 sent us a free mobile planetarium! We learned a lot about constellations and stars!

Tomato Plant Transplant

We worked with Master Gardener Nancy and AmeriCorps Farm to School to transplant our tomato plants third grade students planted last fall.

Student Resources

Raz-Kids: Download the app. My teacher username is mrssmith124. Students know their password.

DreamBox & Prodigy: Please contact me for login information.

Google Drive (homework and in class activities): https://drive.google.com/

Math Playground, fun math games for practice: http://www.mathplayground.com/grade_3_games.html

https://www.gonoodle.com/ and sign up for free as a parent.

www.flocabulary.com/join-class Please ask for the home code to join and use at home.

Apps we use on a regular basis:
Book Creator
QR Code Reader
Seesaw

All about me

About Mrs. Smith: Mrs. Smith grew up in Barron, Wisconsin where she graduated from Barron Senior High School. She got married shortly after high school to her husband, Sam. They moved to Superior, Wisconsin where Mrs. Smith began college at the University of Minnesota Duluth. There Mrs. Smith began studying elementary education right away. She worked in multiple classrooms from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Mrs. Smith had her first son, Noah during college and her daughter, Isabelle, shortly after graduating college. For a year after college she substitute taught in local schools in the Duluth and Superior area and worked at a restaurant. When she was hired at Spooner Elementary her family bought a house in Wascott and moved. In 2011-2012 Mrs. Smith taught her first year as a Spooner 3rd grade teacher. In 2012-2013 Mrs. Smith was a 2nd grade teacher. She started teaching 3rd grade again in the 2013-2014 school year. Mrs. Smith had her 3rd child, Jonah, in December of 2013. She also coached volleyball. Her family moved to Sarona in 2014. In October of 2016 Mrs. Smith had Annabelle! She is now starting her 7th year at Spooner Elementary School. She loves teaching 3rd grade! She has a passion for teaching and her students.

Mrs. Smith has a large family. She has three brothers, six sister-in-laws, and a brother-in-law. She has seven nephews and seven nieces. Her parents and in-laws still reside in Barron, Wisconsin.

Besides teaching Mrs. Smith enjoys scrapbooking, being involved in her church, enjoying the outdoors, being with family, playing board games, volleyball, and flavored coffee.