📚 Nightly Homework Expectations: To build consistency and responsibility, students will have homework every night, Monday through Thursday. Homework will include: ELA (English Language Arts), Math, SLA (Spanish Language Arts), Spelling Words, Reading for 20. minutes Daily reading at home is especially important, as it builds fluency, vocabulary, and a love for books! You must sign their agenda/ planner to demonstrate that you checked their homework and it’ll be our form of communication everyday. Your child will also have cursive homework in the second trimester/ third trimester!

✏️ Academics at a Glance: Here’s a brief overview of what your child will be learning: Math We’ll begin with place value, then move into multiplication and division, and later explore fractions, geometry, measurement, and data. Students will build strong foundational skills while applying math in fun and meaningful ways. ELA & SLA We’ll study spelling and vocabulary words in both English and Spanish every two weeks. Your child will read a variety of texts and develop the ability to write—and eventually type—3 to 5 paragraph essays. Writing will be integrated across subjects to help build clear, thoughtful communication. Science & Social Studies In science, we’ll explore life cycles, which will include a hands-on life cycle poster project. In social studies, students will work on exciting projects like the Native American Region Project and the Family Tree Project, among others. Get ready to be amazed by what your third grader creates and discovers!

🎯 Transitioning to Upper Grades Third grade is often considered a transition year—students are now viewed as “upper graders,” and with that comes a new level of independence and personal accountability. While this may seem like a big shift, I will be here to guide, support, and cheer your child on every step of the way. I truly believe that a teacher is only as good as her students—and I know we’re going to have an exceptional year together.

📝 CAASPP State Testing In the spring (typically March or April), students will take the CAASPP state test. During that time, we will pause our regular Wonders homework and begin a comprehensive review of all the standards we’ve covered throughout the year to make sure your child is confident and prepared. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. I am excited to work with you and your child as they grow into the confident, capable upper grade student they are meant to be. If you ever have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s make this year unforgettable!