Sunday, December 27, 2009
January 2010 Newsletter
January 5, 2010
Dear Parents,
A very Happy New Year to you all! Thanks for the support you gave with the field trip and Christmas Party. Here are some more reminders as we begin the second half of the school year.
Tutoring: Tutoring continues for one hour every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of each week from 3:45-4:45 p.m. However, there will be no Tutoring on Thursday, January 7th due to Curriculum Night. Please let me know when your child will attend so that I can plan for it.
Curriculum Night: January 7th 6-8 p.m. Students and parents can come to school to complete make-up seat work and missing tests for the quarter. No conferences will be held on that day. Conferences may be scheduled if necessary. Report Cards and 3rd Quarter syllabus will be distributed.
Book Reports: Book Reports for January are due on Friday, January 29, 2010. Please remind your child to keep reading during the month. It also counts as part of your child’s Reading Grade and as part of the Advanced Reading Challenge that the school is sponsoring.
Conferences: Conferences are held every 1st Thursday of the month from 3:45-4:45 p.m.
C.R.C.T. Prep: Please remind your child to work on www.StudyIsland.com at home and during school breaks to keep their skills sharp. If you are having problems logging on, please let me know as soon as possible. We are working on Reading and Math Skills in class.
Homework: Please sign off in your child’s agenda daily and pay attention to notices or last minute changes in our classroom. Pleasealso pay attention to scheduled tests, quizzes, and school activities that are posted in your child's agenda. Your child should have a study guide binder which will contain facts in various subjects for them to study or review. Also, look for the weekly spelling lists and Wordly Wise Vocabulary Word in their homework folders and agendas.
Website: Please visit our website for additional information rockingthirdgraders.blogspot.com.
Ms. St. Rose
vst.rose@gmail.com
678-384-8920
Dear Parents,
A very Happy New Year to you all! Thanks for the support you gave with the field trip and Christmas Party. Here are some more reminders as we begin the second half of the school year.
Tutoring: Tutoring continues for one hour every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursday of each week from 3:45-4:45 p.m. However, there will be no Tutoring on Thursday, January 7th due to Curriculum Night. Please let me know when your child will attend so that I can plan for it.
Curriculum Night: January 7th 6-8 p.m. Students and parents can come to school to complete make-up seat work and missing tests for the quarter. No conferences will be held on that day. Conferences may be scheduled if necessary. Report Cards and 3rd Quarter syllabus will be distributed.
Book Reports: Book Reports for January are due on Friday, January 29, 2010. Please remind your child to keep reading during the month. It also counts as part of your child’s Reading Grade and as part of the Advanced Reading Challenge that the school is sponsoring.
Conferences: Conferences are held every 1st Thursday of the month from 3:45-4:45 p.m.
C.R.C.T. Prep: Please remind your child to work on www.StudyIsland.com at home and during school breaks to keep their skills sharp. If you are having problems logging on, please let me know as soon as possible. We are working on Reading and Math Skills in class.
Homework: Please sign off in your child’s agenda daily and pay attention to notices or last minute changes in our classroom. Pleasealso pay attention to scheduled tests, quizzes, and school activities that are posted in your child's agenda. Your child should have a study guide binder which will contain facts in various subjects for them to study or review. Also, look for the weekly spelling lists and Wordly Wise Vocabulary Word in their homework folders and agendas.
Website: Please visit our website for additional information rockingthirdgraders.blogspot.com.
Ms. St. Rose
vst.rose@gmail.com
678-384-8920
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
2009 Parent Letter
August 26, 2009
Dear Parents,
We are still settling into our new school year in our class. Thanks for your support and patience during our transition. A special thanks goes out to those of you who have volunteered your support this year. Thanks also for the contributions you have made from the wish list. This is greatly appreciated.
I just wanted to inform you of some up-coming reminders and assignments that we need your help with. Please submit payments for C.R.C.T. Study Guide orders as soon as possible. Early orders will allow us to order the books at half the cost. Our room mom, Mrs. Lolita Wylie will take your book orders and make payments for you. Please refer to the letter that was sent home in your child’s homework folder a week ago for contact information for Mrs. Wylie. If you didn’t get this letter, please let me know as soon as possible.
We will begin our Stanford 10 Testing this week August 27 and 28 with Make Up Testing on August 31. Please have your child in bed on time, send two sharpened number two pencils, two chapter books to read and a healthy snack for school on those days.
We will begin our Book Reports during the month of September. The first two reports are due on Friday, September 25. These reports will count as part of your child’s Reading grade. Book Report Forms will be provided. Please have your child choose two books from the book list and begin reading independently at home. See Booklist attached to this letter or on our Blog. You can check out the books from the library, purchase the books from the book store, or order it through Scholastic Book Club on line. The first chapter book that we will be reading as a class is “Charlotte’s Web”. Please purchase a copy for your child. Students who have their books by September 4 will receive 100 points for their books.
