Attendance and promptness are important for your child’s success. Coming in late is disruptive to the class and starts your child's day off in less than an ideal way. Try to schedule appointments in the afternoon or after school. I look forward to a fabulus year!

 

Beginning each day prepared to learn and meet the adventure of learning is important. Children need to pack at night to be sure to have homework and supplies.

Correcting papers of C or less during the first trimester, helps students be successful. After that papers may not be resubitted for an improved for a grade, but discussing with a parent will be beneficial. I think offerring redoing for a better grade, could promote students not doing their best the first time. Tests may not be redone at any time.

Discipline – I work hard to make the classroom a positive and safe place for all. Rules discussed the first week of school and reviewed periodically are designed to make a good learning environment in which respecting others, yourself and property are the underlying themes. I believe in lots of rewards for good behavior for individuals and as a group. Firm but fair describes my approach if the situation calls for consequences.

My Expectations for academic growth and good behavior are high..

Field Trips – We will be going on two field trips this year. We like having parents help with these trips.

G is for the Good times we will have learning all year!   

The Homework assignments will be short or long term.  Plenty of notice will be given for longer assignments.  Doing homework on time is one of the keys of success. Because third grade is a primary grade your child will continue to need your guidance. Third graders will have thirty minutes of homework.

It is Important to follow all the procedures of the school for administering medication, checking your child in or out of the office.  If your third grader is going home with a friend or someone else, please write me a note. Your child’s safety is paramount.

The Keys to a successful school year include good communication between home and school, a positive attitude, homework turned in on time and good attendance.

  Library books are due on Monday or the first day of the week. Your child may renew a book on Monday.

Money is difficult for a child to keep track of. Please send money in a sealed, labeled envelope.

Our volunteers in the Nurse’sOffice are there to take care of any emergencies and needed medications. If your child has a fever or has been sick the night before, please do not send him/her to school.

Our Conferences will be held during October. I look forward to meeting each parent individually.  A Form will be sent to you prior to the conference to help me with planning for our time together. Opportunity to grow in faith is a goal I have for your child and for myself.

Prayer, the class will have a variety of experience. Remember I need some!

Reading for facts, details and comprehension of longer selections becomes very important in third grade.  Science and social studies reading and preparing for tests takes on a new dimension. Your child will be asked to do several book reports this year as well as keeping RAH (reading at home) log each month.
 

I try to be a  Super teacher but I'm only human and make mistakes. Mistakes help you learn! Science Bamboozlers is a fun program for students.  One day in April each child brings in an experiment to demonstrate for the class
Each child gets a chance to be Top Banana. A form will be sent home for your third grader to fill out. When your child’s turn comes, a monkey and a piece of construction paper will be sent home.  Pictures can be put on the paper.  Send five of your child’s favorite things with him/her from

   1.Book

2.Movie or CD

3.Toy

4.A trophy or something you made

Your child is important to me!  I will always treat your child with lots of love, respect and Understanding.

I love parent Volunteers. If you have some time to offer, either at school or at home, please sign up at Back to School Night!  Help is always needed and appreciated.  If you aren’t able to come for any reason, please give as much notice as possible because your attendance is part of my planned itinerary. Please sign in at the office to get a nametag.

Have your child Wear the dress uniform on Fridays and special days. Please be sure your third grader dresses for the weather. It changes fast in Colorado ! It would help to have all clothes, backpacks and lunch boxes labeled with your child’s name.

Please remember that You are your youngster’s first and most important teacher.  No one can influence you child’s life the way you can!

Z is for Zoom! Sit back and watch your child’s skills take off!  You will be amazed and surprised at the changes this year

It Only Takes ONE

ONE song can spark a moment,
ONE flower can wake the dream.
ONE tree can start a forest,
ONE bird can herald the spring.

ONE smile begins a friendship,
ONE handclasp lifts a soul.
ONE star can guide a ship at sea,
ONE word can frame the goal.

ONE vote can change a nation,
ONE sunbeam lights a room.
ONE candle wipes out darkness,
ONE laugh will conquer gloom.

ONE step must start each journey,
ONE word must start each prayer.
ONE hope will raise our spirits,
ONE touch can show you care.

ONE voice can speak with wisdom,
ONE heart can know what's true.
ONE life can make the difference,
You see, it's up to YOU!

-Author Unknown-