Third Grade Weekly Newsletter
2018-2019 Mrs. Mork and Ms. Shoemake
3rd Grade Reminders
Monday
Be on time!!! We will start testing right at 8:00AM! Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest and eats a good breakfast! Student do not have to bring backpacks, just a lunch if they choose too! NO DEVICES unless it is absolutely necessary!
Tuesday
Wednesday
Bring your favorite board game
Thursday
Friday
STAAR Motivation
Parents,
We are asking for your help to motivate students for STAAR! We ask that you create a motivational poster for your child. We are going to decorate our hallway with these posters the week before STAAR and we know they would all LOVE to see a personalized poster! I have provided some examples below.
If you are choosing to do this, please turn them in by May 9th. You can put them in a trash bag or turn them into the office. We will try our best to keep them a secret until we hang them up :)
End of Year MAP Report coming home in Thursday Folders
Your student is bringing home their end of year MAP report in Thursday Folders today J We are so proud of how they did meeting their goals! There are a few things to notice on the reports:
· Your child’s end of year score for math and reading.
o End of year average (on grade level) for math is 203
o End of year average (one grade level) for reading is 198
· STAAR score projection (highlighted, bottom left) – MAP very accurately predicts how students will do on the STAAR test.
o Masters & Meets – your student is ON or ABOVE grade level
o Approaches – your student is almost on grade level and predicted to pass STAAR
o Does Not Meet – your student is not on grade level currently, and will have a plan in place moving into 4th grade
Please let us know if you have questions about these results.
School Reminders
May 13 - Math STAAR
May 13 - Kindergarten to Cathy's Critters
May 14 - Reading STAAR
May 14 - 1st grade to the Zoo
May 14 - 2nd grade to Wylie Municipal Complex
May 16 - Senior Reception at Cox (3:00 p.m.)
May 17 - Field Day /Splash Day
May 17 - Wylie Way Day of Celebration
May 21 - Senior Walk (Time TBD)
May 21 - Kindergarten Graduation 8;00 a.m.
May 22 - 3rd Grade Awards 9:00 a.m.
May 22 - 2nd Grade Awards 7:45 a.m.
May 22 - 1st Grade Awards 1:15 p.m.
May 23 - 4th Grade Graduation 8:15 a.m.
May 23 - Class parties
May 23- Early Release (Last day of school)
STAAR
Mrs. Mork's Favorites
These Students have already completed their 30 book challenge! :)
Clinton
Lily
Ele
Jaden
Emily
Isaac
Tatum
Valerie
Kira
Caleb
Kaylee
Ella
Cece
- Students should be reading 30 minutes nightly as homework
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- If they get homework, if will be wrote in their planner.
- Optional homework at night, Quizlet for spelling and Education Galaxy for Reading, Math and Writing.
Practice your spelling words with Quizlet, by clicking the link below
Spelling Homework-Optional Practice- Spelling will be done in Class
No Spelling
List C- if for students who are spelling on level. List B- is for students spelling below level ( just a shorter list. List A- is for spellers above grade level. ( more complex and longer words)
April Birthday
Ele 4/1
Lacey 4/20
Mrs. Mork
This is my 12th year teaching, and my 9th year teaching 3rd grade. I love everything about 3rd grade and my goal is to help you have a fun, successful year!
Classroom Favorites:
Papermate Flair Pens, sticky notes, Markers/Sharpies, and stickers
Favorite Scent:
Doterra oils to use with my classroom diffuser
Favorite Drinks
Iced soy vanilla lattes, Sparkling Ice water, sweet tea
Favorite Foods:
Pretzel Goldfish, Dove dark chocolate, Hot & Spicy CheezIts
Favorite Places
Amazon, Target, Chick-fil-a,
Ms. Shoemake
This year is my 8th year teaching. I have taught 5 years in 2nd grade and one year in 5th and 3rd Grade. I have my masters degree in reading from Texas A&M Commerce. This will be my 2nd year as a Cox Coyote.
Classroom Favorites:
Papermate Flair Pens, sticky notes, Markers/Sharpies
Favorite Scent:
Eucalyptus Mint, Lavender Vanilla, Sweet Pea
I have a Bath and Body works Plug in
Favorite Drinks
Sweet Tea, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Bai Water
Favorite Foods:
dark chocolate, almonds, skittles, cheetos, hot fries, trail mix
Favorite Places
Amazon, Target, Chick-fil-a, On the Border, Starbucks, Sonic