Welcome to Class
Our
symphony filed trip
is finally (almost) here! This Thursday, May 17,
your child will take a trip to see (and hear) the
Jacksonville Symphony. It is a nice trip that
allows us to dress a little fancier than a regular
field trip, so sorry, no field trip shirts this
time. We will leave school around 10:45 a.m. and
return at around 1:00 p.m. We will not eat lunch
until we return to school so please be sure your
child eats a good breakfast, and you may want to
send in a mid-morning snack for your child to eat
before we leave. Parents are permitted to go (for
free) but due to limited parking must ride the bus.
Please let me know if you plan on joining us.
The
reading standard/expectation is that third graders
begin the year on an independent level 'K.'
This means that students should be able to read
level 'K' text with 95% or better accuracy, fluency
rating of 110 words per minute or more with
expression and comprehension. In third grade
the end of the year expectation is a level 'N.'
This year your child's reading growth will be less
about how far he/she goes and more on how deep
he/she goes. Your child will be required to
complete written retellings, interpretations
(message/moral/theme), and reflections (favorite
part and why). Watch for more info...coming
soon!
"The
idea of Bucket Fillers is based on the book Have
you Filled A Bucket Today? (A Guide to Daily
Happiness for Kids) by Carol McCloud. The
premise of the book is this...