Note home this week...

Tidbits

• The brand new school district website will be launched later this month!  There will be lots of resources and information right at you fingertips, in an easy to navigate website.  There will also be a link to our class blog so you can continue to utilize this tool for keeping up with classroom happenings.
• Don't forget to use the FREE resources at our class Spelling City page to work with your child on his or her spelling words.  You can always find the link on the right-hand side of the blog under "Resources", listed as Ms. Auxier's Spelling City page.
• As the weather continues to cool down, please ensure that your child wears appropriate clothing for outside recess, including a warm jacket or coat.  We will go outside for recess any time the temperature is above 40 degrees and it is not snowing or raining.
• Don't forget you are able to make comments on this blog.  Just scroll to the bottom of any post you'd like to respond to, and follow the easy steps for commenting and posting.  This blog can be a form of two-way communication!

News and Notes…

I loved seeing many of you at the Lake Contrary Carnival last week!  I encourage you to attend the Southside Pride night this Friday as we cheer on our Benton friends at the football game!  Parent involvement is key to your child’s success as a student!

You will receive your child's current grades when you attend your parent/teacher conference next week.  Please return your Pre-Conference Questionnaire before your scheduled conference, to help us prepare for a great experience discussing how we can support your child together!

News and Notes…

Don’t forget to sign and return your child’s weekly grade report each Monday!  This is an important piece of communication, as we get closer to Parent/Teacher Conference time!

This Week's Newsletter!

 Misplaced the Friday newsletter?  Or did your child's orange folder "eat" it?  You can now view our weekly newsletter online!

Another Great Learning Resource!

Here's a great resource for practicing important 3rd grade skills!  Our tutoring group learned today about making connections as we read, and also practiced choosing the right conventions in written text.  Log on to Study Zone for lots of online lessons, practice quizzes, and other resources to help us get ready for the MAP Grade Level Assessment at the end of 3rd grade!

News and Notes…

I’m watching for friends I can award with the BEARS with character award for Being Responsible, showing that Everyone Matters, Achieving Success, Respecting Others, and demonstrating Safety First.

Our whole class displayed BEARS in our learning this week!

We are learning about using strategies for problem solving in math this year, and this week we had a special math consultant come in and lead us through a math investigation.  Our class did a great job following directions, exploring ideas, and working together!  What a great third grade!!!