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Welcome to 3rd Grade! I'm looking forward to an AWESOME school year!
Welcome to 3rd Grade! I'm looking forward to an AWESOME school year!
About Me:
About Me:
Hello, I'm Mrs. Saenz! I was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. I graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2007. When I’m not teaching my fabulous students, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my wonderful husband, two amazing teenagers, and my adorable Chihuahua-Shih Tzu named Sofie.
Communication:
Communication:
I believe that communication is imperative for building a successful learning community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
I will be using SchoolStatus Connect as my primary source of communication. It has a feature for whole group messaging along with individual messaging between parent and teacher. I ask that all parents sign up with the SchoolStatus Connect app on your smartphone so we can easily be connected. If you used the app last year, I have already connected you to my class. If not, please check for the emailed invite.
Although SchoolStatus Connect is the best way to get a hold of me, feel free to email me at janelle.saenz@aps.edu
Although SchoolStatus Connect is the best way to get a hold of me, feel free to email me at janelle.saenz@aps.edu
Homework: *Homework will begin on Monday 8/7
Homework: *Homework will begin on Monday 8/7
AGENDAS: Your child should bring their Agenda with them to school every day. The Agenda serves as a communication tool between home and the classroom. Daily homework and Specials classes for the following day will be written in it daily. It also serves as a reading log for your child. They will be required to read daily, Monday-Thursday, for a minimum of 20 minutes and write the title of their book in their agenda. I encourage you to ask your child to tell you what they read about each day. You will need to read and initial their agenda every day, Monday-Friday.
MATH: *Math homework will begin Monday 8/24 Math practice sheets will be sent home as needed to reinforce concepts, and will be due the following day. This year, students will be learning multiplication facts 1-12 and will take timed quizzes over each fact. Our goal in third grade is for students to be able to fluently recall multiplication facts 1-10. In order to make this possible, practice at home is necessary. Facts can be reviewed through flashcards (we will make these in class to study), games, websites, and apps. While games and websites are a fun way to provide extra practice, quizzing your child orally as often as possible is very effective as well. Your support at home is very much appreciated.
*Please check your child's Homework folder each day for homework and completed assignments. Students will not have homework on Fridays unless they have incomplete classwork or they did not turn in their homework from the previous day.
Schedule:
Schedule:
*Lunch is at 11:35- Feel free to send a healthy snack for your kiddo to eat during morning recess to hold them over until lunch.
*Lunch is at 11:35- Feel free to send a healthy snack for your kiddo to eat during morning recess to hold them over until lunch.
Volunteers:
There may be times when we need chaperones for fieldtrips and/or volunteers to help with crafts and earned class celebrations. All volunteers must have a current background check with APS and must check-in with the office before coming to the classroom. If you plan on chaperoning for a field trip, you will need to purchase an unsupervised background check. Call Dianne in the office for more details about which background check would be best for you.
If you want to be even more involved, please consider joining our school's PTA!
Birthday Treats:
You are welcome to send in a NUT FREE treat for your child to share with the class to celebrate their BIG day! Please drop it off with the office any time before 11:00. Please do not send in anything that requires cutting. We have a total of 23 students.
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