Welcome students and parents. I hope to make this school year, 2020-2021, exciting for you both. We will study 3rd grade reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, and handwriting TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Standards), plus much more. Click on this link to read over our State of Texas standards . https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Grade3_TEKS_0819.pdf

Every day my goal is to challenge all of my students, while making learning fun and relevant. Research shows the most effective way to improve reading skills is for students to read regularly and independently. So, each of my students will be expected to read (uninterrupted) for at least 20 min. in class each day and for at least 20 min. each night.

I encourage students to be at school every day by 7:20 am. The tardy bell rings at 7:45 am. (Please read the student handbook for clarification on our district policies - see resource link below.)

The best way to reach me is via email. It goes directly to my phone. erin.barrett@lvisd.org as well as private messages on Seesaw. You can download the Family Seesaw app on your phone to see pictures, videos, assignments, class news, and more. Communication is important for your child's success. To join our class, I will be sending home an invite during the first week of school.

Here is a link for our 3rd grade supply list: https://www.lvisd.org/cms/lib/TX50000105/Centricity/Domain/10/UPDATED%205.14.20%20FINAL%20Third%20Grade%20School%20Supply%20List%202020-2021.pdf

Also, here is a direct link to all the resources available to you from our La Vernia Intermediate webpage. Please read over everything to answer any questions that you may have. https://www.lvisd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageType=1&SiteID=10&ChannelID=1073&DirectoryType=6

I am here for you, so don't hesitiate to reach out to me if you need anything. Our class is a calm and peaceful learning environment. I hope to make it feel like a second home. Remember READ, READ, READ to SUCCEED!

Go Bears:)