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It's hard to believe that this year is over. We have all learned so much and I am so proud of all of the individual accomplishments made throughout our classroom. I want to thank each and every one of you (and your families!) for a fabulous school year and I... Continue reading
Posted May 24, 2016 at Orr
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Thursday, May 12th Don't forget to bring in your shirt by Monday, May 9th. Continue reading
Posted May 2, 2016 at Orr
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A Night in Hollywood! Come to the annual Baker school dance! Sponsored by Student Council Thursday, April 28th 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2016 at Orr
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Milestones testing will begin on Wednesday, April 13th and conclude on Tuesday, April 19th. To help your student be successful, please encourage your child to go to bed early and eat a healthy breakfast. We've been working hard all year, so I know that our kids will do a wonderful... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2016 at Orr
Spring Break is Monday, April 4th- Friday, April 8th. See you back at school on Monday, April 11! Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2016 at Orr
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February 29- March 4 is Dr. Seuss week. See below for a list of fun ways you can celebrate Dr. Seuss each day of the week! Monday- wear funny socks (Fox in Socks) Tuesday- wear red or blue (One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish) Wednesday- dress like your... Continue reading
Posted Feb 22, 2016 at Orr
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you'd like to participate, please send your Valentines in this Friday, February 12. Please look in your child's binder for our complete class list. Continue reading
Posted Feb 8, 2016 at Orr
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Thursday afternoon, I was beyond surprised when Superior Plumbing and Marietta Daily Journal came to the school to surprise me and tell me that I was the latest winner of their Apple for the Teacher contest. Words cannot express how appreciative I am to have not only such wonderful students,... Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2016 at Orr
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We had a great lesson in the Learning Commons today with Ms. Brown. If you'd like to continue earning badges to practice your internet safety skills, click the link below to take you there! Also see below for the password information. Internet Safety username: firstname.lastname password: Your Baker student number Continue reading
Posted Jan 13, 2016 at Orr
Posted Dec 7, 2015 at Orr
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Come join us at the Baker Book Fair. The Book Fair will be in our Learning Commons starting Friday, November 13 until Friday, November, 20. Extended Book Fair hours will be held on Tuesday, November 17. Continue reading
Posted Nov 7, 2015 at Orr
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We've been working on division and we read a book called "The Doorbell Rang" about sharing to go along with that. We had a lot of fun using mini-cookies, and "sharing" them in different groups to represent division. Check it out! Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Orr
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We've been busy over the last few weeks! We've been experimenting with soils- seeing how different soils have different size particles and also how they have different amounts of air in them. Look at these pictures to see! We also have been talking about weathering and erosion- how things like... Continue reading
Posted Nov 4, 2015 at Orr
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Don't forget to go and read on myOn... the link is on the left side of our class website. Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2015 at Orr
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Don't forget to go and take the Georgia Parent Survey. To complete this, please find the link on the left-hand side of our class page under "Parent Survey." Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2015 at Orr
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We've been studying fossils, and this week we've been able to make and observe three different kinds of fossils: amber, trace/imprint, and mold/cast. Check out the pictures below to see what we've been up to! Continue reading
Posted Oct 16, 2015 at Orr
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Our class was asked to help decorate and create artwork for the cafeteria's bulletin board. As a thank you, we got to enjoy a delicious, home-made cookie cake. Thanks, Miss Iris! Continue reading
Posted Oct 3, 2015 at Orr
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Today marked the last day of CogAT for our third-graders. Everyone did a great job of working hard and trying their best. Next week we will have IOWA testing Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Please help our kids to be successful by getting them to bed early and making... Continue reading
Posted Oct 1, 2015 at Orr
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We've been continuing our study about rocks, and the other day we looked at how metamorphic rocks are created. We began with our "sedimentary rock" and in order to change or "morph" it, we added tons of heat and pressure to create our brand new rock: the metamorphic rock. Click... Continue reading
Posted Sep 18, 2015 at Orr
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We've been learning about the different kinds of rocks, and yesterday we were able to observe and even make some of the different types. We first observed "igneous rocks" to see how they first are molten magma and once they begin to cool they harden into an actual rock! Then,... Continue reading
Posted Sep 16, 2015 at Orr
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Check out a fun way that we're practicing our spelling words at school... it's with Boggle! Every week our Boggle board will be updated to reflect the spelling pattern that we're practicing. Check out the first two Boggle boards! Can you spot any spelling words? What about words with more... Continue reading
Posted Aug 28, 2015 at Orr
Posted Aug 10, 2015 at Orr
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Welcome to all new and returning Baker Bears. We are going to have a fabulous year, and I cannot wait to get started! Be sure to check back often for updates, news, and important information. Mrs. Orr Continue reading
Posted Jul 30, 2015 at Orr
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