Field Day!
Lots of fun and games on our last day of school. It was a great day!
Articles by Lisa O'Connell
3rd Graders Make History Come Alive!
The 3rd graders worked so hard and were very excited to present a living wax museum of historical figures. Thanks to all who attended and to the supportive parents who helped to make this happen. […]
Long Division Knockout
Mrs. O’Connell’s 3rd graders played an exciting game of Knockout to practice their new math skill. Julia and Molly were today’s Class Champs, but all worked hard to help their teams!
Teamwork
Long division isn’t easy to master, but Mrs. O’Connell’s students are here for each other.
3rd Graders Travel Back in Time!
The annual 3rd grade trip to Naper Settlement taught us a lot about life in Illinois during the 1800s. We experienced a one-room schoolhouse with some serious rules! We considered becoming a blacksmith’s apprentice or […]
Area and Perimeter Munchies
Mrs. O’Connell’s 3rd graders showed their math skills by making area and perimeter models using Cheez-It Crackers. It was a fun and delicious way to practice!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Mrs. O’Connell’s 3rd graders kicked off their Ecosystems unit by repurposing trash into useful products like pencil holders and coin banks.
Prayers for Peace
3rd graders created posters to share messages of peace as we prayed together in church.
More Fraction Fun
Room 4 practices comparing and ordering fractions with a friendly game of Fraction War.