Good Morning Class,
I have added two of my favorite reading sites. Go look at the new sites. Storyline and poetry. Let me know what you think of them. Over the weekend you may email me with your thoughts about the sites. You have to have your parents permission before you email me. My email address is
sonja.stokes@ironmail.org
Today is a great day! Third Grade is the best!
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Mrs. Stokes’ Super News!
Sept. 3, 2013
Third grade is the Best!
*This is an awesome class*
The “Book in the Bag” Reading Program has started. Your child needs to read their book in the bag every night and return it the next day to school. Some books will take longer than one night.
Important:
This week we start our spelling program. Your child will have a spelling list that is at their level. Please ask your child about it.
Our class goes to our school library on Mondays.
SEP week is Sept 30- Oct. 4th. I am so excited to meet with you. School will be getting out at 2:30pm all that week.
Fall pictures are on Oct. 4th
Parent helpers can start coming this week.
Mondays at 10:30: Mrs. Coronado, Mrs. Webster
Tuesdays at 10:30: Mrs. Eye
Thursdays at 10:30:
Fridays at 10:30: Mr. Hirschi
Important Reminder: If you need to check your child out of school early you must check them out in the office. The office will then give you a note to bring to me. I can then release your child to you.
Reading: Every child should have a library book at home that they are reading in for at least 20 minutes each night. This book should be at a reading level that is comfortable for them. If the book is too hard or too easy please let me know. We have also started Literature Circles in our classroom. For a 1/2 hour each day they are reading in a group with students on their same reading levels. Then they do various activities to enhance their comprehension of the book.
Math: We are working on addition, subtraction, and graphs. Also, please ask your children to look at clocks at your home as often as possible. They need to understand the concept of time. They best way to teach them is to give them plenty of opportunities to tell time. They always ask me what time it is and I say, ” look at the clock and figure it out.”
Writing: We are constantly writing each and every day. The students are writing stories, poems, keeping journals etc.
Homework: This week there is math, reading and spelling. Also, the September reading calendar. Please mark on the calendar how many minutes each day that your child is reading. Then at the end of the month the reading calendar is due back to school. The calendar is a big part of your child's grade. Please help them to take on this responsibility.
Final Note: I am having a great time teaching your child. We have a wonderful class. They are a bright bunch of students. Thanks for all of your support and help at home. Have a great week!
Mrs. Stokes
Read, read, and read some more!
Sept. 3, 2013
Third grade is the Best!
*This is an awesome class*
The “Book in the Bag” Reading Program has started. Your child needs to read their book in the bag every night and return it the next day to school. Some books will take longer than one night.
Important:
This week we start our spelling program. Your child will have a spelling list that is at their level. Please ask your child about it.
Our class goes to our school library on Mondays.
SEP week is Sept 30- Oct. 4th. I am so excited to meet with you. School will be getting out at 2:30pm all that week.
Fall pictures are on Oct. 4th
Parent helpers can start coming this week.
Mondays at 10:30: Mrs. Coronado, Mrs. Webster
Tuesdays at 10:30: Mrs. Eye
Thursdays at 10:30:
Fridays at 10:30: Mr. Hirschi
Important Reminder: If you need to check your child out of school early you must check them out in the office. The office will then give you a note to bring to me. I can then release your child to you.
Reading: Every child should have a library book at home that they are reading in for at least 20 minutes each night. This book should be at a reading level that is comfortable for them. If the book is too hard or too easy please let me know. We have also started Literature Circles in our classroom. For a 1/2 hour each day they are reading in a group with students on their same reading levels. Then they do various activities to enhance their comprehension of the book.
Math: We are working on addition, subtraction, and graphs. Also, please ask your children to look at clocks at your home as often as possible. They need to understand the concept of time. They best way to teach them is to give them plenty of opportunities to tell time. They always ask me what time it is and I say, ” look at the clock and figure it out.”
Writing: We are constantly writing each and every day. The students are writing stories, poems, keeping journals etc.
Homework: This week there is math, reading and spelling. Also, the September reading calendar. Please mark on the calendar how many minutes each day that your child is reading. Then at the end of the month the reading calendar is due back to school. The calendar is a big part of your child's grade. Please help them to take on this responsibility.
Final Note: I am having a great time teaching your child. We have a wonderful class. They are a bright bunch of students. Thanks for all of your support and help at home. Have a great week!
