Welcome to the second half of third grade. I hope you are noticing some changes for the better in your child. Most are showing some maturity in dealing with their supplies and assignments, however, we still have some stragglers. I know it's hard, but please try not to "make their job easier" for them. At this age, it's easy just to give in and do it yourself. You know as well as I that doing that won't help them grow into the responsible student we're working toward.
Book Reports are due on Jan. 29th. I can approve the second book anytime. We've finished Chapter 8 in Math on graphs, so it's full speed ahead on multiplication. In addition to the lessons in the book, we will be singing tables, playing games, drilling, and doing all we can to get those facts into the kids' little heads for good! I know I can count on you to help whenever you can. Unit B in Science is dealing with Physical Science, a difficult topic for some students. Remember that the tests are not the only grades that count. Homework should be done carefully, using the chapter as a resource for answers. Some of the children put very little effort into searching for answers, and it shows on their grades.
Please encourage your child to log in their reading times on the READ TO SUCCEED form that was given to them. It's a great way to earn a free ticket to Great America. Since they're doing so much reading for book reports anyway, why ot take advantage of this offer? Only 6 hours of reading time is required...such a deal!!!
Catholic Schools Week is coming soon, so I hope to see you celebrating Catholic education with us at some of our planned activities.
Had enough winter yet???? I have