It has been a fantastic first week of 3rd grade! We are enjoying getting to know each other this week. The students are doing a great job learning new routines and procedures and love being upstairs! We will continue to practice in the coming weeks to make sure everything runs smoothly this school year. Thank you for your support and help to get your student to school o ntime and ready to learn.
Students will take both the reading and math diagnostic this week. A few reminders:
Please charge Chromebooks each day
Bring your earbuds/headphones and mouse if needed
Make sure to get a good night's sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Get to school on time
We appreciate your support so that we can get accurate scores for our beginning of the year assessments.
Each class will visit Mrs. Black in the library next week on their designated day. Just a reminder to make sure your child takes care of their books and returns them on time each week. Books are due the day before assigned library day. She will review library rules and Important things to know regarding Chromebook care next week.
Please send In healthy snacks for the morning recess (different this year!)
Use ISchoolRide app for car pickup! Info was sent In ParentSquare. This helps a LOT at dismissal!
Water bottles are encouraged on these hot days. Make sure your child has one that Isn't prone to leaking, if possible.
Benchmark Unit 1 will begin next week!
This week we will work on the IReady Diagnostic for reading to get beginning of the year levels.
Students should be reading outside of school time at least 20 min.
Unit 1: Lesson 1 - Use Place Value to Round Numbers
Parent Letter link with activity
Writing sample: Informational writing
Plural endings -- suffix -s/-es
Students are allowed to possess cell phones and other electronic devices such as watches, iPads, Nooks, Kindles, and other tablets on campus. All electronic devices must be turned off during the school day unless specific permission is granted by a teacher or administration. Students may not record, video, or take a picture of another student or staff without prior written consent. All electronic devices may only be used for educational purposes under the direct supervision of a teacher or administration. Electronic devices can be used before and after school to call and text messages only. Otherwise, devices MUST be kept in backpacks during the instructional day. Students will have access to their backpacks in case of an emergency. Students may not use their personal devices to call or message home during the day. All students who need to call home must use school phones with permission from the teacher or staff during school hours. Consequences for not following our school policy: Items may be retained in the Assistant Principal's’ office for pickup at the end of the student’s school day. At teacher or administrator request, a parent/guardian may be required to pick up the student’s electronic device. The school will not be responsible for loss or theft of electronic devices. Please read the district’s electronic responsible use policy on our school’s website for further information. Electronic devices are not permitted on field trips.
9/1: Labor Day: No school
9/5: PTO Movie Night!