1. Hello and Welcome to the Third Grade!

2. I grew up in Griffith, IN.

3. This is my family!

4. This is my wonderful boyfriend, Kyle. We have been together for over two years.

5. I attended Ball State University in Muncie, IN.

6. I studied Elementary Education, Special Education, and Psychology in Human Development.

7. I like to swim, play soccer, and go walking.

8. I absolutely LOVE to travel!

10. I have two big, black fish. They also love Spongebob characters!

11. Here are some of my favorite foods:

12. Some of my favorite books/authors are: Eric CarleE. B. White The OutsidersLaura Ingalls Wilder Dr. SeussBeverly Cleary Amelia BedeliaC. S. Lewis Nineteen MinutesShel Silverstein Harold and Purple Crayon Rainbow Fish Curious GeorgeWinnie the Pooh Marc BrownJerry Spinelli Roald DaulJ. R. R. Tolkien

13. Some of my hobbies are…

14. Here’s what we are going to learn this year!

15. Science Sound Light Rocks Plant and Animal Environments Plant Growth and Development Simple Machines

16. Social Studies Community Development Native Americans Government Latitude and Longitude Trading Hemispheres

17. Math Elapsed Time Multiplication/Division Expanded Notation Base Ten Blocks/Using Counter Chips Planes and Solid Areas Measurement

18. English How to write effective paragraphs Writing Letters Prefixes and Suffixes Sequential/Logical Order Writing Stories

19. Reading Charlotte’s Web Hatchet The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Maniac Magee The BFG James and the Giant Peach And many more!

20. Now It’s YOUR Turn!!! I want to get to know each and every one of you! Take this week to figure out what you would like to share about yourselves. Bring in 3 items that describe yourself. They can be a video game, an award you have won, pictures, your favorite book, your favorite movie, or anything! We will also be making an “All About Me” page and put it together to make a classroom book!

21. And one more thing…

22. Let’s have a fun and wonderful school year!