Updates for the week of 3/2

Dear families,
February was a challenging month for our students in third grade. They had to adjust to having Mr. Koerner as Mrs. Duffy’s substitute and also my absence last week. I am proud of all our Tigers and the PAW values that they exhibited in the face of so many changes in their routines. I also wanted to reassure you that your child has continued to work hard and make progress with third grade curriculum.
Having a substitute and a new teacher for a week has given the students an opportunity to develop some behaviors that I will be working very hard to improve over the next few days. Here are a few ways you can help at home:
1-Remind your child that they come to school to learn, not socialize. They should not be talking during instruction or small group independent work times.
2-Students should follow rules for all areas of the school building. These are clearly posted in all areas.
3-Remind your child to listen, ask questions if they need assistance, and consistently do their best work.
4-We are very fortunate in HCPS to have one to one Chromebooks to use for educational purposes. Students who misuse their laptops will lose their privilege for 2 days for the first offense and a week when they choose to misuse them for the second time.
Students should only be using assigned activities on their Chromebooks.
We are celebrating Read Across America all week! Wednesday is Wacky Tacky Day, Thursday is red fish, blue fish (wear red or blue), and Friday is dress to impress. Thanks to the students who wore their hats on Monday!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, March 5-Reading test Q3 4.5 weeks test. On Wednesday the children will have their reading notebooks. Please ask them to study their study guides in their notebook at home tomorrow evening.
March 9-12-Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
Friday, March 13-Math test Q3 4.5 weeks test
Have a great week!