Please keep checking your child’s Homework Folder for notices from school, homework assignments, notes from the teacher, Book Report forms, Reading Logs etc. You can also check for class information on our website at www.rockingthirdgraders@blogspot.com.
Feel free to contact me at school at 678-384-8920 or e-mail me at vst.rose@gmail.com.
Ms. St. Rose
Dear Parents,
We are still settling into our new school year in our class. Thanks for your support and patience during our transition. A special thanks goes out to those of you who have volunteered your support this year. Thanks also for the contributions you have made from the wish list. This is greatly appreciated.
I just wanted to inform you of some up-coming reminders and assignments that we need your help with. Please submit payments for C.R.C.T. Study Guide orders as soon as possible. Early orders will allow us to order the books at half the cost. Our room mom, Mrs. Lolita Wylie will take your book orders and make payments for you. Please refer to the letter that was sent home in your child’s homework folder a week ago for contact information for Mrs. Wylie. If you didn’t get this letter, please let me know as soon as possible.
We will begin our Stanford 10 Testing this week August 27 and 28 with Make Up Testing on August 31. Please have your child in bed on time, send two sharpened number two pencils, two chapter books to read and a healthy snack for school on those days.
We will begin our Book Reports during the month of September. The first two reports are due on Friday, September 25. These reports will count as part of your child’s Reading grade. Book Report Forms will be provided. Please have your child choose two books from the book list and begin reading independently at home. See Booklist attached to this letter or on our Blog. You can check out the books from the library, purchase the books from the book store, or order it through Scholastic Book Club on line. The first chapter book that we will be reading as a class is “Charlotte’s Web”. Please purchase a copy for your child. Students who have their books by September 4 will receive 100 points for their books.
Please keep checking your child’s Homework Folder for notices from school, homework assignments, notes from the teacher, Book Report forms, Reading Logs etc. You can also check for class information on our website at www.rockingthirdgraders@blogspot.com.
Feel free to contact me at school at 678-384-8920 or e-mail me at vst.rose@gmail.com.
Ms. St. Rose
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Parent Coach Letter
August 6, 2009
Dear Parents,
Thank you for your awesome attendance and support today during open house and for purchasing the school supplies for school. We are off to a great start with the tools we need to make learning a third grade successful.
We plan to start our test prep early this school year and wanted to give you enough time to plan the purchase of the C.R.C. T Books: We’ve researched information about the CRCT Prep Book and found out that they do not sell it at School Box as we expected. However, they can be purchased on line in grouped orders for a reduced price or individually. Go to www.testprep.com. Click on, Coach State Test Practice with Coach. Please Order Books for Language Arts and Math. If you do not have access to the internet, call
1-800-221-9372. You can fax orders to 1-866-805-5723 or e-mail customer service @triumphlearning.com. Reading and Math are the most critical areas that we need to focus on this year in third grade. The books are about $20.00 a piece. This is a worthy investment in your child’s education. Our goal is to have all of the children working on the skills daily by early September. If you need any additional information about these books, please don’t hesitate to write a note, call, or e-mail us.
Here is an alternate g-mail web/web address that you can use to e-mail us at school_______________________________________. We are in the process of setting up blogs to also communicate to you more effectively. This will be sent to you later on in the month.
Here are just some reminders. Please remember to pack a lunch for your child daily. Please also follow-up with your child’s agenda for announced tests, projects, and quizzes along with a weekly spelling list. If your child’s dismissal procedure changes, let us know so we can make the necessary adjustments. Remind your child to use the restroom at home or early in the morning before school begins. This will save instructional time and improve punctuality with attendance.
Thanks again in advance for your continued support.
Third Grade Teachers
Dear Parents,
Thank you for your awesome attendance and support today during open house and for purchasing the school supplies for school. We are off to a great start with the tools we need to make learning a third grade successful.
We plan to start our test prep early this school year and wanted to give you enough time to plan the purchase of the C.R.C. T Books: We’ve researched information about the CRCT Prep Book and found out that they do not sell it at School Box as we expected. However, they can be purchased on line in grouped orders for a reduced price or individually. Go to www.testprep.com. Click on, Coach State Test Practice with Coach. Please Order Books for Language Arts and Math. If you do not have access to the internet, call
1-800-221-9372. You can fax orders to 1-866-805-5723 or e-mail customer service @triumphlearning.com. Reading and Math are the most critical areas that we need to focus on this year in third grade. The books are about $20.00 a piece. This is a worthy investment in your child’s education. Our goal is to have all of the children working on the skills daily by early September. If you need any additional information about these books, please don’t hesitate to write a note, call, or e-mail us.
Here is an alternate g-mail web/web address that you can use to e-mail us at school_______________________________________. We are in the process of setting up blogs to also communicate to you more effectively. This will be sent to you later on in the month.
