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September NewsletterMrs. Pruitt’s Class Room 206
Need A Reminder?So, you can’t remember when
school pictures are? How about when that class project was due? I’ve got the easy solution with private, class-
wide text messages from me. I use the app “Remind 101”
that was designed for educators to communicate
effectively with parents, students, etc. At last check,
we had 11 families signed up for this free service. It’s
easy! All you need to do is text @2223 to (407) 378-
2227. It will reply with a request for your name, and
then you are signed up! It’s a great way to receive
reminders about school activities. Be assured I don’t
text spam or unrelated information. Thank you!
Spelling News…The 3rd grade spelling format may look a bit different than what you are accustomed to.
Students are expected to write their spelling words in their agenda books at the
start of each week. We do this for a few reasons. First, handwriting practice is
necessary and we use every opportunity we can to improve handwriting. Secondly, transferring information from the board (or books, graphic organizers, anchor charts,
etc.) is an important skill, and encouraging students to transcribe the spelling words will give them valuable practice with that
skill. I will be checking the spelling to ensure neatness and correct spelling
before the agenda book comes home. The spelling test will not be a traditional call out
and write down type of assessment. We will be using reading passages that include
their spelling words. Questions will be asked about the spelling within the
passage. Again, we do this for a reason. The format we will be using closely
resembles the question format for the STAAR Reading test your child will be taking in April. We want them to be
familiar with recognizing misspelled words in print. We also believe it’s important to
use spelling words in context and not simply as rote memorization.
Important Dates9/27 Individual Picture Day!
Question: Why isn’t my child bringing work home?
Answer: The bulk of activities we do in class are placed in a subject specific journal that stays at school. My teaching style is highly interactive and hands on. Worksheets will be used, but I prefer to use resources that are creative and engaging, and the interactive journal satisfies that. Journal entries may be graded based on a grading rubric included in the journal and that your child is familiar with.
Attendance Counts!As a parent myself, I understand that children get sick. I also understand
the very occasional “hooky” day spent with a parent. With that being said, I
also want to emphasize the importance of your child being at school. Not only does it maintain
consistency in structure and routine, but it also increases their exposure to
the necessary skills taught in 3rd grade. Absences create gaps of
learning. Gaps in learning can lead to an inability to build on an essential
skill and may ultimately cause frustration and confusion. Of course, I will make every effort to re-teach gaps in learning, but please know that your
child’s education also is dependent upon frequent exposure and their
motivation to succeed. Beginning in 3rd grade, your child is required to take
the STAAR state assessment in reading and math, and show mastery of the
TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills), which makes school attendance all the more important. Because much of our classwork is done in groups and
through interactive journals, completing work at home may not
always be possible. If your child will be out for an extended period of time,
please notify me and we can make arrangements to support the
instruction during their absence. Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Wendy PruittCell (830) 765-7120
School (830) [email protected] Time: 1:15-2:00
Coming Soon!In the very near future, your child will be coming home
with an added folder in their take-home binder. This binder will be their Student Self-Monitoring Progress
folder. Essentially, your student will learn how to advocate for themselves when it comes to their
learning. Working closely with me, they will track their progress on the skills required for mastery in the 3rd
grade, spelling test scores, attendance and other information that may be important to their education.
This is an exciting initiative that will improve your child’s academic success, self-confidence,
communication skills and self-awareness. More information will be coming soon!
Help Wanted!Donations of: • Magazines (age
appropriate and available to cut up)
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