Photos from PDX Field Trip

We had a successful field trip downtown. Our students were complimented many times by the tour guides. The tour guides were impressed with the students' excellent manners, questions, and knowledge about the history of Portland. Way to go, Earl Boyles' Bulldogs! 

What a beautiful city we live in! The Benson Hotel was designed by architect, A.E. Doyle...

The lobby featured walnut woodwork from Russia, and Italian marble floors. The ceiling had ornate plaster designs of rosettes, egg-and-dart, and other classical motifs.

A crystal chandelier from Austria

Avant Garde Building

 Rosettes!

Can you find the eagle?

A tribute to the victims of 9/11.

We learned how banks identify counterfeit money.

Stopping for lunch at Pioneer Courthouse Square

A view of the city from the 25th floor of the U.S. Bank Tower

U.S. Bank Tower, a.k.a. "Big Pink"

Lots of rhombi shapes and pink marble, imported all the way from Northern Spain!

MANY elevators to eliminate traffic jams.

"The Carwash"

Gargoyles to ward off "bad spirits" are found on many of the older buildings.

The original "Multnomah Hotel," was named after the Native American Tribe who lived in "The Clearing" which is now Waterfront Park.

Silas Christofferson flew a plane off the roof of the hotel in 1912.

Reminder about Field Trip

Tuesday, March 17th, 9:00-1:30

Portland City Field Trip for all Third Graders

We will be leaving Earl Boyles at 9:00 and 

returning to school around 1:30. Please make sure your child 

dresses for the weather. We will be eating lunch downtown. While on 

the Portland City Tour, your child must carry their own lunch in their 

backpack. Please remember to send a brown paper sack 

lunch with your child (if you indicated on the permission 

form that your child would bring lunch from home). If you 

marked that you want the school to provide lunch, your student will 

receive a brown paper sack lunch from the cafeteria tomorrow 

morning. Thank you! 

Friday, March 20th

No School for Students

Teacher PD/Work Day

March 23rd-27th

Spring Break

March!

March Happenings

Last week, a guest speaker from the School and Community Oral Health Programs (Multnomah County Health Department), visited our class to present a lesson and on Plaque Control. Students learned how to prevent plaque by practicing proper brushing and flossing techniques. 

Every student received a new toothbrush.

Upcoming Field Trip:

We are gearing up for our field trip next Tuesday, March 17th from 9:00-1:30 as part of our Social Studies unit on the History of Portland. Let's hope for sunny weather! We will go rain or shine, so please have your child dress appropriately because we will be outside all morning. 

Update on Mrs. Long!

Last Monday I was out of the classroom because my daughter, also a third grader, had dental surgery. On Tuesday, I worked at the district office as part of a team to help write the Continuous Improvement Plan and Student Achievement Compact. On Friday, I became ill with bronchitis and pneumonia and lost my voice. I visited the doctor, was prescribed an antibiotic and will return to the classroom this Thursday. Mrs. Dluhy, my substitute, is covering for me until then. 

What is our Current Focus on Learning?

In math, we are studying equivalent fractions and using visual models to represent them. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 4/8. Students should be able to draw a picture (fraction circles, number line, or rectangle boxes) to represent these fractions and explain how they are equivalent.

In reading, students are reading fictional stories and identifying the characters' different points of view, the author's central message, and finding the problem and solution.

In writing, the class read two articles, watched two short videos, and took notes on erosion and avalanches. Students are writing an essay on a google document to explain what erosion and avalanches are, and how they occur. Students are to write four paragraphs. This type of writing will help prepare students for the Smarter Balance Assessment in April.

Thank you and if you ever have any questions or concerns, please email or call: linda_long@ddouglas.k12.or.us, 
or 503-256-6500 x 8145


Tuesday, March 17th, 9:00-1:30

Portland City Field Trip for all Third Graders

March 23rd-27th

Spring Break