This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What happens if I do not have my homework?
2. What happens if I do not have my homework on a regular basis?
3. What if I don't understand what to do on the homework?
4. Will I have to make up missing work when I am absent?
5. Will the there be MCAS testing in third grade? If so, when?
6. Do third graders celebrate birthdays?
7. What field trips will we go on?

What happens if I do not have my homework?

First, you will write your name in the homework notebook unless you 
have a homework pass.  The homework pass is good for one subject.  
Bring in your missing homework the following day and put a check next 
to the missing assignment.

Back to Top

What happens if I do not have my homework on a regular basis?

If homework that is not frequently completed becomes a problem then I 
will have to contact your parents so we can try to solve the problem 
together.

Back to Top

What if I don't understand what to do on the homework?

First, read the directions two times.  Next, ask an adult to help you 
if an adult is available.  Call your homework buddy to get their 
opinion. Lastly, when all else fails, write me a note or have mom or 
dad write me a note.  This way I know you have really tried hard to 
get it completed.  I will go over the assignment with you the 
following day.

Back to Top

Will I have to make up missing work when I am absent?

When you are absent for an extended period of time, it is a good idea 
to have someone pick up some of your work when you start to feel 
better.  When you get back to school not all of the work will have to 
be completed but important assignments like quizzes, tests, or 
assessments will have to be completed by you eventually.

Back to Top

Will the there be MCAS testing in third grade? If so, when?

The third graders across Massachusetts have MCAS English/Language Arts 
testing usually the last week of March for three days.  This year, all third 
graders had MCAS Math testing in May as well.

Back to Top

Do third graders celebrate birthdays?

In third grade, we celebrate birthdays during snack time.  Parents can send 
in a book for the class to read, a pencil for each child or some other small
token to show it is a special day. This year we are trying to get away from
sugary treats for birthday celebrations.

Back to Top

What field trips will we go on?

In the third grade we usually go on one field trip. Last year we went to
Minuteman National Park in Lexington/Concord. In previous years we have
visited Plimoth Plantation.

Back to Top