January 7, 2019
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year and welcome back to third grade. First, I would like to thank our parents who sent in treats for our Christmas party, and, Mrs. Moutsatson, Mrs. Antoniou, Mrs. O’Brien, Mrs. Bergan, Mr. Junkersfeld, and Mrs. Gable for assisting with the party and especially the Gingerbread house decorating. The following teams were chosen for the following accolades:
Most Colorful- Kenton, Christopher, Theodore, Isaac
Most Artistic- Andrew G., Sophia, Madeline
Most Christmasy- Joshua, Keith, Aubrey, William
Most CandyCovered- Andrew B., Jessica, Caroline B., Rachel
Snowiest- Mary, Myles, Jimmy, Caroline P.
Craziest- Dominic, Ryan, Amelia, Gabe
We are currently working on cursive writing. We will gradually move from writing in manuscript to writing in cursive. After interims we will use a pen for all subjects except math and music. Many students still need to memorize the 0-10 times tables. It is imperative that all students have these memorized by the interim period at the end of January. We are moving onto long division and this cannot be accomplished unless the multiplication facts have been memorized.
Please check your child’s supplies. A number of Green Folders, erasers (not the eraser tops that go on the end of a pencil), other items need to be replaced. Please check with your student as to what he/she might need.
Stuffed animals and animal erasers are no longer permitted in the classroom or at recess. If your child has an item for “Show and Smell” he/she will keep the item in his/her backpack until Show and Smell and return it to the backpack afterward.
Many students continue to neglect to read and follow the instructions on assignments. Please encourage your child to attempt to do an assignment before rendering assistance. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at your child’s ability once he/she is required to try.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Rita Corcoran Davis