Here are just some reminders. Please remember to pack a lunch for your child daily. Please also follow-up with your child’s agenda for announced tests, projects, and quizzes along with a weekly spelling list. If your child’s dismissal procedure changes, let us know so we can make the necessary adjustments. Remind your child to use the restroom at home or early in the morning before school begins. This will save instructional time and improve punctuality with attendance.
Thanks again in advance for your continued support.
Third Grade Teachers
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Third Grade Reading Book List
Name________________________________ Date_____________
2009-2010 Third Grade Reading Book List
Choose two or more chapter books for the months of January through May from the list below. Read them thoroughly and complete a Book Report on each one. This Book Report is due on the last Friday of each month and will count as a Reading Grade. The form for the Book Report will be provided. Please have your parent initial your Home Reading Record Sheet to confirm your reading at home. Your book can be purchased or checked out from the public library. Let your books take you places.
Author Book Title Reading Level
Atwater, Richard Mr. Popper’s Penguins 3
Duffey, Betsy How to be Cool in third Grade 3
Gadget Wars
Gormley, Beatrice Barack Obama: Our 44th President 4
George, E. Stanley Coretta S. King: First Lady of the 4
Civil Rights 3
Harlow, H. Joan Blown Away
Levine, Ellen Henry’s Freedom Box 4
McKissack, Patricia Miami Gets it Straight 4
Black Hands
White Sails
Sojouner Truth: Ain’t I A Woman 4
Taylor, Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry 4
The Road to Memphis
Monjo, F.N. The Drinking Gourd 3
Bunting, Eve Fly Away Home 3
Hesse, Karen Just Juice 3
Di Camillo, Kate Because of Winn Dixie 3
The Tale of Despereaux
Miles, Betty The Secret Life of the Underwear Champ 3
Rockwell, Thomas How to Eat Fried Worms 3
Byars, Betsy The SOS File 3
Lynne, Reid Banks The Indian in the Cupboard 4
Cleary, Beverly Henry and Ribsy 3
Romona is Brave
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
McLachlan, Patricia Sarah Plain and Tall 3
Fleischman, Sid The Whipping Boy 3
Parish, Peggy Teach us, Amelia Bedelia 3
Lindgren, Astrid Pipi Long Stockings 3
Dahl, Roald Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 4
McCully, Emily Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of
The Nun’s Kung Fu
Burnett, Hodgson F. The Secret Garden 3
Erikson, John R. Hank the Cowdog: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 4
Ballard, Robert D. Exploring the Titanic 3
Scieszka, Jon The Warp Trio 3
Clements, Andrew Frindle 4
White, E. B. The Trumpet of the Swans 3
Curtis, Christopher P. Bud not Buddy 4
Elijah of BaxtonSteptoe, John
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters 4
2009-2010 Third Grade Reading Book List
Choose two or more chapter books for the months of January through May from the list below. Read them thoroughly and complete a Book Report on each one. This Book Report is due on the last Friday of each month and will count as a Reading Grade. The form for the Book Report will be provided. Please have your parent initial your Home Reading Record Sheet to confirm your reading at home. Your book can be purchased or checked out from the public library. Let your books take you places.
Author Book Title Reading Level
Atwater, Richard Mr. Popper’s Penguins 3
Duffey, Betsy How to be Cool in third Grade 3
Gadget Wars
Gormley, Beatrice Barack Obama: Our 44th President 4
George, E. Stanley Coretta S. King: First Lady of the 4
Civil Rights 3
Harlow, H. Joan Blown Away
Levine, Ellen Henry’s Freedom Box 4
McKissack, Patricia Miami Gets it Straight 4
Black Hands
White Sails
Sojouner Truth: Ain’t I A Woman 4
Taylor, Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry 4
The Road to Memphis
Monjo, F.N. The Drinking Gourd 3
Bunting, Eve Fly Away Home 3
Hesse, Karen Just Juice 3
Di Camillo, Kate Because of Winn Dixie 3
The Tale of Despereaux
Miles, Betty The Secret Life of the Underwear Champ 3
Rockwell, Thomas How to Eat Fried Worms 3
Byars, Betsy The SOS File 3
Lynne, Reid Banks The Indian in the Cupboard 4
Cleary, Beverly Henry and Ribsy 3
Romona is Brave
The Mouse and the Motorcycle
McLachlan, Patricia Sarah Plain and Tall 3
Fleischman, Sid The Whipping Boy 3
Parish, Peggy Teach us, Amelia Bedelia 3
Lindgren, Astrid Pipi Long Stockings 3
Dahl, Roald Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 4
McCully, Emily Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of
The Nun’s Kung Fu
Burnett, Hodgson F. The Secret Garden 3
Erikson, John R. Hank the Cowdog: Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 4
Ballard, Robert D. Exploring the Titanic 3
Scieszka, Jon The Warp Trio 3
Clements, Andrew Frindle 4
White, E. B. The Trumpet of the Swans 3
Curtis, Christopher P. Bud not Buddy 4
Elijah of BaxtonSteptoe, John
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters 4
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