Dear Parents,

It's hard to believe that this year is quickly coming to a close!  We will be working hard to finish up some end of year assessments as well as big projects to share with you at our upcoming Third Grade Showcase on Thursday morning, May 9th from 7:20-7:45 am. Your favorite third grader will be ready to show you some of the great work that he/she has been doing this year! We look forward to seeing you!

Our annual book fair was a HUGE success. Thank you for the awesome book donations for our classroom library! 

Gratefully,
Mrs. McDonald


                      THIRD GRADE AND CCE CAMPUS NEWS

Character Trait for May: COLLABORATIVE

****3RD GRADE HOMEWORK****
Next week is our final push to prep for STAAR testing.  Students will not have spelling and will not get a new reading log on Wednesday.  Instead, for reading, they will have nightly reading passages with comprehension questions and nightly math “Countdown” to complete. I truly appreciate your support in helping your child complete nightly homework and be prepared to have the completed assignment in class the next day. 

MUSIC CLASS 
Next week is performance week if your student would like to share their musical talents with Mrs. Martin and our class!

VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST
Have you assisted with class parties? Have you shelved books in the Library? Have you helped with a club or organization for an after-school group? Chaperoned a Field Trip? Helped on Field Day? Built a chicken brooder? Provided food for Friday Feast? If you have helped at CCE for any event, you are invited to attend our Volunteer Breakfast. This is our opportunity  to honor and thank YOU for all you do for CCE! We could not possibly do all the activities we do without the fabulous support of our volunteers! . Please make plans to attend our Volunteer Breakfast on Tuesday, May 7th from 7:15 - 8:00 a.m. in the CCE Library! It is our opportunity to thank each of you for the time you give to us and our school. 

PLEASE SHARE THE NEWS!
Please share with any neighbors that may have incoming Kindergartners next year! We are hosting our annual Comet Kick-Off for our new Kindergarten students on Wednesday, May 8th from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Students will visit our kindergarten classrooms and do a variety of fun activities. At the same time, parents will meet in the cafeteria to learn what to expect in the coming year. We look forward to welcoming our new students and parents!

THIRD GRADE END OF YEAR EVENTS
Below is a list of days when we will need parent volunteers and sign-up links. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you!

Thursday, May 16th: “Fishing Day” at Trailhead Park from 9:30-12:00. 
**** NEED VOLUNTEERS
​All activities are planned. Each class will need at least 3 parents to help at the stations. You can sign-up here to volunteer:  Fishing Day Sign-Up.  

Friday, May 17th: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Field Trip. 
**** NEED CHAPERONES
Please consider volunteering for our upcoming field trip!  We really need as many chaperones as possible. Parent participation keeps our groups small and a lot more mobile. Please email me if you are interested. Thank you! 

Monday, May 20th: Campout Day. 
**** NEED THREE MORE TENTS (total of 4)
Parent chaperones are not needed, but each class will need four tents pitched outside CCE. Please fill out the following form if you have a tent that we could borrow, and are willing to put it up that morning before school or the evening before.  Tent Set-up

ATTENTION CCE 2019 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!
Please join us on Monday, May 20th for our Annual Canyon Creek Elementary Senior Walk.  

Mingle with your former teachers at 7:15 a.m. in the CCE Cafeteria, make a special appearance on the morning announcements and then parade through the hallways in your cap and gown. Parents are welcome to attend.

IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, May 7th: Volunteer Breakfast from 7:10 am - 8:00 am in the CCE Library
Tuesday, May 7th: PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Followed by Gr 1 Musical Performance
Thursday, May 9th: 3rd Grade Showcase @ 7:20 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Monday, May 13th: 3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Math Assessment
Tuesday, May 14th: 3rd and 4th Grade STAAR Reading Assessment
Thursday, May 16th: 3rd Grade Fishing Day and Visit from KVUE Weather Forecaster, Jason Mikell
Friday, May 17th: 3rd Grade Field trip to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Monday, May 20th: 3rd Grade Camping Day, Visit from the Reptile Guy
Tuesday, May 21st: Annual CCE Field Day
Thursday, May 23rd: Last Day of Third Grade and End of Year Breakfast party hosted by our awesome Room Moms