August
24, 2015
Dear
Third Grade Families,
Welcome to second grade! I am
looking forward to an exciting year of fun and learning!
Our curriculum is based on the
philosophy that children grow and develop at individual rates and that they
learn best when they are actively engaged through a careful balance of whole
group, small group and independent learning opportunities. Themes will be
developed across subject areas to encompass all modes of learning.
I feel that cooperation and
communication between us is important throughout the school year. Remember that you are your child’s first and
most important teacher. I hope you will
be a partner in your child’s education.
I respect your knowledge of your child’s temperament and personality. You know them best! We can work together to make third grade a
successful, happy year for your child.
As the year progresses, let me
know about any changes or information that you feel is important in your
child’s life that may be affecting his or her school day. Please do not hesitate to call if you have questions
or concerns, or if you’d like to set up a conference.
I hope the information in this letter
will help to make a smooth transition back to school! If you have any other questions, please don’t
hesitate to call or email me.
Keelin
M. Simpson
652-7415
Outdoor Play/
Recess: Part of
our daily schedule is 20 minutes of recess outside. Please make sure to send your child with
appropriate clothing for the weather, especially as the weather gets cooler in
the fall and winter. Please write your child’s name in his/her
outdoor gear (coats, hats, gloves, snow pants, etc…). Some children choose
to leave a pair of sneakers at school during the winter and spring months,
wearing their boots to and from school.
There will not be extra winter clothing in the office this year, so
please help your child remember everything they need. If you wish to leave extra winter items in
the classroom, feel free.
Homework: Homework in third grade will begin
the week of August 31st.
Homework will consist of reading for 20- 30 minutes and regular weekly
math activities that review what we have worked on in the classroom. There will
also be some science or social studies homework depending on the unit of study.
Students will practice spelling words at home, too. Each week I will send home
a packet of homework on Monday, and it will be due back on Friday. I do understand that issues come up and night times are very busy. Please send a
note if you need extra time for homework or have any other concerns about that
night’s homework. Home folders will go
home on Mondays with the homework and come back on Friday with the completed
homework. They will go home on Friday
night with work from the week and notices. Please help your child to remember his/her
home folder on Mondays and Fridays.
Book Orders: Book orders will be sent home
monthly throughout the year. If you
choose to order books, please be sure to send a check, written to Scholastic
Book Clubs. No cash please. I will also
send home a code that will enable you to place your order with your home
computer.
Snack: We will have a 10-15 minute snack time
early each morning. Please make sure to
send in a piece of fruit or another healthy snack for your child to enjoy at
snack time.
Birthdays: If you wish to send in a birthday
snack for your child, please make sure it is here by 8:30 AM for snack
time. Snack time is fairly short, so a
simple snack works best (muffins, popcorn bags, fruit popsicles, etc.). Napkins come in handy.
Integrated
Arts Times
Monday
– 9:30 AM Music
Tuesday
– 9:30 AM P.E.
Wednesday – 9:30 AM Music and 10:00 AM P.E.
Thursday
– 9:30 Art
Friday
– 9:30 Media Center
Recess
and Lunch Times
11:15
– Recess
11:35
- Lunch
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Please be sure to send sneakers with your child on P.E. days, and return library
books on Fridays. ***
