September 6, 2011
Dear Parents,
It has been a wonderful start to the school year! The students are working
hard and doing a nice job listening. I just wanted to give you some information about
our schedule this year and specials, as well as some expectations and rules for third
grade.
Our Daily Schedule
SPECIALS
8:55
9:05
9:10-10:20
10:25-10:55
10:55-11:40
11:40-12:30
12:35-1:05
1:05-2:05
2:05-2:20
2:20-3:10
3:10- 3:25
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
First Bell
Announcements
Language Arts
Star Time
Special
Language Arts
Lunch
Math
Recess
Social Studies/ Science
Language Arts
ART
GYM
LIBRARY
MUSIC
Homework
In third grade, your child should have a minimum of 20-30 minutes of homework
at least 4 days a week. Expect to see Math and Reading homework every night,
but Friday. For reading, your child is expected to read Mon. - Thurs. for a
minimum of 20 minutes. They will be responsible for a reading response
every night, Monday- Thursday.
Incomplete Homework
If you student does not complete their homework, they will have to make-it up
the following night. An incomplete homework slip will be sent home. After
three homework misses, the student will call home and a meeting will be set
between us to develop a plan to help your student complete assignments. Each
month your child has a clean slate.
Binders, Pencils and Supplies
We have organized 3-ring binders for all students. They understand where to
put their papers and handouts and it is important that they keep it organized
throughout the year. Since we have tables and not individual desks, please
keep extra materials at home unless they are requested. Students can also
keep markers, pencils and other art supplies in their book bag and take
them out when necessary.
Reviewing your child’s homework sheet
Each night please look over your child’s homework sheet. Homework is written
down in the morning at the end of the day I review homework assignments and
remind students of what to take home with them and pack-up. Please make
sure your child puts assignment papers back in the binder to come back to
school.
Snack Time
Our working snack time will be around 10 o’clock before star time since our
lunch time is later in the afternoon at12:35. A small, healthy snack is
appropriate. I will not be providing snacks for the students unless it is a party
or special occasion.
***MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT ON
SEPTEMBER 14th AT 7:00***
Any time you have a question or a concern, please feel free to e-mail me or
call the school. My e-mail is clemenkj@npenn.org. If you need to get
information to me quickly, please call the school. I will return your call as soon
as I can.
Thank you for sharing your delightful children with me. I know it will be a
fantastic year with your support!!!
Mrs. Clemens
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I have reviewed this letter and understand the third grade expectations for the 20112012 school year.
Parent Signature
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Student Signature
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