Mrs. Blackmon's Bulletin

     beverly.blackmon@lamarcountyschools.org

Ben Franklin:

A Man of Many Talents

"If you would not be forgotten, as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write things worth reading, or do things worth the writing." ~ B. Franklin

   America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin because he did both.  He lived these words of wisdom by writing as much as he possibly could and by doing even more.  He became famous for being a scientist, an inventor, a statesman, a printer, a philosopher, a musician, and an economist.  This nine weeks we will study his fascinating life and the influence it still has on our world.  We will read primary source documents, periodicals, and the book Who was Ben Franklin to learn about Franklin as a scientist, inventor, and patriot.  Hands on activities and selected websites will help students delve into what made Franklin a man of many talents.

Economics Makes Cents

     Economics Makes Cents is a unit that infuses economics into our EXCEL curriculum.  This nine weeks, students will be introduced to economic concepts through a selection of children's literature.  They will begin earning Bright Bucks, our classroom currency.  Bright Bucks are earned for fulfilling the duties of their classroom job and daily classroom routines.  Bright Bucks will be used to purchase materials needed to produce goods for our markets.

Third Grade EXCEL Schedule:

  8:00 - 10:30        EXCEL

 10:30 - 11:00        Lunch at OGGC Café

 11:00 - 11:30         Recess

 11:30 -  1:30         EXCEL

     Please help your child remember to put all items needed for a successful day in EXCEL (snack, lunch or lunch money, water bottle, etc.) in their backpack.  Students are expected to bring their planner and yellow communication folder to EXCEL.  Please check both after each EXCEL day.

    If your child is on daily medication that he/she will need while at the OGGC, please bring that medicine in its original prescription bottle and fill out appropriate paperwork.