We are off to a great start to this school year!  We have many wonderful third graders in our class.  We have been learning a lot about each other as we make new friends.  We are currently learning many basic procedures and routines.  We reviewed bus safety and each student took a bus safety test.

 I have been sharing my passion and love of reading through Daily 5 and CAFE.  The third graders have learned how to select books using the "Just Right Read" system and checking for understanding through the CAFE model.  We spend time daily reading for as we say in our classroom...Reading is Thinking!  

In math, we are reviewing missing numbers in number sentences, telling time, measurement, and calculators.  The third graders learned how to use a Student Reference Book.  Daily we work on problem solving and addition/subtraction facts.  The math homework component is starting on Tuesday, September 13.  Please help your child with the math Home Link.  All math homework will be sent home on Tuesdays and Thursdays and it will be printed on green paper.  Please remember all homework is due 2 to 3 days after it is sent home.

Please contact me at any time if you have any questions, comments or concerns.  My email address is: jodie.kragness@isd742.org or you can call me at 363-7691 extension 6591.

Kennedy School Ice Cream Social:  Monday, September 19  6:30 - 7:30  (I will be there scooping ice cream:)

Picture Day for our class is Tuesday, September 20

2 hour Early Dismissal:  Wednesday, September 21

Parent Information Night:  Wednesday, September 21 - more information coming home soon