Grade 3-3 Newsletter
03 October 11
Dear parents,
The sign up list for Parent Teacher Conferences are now posted in the main lobby of the school. Please sign up for a time. Parents who have not signed up will be given an available time slot. I will send a confirmation slip and post the appointment times on the class website. Parent Conferences will take place next week. Progress Reports go out at the end of this week. Please note that Thursday, October 6, 2011 is a half-day for students. Please arrange for pick-up.
SNACK/LUNCHES
In an effort to help your child be more focused and effective in class please send your child a healthy snack and lunch. Suggestions: Pack fruits, sliced veggies and dip instead of chocolate bars and chips. A sandwich, or some fresh food in a container for lunch. No canned or bottled pop will be allowed as it gets students really excited and creates an unfocused environment. Students will be encouraged to eat their packed lunch before purchasing from the canteen. It would also be good to pack water or a juice box for a snack/lunch drink.
Water Bottles
A reminder that your child may only drink water in the class if they have a sport bottle with a pop-out lid. Any other water bottles will not be allowed on desks but may be used at recess and lunch only. It is your child’s responsibility to fill up their water bottle at recess and lunch. I remind them daily to take their bottles down with them.
Washroom Breaks
I continue to be firm on my Washroom Break rule. Students are expected to use the washroom after eating their snack or lunch at every recess and lunch period. Students continue to be reminded that they will not be allowed to go to the washroom directly after a recess or lunch break. Please have a talk with your child regarding this rule so that they understand that it is important. Encourage them as I do daily, to visit the washroom at every break so that classroom instruction is not interrupted too often.
This Week:
Language Arts
Spelling: These words are also online on our class website.
Reading: It is our second week on “Pepita Talks Twice” found in the zebra book. We have the Reading Test on Thursday, October 6.
Vocabulary: Matching and Fill in the Blank Quiz on Wednesday, October 5.
Writing: We will focus on the Ideas component of the Writing 6+1 Traits
Math
Reinforcing Place Value and individual practice
SNACK/LUNCHES
In an effort to help your child be more focused and effective in class please send your child a healthy snack and lunch. Suggestions: Pack fruits, sliced veggies and dip instead of chocolate bars and chips. A sandwich, or some fresh food in a container for lunch. No canned or bottled pop will be allowed as it gets students really excited and creates an unfocused environment. Students will be encouraged to eat their packed lunch before purchasing from the canteen. It would also be good to pack water or a juice box for a snack/lunch drink.
Water Bottles
A reminder that your child may only drink water in the class if they have a sport bottle with a pop-out lid. Any other water bottles will not be allowed on desks but may be used at recess and lunch only. It is your child’s responsibility to fill up their water bottle at recess and lunch. I remind them daily to take their bottles down with them.
Washroom Breaks
I continue to be firm on my Washroom Break rule. Students are expected to use the washroom after eating their snack or lunch at every recess and lunch period. Students continue to be reminded that they will not be allowed to go to the washroom directly after a recess or lunch break. Please have a talk with your child regarding this rule so that they understand that it is important. Encourage them as I do daily, to visit the washroom at every break so that classroom instruction is not interrupted too often.
This Week:
Language Arts
Spelling: These words are also online on our class website.
Reading: It is our second week on “Pepita Talks Twice” found in the zebra book. We have the Reading Test on Thursday, October 6.
Vocabulary: Matching and Fill in the Blank Quiz on Wednesday, October 5.
Writing: We will focus on the Ideas component of the Writing 6+1 Traits
Math
Reinforcing Place Value and individual practice
Social Studies
We will begin Ch. 3 Lesson 2 in “Our Communities” regarding Explorers. An Integrated Research Project will be outlined, explained and begun this week. Part 1 of the Research Project will be due on Sunday, October 9. The remainder of the project will be completed in the class only. No projects completed at home will be accepted. Details of the Project are attached.
Have a great week!
Ms. Cartagena
Grade 3-3
We will begin Ch. 3 Lesson 2 in “Our Communities” regarding Explorers. An Integrated Research Project will be outlined, explained and begun this week. Part 1 of the Research Project will be due on Sunday, October 9. The remainder of the project will be completed in the class only. No projects completed at home will be accepted. Details of the Project are attached.
Have a great week!
Ms. Cartagena
Grade 3-3
