Homework Due 10/5/09

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In the attachment is homework for the week of September 28 through October 2. This is week B for homework. This means that students will still have math homework due on Tuesday and Thursday, they will still need to read at least 4 nights, and they will have spelling words with a test on Friday. 

The difference from last week is the Portland Paragraph is the work to be done in the Homework Composition Book this week. It is imperative that students bring their composition books each day because we will show them how to highlight text for important information. They will then put their notes into a rough draft form, revise and edit - all here at school. Students will need to type the final copy and insert a photo to turn in on Monday 10/5 along with their composition book rough draft work.

In the future students will be responsible for all these steps at home. As always, questions are welcomed!

Your third grade team.

Homework has begun!

Attached are documents that came home with your child this week about homework. The schedule is just a sample schedule if you want some help organizing what to do each night. You can do the homework in whatever way works with your child and schedule.

Next week, we will do most of the Portland paragraph homework with the kids in class. We will show them how to highlight important information, take notes and write a paragraph. Homework will be to type the paragraph we wrote in class. More information will come about this part of the homework next week.

We understand it is hard to learn a new system for homework each year and will be reinforcing what to do with the kids each day. If you have any questions, just let us know.

Download Homework Intro letter 2009

Download Homework Schedule Sample

Download Homework Notebook Sample

Homework Week of Sept. 21-25, 2009

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Third Grade Parents,

Each week we will post the homework cover sheet and math sheets for your reference. This week students are responsible for composition book work and math homework. Math pages are due Tuesday and Thursday, the composition book is due Monday September 28th.

Please review the blue sheet that was sent home yesterday as this will help explain the format for the year. It also includes a guideline for how to chunk down the homework throughout the week. For your reference, we will post "examples" of how the homework should look.

Also know that we are helping your children set up the composition book and explaining all the steps so they are successful with homework. Your support is appreciated and questions are welcomed if something is not clear.

Happy Days!

Back to School Night

Forest Park and your third grade team invite you to Back to School Night

September 24 from 6:30-7:30 pm.

This will be our first ever "open house" format. The evening is for you and your child to attend. We hope you will come say hello, check out the classroom and the work your children are doing each day. Please also visit the gym, technology lab, library and music room. All the staff will be here to greet you.

Bring your calendars so you can also sign up for fall conferences when you come. Know that the days and times for conferences have been changed this year to after school Monday November 23rd from 3:00-7:00pm and Tuesday November 24 from 8:00am to 7:00pm.

Field Trip News

Dear grade three parents,

 

We are happy to announce our first field trip! All three third grade classes will visit the Japanese Garden and the International Rose Test Gardens on October 2nd. This trip will support our social studies curriculum, which focuses on Portland. In addition, the visit will tie in to our study of Japanese culture and geography, as we re-read Hachiko Waits.

This trip is a terrific opportunity to get kids out into the community, and make learning more concrete. We plan to offer several meaningful field trips this year. Since transportantion costs can quickly burn up all of the Student Activity Funds that you have provided, we will try to plan all of our trips without the need to hire busses. We will transport the students via carpool, so we’ll need your help!

If you are willing to drive students to and from the field trip, thank you! The school district requires two forms to be completed and filed by anyone transporting students in a private car. The “background check” is valid for three years, so you may already have one on file; Pam and Kelly can check if you’re not sure. The “insurance information” form is only valid for one school year, so all drivers will need to fill out a new form this year. Forms will need to be in the office early next week in order to clear in time for October’s trip, but please consider submitting the paperwork now, even if you are hoping to volunteer for a trip later this year. Both forms are available in the office, or on the third grade team blog.

Please fill out the forms, sign and return them to school with your student. Specific details will be forthcoming, but plan on about a three-hour comittment. Again, the third grade team appreciates your help in providing this opportunity for the students, and we look forward to your company on the trip!

Field Trip Documents

Dear Parents,

Here are the two School District forms which must be completed in order to drive on the October 2 field trip. Please contact your child's teacher if you have questions regarding this trip, or the paperwork. Thanks!

Download Driver_Vehicle_Qualification_Form

Download Application_Volunteer_E