Problem of the Day

Alex has five number cards: 5, 3, 9, 2, 8.

• What is the greatest 4-digit number he can make?
• The greatest 3-digit number?
• The least 2-digit number? 

Reminders

No school on Monday, September 1.
Parent Orientation on Thursday, September 11.
PTA meeting on Thursday, September 11.
Early dismissal on Wednesday, September 24.

Welcome Back to School

Dear students,

Welcome back to school after long summer holidays. I'm very excited to have you in my class.

Are you ready to have a great school year? Best luck to you in 2014 -2015.

Mrs. Waters

Summer Reading and More

Summer break will go by quickly before you realize it. Don't forget there are many ways to keep yourself busy and have fun.

Reminder: continue the following reading projects.

1. Every Summer has a Story (used to be The Millionaire Club) -- Read 5 books.
2. Read-a-Thon Project -- Friday June 13th, RAT Bucks Expire and donations will no longer be accepted.
3. MyOn Reading -- e-books free of charge, students' username is your iStation ID, password is your 8 character birthday (mmddyyyy).

Besides reading books, you may also want to visit some fun and inspiring places such as the Museum of Natural Science, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Children's Museum. They all have amazing visual and hands-on programs throughout summer. 

Read with confidence and have fun!

Mrs. Waters

End of Year Note

Dear students and parents,

Students, you guys are truly wonderful. I deeply appreciate your hard work and kindness over this past year. Our magic garden grew strong because every one of you made an effort. You have provided an opportunity for me to learn how to teach better. Over the summer, I hope you continue to practice thinking as a problem solver and a peace maker.

Parents, I deeply appreciate your help during the entire 2013 -2014 school year. You supported me to work with your kids in many creative and diligent ways. It's entirely my pleasure to have your child in my class.

I want to specially Thank You to all of you who have kindly lent a helping hand in our class field trip, class projects and school fundraising activities. * Many Thanks for your donations of healthy snacks and drinks for our class parties.

Have a safe and enjoyable Summer.

Mrs. Waters

Thank You

Dear students and families,

Staar Tests results were sent home last Friday. I have received many warm and kind words. I want to say thank you for your hugs or just saying "I can't make it without you!" This is the best reward a teacher can receive. I hope you will always remember the ways we worked, what it means to "have grit",  to "never give up",  and to stay focussed on our goals.  I wish you every success in the future - both at school and after you graduate high school, go to university, and then make your own way!

Special thanks to you, parents and grandparents, you are the true supporters of these little boys and girls on their journey. Thank you for your supporting hands.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Waters

Awards Ceremony

Reminder:

Our awards ceremony time is tomorrow between 8:30 - 9:30am. It's not a free dress day, but you may wear your Sunday best to school.

Cheers,

Mrs. Waters

Fun Field Day And Cookout

Tomorrow's Fun Field Day activities are as following:
Bouncy House, Water Slide, Angry Birds, Scooters, Holey Bucket  and more...

School-wide picnic will be between 12:00 -12:45pm.
Third grade fun time will be between 1:00 - 2:30pm.
Cookout will be open from 12:00  to  3:00 pm.

Field Day

Dear Class,

Our field day will be on the May21st, our time will be between 10:30 -12:00.

Tentative Competitive Field Day Events

50 Yard Dash                        2 fastest girls and 2 fastest boys

Mile relay                                   4 Participants

Obstacle course                        10 Participants

Hurdles                                    10 Participants

Sack race                                   10 Participants

3 legged race                             10 Participants

Balloon pop                               10 Participants

Tug-A-war                                Whole class

Spring Production

Our spring production will be on Thursday night.  We will have a PTA meeting at 6 pm, and the program will begin at 7 pm. 

We will have dress rehearsals for student viewing per the following schedule:

Wednesday, May 14 at 1:45 for PK, K, 1^st grade, and special education classes

Thursday, May 15 at 9:00 for 2^nd grade, 3^rd grade, 4^th grade, and 5^th grade

Stanford 10 Grade 3 Schedule

Monday  May 5

• Word Study Skills                    20 minutes
• Reading Vocabulary                 20 minutes
• Mathematics Procedures           30 minutes

Tuesday  May 6

• Spelling                                  35 minutes
• Reading Comprehension            50 minutes

Wednesday  May 7

• Mathematics Problem Solving     50 minutes

Thursday   May  8

• Science                                     25 minutes
• Social Studies                            25 minutes

Friday   May 9

• Language                                   45 minutes
• Listening                                    30 minutes

Mock Staar Test Result

Dear Parents,

Your child's mock Staar Score result was sent home on Friday.

Please sign and return the receipt to your child's teacher this coming week.

Thank you,

Mrs. Waters