Third Grade News
Welcome to the third grade at Lone
Star. Here are some
suggestions for having a successful year in third grade.
Read 20 minutes each night and discuss
what you read with someone. Try reading books from different genres
such as mysteries, biographies, nonfiction, poetry, and chapter
books. Be sure to keep the RAH log updated.
Drill the addition and subtraction
facts. Third grade students should have these facts memorized and
begin learning multiplication facts (1-10). They are expected to
have these memorized by the end of the year.
Be aware of the law for third grade.
In addition to the regular requirements for passing third grade, any
third grader who does not meet the minimum standard for reading as
set by the State will be retained.
In buying clothes, please consider
that students are running track each day. Tennis shoes and
appropriate clothing are highly encouraged. Make sure all shoes
have a back and no flip flops may be worn to school. All shirts
must be tucked in at all times, so purchase clothing that
accommodates this rule.
Students may not wear baggy pants.
Shorts and skirts must be no shorter than the fingertips as the arms
hang from the shoulders. Belts are expected if the garment has belt
loops. Please comply with these rules and expectations.
Homework will be assigned each school
night and should always be returned to school on the due date.
Planners should be initialed daily and progress reports signed and
returned.
Please let us know ahead of time if
you are picking your child up early. Remember that assessments are
usually given on Fridays so try to limit early dismissals on
Fridays.
Please remember to read and
drill math facts over our holiday breaks. We also need
students to come to school with their supplies ( pencils,
paper, agendas, and homework folders). Also when visiting
your child's class, be sure to stop by the front office for
a classroom pass.
We continue
to look forward to working with you this year.
Save these dates:
December 3
Math Benchmark testing will begin.
January
21 FCAT Night
Workshop for parents to help prepare your child for FCAT.
Workshop for parents to help prepare your child for FCAT.
Your Third Grade Team
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