We're Going to the Zoo on April 30th!

It was wonderful to meet with you and your student during conferences! 
As you know, students will be writing animal reports, and recently came up with the idea of visiting the zoo to gather more facts about their animals.  Last week, each student wrote a persuasion letter to our dear principal, Mrs. Guynes, to request a field trip to the zoo. Students supplied convincing arguments or points in their letters and Mrs. Guynes wrote back to each student stating that she would consider their request. On Friday, she visited both third grade classrooms to deliver the good news: as a result of students' persuasion letters, we have been approved to take a field trip to the zoo! Students are learning about the power of words and persuasion! 

All third graders will be taking a field trip to the zoo on Thursday, April 30th. In your student's backpacks, there is a field trip permission slip. The admission fee is $4. Please return the permission slip and money as soon as possible. Our class will be able to bring six chaperones. If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the chaperone slip in your student's backpack. 

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A reminder regarding third grade state assessments: Beginning tomorrow, students will be taking the English Language Arts Performance Task portion of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) at 9:00 a.m.  Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep,  a healthy breakfast, and arrives to school on time so they can do their best.

Thank you for your support!

Conference Schedule

Hi Students and Parents,

I look forward to meeting with you and your third grader during conferences!
Please remember that students are dismissed at 2:00 tomorrow, and there is no school this Thursday (April 8) or Friday (April 9).

Here is the conference schedule:

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

Upcoming Events!

Upcoming Events!

Wednesday, February 25th, 10:15am in Gym

Spirit Assembly and Twin Day!

Monday, March 2nd, 6:00-7:00pm in Gym 

FAMILY LEARNING NIGHT

Earl Boyles families are invited to a Family 

Learning Night for their student's grade level 

from 6-7pm in the gym on Monday, March 2nd. 

At Family Learning Night, you will learn about 

the academic expectations for your child and 

ideas to support your children’s learning at 

home. All students who come with their 

families will receive one No Homework Pass, 

one raffle ticket to win a prize and a sweet treat.

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

Portland City Field Trip for all Third Graders

March 23rd-27th

Spring Break

February Happenings

Greetings from Room 21!

We sure had a busy and fun week at school! Students worked hard and ended the week with a Friendship/Valentine's Day celebration. I'd like to thank students and parents for the lovely treats and Valentines. 

Here's what your child has been learning...

This past week, students have been working on a district writing assessment. They read articles, watched a video, and took notes on dental health. After that, they wrote an expository piece to inform the reader about how to take care of one's teeth. Their essay is being written on a word document and students will finish writing this Tuesday morning. 

In math, we're identifying fractions on a number line. You can guide your child through the process of learning fractions by letting your child know when you are using fractions in your daily life. Here are some tips to help answer questions they might have about fractions:

• Think about sharing equally.
• The numerator is the number on top.
• The denominator is the number on the bottom (memory tip: d is for denominator, d is for down - at the bottom).
• Experiencing the concept is always best for learning. Use objects and share them (pizza, orange sections, a sliced apple).
• Discuss fractions with your child whenever you come across a "Real Life" example. 
• Let them play with measuring cups in the bathtub or kitchen. 
• Try this fun, Fraction Game!

In reading, we're studying historical fiction and just finished the novel, Anna, Grandpa, and the Big Storm. This story is based on an actual blizzard that occurred in New York in 1888. Ask your child to tell you about the events that took place and how they know the book was historical fiction. On Tuesday, we'll begin reading another historical fiction novel about the Statue of Liberty.

In social studies, we'll be learning the history of Portland. On March 17th, our class will be taking a field trip to downtown Portland. Please look for detailed information, permission slips, and volunteer/chaperone slips in this week's Wednesday folder. 

Thank you for all your support!