3rd Grade Newsletter
August 23, 2018
Mark Your Calendar
- Third Grade Parent Information Night: Thursday, August 23rd at 6:00
- Howdy Week: August 27th-August 31st
- Topic 1 Math Test: August 31st
- Student/Teacher Holiday: September 3rd
Join us for Third Grade Parent Information Night Tonight at 6:00 in the classrooms.
Chromebooks = No Devices From Home
Because we have a Chromebook for each child and a few iPads in each classroom, we do not need students to bring devices from home. If your child must bring a device to school, we will ask your child to keep devices powered off and in backpacks until dismissal.
Thank you for your help with this.
Birthdays at Barksdale
This year at Barksdale we are excited to continue to celebrate student birthdays in a variety of ways; however, we are discontinuing food related birthday treats brought to school.
With the consideration of student allergies/food restrictions plus the addition of new carpet, we respectfully ask no food be brought in for birthdays.
We enjoy making students feel special on their birthdays! In addition to announcing birthdays on the school morning announcements, third grade will have our own way to celebrate.
If you feel the need to send something to school with your child for their birthday, some possible non-food ideas include pencils, bookmarks, or a book donation for the classroom library.
Please know that you do not have to send anything with your child on their birthday! We promise to make them feel special!
Bus Riders
Please remember that students may only ride home on the bus they are assigned to ride by the school district. Students may not go home with a friend or another student on another bus. Thank you for helping us make sure students arrive home safely each day.
Lunch Visitors
Due to our large enrollment and ongoing cafeteria renovations, the school will be able to accommodate one adult per family once a semester for lunch.
Lunch visitors will go outside to the corral rain or shine. Please check the weather before you plan to visit and prepare accordingly.
Thank you for your cooperation. Our lunchtime is from 11:45-12:15.
Rosie Ready is a great resource for younger siblings or neighbors who are up to 5 years old.
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Kroger Rewards
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