We had a fabulous first day! I loved meeting your little people and getting to know a tiny bit about each of them. This next week we will fall into routines and practice procedures, over and over again, as we learn the expectations of UCES, 3rd Grade, and Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Dyer. During this time, we will both implement Class Dojo, a really fun behavior monitoring and communication tool. If you happen to need another copy of your login page, please write a note in the agenda or send an email and I will send one to you! Your child will earn points for making good choices and then be able to use the points to purchase coupons and items from a class store. Nothing like reward for your hard work!
One important thing we did on Friday was organize our binders. Click HERE for a super cool post that Mrs. Dyer created about organizing the binder with the agenda and pencil pouch!
Normally posts won't be this long, but I (and Mrs Dyer) wanted to give you some important information for the beginning of the year!
Starting in 3rd grade, students have an agenda/planner/calendar in which they will write down important information such as events, homework, and notes! This will serve as a great way for you to communicate with me and for me in turn to communicate with you. It is very important for you to read and sign the agenda each night. They will be checked daily during morning routine. (Changes in transportation need to be made on a separate piece of paper and not written in the agenda. We have a red basket that all notes go in. Parent notes, absent notes, doctor excuses, bus notes, parent notes, etc.)
The kids were pretty excited about their weekend homework. Hopefully they explained it to you correctly, but here is clarification.
Agenda p. 1 means to look at p. 1 of the agenda for the blog info and my email address.
Heat Energy is our first science unit! Look around your home for anything that may produce heat! You can simply record it in the agenda/planner.
Olympics means that Mrs. Dyer encouraged them to watch some of the Olympics. They will begin studying ancient Greece and the Olympics this month, so what a wonderful opportunity! (Of course she will not penalize them if they do not watch any of it.)
Read means just that! Please read over the weekend!
P.S. If you've managed to read this far, please write a note in the agenda (on the August 5th Spot someplace) saying "I read the blog!" Students will earn an extra Dojo point for teamwork, because it takes us all working together. You are a vital part of this team! I am looking forward to what this year brings!
-Your 3rd Grade Tour Guide
Mrs. Cook =)
One important thing we did on Friday was organize our binders. Click HERE for a super cool post that Mrs. Dyer created about organizing the binder with the agenda and pencil pouch!
Normally posts won't be this long, but I (and Mrs Dyer) wanted to give you some important information for the beginning of the year!
Starting in 3rd grade, students have an agenda/planner/calendar in which they will write down important information such as events, homework, and notes! This will serve as a great way for you to communicate with me and for me in turn to communicate with you. It is very important for you to read and sign the agenda each night. They will be checked daily during morning routine. (Changes in transportation need to be made on a separate piece of paper and not written in the agenda. We have a red basket that all notes go in. Parent notes, absent notes, doctor excuses, bus notes, parent notes, etc.)
The kids were pretty excited about their weekend homework. Hopefully they explained it to you correctly, but here is clarification.
Agenda p. 1 means to look at p. 1 of the agenda for the blog info and my email address.
Olympics means that Mrs. Dyer encouraged them to watch some of the Olympics. They will begin studying ancient Greece and the Olympics this month, so what a wonderful opportunity! (Of course she will not penalize them if they do not watch any of it.)
Read means just that! Please read over the weekend!
P.S. If you've managed to read this far, please write a note in the agenda (on the August 5th Spot someplace) saying "I read the blog!" Students will earn an extra Dojo point for teamwork, because it takes us all working together. You are a vital part of this team! I am looking forward to what this year brings!
-Your 3rd Grade Tour Guide
Mrs. Cook =)
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