Mrs. Stokes
Read, read, and read some more!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Hello Class,
Today we are going to have Wacky Wednesday! Tell me that you read this message and the wackiness will begin! You are a great class. I appreciate how hard you work. Let's listen and learn today. LEAP INTO LEARNING!
Class News:
The Book in the Bag program has started. Please read it and return it to school every day. Parent helpers may begin to come in next week. I still need help on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 during our reading block if anyone is available.
There is no school on Monday because of the Labor Day holiday.
Today we are going to have Wacky Wednesday! Tell me that you read this message and the wackiness will begin! You are a great class. I appreciate how hard you work. Let's listen and learn today. LEAP INTO LEARNING!
Class News:
The Book in the Bag program has started. Please read it and return it to school every day. Parent helpers may begin to come in next week. I still need help on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 during our reading block if anyone is available.
There is no school on Monday because of the Labor Day holiday.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Welcome to Third Grade!
Stokes’ Super Star News
August 19, 2013
Welcome back to school! I’m so excited to have the school year started.
The school calendar is online. I also gave you all one on back to school night. If you have not filled out all of your childs information pages please do so and send them back to school. Your child will not be able to start using our computers until their user agreement is filled out.
There will be no school on Labor Day which is on Sept. 2nd. Have a blast that day with your wonderful child.
Reading: We our starting our first story in our literature series called Officer Buckle and Gloria. We will be doing great reading and writing activities with this story. It will be a fun unit. We will also start practicing to read faster. Each child will be placed on their own reading level and be allowed to move at their own pace. Please have your child read every night and record it on their reading calendar. The reading calendars will begin Sept 1st.
Spelling: The first spelling list should be in your child's homework folder. Please help them to study and learn these words. Spelling tests will be on Fridays.
Math: We are reviewing everything that they learned in second grade. We will also be working on graphing, addition and subtraction.
Science: We are starting to learn about the sun. The students are enjoying it. We will be using the suns heat to cook smores.
Homework: Every Monday your child will bring home their homework folder filled with that weeks homework. They must return the folder with the homework completed by Thursday of each week to receive full credit. Homework will consist of math, reading and spelling.
Final Note: Remember that on Wednesdays school is out at 1:30 pm.
I am having a wonderful time getting to know each of your children. This is a fantastic class. They are all so smart and so well behaved. I know that this is going to be a great year! Remember if you ever need to talk to me for any reason, never hesitate to call. We are a team working together: teacher, parents and child.
Follow our class Blog at:
stokessuperstars.blogspot.com
Third Grade is the best!
My favorite saying is “Reading is like playing a musical instrument. The more you practice, the better you become.”
LEAP INTO LEARNING!
August 19, 2013
Welcome back to school! I’m so excited to have the school year started.
The school calendar is online. I also gave you all one on back to school night. If you have not filled out all of your childs information pages please do so and send them back to school. Your child will not be able to start using our computers until their user agreement is filled out.
There will be no school on Labor Day which is on Sept. 2nd. Have a blast that day with your wonderful child.
Reading: We our starting our first story in our literature series called Officer Buckle and Gloria. We will be doing great reading and writing activities with this story. It will be a fun unit. We will also start practicing to read faster. Each child will be placed on their own reading level and be allowed to move at their own pace. Please have your child read every night and record it on their reading calendar. The reading calendars will begin Sept 1st.
Spelling: The first spelling list should be in your child's homework folder. Please help them to study and learn these words. Spelling tests will be on Fridays.
Math: We are reviewing everything that they learned in second grade. We will also be working on graphing, addition and subtraction.
Science: We are starting to learn about the sun. The students are enjoying it. We will be using the suns heat to cook smores.
Homework: Every Monday your child will bring home their homework folder filled with that weeks homework. They must return the folder with the homework completed by Thursday of each week to receive full credit. Homework will consist of math, reading and spelling.
Final Note: Remember that on Wednesdays school is out at 1:30 pm.
I am having a wonderful time getting to know each of your children. This is a fantastic class. They are all so smart and so well behaved. I know that this is going to be a great year! Remember if you ever need to talk to me for any reason, never hesitate to call. We are a team working together: teacher, parents and child.
Follow our class Blog at:
stokessuperstars.blogspot.com
Third Grade is the best!
My favorite saying is “Reading is like playing a musical instrument. The more you practice, the better you become.”
LEAP INTO LEARNING!
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