Welcome to Ms. Pantuosco's Class

Dear Third Graders and Families,

Welcome to third grade! I hope you had a nice summer and are ready for an exciting year at Center. I can’t wait to hear about the fun things you’ve been up to.

This summer I spent a lot of time in the Cape with my husband and four children, went to sports events, and enjoyed some Fourth of July fireworks. Did you do any fun activities? Did you go somewhere special? Try to take a moment and think of a few memories from your summer that you’ll be ready to share. It’s going to be hard for me to choose just one!

I also enjoyed having some down time to read over summer break. Did you read any good books this summer? What is your favorite book? Our classroom library is filled with many new books. I wonder which one you’ll choose?

In an effort to capture all of the “amazing” things you did over the summer, and will continue to do throughout the school year, I’m asking that you bring a picture to school that shows something “amazing” you did over the summer. I have a sign in the hallway that says ‘Welcome: Amazing Things Happen Here” where we’ll hang up the pictures.

Here are some first day of school reminders:

·      The first day of school is Thursday August 27th…please look for me on the playground at 8:25am

·      Please bring a snack and lunch (unless you choose school lunch)

·      Everyone should have a reusable water bottle

·      We have PE on Thursday and Friday so please wear sneakers

·      I’d like you to bring in a book of your choice that you can read on your own

·      Please bring in a picture of something “amazing” you did over the summer

·      Please send in a check for $6.50 made out to Center School for the Scholastic News subscription

·      Dismissal will be at 2:45pm (I’ll email our dismissal plan next week)

·      Complete and return the “Getting to Know Your Child Questionnaire” and dismissal plan (I’ll email this separately)

I’ll email a weekly newsletter that serves as a week in review and to alert you of any upcoming news and events. Your child will bring home a folder that will have a pocket for items that can stay at home and one for items that should be returned to school. Students will write assignments down in their agendas (school issued) and will be bringing it back and forth every day. The homework expectation is that students read for 20 minutes on their own and study math facts and spelling words every night.

Please take a minute to fill out the “Getting to Know Your Child Questionnaire” as well as the after school pick up plan and look through my website. Be sure to click on and read the “Center School Family Guide” link and email me if you have any questions.

See you all Thursday!

Sincerely,

Ms. Pantuosco

gpantuosco@longmeadow.k12.ma.us

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