Parent Resouces

 

Dear Parent,
 

Welcome to an exciting year in the third grade. I am very excited about the new year and I look forward to working with you and your child. I will be sending home a weekly newsletter to keep you informed about what we are learning, as well as a monthly calendar of events. Please check your child's backpack every night, as I will be sending home completed/graded work and any school news and/or notes almost daily.

You are always welcome in our classroom! Please don't hestitate to contact me should you have questions/concerns about your child.

Is your child a little nervous about third grade, or being in an eMINTS classroom? Well, I hope I can make it a little easier for both of you. Your child will participate in an eMINTS classroom. We are equipped with a Smartboard, scanner, a digital camera and computers. We use this equipment for educational purposes and must adhere to guidelines for their use.

Third Grade-Changes

School changes quite dramatcally for students in the third grade, the first big change is in Science and in Social Studies. Your child will be responsible for study guides and chapter tests in these two subjects. Study skills will become very important as your child will be given long-term assignments.

Snacks

Students are asked to take turns providing snacks each day. I will set aside a date each month for your child to bring snacks. (If you do not wish to send a snack, please disregard the date.) The date is negotiable and can be adjusted. If your snack day falls on a weekend or holiday, simply send it on the next day of school. Please make sure snacks are prepackaged and healthy. Any contribution to our class will be greatly appreciated!!!!

MAP

Third grade students in Missouri are MAP tested in Communications Arts and math. Your child will be working very hard in these subjects to ensure an adeqaute knowledge base for achieving positive testing results. Superb testing results benefit your child and our school district as well.

 

Mrs. Riggins's Classroom Rules

1. Listen when others are talking.

2. Follow directions.

3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

4.Work quietly and do not disturb others.

5. Show respect for school and personal property.

6. Work and play in a safe manner.

I look forward toa successful, rewarding year for all!!!!

Mrs. Riggins

 

Homework Is:

-due the next day

-unfinished class work

-reduced in grade by 20% after one day

(school policy)

-unaccepted if not turned in after two days

 

3rd Grade School Supplies

2 boxes Crayons-24 count

4 glue sticks

art box

1 old sock or rag for dry erase board

2 pkgs. notebook paper (loose-leaf)

spiral bound notebook ( 70 count)

2 pkg. colored construction paper

3 pkg. #2 pencils

1 large eraser

2 boxes of tissues

1 pkg. of 4 dry erase markers

1 pkg. index cards

1 box ziploc bags

backpack (no rolling backpacks please)

 

 

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