Dear Third-Grade Families,
I hope this message finds you well. Below are important details you and your child will need for the upcoming week. Please read through all the information carefully to avoid any confusion. I greatly appreciate your attention to these matters.
Completed Forms
To all students who turned in their completed forms last Friday, I will give out their free dress pass on Monday. If you haven’t, kindly submit them on Monday.
Favorite Athlete Project
This project is due on Monday. Students must submit it on Google Classroom and turn in the physical copy to me on Monday.
STAR Test Schedule
We will be STAR testing on Monday through Wednesday this week. Students must bring their iPads fully charged and have their headphones ready. Please ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep and has breakfast before school.
Testing Schedule:
- Monday (8/26): STAR Early Literacy
- Tuesday (8/27): STAR Reading
- Wednesday (8/28): STAR Math
1st Trimester Mass Reflection
I will distribute the Mass reflection folder on Monday. Students are required to complete 5 Mass reflections each trimester with parental guidance. This activity encourages students to attend Mass and engage with the Word of God. The 1st trimester Mass reflection is due on November 4th.
Regular Schedule
This week, we will begin our full-day schedule:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Dismissal at 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: Dismissal at 1:30 PM
Uniform, Hair, and Nails
Starting this week, students must wear their complete school uniforms. Please refer to the school handbook for detailed guidelines on uniforms, hair, socks, shoes, jackets, and accessories.
- Tuesday: PE uniform (please check the handbook for details).
- Friday: COMPLETE Formal Mass uniform (please check the handbook for details).
- Boys: Must wear a belt every day except on PE days.
What to Bring to School Every Day
- Green homework folder
- Planner
- Vocabulary notebook
- Fully charged iPad
- Headphones
- Snack and lunch
- Water bottle
Homework Folder & Planner
Each day, your child will bring home their green homework folder and planner. Please check these daily for important information, forms, study guides, and other documents. Their planner will include daily homework assignments and a behavior chart. Kindly ensure you sign the planner every day.
Homework
Homework assignments will begin this week! Your child’s homework will include:
- Into Math page
- Vocabulary
- ELA spelling sheet
*subject to change*
Multiplication Club: Facts of 1 (Practice at home)
*Math Ninja challenge every Friday. This week focus is Factors of 1 (Students will be given 1 minute to answer all problems)
Please follow the schedule provided in the planner and on Google Classroom. I recommend adhering to the daily homework schedule to help your child manage their time effectively.
- Math: Turn in physical page by Friday; staple all pages together.
- Spelling/ELA Sheet: Complete daily and submit Google Classroom by Thursday. Turn in the physical page on Friday.
- Vocabulary: Complete 4 activities each week in vocabulary notebook, and submit on Google Classroom by Thursday. Please try different activities daily.
Test
Thursday (Multiple choice tests)
— Reading Comprehension (A Fine, Fine school)
— Phonics (words with short vowels)
— Vocabulary (Meaning and use in context)
Friday
— Spelling Test (Word Study & Vocabulary) (Dictation to Writing)
— Religion Test (Lesson 1)
Behavior Clip Chart
This week, we will start using our behavior clip chart. Students can clip up for making good choices and clip down for poor choices, both inside and outside the classroom. Please check and sign your child’s planner daily to stay informed about their progress. More details are available in our syllabus.
Glass Containers
Please avoid packing your child’s snacks and lunch in glass containers. We have had some incidents with dropped containers causing serious accidents.
Lunch
Please inform your child daily if they are getting hot lunch or if lunch will be dropped off for them. No sodas are allowed with dropped-off lunches.
Drinks
Please avoid sending soda, sugary drinks, Starbucks, and boba to school. We encourage students to make healthy choices.
Upcoming Events
You can find the school calendar here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I will do my best to respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you, and God bless!
Warmly,
Mrs. Do
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