Back in the swing of things!

We had a fabulous first couple of days of schools!  Thank you for sending your students ready to learn.
We have started right into the meat of the third grade curriculum.  The students have been a little bit tired, but kept great attitudes.  Here are some specifics that will help you out as we get started:

Folders:  Please make sure your child turns in a folder every morning.  That is the only way I can assure that your child is taking everything home.

Spelling: Will be sent home today in the folders.  We will work on spelling packets in class.  They will only be sent home if they aren't finished up during school time.  If your child happens to miss a spelling test on Friday, you are able to give the test to them at home.  Please send in a copy of the test so I can record the score.

Vocabulary: We will not start vocabulary for a couple of weeks.

Math:  We have now formed our math groups.  Each child is placed in a group that best fits their skill level.  The students will have a chance to have all three third grade teachers at some time throughout the year.  Math is held each day from 1:00- 2:15. (Wed. 12:30- 1:20)  Our first chapter is on Place Value/Numeration.

Reading/Language Arts- We will be starting Daily 5 this week.  During Daily 5 the students will be participating in Read-to-Self, Read-to-Someone, Writing, Word Work and Listening.

Cursive:  The students completed two cursive letters last week.  We plan to learn at least 3 more this week.

Times Tables:  We will have pass-offs for 0's & 1's this week.  Please review these each night with your child.  You hopefully received flashcards that will help with this.

Parent Volunteers:  We usually like to establish our routine before we start having our helpers come.  We will plan to start in October.  I will post more info. as we get closer.

Please feel free to contact me.  My school hours are 8:20 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  The school number is 586-2850.  Or feel free to message me on my phone- 435-817-3732.  Text messages work really well for me along with emails.  My email address is  marie.holmes@ironmail.org

Thank you!