Friday, August 31, 2012

Sept. 4-7, 2012

Dear Families in Room 21,

Hope you all have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Here are some updates for the week of Sept. 4-7. On Tuesday, students will receive a spelling homework packet including one spelling page, reading log (you can cross off Monday for the holiday), and subtraction facts practice. This is due on Friday. We will also have a spelling test on Friday, which will include the 12 words as well as students being able to spell their full name. We have realized that many don't know how to spell their middle name. Students will have their first math test on Wednesday reviewing the concepts of graphing and probability that have been covered in class. There will be no math homework Wednesday night. They get a little break after the test:)

Please remind your child that we go to the library on Tuesday. If they'd like to renew a book or check one out, they'll need to bring their book to class. We have library every Tuesday from 9:15-9:35.

The Rio del Mar Classroom Volunteer Survey was sent home last week. It had volunteer positions for Room Parent, Yearbook, and other misc. jobs. Please send in by this Tuesday.

That's all for now! Again, have a nice, restful weekend.

Friday, August 24, 2012

August 27-31, 2012

Dear Parents,

Whew! What a great week back! It was wonderful getting a chance to meet some of you and getting to know your kids this week. They were all very sweet and seemed happy to be back at Rio. Thank you for all of the supplies and wish list items you sent in. They will come in handy throughout the year.

On Monday, students will be receiving a reading log/math subtraction facts packet that will be due on Friday. You may be wondering why the subtraction seems so easy? Since these skills become rusty over the summer we like the students to practice daily before moving on to multiplication in a few months. They will also have nightly math homework Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights that go along with our Houghton Mifflin curriculum. Although we do check the nightly math in class, please be sure your child is doing their work carefully and correctly.

This time of year we are also beginning the Innisbrook fundraiser. A packet will be coming home with your child on Monday.

That's all for now! Have a wonderful, restful weekend!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Welcome!

Dear Parents and Students,

       Welcome to 3rd grade in Room 21! It's hard to believe that summer has come to an end. But as one adventure ends, a new one begins. I look forward to meeting all of you (and your smiling faces) bright and early Monday morning.

     Below you will find a list of school supplies, some optional, as well as a wish list. I'll be looking for a parent volunteer the first week of school to come in and take pictures of the students. I would also LOVE some help pulling pages from our Houghton Mifflin Math and ELA practice books. If you are free to help please email me at: athena_maraldo@pvusd.net

See you soon!

Sincerely, Athena Maraldo


Room 21 Supply List
Sturdy folder for homework
Manual pencil sharpener
2 Expo markers (write name on it) and eraser or sock
Copy of Charlotte’s Web (if you already have one, I have enough for the class)
A dozen sharpened pencils to share with the class (Ticonderoga)
Pack of end cap erasers to share with the class
Headphones (optional; we will use these once a week in the computer lab. They should be in a zip lock bag with student’s name and room number)
Flash drive (optional)
Weekly Planner to write down daily homework (optional)
A labeled reusable water bottle to keep in backpack

Wish List
Tissues
Baby wipes/antibacterial wipes
Staples gift card
Donations to classroom funds
Items for prize box
Ink Cartridge for HP printer (see me for details)