• Feb092010
    Just a reminder...

    POSTED AT 09:46 AM

    Don't forget that tomorrow, February 10th is an early dismissal day.  The kids are released at 12:45. 

    Our class Valentine's party is Friday, February 12th from 11:45-lunch.  Please have your child bring his/her party supply by this Thursday.  Also, please make sure that your child brings a Valentine for each child in class.
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    Dec112009
    Is it really already December?

    POSTED AT 04:30 PM

    Wow!  I feel like this school year is flying by so incredibly fast.  The students have learned so much and have really settled into being 3rd graders.  As our holiday break approaches, I wanted to pass on a few ideas. 

    **Please keep your child reading nightly over the break.  The public library is a great place to take them on a cold winter day. 

    **Don't forget about First In Math.  Your child can access the website on the 3rd grade links page.  It is www.firstinmath.com.  I will send home usernames and passwords over the break.  The public library has public access computers that can be used for this cool math activity.

    **With new presents and toys coming in, please remember that 3rd grade will gladly accept your used toys for our Scholar Dollar Store. 
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    Oct082009
    Children's Author Coming to Round Rock

    POSTED AT 11:27 AM

    This is a super opportunity to meet a great children's author!!!
     

    Kate DiCamillo, author of The Magician’s Elephant, will sign speak and sign copies of her books at Barnes & Noble Round Rock on Friday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m. The store is located in the La Frontera Village at the intersection of IH-35 and SH-45.

     

    In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected and making the extraordinary come true. When a fortuneteller’s tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene know the questions that he needs to ask: Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller’s mysterious answer sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true. With atmospheric illustrations by fine artist Yoko Tanaka, here is a dreamlike and captivating tale that could only be narrated by Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo. In this timeless fable, she evokes the largest of themes-hope and belonging, desire and compassion-with the lightness of a magician’s touch.

     

    Note: in order to get a book signed by Kate DiCamillo, you will need to have a ticket. Free ticket distribution on a first come, first served basis will begin at the store at 3:00 p.m. the day of the event. Kate DiCamillo will sign and personalize only ONE title per person and just sign up to two additional titles per person. She will not sign promo items, posters, autograph books, personal items, etc. Photos of the booksigning in progress will be allowed but there will be no posing or going behind the signing table.

     

    All events are free and open to the public.

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    Sep242009
    Parent Summit

    POSTED AT 03:47 PM

    Here is some information from the RRISD website about the Parent Summit this weekend.  Hope you can come!
    Mark your calendars to be a part of the 4th annual Parent Summit on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 at the RRISD Performing Arts Center, 5800 McNeil Road, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and explore how schools, the business community and parents can work as partners to keep children safe and healthy.

    The Summit is hosted by RRISD and is designed to explore how schools and parents can work as partners to keep children safe and healthy and help them succeed in school. More than 30 parent-focused workshops are available, including: "Survival Guide for Special Education Parents," "Inspiring Creativity in your Child," "Maximize Kids Nutrition and Wellness," and "Road Map to College." Some sessions will be offered in Spanish. Download Parent Summit Program.

    On-site registration will be available at the conference. A limited amount of childcare will be available on a first come basis for children from 18 months to 12 years of age.

    District partners for the Parent Summit are the RRISD Council of PTAs and the Round Rock Housing Authority.

    For more information, contact Maria Rosas Garcia at 464-5614 or by email at: parent_summit@roundrockisd.org. On-site registration will be available.

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    Sep022009
    Parent Academic Night

    POSTED AT 04:20 PM

    Don't forget Parent Academic Night tomorrow (9/3) evening.  It is from 6:30-7:30.  Hope you can make it!
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    Sep012009
    We are excited!!!

    POSTED AT 03:12 PM

    I guess after all these years, I have forgotten how exciting it is to learn cursive.  The kids were giddy with excitement as I passed out their cursive workbooks.  I love seeing the feeling they get from learning something that "adults" do.  Please encourage your child to practice cursive at home.  There is a letter formation page in their homework folders.
     
    In math, we are learning about place value to the hundred thousands place.  This is something you can easily practice at home.  Have your child work on going from standard form (number form) to written form (word form) and vice versa.
     
    Have a great week!
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    Aug272009
    First Days!!!

    POSTED AT 09:16 AM

    Whew...we've made it through the first few days of school !!!  The kids are doing awesome and are working so hard.  We have been spending a good amount of time going over school wide and classroom expectations.  It is crucial that the children understand the purpose of our rules and that we must all follow them to ensure a successful learning environment for all.
     
    Thursday folders are coming home today.  Please make sure you check your child's behavior chart and initial in the correct spot.  These folders need to be returned tomorrow (Friday).
     
    REMINDER...book orders are due tomorrow...August 28th.
     
    Thank you parents for supporting your child's learning endeavors!
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    Aug182009
    Welcome Back!

    POSTED AT 03:01 PM

    I hope everyone had a fantastic summer!  I am excited to be starting a new school year.  There will be a lot of new things to learn, and I can't wait to get started.  Meet the teacher night is Thursday, August 20th from 5pm-7pm.  I hope all of my students can attend!
     
    Although the year is not yet underway, our classroom is already in need of some supplemental supplies.  If you can donate any of the items below, that would be greatly appreciated!
       -hand sanitizer
       -Clorox disinfecting wipes
       -wide ruled notebook paper
       -#2 pencils
     
    Do you have any old children's toys, video games, books, videos, etc?  If so, please donate them to our 3rd grade Scholar Dollar Store.  Your child will soon be hearing more about this exciting opportunity to shop at the end of each 9 weeks.
     
    Please check this blog frequently.  I will be updating it with announcements, good news to share, important information, etc.  I am looking forward to an awesome school year!
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    Aug052009
    Back to School!

    POSTED AT 03:51 PM

    I cannot believe that the start of another year is right around the corner.  I am setting up the classroom, and it feels like the last day of school was just yesterday.  I hope all of you have had a super fun summer!  I have been very busy and haven't had much downtime.  My family and I moved into a new house, and that has been more work than I thought it would be.  I am going to the beach this weekend and can't wait to soak up some last minute rays on the sand.  See ya later!
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