Back-to-School Night!

Just a reminder that Back-to-School Night begins at 6:30 p.m. this evening! Dinner is offered from 5:30 - 6:30 for $5 per person. Sessions begin at 6:30. You may visit the Book Fair and the PTA membership table. I hope to see you all there! 

Homework for the week

Literacy and Math Packets are due on Friday!

Spelling should be completed on Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. night. The Spelling Test will be on Friday! (Spelling words can be found under the "Spelling Lists" tab on the right). 

There will be a Math Test on Friday (SOL 3.1)! 

There will be a Reading Test on Friday for the story, Anansi and the Talking Watermelon. Students have their own copy of the story and should use this to study. 

Reminder!

Don't forget we have a Grammar Test and Rounding Quiz tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 16th) ! Students may turn in a signed grammar test study guide to earn extra credit. The grammar test will include contractions, homophones, compound words, and alphabetical order to the first letter. Our rounding quiz will include rounding to the nearest tens, hundreds, and thousands place. 

Social Studies Vocabulary: Community/Citizenship

In social studies, we are currently learning about our community and what it means to be a good citizen. Here are a few vocabulary words you should know for an upcoming unit vocabulary quiz!

Rules	A statement that tells people what they must or must not do
Election	A time set aside for voting
Common good	The good of everyone
Ballot	A list of choices in an election
Cooperate	To work together
Jury	A group of people who decide if a person broke the law
Consequence	Something that happens because of what you did
Volunteer	Someone who works without getting paid
Responsibility	A duty, or something you do because it is important

Reading: A Fine, Fine School

We have been reading the story, A Fine, Fine School, in class. We will have a test on this story on Tuesday, September 1st (comprehension and vocabulary). As we read, we have been working on comprehension skills starting with predicting and questioning. We will also discuss story elements (character, setting, plot, problem, resolution) during this Quarter. 

You can study and read the story online by using the link provided below. 

https://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/content/hsp/reading/journeys/na/gr3/ese_9780547360270_/volume1/launch.html#

Classroom Reveal!

Here's a sneak peek into our colorful owl-filled classroom. I can't wait for you to check out our fabulous classroom library that I've been busy filling up with books! 

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to PES. You're officially a third grader! I am so excited you are here. I can't wait to get to know you. This year we are going to grow together as thinkers and learners, and of course, have some fun!

Remember to stop by Open House on Thursday, August 20th from 1 pm to 3 pm. There, you'll be able to meet with me and check out our awesome owl-filled classroom! :)