3 rd grade Math Homework
Monday – Study Island
Tuesday – Home Link 1.13 and Study Guide for Test on Friday
Wednesday – Study Island
Thursday – Study Island and review for Test
Friday – Study Island
Walk and Roll a thon
Dear Parents,
Howe PTA is sponsoring a really cool event with all kinds of different opportunities for fundraising and prizes. The biggest prize is an iPad mini, there are Zap Zone gift cards, Target gift cards, stuffed animals, cash and more. There is even a pizza party for the winning class. This will be the PTA’s biggest event of the year so it would be awesome to show your support. The money we raise will go 100% for the students, it will be used for field trips, assemblies, fun hands-on science workshops and much more. We have many exciting plans and we really appreciate your support in helping us fulfill our plans.
Please turn in the pink “Early Bird” forms by next Wednesday, October 2nd.
Attached is a package of information that will make much more sense tomorrow afternoon. This is just to get you primed. More detailed information will be sent home tomorrow with your child so please be sure to look for it.
Lice Prevention
Dear Parents,
As you already know from the note at the beginning of the week we have lice in our room. Please try to be proactive and buy some type of lice prevention product. Fairy Tales is a brand that has several kinds there are many others. Please keep the girls’ hair tied back in a pony tail or bun. Please keep the boys’ hair shorter for a while. Please check your child’s hair daily for lice or eggs (nits), let me know right away if you spot any on your child. In order to prevent spreading this in our room and school, please keep your child at home until all nits and lice are gone. You are not required to keep them home after the first treatment; however last year some classrooms had lice in their room for months because children didn’t stay home and it kept spreading. Nobody wants lice so please help us out. Here is a link to – Circle of Friends Lice Defense Hairspray Ulta.com – Cosmetics, Fragrance, Salon and Beauty Gifts –
https://m.ulta.com/mt/www.ulta.
And Fairy Tales lice prevention: www.fairytaleshaircare.com
Hopefully, we will be done soon!
Mrs. Katie Keebler
From The New York Times: More Emergency Visits Linked to Energy Drinks
I added an new article to the article section.
A Stress Free Morning Routine for Back to School
Let’s go! Let’s go! Come on … you’re going to miss the bus! I don’t know where your favorite jeans are; it’s not my responsibility. What do you mean you still have homework? Did you brush your teeth yet? Let’s go! I’m leaving… NOW!
Oh I hope your mornings don’t sound like that above. If it does, it’s not too late to turn that ship around. The key to having a stress free morning routine is to have a smooth bedtime routine. Remember, a routine is something that is followed regularly, standard procedures. Without the consistency you will have an uphill battle.
Here are some tips to a stress free morning routine:
• No yelling. Raising your voice, albeit frustrated, is only going to escalate matters.
• Early to bed, early to rise. That one is simple.
• Showers and baths should be taken at night. You think you’ll have time in the morning, but you rarely do.
• Look over all homework for completeness before bed; don’t assume it’s finished.
• Before bed ensure lunches are made, backpack is packed and there are no surprise “Oh I need xxx today!”
• Give singular instructions. Don’t say, “I want you to finish your homework, eat breakfast, get dressed, comb your hair, brush your teeth and be in the car by 8:15.” To a child, that sounds like “blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.” One instruction at a time works wonders.
• Provide instructions once. If you’re doing this, stop: “Johnny, it’s time to get dressed.” Two minutes later, “Johnny, we’re going to be late if you don’t get dressed now.” Two more minutes later, “Johnny, honey, I told you to get dressed.” “Johnny, Mommy is going to be late, now go get dressed.” To a child that sounds like “Oh mom is good for asking about five more times before she really goes ballistic!” Repeated requests only send the message that junior doesn’t really have to do it now.
• Set consequences and stick to your guns. If you tell your child the car is leaving at 8:15 sharp, make it happen. Clearly you can’t leave your child behind, so leaving without her isn’t an option. Tell her you will be leaving whether she is ready or not. Sending a 10 year old to school with uncombed hair, pajamas and an empty belly might be just the catalyst for change.
You are the parent; you set the tone for the morning routine. You need to be actively involved in the morning routine. Follow the steps above and I guarantee ‘joy will come in the morning!’
Welcome Back Everyone!
Hello Everyone,
Our new school year is quickly approaching, before the year starts I wanted to update my email list so that I can start sending out new information to my new class. If you have gotten your new teacher information and you are in my class then Welcome! If you don’t know who your teacher is please email me and I can tell you.
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. I have added photos from last year to my new blog. They are on the right side under categories, then photos.
I am very excited about the new year, I have a lot of fun, exciting activities planned for this year. I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday at 8:35 for our first day. Remember it is a 1/2 day and dismissal is a 11:45.
If you are no longer in my class, then you will probably want to hit the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this post. Then you will not be bombarded with information that will no longer pertain to you. If you are no longer in my class, I wish you wonderful new school year with your new teacher! If you are having trouble unsubscribing, please email me and I can do it for you.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Mrs. Katie Keebler
