9/2/16

Dear family,

It was a great first 2 days of third grade. Your child is getting to know the routines and procedures of the classroom. We will continue to go over these next weeks. We just want to explain a few items.

Curriculum Night:
Instead of Curriculum Night, we will be creating a digital informational video that we would like you to watch. Then, if you have questions, please let us know. We will send this out the week of Sept. 12th. 

All About Me Bag:

This weekend your child will have homework. Your child can finish completing his/her "All About Me" brown lunch bag and then bring in 3 items that fit in the bag to do a "Show and Tell." An example would be: Charlotte's Web book because I like to read.

Gym Shoes:

Please make sure your child has gym shoes and socks here. We have a 3 day rotation and your child needs gym shoes in order to participate.

Assignment Notebook:
Please make sure and check your child's notebook each night. You should initial or sign the bottom of the daily assignment book. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher. 

Reading & Math Minutes:

On Tuesday, your child will receive a reading and math calendar. Your child is required to read 15 minutes per night (Monday through Friday) and practice addition facts for 5 minutes per night (Monday through Friday). If your child is busy on Wed. night, he/she can double up on math facts on Thursday night. We just want the total of minutes to be 285 minutes for reading and 95 minutes for math. This will be due on Monday, Oct. 3rd. Each month we will have a celebration for the students that complete the minutes, turn it in on time and have a parent/guardian signature. 

Water Bottles and Snack:

Your child is allowed to have a water bottle and snack each day. We will have snack in the afternoon at 1:50. Please label your child's water bottle. On Tuesday (9/6) and Wednesday  (9/7) we will be going outside to review playground rules for the Recess Bonanza. Please consider sending a water bottle with your child.