We had a great time carving our Apple Witch heads on Friday!  Thanks so much for all the volunteers that helped our class.  The kids loved making them, and I can’t wait to see how they turn out. Watch for more info coming soon about the next steps for Apple Witches.

Here are a few things this week: 
Tuesday – Library *We get to check out books for the first time this year!
Friday- DOLLAR DRESS DOWN * Bring a $1 if you want to dress down Sept.28

Homework – 
Reading Log: Hopefully your kiddo has been keeping track of reading minutes. The end of the month is fast approaching and our monthly reading log will be due next Monday, Oct. 1. Remember, reading 20 minutes nightly is our goal. 

Math: Each week your child will come home with a family letter telling you what we are learning in class that week.  It usually has a game you can play that will help reinforce what we are learning.  This is not homework, but feel free to use it if you want.  However, your child should be logging onto Reflex math nightly and getting the green light. If students don’t complete Reflex at home then they will complete it during recess.

Just a reminder that our cookie dough fundraiser is wrapping up and all order forms and money are due this Monday, Sept. 10.  Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!!! 

We had our first class store and I think the kids enjoyed using their hard earned money to buy some fun things.  We are almost done with our dibels testing and I should have a better idea of each of the kiddos reading levels by the end of this week.  In math we are learning how to do multiplication.  Your child will be coming home with a letter that explains what we are doing in class. If you have any questions about homework, please check the homework tab. Thank you for helping your child at home to be successful at school!

Another great week here in 3rd grade!  We are really starting to get into the swing of things. Our homework accountability starts next week. 

Reading Logs: Look for the monthly reading log to come home tomorrow. I am asking that your child read at least 20 minutes, 5 days a week. Please don’t forget to fill out the log each night. You can also ask your child what they are reading about and ask them for details!! The reading logs will be due the last day of each month. 

MATH Homework: I will also be sending home a paper about Reflex math.  It will explain how to access this program and your child’s password to log on. They need to work for the “green light” every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. 
*Please let me know if you have any questions.  

Upcoming events:  Don’t forget that tomorrow is a Dollar $1 Dress Down Day!
                       No School Monday 9/03 – Labor day
                       Starting our reading fluency testing on Tuesday 9/04
                       Cookie Dough fundraiser papers due Monday 9/10

Our first few days of third grade have been great!! We have been busy getting to know each other, learn our classroom procedures, and our daily routines.  It has been a joy to get to know each and every student, and I am looking forward to watching them learn and grow this year. Tomorrow is Spirit Friday! Students may wear Quest spirit t-shirts with uniform bottoms. 
Here are some other upcoming events next week. 

Monday  8/27: First full day of school, STEM lab starts
Tuesday 8/28: Library (we will not be checking out books yet)
Wednesday 8/29: School Pictures
Friday 8/31: Early release
                   Spirit Friday
                    Quest Spirit Night @ Clearfield Aquatic Center 7:30-9:30pm

*Please have your child read every night! We will start testing fluency in the next week or two. 

Thank You!!!

Back to school night is August 17th from 5:30-7:30.  We will be meeting every 30 minutes to talk about school policies and our classroom disclosure statement.  Here is the schedule for the night:

– 5:30
– 6:00
– 6:30
– 7:00

Please pick a time that works best for you and your family.  I will close the doors on the half hour to get started. Please plan accordingly! Before back to school night, you can subscribe to the classroom blog (top right corner), sign up for BLOOMZ (information is below), and pay for school supplies online or at the office. I look forward to meeting you all!!!

Mrs. Snitker’s Class on Bloomz! Bloomz is a new app that works both on your smartphone as well as on your computer. You will receive quick updates and photos of class activities, be able to access our class calendar, and more. All in a private and secure environment.

Join using a web browser:
1. Go to bloomz.net and click “Join Bloomz”
2. In the text box, enter K5GTPN
3. Create your account

Join using text messaging:
1. Text @K5GTPN  to 1-858-256-6691

Existing Bloomz Parent:
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2. Click “+Add Class/Group” on the left navigation.
3. In the text box, enter K5GTPN
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I’m so excited to be your teacher this year. We have a lot of fun in store.  Check out the Class Supply list and disclosure under the parent info tab.