September 5: Our First Two Days

It's been a whirlwind of new names, new routines, new supplies and new everything! Thank you for your support and I am especially grateful to our students who have been great listeners. The class has been cooperative and willing to learn the ropes of the third grade with a lot of pluck. We are settling into good group habits such as listening attentively and helping each other.

Here's what to expect for next week:

• We will continue to collect supplies for our classroom. If you did not purchase a school tool box for your child, we are expecting the following items: 

Monday, September 8th

¨ 1  pair 5”  blunt child safety scissors

¨ 5  rolls of Bounty paper towels

¨ 2  Wet Ones Hand wipes containers

¨ 1 box Ziploc sandwich bags, 50 count

¨ 1 pack wide rule loose leaf paper

Tuesday, September 9th

¨ pencil sharpener with receptacle

¨ 1  pack 9” x 12” construction paper, assorted colors

¨ 1  pack 18” x 12” construction paper assorted colors

¨ $2.50 (for Art class)

¨ $5.00 for National Geographic subscription

¨ 1 package of Dry-erase Markers, chisel tip (Asst. color 4 pack)

¨ Scotch tape   (Somehow, we received an excessive amount of tape in the school tool boxes and will not need any more.) 

• We will start our homework routine on Monday. Students will receive their reading log and will learn how to complete it. In addition to reading, there will also be some math work heading home. Your child has a homeework folder with a label affixed to the front. Please read the label with your child. 
•  Our first unit in Math is Adding and Subtracting Up to 1,000.
• Our prep schedule looks like this: Monday=Computers, Tuesday= Art, Wednesday= Theater, Thursday= Science, and Friday = Gym. Please make sure your child wears clothing suitable for physical activity on Friday, including sneakers. 

I want to thank you all for your warm greeting the first days of this school year. I look forward to meeting everyone throughout the year. 

Have a great weekend!