Wonderful Week in Third Grade!!

Dear Parents,

It has been a fantastic first full week of school.  Getting to know my students, making each child feel comfortable, and helping them establish new friendships are my top priorities!  Building classroom expectations and routines help ensure a smooth, successful year.

HOMEROOM PARENT NEEDED: current vacancy!  Please email me if this is a job you are willing to undertake!  I promise it will be FUN! 

PARENT MEETING: Back to School Night will be Tuesday, September 11 at 7:00 pm. This is a very important informational meeting for parents and for that reason we ask you to make arrangements for childcare. We look forward to seeing you there.

LIBRARY CHECKOUT: Our class will have a weekly library lesson every Tuesday afternoon.  At that time, the students will also have the opportunity to check out books to read at home and one for class. Please remind your child to bring books back to school every Tuesday.

SNACK ANYONE? We will have snacks around 9:30.  Please help your child choose a healthy snack to bring to class each day. We also welcome students to bring a water bottle to use in the classroom and outside during recess.

NEEDS & WANTS:  Everyone will need a pair of earbuds for working on the chromebooks and laptops. Please begin sending them in this week. Thank you!

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: If desired, parents are able to purchase ice cream or cookies through the school cafeteria for an entire class.  Arrangements for birthday items should be made through the cafeteria prior to the occasion to ensure sufficient quantities are available. So we do not have hurt feelings, please do not distribute birthday invitations during school hours unless all students in the class are invited.  

HOMEWORK: 
Planners are completed daily.  Please check and initial your child’s planner nightly.

Students are required to read for a minimum of 20 minutes per night and record a quick response on their reading logs. Logs are DUE every Wednesday. Book Bucks are earned with every 100 minutes read.  Students can “purchase” books from our “Book Buck Libraries” with 10 book bucks.  Nightly reading is crucial to your child's overall reading success. Reading should be an interactive process, so please remember to initial or sign your child's log before turning it in on Wednesday. The first Reading Log is due this Wednesday. 

Each FRIDAY students will receive spelling lists and work. Practice spelling the words correctly and complete the homework packet due each THURSDAY. Spelling Tests will be administered on Fridays. Your child's first spelling list went home on Friday. 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 
September 3rd - Labor Day, no school 
September 11th - PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m./Open House @ 7:00 p.m. in my classroom (room 211)

Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions.  Thank you for reading my newsletter. Communication is the key for a successful year!

Enjoying your children,
Mrs. McDonald