Our next issue of the classroom newsletter will come out first week of February. Please pay close attention to important dates such as the holiday on Monday Feb 18th, Progress reports, and the student talent show on Friday the 29th!
We started the third marking period this past Tuesday. Therefore all students will begin a new cycle in AR, with zero points. The new AR goals sheet went home this week and if you haven't signed it, please do so and return to school ASAP. Almost every kids met the goal this past period. WAY TO GO!!!
The children's last day of school will be Friday, December 21st and they will be back on Monday, January 7th. We will have a pajama read a thon on Dec 21st. They will be able to bring their favorite stuffed animal/blankie/pillow for this event.
Dear parents,
I already sent home a letter about our holiday party and book exchange. This will take place next Tuesday in the classroom. The letter contains what was assigned to your child for the party, while mentioning the book exchange is completely optional. Please check your child's homework folder for this information.
Hello parents,
If your child is absent on a Monday, please remind him/her to copy down the spelling words from the board. I keep the words up all week long and review them daily before the Friday quiz. Because my newsletter is not weekly, I do not include the spelling words in it. It's your child's responsibility to write them down in their notebook or agenda and to write them correctly.
Thank you.
The end is fast approaching. The last day for this marking period is October 25th, but my last graded work will be Monday October 23rd. Make sure your child returns anything to be graded before then if he hasn't already.
The goal deadline for AR is fast approaching. Your child should be reading and taking AR tests every week. Make sure you remind him to take the tests in school as I provide plenty of opportunity every day in my classroom for them to take a quiz.
I sent home a letter about DIBELS test scores. Your child should have brought it to you this Friday Oct. 5th. The goal for this first test was 77 words per minute. I highlighted the score your child got this time. The next DIBELS round will be in January and the last one in April. The goal will increase for the next testing date to 98 words per minute. If your child is performing at or below level, practice with him 3-4 times a week. Use any book and ask him/her to read out loud. Time how many words he/she can read per minute. You should have a copy of the passage so you can mark how many mistakes he/she had. If your child read 100 words in one minute, but made 12 mistakes, then the final score would be 88 words per minute. Please read the letter carefully and if you have questions about it, don't hesitate to email me.
Remember picture day is Thursday October 11th. You may dress up if you want to, following OPCS dress code guidelines. Please bring your envelope with the money that day, not earlier! Thanks.
Here are some important dates to come (more info in our next newsletter!)
October 23: FCAT night...important you attend!
October 24: Last day to reach individual AR goals
October 25: Pumpkin decorating contest
October 22-Nov 2: Parent-Teacher conference if necessary
October 31: Report Cards go home, please check backpacks!
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to a new year! I can't wait to teach third grade again this year at NLPK, especially since this promises a year filled with great ideas, activities, and best of all, smaller classes!!! YEAH!!!!
Meet the teacher for 3rd grade will be Friday, August 17th from 3:00-6:00pm. Make sure you make it before 6pm though. There is no need to bring your materials at this time since you will be getting a new list of materials from me.
Hope to see you soon!
Please make sure you have registered with Additions before signing up to be a chaperone with any teacher. If you will be a chaperone during the Spring semester, you will need to be approved by Additions and then fill out a Chaperone form starting in January. Thank you.