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Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents, Third grade has been preparing for conferences next week. Today, they reflected on their classroom work habits. It was interesting to see them grapple with analyzing how they behave in certain situations, such as participating in class and disturbing others. I reassured them… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents, I hope you are enjoying another beautiful day in the Bay! Thank you all for taking the time to sign up for conferences. I look forward to meeting with each family and setting up your child for continued success this year. Since this… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents, I hope you all had a good week! We celebrated our first filled marble jar with popsicles and free time. We also enjoyed an activity with our Art Docents (Thank you!). In addition, we practiced double-digit addition through a game called “Carrot Grab.”… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents, Our students are adjusting to third-grade routines and work habits. We’ve noticed some behavioral and noise-related issues, but we see great potential for growth. We’ll address these challenges constructively, initially guiding students with gentle reminders and sending notes home if needed. Please continue… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents,  I hope you are doing well! I’ve decided to change it up a bit this year and send my weekly updates on Thursday instead of Friday. My schedule has changed a little, and I now find myself with a better window of time… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents,  Thank you for joining us at Back to School Night! It was wonderful to see familiar faces and meet new families. I’ve included all the information shared in case you couldn’t attend. Here are some dates to plan for:  August 2024 Friday, Aug 30- Noon… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents, I hope this email finds you well. This first week of third grade was a mixture of reminding students of classroom procedures and reconnecting with one another. Throughout the week, students wrote about their interests and goals; today, they shared those with other students… Read more »

Final Weekly Update

Dear Parents, Thank you for such a wonderful third-grade year! It’s always bittersweet because, like I told them today, “I don’t want to let you go, but I don’t want to hold you back.”  They are so ready for fourth grade; the books and bridge engineering… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents, I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weekend! As a final ELA project, students wrote and typed narrative essays. This upcoming week, they will continue to write their stories and create illustrations in a book. It’s been so wonderful to see their enthusiasm… Read more »

Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents, We only have a few more weeks of third grade left. Stay diligent about keeping healthy, following event dates, and finishing the year strong! Here are some upcoming dates to plan for: Friday, May 24 – SPN Olympics, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Noon Dismissal Sunday, May 26 – Feast… Read more »