| The Parent's Corner
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What are all these folders?
Third graders are resposible for many different folders. There are 4 subject folders, 1 communicator folder, and 1 AR folder that will be coming home. The subject folders will contain graphic organizers, vocabulary, homework, study guides, and any work that was done within the current chapter or unit. Everything must stay in the subject folder until we ask the student to clean it out at the end of a unit. The communicator folder will contain important papers/information for parents. The AR folder will contain your child's AR Reading Log and scores. Please check all folders each night.
What is AR?
AR stands for Accelerated Reader. Each student will be required to read books within their reading range and test on them. The tests are computerized and tests primarily on reading comprehension. The goal is not to make 100 on these tests but instead to score an 80 - 100. This shows that the tests are offering a challenge to your child and are not too easy. Please check your child's AR Folder for more information.
What is the "Wednesday Papers" folder?
This is the blue file folder and will go home only on Wednesdays. These papers have been graded and recorded in my grade book as a permanent grade. AR updates can also be found on the cover sheet. Please sign and return any papers below 70%.
Can my child bring a water bottle to school?
Absolutely!! A child needs a small amount of water every 15 minutes to keep the brain awake. Please make sure water bottles contain water and no juices. If the bottle sweats, please place a clean sock around the bottle.
Why does my child need a daily snack?
I am asking that your child bring a snack to school each day Monday thru Friday. This is a morning snack and serves as a nice, quick break for the students since we have a late lunch.
Can I come read to the class?
Parents are welcome anytime to visit the class and especially read to the class. If your line of work relates to our curriculum we would love for you to come in and share your experiences with us. Holidays are a great time to read or do an art activity with the class too. Contact us so that we can schedule a day and time.
Can I have lunch with my child?
Yes, parents are encouraged to come a few times a year and have a lunch date with your child. Your child would love to share with you what they have been learning in class over a big slice of pepperoni pizza.
What is Morning Work?
Each morning your child will complete Language and Math reviews as morning work. Your child is expected to come in the classroom, turn in his/her communicator folder, put away bookbag, use the restroom, and settle in their desks to start this morning work. Students are responsible for keeping up with these 2 papers all week long. They are kept in a work folder they created at the beginning of the school year. The answers are reviewed daily. On Fridays, the Math assessment portion is used as daily grade.
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