Classroom Rules

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Listen to your teacher.

Be Kind.
Be Safe.
Be Neat.
Have fun learning!

Supply List

2016

BULLDOG NEWS
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year!!
Hello Parents and Students:
My name is Ms. Jenelle Tookes and I will be your 3rd grade teacher. I am so excited to be on this
journey with you and your child. I live right here in Macon County and I love being a part of this
community. I am a graduate of Georgia Southwestern University; where I received my Bachelors
degree in Early Childhood Education. I am a mother of three beautiful boys. I believe in hard work
so we will work hard this year to prepare our students for the upcoming challenges. I know we can
do it! Thanks, and lets have a wonderful school year!

Go Bulldogs!!

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12 - #2 Pencils
2 - Glue Sticks
1 - Box of Tissues
1 - Pink Eraser
8 - Broad Tip Markers
1 - Pair of Scissors
1 - Pencil Case
2 - Wide-Ruled Spiral Bound Notebooks
4 - Pocket Folders
12 - Pencil Crayons
2 Packages Wide Ruled Loose Leaf Paper

Books We Love to Read

Children are made readers on the laps of their
parents.
- Emilie Buchwald

Charlottes Web by E.B. White

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo
Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Dicamillo
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling
Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly
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8. Wonder by R.J. Palacio
9. The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
10. Martin Luther King Jr. by Barbara M. Linde
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jtookes5@radar.gsw.edu
jenelle.tookes@weebly.com

When you learn, teach. When you get, give.-Maya Angelou

Feel free to contact me!

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Student Timeline Project

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2005 Crawled
2006 Walked
Dear 3rd Grade Families,
2007 First time to ride a bike
2008 Began preschool
We studying about timelines and their significance in history. I would like for
your child to create a timeline at home with you ranging from birth to present day (3rd grade). I feel 2009 Began kindergarten
that taking a look at their own past will give them a better understanding of this skill. I would like 2010 Vacation to Florida
2011 Aunt Molly came to visit
for each year of your childs life to be represented on this timeline. You can add pictures and
captions to capture the special events and milestones that took place during that year. The timeline 2012 Baby sister was born
must include at least 10 events events with photos or drawings to match each event. I would like
this project to be completed as a family. Your child will be graded on overall quality of the project, Here are some more examples:
*First time events (steps, tooth, etc) *Special
content, and presentation. The timeline can be vertical or horizontal. All projects are due
Wednesday, August 24, 2016. We will present them on this day. I want to thank you in advance for birthday party
* Sport/dance performances *Memorable
your participation and cooperation with this special activity.
vacations/family events
* New home/school/family member/pet
Sincerely,
*Awards/goals/special acknowledgements
Ms.Tookes

AUGUST 2016

Hey Parents: Try this with your student! Id like to see pictures! Have fun!

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Test-Taking Talk
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Show up on time.
Stay focused and relaxed.
Sit comfortably.
Expect and accept a little
bit of stress.
5. Read the directions.
6. Pace yourself.
7. Don't rush.
8. Don't get distracted.
9. Focus on the stuff you
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10. Use all your time.

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