Study Island

Today the class was introduced to Study Island! This is a web-based program that focuses on the Third Grade standards. Your child was given two papers to share with you explaining Study Island, which include their username and password. Once your child logs in, they can change their password. The homework for tonight is to take the English Language Arts Pre-Test. As I am new to to the program as well, I don't know how long the Pre-Test will take to complete. I explained to the class that if the Pre-Test takes longer than 30 minutes that reading will be optional for tonight. The children should complete the Pre-Test independently,  as the lessons they complete going forward will be determined by the Pre-Test. As with any homework, if your child has difficulty or is unable to compete it in 30 minutes please let me know.

               

Reminders

• September 18th - School Pictures
• September 25th - Early Release at 1:15

Parent Seminar

     Parent Seminar for third grade parents will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 6:00-6:45. At this time, I will share information about our classroom, third grade and the curriculum that will be taught this year. I look forward to meeting each of you and hope that you will be able to attend.

Science

On September 10th each student had a chance to plant Brassica seeds. This will allow us to observe the stages of plant growth right in our classroom.The children were very excited to plant and each morning rush in to the classroom to see how much their plants have grown.

                                            This picture was taken the day we planted.

Day 2

Our Plants are starting to grow already!

 

 

Day 3

 

 

Welcome 

     We’ve had a successful start to the school year! During the first week, we made a list of class rules and have been busy learning classroom routines. I’ve enjoyed getting to know each of the children and am looking forward to a great year!

Parent Seminar

     Parent Seminar for third grade parents will be held on Wednesday, September 18^th from 6:00-6:45. At this time, I will share information about our classroom, third grade and the curriculum that will be taught this year. I look forward to meeting each of you and hope that you will be able to attend.

Homework

     Students should read for 15 minutes each night. If they don't have a book to read at home, they are welcome to borrow a book from our classroom library. Please initial your child's Reading Log each night. This week, the children are also decorating their Writing Notebook. They can use pictures, Clip Art, stickers and words to decorate their notebooks which will serve as a source of inspiration throughout the year. Notebooks must be completed and returned to school by Friday, September 13th.