Back in the Swing of things!

Congratulations, you just finished your first week of Third Grade! I have truly enjoyed a great week and love getting to know everyone. I thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to work with your child!

Reading: We started our year off with a reminder of how to select a “just right” book. It’s crucial that children not only pick books that interest them, but also books that they can read and comprehend. I like to use the example that I wouldn’t pick up the newspaper just to read the words. I read the paper to find information and the latest news. Next week I will be assessing the children to gain a better understanding of where they are in reading and will relay that information to as soon as I have it.

Writing: The focus this week has been on how to be a good friend. This also assists us in making our social contract. The kids were challenged to think about how they want to be treated by their peers, by myself, and also how they think I would like to be treated.

Technology: Computer lab begins next week and we start with a reading test and will start a fun typing program.

Math: Thus far our math has been all review. We started with a number hunt and discussing what those numbers mean, filling in number grids, searching for information in the student reference book, using calculators, measuring, adding, and subtracting. Homework Tuesday to Thursday will almost always be a homelink. Please let me know if there are any issues with the homework. It can be as simple as a quick note on the homework page.

Spelling: Time to start spelling. Next week Monday your child will have an individualized list of 20 words. The homework every Monday will be to write spelling sentences. We will do spelling activities during the week and end the week with a test on Friday.

Science: We are starting this year off with an exciting unit on forces and motion. I think I have many budding scientists. I’m looking forward to many fun experiments!

Dates to Remember:

September17th: PTO Meeting @ 7 pm
September 18th: Picture Day & Book orders are due.
September 21st: Dogs for Dollars @ Corner Bar.
September 28th: Dogs for Dollars @ Corner Bar.

Calling all room parents. Anyone interested? I’ve had one person express interest, but need another. Contact me by note, e-mail, or phone if you’re interested. Thanks! Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, comments, or concerns.