Week of October 3rd, 2022

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 3rd Grade News

Week 5
October 3rd - 7th


Upcoming Events:

Monday, Oct. 3rd - Homework Sheet due!

Wednesday, Oct. 5th- Late Start

Friday, Oct. 14th - Laps for Lincoln!


Laps for Lincoln has begun! Your students will come home today with a collection envelope and an informational sheet about this important campaign.

Parent Teacher Conferences

We would like to start setting up our fall conferences. Our conference window runs from October 13th - November 11th. Please choose the sign up form below to sign up for a virtual or in-person conference. 


Mrs. Ettinger's Sign Up: Ettinger Conference Sign Up

Mrs. Peek's Sign Up: Peek Conference Sign UP

Mrs. Bacolor's Sign Up: Bacolor Conference Sign Up

Grading
Now that papers are starting to come home, please note the following designations we are using for grades:
4 = Exceeding Standard.  Consistently shows depth of understanding and application of standard beyond what is taught.
3 = Meeting Standard - Consistently and accurately demonstrates understanding of standard.
2 = Approaching Standard - Beginning to progress toward the grade-level standard with additional support and time.
1 = Not Yet Met Standard - Needs considerable assistance and is performing below grade-level standard.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Fun Sock Fridays 

With the turning of the calendar and the colder weather setting in, third graders can celebrate October with Fun Sock Fridays. This is just for fun and anyone can participate. Show off those crazy, fun, festive socks on Fridays all month long!

 

Weekly Specials Schedule

Our specials are on a Monday-Friday schedule and the same time each day. 3rd grade specials begin right at 9:25 every day. Wednesdays will be used as make-up days for missed specials, extra computer lessons, music practice days, etc.

Bacolor


Monday

P.E.

Tuesday

Music

Wednesday

Make-Up Day

Thursday

Library/

Media Center

Friday

Art

Ettinger

Art

P.E.

Make-Up Day

Music

Library/

Media Center

Peek

Library/

Media Center

Art

Make-Up Day

P.E.

Music

  

What we are learning this week!

Continued review of procedures and expectations

Math - Continuing Unit 1

Reading - Character Traits

Writing- Explanatory Paragraphs

Grammar- Common/Proper Nouns

Social Studies - Michigan Geography


Feel Free to Contact us:

Mrs.Bacolor:  cbacolor@sjschools.org

Mrs. Ettinger:  aettinger@sjschools.org

Mrs. Peek:  gpeek@sjschools.org

 

Homework Sheet:  3rd Grade Homework Sheet


Technology Support Site for Students and Parents

Our media team has created a resource site for students and families to help them navigate district technology.

Click on the link below to access this resource:

SPS Student/Parent Digital Handbook 

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