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You can find this week's spelling words by clicking on the Spelling and Vocabulary link under "Quick Links" to the right. In order to give you an idea of what's to come, important dates for things like upcoming tests and projects will be updated on the Calendar page. Homework updates and announcements can be found on the Home page. However, please check your child's Student Agenda every evening and sign it indicating that you have reviewed their completed homework. Your children need your help. Check out the list below of 14 simple things that you can do to help your children be successful in 3rd grade! If you need to contact me click on the Mrs. Nemer link to your left and scroll down to see the many ways we can keep in touch. Please visit this site often as I will be constantly posting new and important information.
10 Simple things you can do to help your child succeed in 3rd Grade.
1. Make sure your child attends school regularly. The more often your child is in a learning situation, the more likely he/she will do well in school. The more effort a student puts into learning will help their overall academic success.
2. Give your child encouragement. Praise him/her for the things done well throughout the year.
3. Model a positive attitude for your child. Your child will often adopt your attitude towards school and learning as their own. A positive outlook helps students do their best.
4. Give your child a well-rounded diet. A healthy body leads to a healthy, active mind. The foods children eat can be the difference between a great day of learning and a really hard day at school.
5. See that your child completes homework assignments daily . Homework supports classroom instruction and can help your child increase his/her comprehension of the classroom work.
6. Make sure your child arrives on time for school. Students who are in a rush to make it to class on time have a harder time staying focused the rest of the day.
7. Ask the teacher(s) to suggest activities for you to do at home with your child. Such activities can help your child improve his/her understanding of school work.
8. Make sure your child is well rested on school days. Children who are tired are less likely to pay attention in class or to handle the demands of classwork and tests.
9. Try not to be overly anxious about test scores. Too much emphasis on test scores can be upsetting to children.
10. Meet with your child’s teacher(s) to discuss your child’s progress. Parents and teachers should work together to benefit the child.
I feel so fortunate to have such generous families who donate things to our classroom! Knowing that supplies run out so quickly, I often have families ask me for a "wish list" of things we could use. So, here are some items that we are always in need of and go through quite quickly. If you are able to donate any of the following items to our class, the students and I will be thankful!
Homework is an important part of your child's education. It is an extension of classroom instruction and reinforces what we are learning in class. Completion of all homework assignments is recorded. However, some days we will check the homework together as a class, and other days the assignments will be collected and looked over by me. Failure to complete or return assignments will result in consequences and may affect grades. I am requesting for parents to check their child’s homework and sign their student agendas daily indicating that you have seen their assignment(s) completed. The following grading system, as outlined by the Miami Dade County Board of Public Education, will be used:
Many grading methods will be used to access your child’s progress. Some of these include paper/pencil testing, computerized testing, written assignments, projects, cooperative assignments, teacher observations, and oral presentations.
We are always in need of classroom helpers. As the year goes on I will be announcing many opportunities for you to lend a helping hand and get involved. Here are just a few ways you can help... Bringing in Treats Help with Projects and Materials Help File Student Work
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