Dear Third Grade Families,
I pray and hope you are all doing well. This email is to formally welcome you and your child to School Year 2021 – 2022!
As parents, you have the greatest influence over the lives of your child. Students will be working together to form compassionate community of learners who exemplify Jesus Christ’s teachings. Additionally. we will have many fun and enriching classroom activities and projects. I sincerely look forward to forging partnerships with you, dear parents, in order to best serve our students.
Please take note of the following reminders for this week and also for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug 18, 2021. I ask that you please read all of the information I post or email along with all of the attachments/ links.
Family Survey & Positive Phone Call
I am looking forward to getting to know our 3rd grade class so that we can create our community of learners. Attached on your child’s Google Classroom is a “Family Survey”, kindly respond on/before Friday, August 13. This survey is simply means by which I will be able to better asses the needs of your child. I am interested in anything that may be affecting your child, and although it is not necessary for you to reveal personal information, anything you say will be kept confidential.
I will be making calls to each family this week to check in, introduce myself and see if you have any questions or concerns. If I can’t reach you, I’ll leave a message to please email me the best time to call you this week from 8am-4pm. Looking forward to talking to each one of you.
Community Supplies Drop – Off (Thursday 8/12 and Tuesday 8/17; 8AM – 3PM ONLY & Friday 8/13; 8AM – 11AM)
Bins will be put outside for each item. After dropping off items, please check off your child’s name from the list.
* 3 baby wipes
* 3 Clorox wipes
* 1 Lysol disinfectant spray
* 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
* 2 boxes of Kleenex
* 1 ream of copy paper (pastel or white)
* 1 Liquid Glue or 4 Glue Sticks
* 1 ream of cardstock paper(white)
Summer Packet / Homework
Summer homework is due on our first day back. Kindly encourage your son/daughter to complete their work before the due date. Summer Homework will be their first grade on GradeLink.
* Freckle Word Study
* Freckle Math Fact Practice
* ST Math 100% progress
* Reading Log / Book Review
Please have your child practice uploading their work on Google Classroom on their own. It would be very helpful if they already know how to upload their work independently.
Books read over the summer will be their first AR (Accelerated Reader) Quiz. Prayers assigned will be tested 2nd and 3rd week of school. Parents will be notified when and what prayers will be tested on.
First Week of School
On the first week of school, Aug. 18-20, Students will be wearing FREE DRESS, noon dismissal.
* Please bring all/ complete school supplies on Wednesday, Aug 18, labeled with your child’s name.
* RE: Student’s planner must be paid in the office and planner will be given in class on the 1st day of school.
* If you need extra copy of school supplies and summer packet, kindly go to our school website: http://www.stanthonygardena.org/third-grade/
* ADDITIONAL PERSONAL CARE SUPPLY: Have your child keep extra (2-3 pcs) masks in their bag.
* NO SHARPENERS and ROLLING BACKPACKS
Important Websites
Quick Links of the websites we need for our class are added on Google Classroom. You may also add the websites on your child’s home screen for easy access.
* ST Math https://play.stmath.com/
* Renaissance (STAR / AR / FRECKLE) https://global-zone52.renaissance-go.com/welcomeportal/306665
* STEMScope (Science) https://login.acceleratelearning.com/?to=n11085d53022
* Studies Weekly (Social Studies) https://socialstudies.studiesweekly.com/
Student’s must know or save their passwords. Studies Weekly and STEMScope login info will be given on the first week of school.
Devices (Needed at home and school)
* IPad (must have cover and label with your child’s name)
* Headphones
* Stylus (optional)
**Message/Facetime/calls/emails must be disabled/turned off! Students are also not allowed to play any kind of games on their ipads/tablets during school hours.**
Google Classroom
Students and I will be using this platform for some assignments, projects, tests, and communication. Starting August 18, student’s postings will be disabled, but able to add comments on my posts only.
Parent & Teacher Communication (ggarcia@stanthonygardena.org)
Email is the best way to contact me, you child’s teacher. Please do not use your child’s Google Classroom for any questions or concerns you may have. I will try to respond on your email within 24hrs and also try my best to respond to your questions as soon as possible.
This will be an exciting year for parents, students, and the whole family! You will be receiving more information next week. Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns please do not hesitate to email me.
I look forward in working and building relationship with you and your child, and thus providing best education we are capable of giving.
Thank You and God Bless,
Mrs. Garcia
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