3rd Grade Weekly Update
December 11-15
What's Happening Next Week:
ELAR: Linking Verbs and Text Features
Math: Subtracting multi-digit numbers with regrouping
Science: Weather tools and storms
Social Studies: Week 14
Looking Ahead:
December 8: Bobcat Bazaar During Lunch (Items start at $0.10)
December 11 - January 26: Student Council Coat Drive
December 12: Coffee with the Principal
December 16: Math Morning 10am -12pm
December 18-21: Happy Holidays Spirit Week
December 21: Celebration of Learning
Celebration of Learning
Our Celebration of Learning will take place December 21st. We are asking each student to contribute $3 to purchase pizza. Students will create crafts and play games as they rotate to each of the teachers.
To make our celebration successful, we need your help. We have created a Sign-up Genius and Amazon Wish list. Both lists contain items needed for crafts and our snack.
Math Morning
Saturday, December 16
10 am- 12 pm
Multipurpose Room at BBE
Please come and join us for a fun-filled morning with Mathnasium! We will have 8 different stations set up for the kids. It is from 10am to 12pm. Entry will be $1, and that includes a drink and a snack. You WILL NOT be able to buy entry the day of the event. There is a sign up sheet at the PTO website www.BBEpto.com.
The event is for grades Kinder thru 5th. Anyone younger than 5 may come, but they will not be able to participate and WILL NEED PARENT SUPERVISION.
ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING GT TESTING
The district has just made a change to the way that parents request GT testing for students. Going forward, parents will need to click this link and input all fields to ensure that their child is tested for the Gifted and Talented program.
If you have already completed the parent request process, you will need to click the link and resubmit your request. I apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. The GT department was just notified about this change. The rationale for the change is that the new link will centralize the information and enable better overall data for the district.
Please click the link and request testing as soon as possible! The testing is lengthy – several hours overall - and students have better chances of success if they test over multiple days. Delaying your request for testing will have a domino effect. It will cause late ordering and thus late administration of the tests and greatly reduce the time we are able to administer it and remain in compliance with testing windows.
Thank you for your patience as we navigate this new system and information.
LUNCH or RECESS Volunteers Needed - Updated!
We need volunteers to help supervise and assist students at lunch in the cafeteria on Fridays.
We also need volunteers to help supervise students safety during recess time at the big playground area only everyday during the following slots:
Slot 1: 10:10 am – 10:55 am (2 volunteers needed)
Slot 2: 11:10 am – 12:00 pm (2 volunteers needed)
- Slot 3: 12:00 pm – 12:50 pm (2 volunteers needed)
- Slot 4: 12:50 pm – 1:25 pm (2 volunteers needed)
Only the parent (no siblings) may take part in the supervision. Please be mindful that this is an active volunteer opportunity to spread love to all children and not a time to enjoy lunch or recess with your own kiddo.
Parents must complete the following three steps before volunteering:
Step 1: Click Here to register online to get VIPS approved each year.
Step 2: Click Here to sign up to volunteer for the Cafeteria.
Click here to sign up to volunteer for Recess.
Once you're VIPS approved. Please note that this is not just a one-time commitment, but rather we need consistent volunteers showing up on a regular basis at lunch time and recess.
Step 3: Click Here to watch the quick training video before volunteering in the cafeteria.
Click Here to watch the quick training video before volunteering at recess.
Step 4: Bring your driver's license to sign in when you enter the building. Also, be prepared to show a copy of the certificate/email that shows that you're VIPS-approved at your first time volunteering.
We look forward to having cafeteria volunteers at lunch time and during recess!
Red Communication Folders
Please review grade papers and remove fliers Wednesdays.
Don't forget to check your student's conduct grade and sign the conduct sheet.
Cool Temperature Dress Code Reminders
Now that cooler weather is finally in Houston, students need to continue to follow our dress code guidelines. Please review the highlights shown below from our Dress Code in the Bush Uniform Policy.
All items worn in the building must follow our dress code colors stated in our dress code policy.
Sweaters
Solid colored sweaters
Solid Khaki, navy, red, white
Solid colors with no embroidery.
Jackets worn in the classroom
Jacket, sweater, or sweatshirts
Solid red, white, or navy
Official Bush logo fleece jackets are permitted.
Tights, leggings, and Pants
Tights, leggings, pants worn under skirts, shorts, or jumpers
Solid red, white, navy, blue denim or khaki
Leggings are permitted only under skirts, shorts, or jumpers, and cannot be worn by themselves as pants.
Here are a few more reminders:
● Only solid red, white, or navy long sleeved shirts will be permitted under uniform tops on cold days.
● Sweatpants, athletic pants, athleisure pants are not part of dress code even if they are following our dress code colors.
● Only plain headbands or headbands with bows are allowed.
Weekly Tests:
Wednesdays: Math Assessment
Thursday: Multiplication Timed test
Fridays: Math Assessment, Spelling Test, & Language Skills Check
HISD Password:
Student passwords format for HISD/Clever has changed.
Username: S number
Password: HisdMMYY (MonthYear)
Student email: Snumber@online.houstonisd.org
*Please do not allow your student to change their password.
Suggested Nightly Homework:
Read 20 minutes
Study Spelling Words
Study Multiplication Facts
Math Homework
Leaving Early?
Please let your student's teacher know if you will be picking up early. This helps to have your child prepared to leave as well as maximize academic learning time.
School Policy for Birthday Lunch and Party Favors
You are welcome to come eat with your child on his or her birthday. However, sharing food with other children is not allowed because we have students on campus who have allergic reactions to certain foods. You are welcome to bring non-edible party favors for your child's class. Party favors will be passed out after 2:00 pm.
VIPS Approved
All adults entering the buildings MUST show a government issued photo identification at the front office every time you enter the building.
If you are coming into the school to volunteer and/or attend field trips. then you must be VIPS approved.
Amazon Teacher Wish Lists:
We appreciate the PTO so much for helping us supply our classrooms. We often times use our own money to purchase needed items for our class and also to replace consumable supplies. If you want to continue to support our classes, please visit the links to our wish lists. Thank so much for your kind consideration.
Mayces: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SP6XO0R8T6SV?ref_=wl_share
Pucci: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BEF57OOP3PZP?ref_=wl_share
Baber: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A0G5D685DURS?ref_=wl_share
Goodwin: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1IUDSYYVOXRR9/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
McKee: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EIBW2KTZQ2J3?ref_=wl_share