Library books are due the day before assigned library visit day. 3rd graders can check out 3 books per week. Please take good care of the books and return them weekly. Â
Please help remind your child to bring their recorder on Music day.Â
We are thrilled to have our school social worker, Alana Friedman, join us this week to provide lessons on building a safe, positive school climate where students feel respected, supported, and ready to learn.
đŞđ§¸Thanks for your help with toys
 We have noticed a big decrease in the number of toys students are bringing to school. We are grateful for your support with this!
Backpack items needed: Water bottle, lunch, snacks, folders, books, hat, sweatshirts. Â
Exciting news! This week the children will begin rotating through other 3rd Grade classrooms for engaging STEM lessons. Here are the classes they will explore for two weeks at a time: MakerSpace (Design Thinking), Innovation Lab (Digital Storytelling), Math Games & Problem Solving, Science (Animal Adaptations), and Science (Heredity)
Healthy snacks for the morning recessÂ
Use the iSchoolRide app for car pickup!Â
Water bottles are encouraged.Â
Absences can be called into the office or you can also fill out this form.
âď¸Â Parent VolunteersÂ
Please get your Volunteer Level A/B clearance for upcoming field trips. You must have Level A for field trips!  We are planning one for Fall (possibly October?) and one for Spring.
Unit 1 - Government
"It's My Right" - Voting Process and RightsÂ
Skills- Main Idea/Details, Cause/Effect, Inference, Sequence of Events
Unit 1: Lesson 3 - Subtraction 3-digit numbers
Students will practice strategies for subtraction.
Writing Informational writing using Sequence.Â
Editing Drafts
Voting ProcessÂ
Long O, U
Suffix -ingÂ
Verb Tenses and Capitalization
There's still time TO FUND THE SUNS! Â Â Thanks for all of the wonderful support so far! Weâre counting on our amazing Double Peak community to help us reach our $50,000 goal!
Fund the Suns pays for:
Kâ5 Art Instruction
Innovation Program & Dedicated Instructor
Extra Reading Support
Grade-Level Projects & Enrichment
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Inquiry (6th grade business development program)
8th Grade Graduation
Fall Festival
Multicultural Day
            ... And so much more!
Our goal is $180 per student. But every single gift, big or small, matters. Canât swing $180 right now? Thatâs okay! Give what you can, when you can. You can even break it up into monthly installments. And if youâre able to give more, that's amazing!
As a token of our gratitude, you will receive a small gift that helps build our school spirit. Check out the donation gifts here.
All donations are 100% tax-deductible. And donât forget to check if your employer offers a company match.
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Let's do this, Double Peak!
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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'sâ office for pickup at the end of the studentâs school day. At teacher or administrator request, a parent/guardian may be required to pick up the studentâs electronic device. The school will not be responsible for loss or theft of electronic devices. Please read the districtâs electronic responsible use policy on our schoolâs website for further information. Electronic devices are not permitted on field trips.
Monday, 9/7: Labor Day (No school)