3rd Grade Supplies
Students will be most successful if they come to school on the 1st day (or before) with the supplies listed on the 3rd Grade Supply List. Please limit additional supplies that may cause a distraction.
Embedded Files
Google Classroom
We will use Google Classroom frequently in class for activities and assignments. Students must come to school with a fully charged laptop each day.
Essential Agreements
During the first few days of school, we will work together as a class to create our Essential Agreements. Classroom Essential Agreements are the rules we all agree to follow so our classroom is a safe, kind, and fun place to learn. They help everyone know how to treat each other, how to take care of our space, and how to be ready to learn.
#griffinPRIDE
Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Empathy
To promote Griffin PRIDE throughout the building, we will be incorporating the points into our classroom economy. Students will earn Schoonie Bucks to promote positive behaviors and habits that align with the PRIDE traits.
3rd Grade Homework
Students will receive daily homework assignments that will be written down in their agenda.
Students should practice their spelling and stem words daily.
Students are encouraged to read for 20 minutes each night at home. Please help your student establish a good at-home reading routine.
Please sign your child's agenda each night.
Reading Across Genres
Reading Across Genres is a special reading project that spans throughout the school year. Each nine weeks, students will pick three books of different genres to read. Parents are asked to sign fir each reading completed by their child. At the end of each nine weeks, a grade will be given for the quarterly readings and an in-class project.
Arrival/Departure
School begins at 7:45am and students are dismissed at 2:15 pm. Please refer to the school handbook for policy information.
Birthdays
We ask that you do not send andy food or snacks for birthdays. You are welcome to send another item to celebrate your child's birthday. Party invitations may only be passed out at school if all students (or all of one gender) receive one. **If your child has a summer birthday and would like to be celebrated at school, we can do a celebration in the weeks leading up to the end of school or for their half birthday. Please contact me a couple days before about what day they would like to celebrate.
Transportation Changes
In the event that you need to change your student's regular after school transportation, you must send a note to school with your student or contact the front office by 12:00pm.
Lunch
Our lunch time is 10:40-11:05 each day. Students may brint a lunch from home or receive a lunch from the cafeteria.
Water Bottles
Brain research has shown how important staying hydrated is in children’s knowledge and brain growth. Please send a refillable water bottle with a pop top (no straws) each day.No other beverages are allowed in the classroom including juice and flavored water.
Snack
Your child may bring a healthy snack each day (cookies & candy are not allowed). This should be something that can be eaten quickly and with minimal mess. Great classroom snacks include: granola bar, goldfish, pretzels, apple, etc.
PTA
Involvement in our school is imperative for a successful year! Please take the time during the first couple of weeks to join our PTA!
Grading Scale
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D
59-50 F
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