Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s),
Welcome to 3rd grade. We are excited to work with you and your child this year. Third grade is a major shift for our students. They are expected to be more independent in their work habits and must prepare to take The End of Grade Test. As we prepare for a successful year, here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Attendance is important for academic success. Please make sure your child is here every day and on time. If he or she must be absent, please send in a doctor's or written excuse when s/he returns.
2. Communication is the key to success. We want to keep the lines of communication open. If your child's teacher uses Class DoJo to track daily behavior and as a communication tool, please make sure to sign up to receive immediate mobile alerts. Email is one of the best ways to communicate with us. We will answer e-mails as soon as possible. Also this year we will ask you to participate in our Academic School and Family Collaboration (ASFC).
3. Homework: Our Third Graders have homework on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of most weeks. They are also expected to read something each day at home (a picture book or a chapter of a book) If your child needs extra practice with a skill such as reading fluency or multiplication, they may be asked to complete extra practice for homework, so please check your child's agenda each night to see if they have any work.
Again, Welcome to third grade.
Sincerely,
Third Grade Teachers
