Believe it or not, the first quarter of our school year is coming to a close. The past 9 weeks have been full of new friendships, new routines and learning the expectations of 3rd grade. Students have gained the skills needed to work independently and communicate what they need to others for better understanding. We are going to continue to build a community of care, trust and teamwork with our classmates as we begin the Second Quarter.
I thank you all for your continued support at home and for taking time to meet with me during the first quarter conferences. If you discover that you have more questions or concerns, please contact me right away. I am always happy to talk on the phone or email with you all!
The children will be using a few websites at school that could also be accessed at home. I would encourage some use of technology to support learning at home, but I am also an advocate for fresh air and getting back to nature!
Helpful Passwords:
portaportal.com
guest: brownsville3rd
(This website is created by our team and houses links for safe sites that are related to most of our units of study. It is organized by subject and unit. For example: Math-place value- number lines)
spellingcity.com/bethanyrobinson/
(This website used to be very well-organized, but I have continued to add spelling lists in a random unorganized way! The students will be able to find what they need once they get used to it. We are going to begin using this website more in the 2nd quarter to play games and practice spelling words. It can also be used for practice or fun at home. Not all current spelling words are available, Oct. 2015.)
brainpop.com and brainpopjr.com
username: brownsville08 (both websites)
password: acps (both websites)
(This website can only be accessed at home during school hours, on sick days, and other days off from school, M-F, approx. 8:00-2:30.)
The school website also has many great links for students! Explore and see what you can find!
