Getting Started in 3rd Grade
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Third Grade Information Sheet
Save the Dates!
Supply Drop Off and Meet & Greet Your Teacher: Monday, August 15, 2022
First day of school, Tuesday, August 16, 2022STCS Open House: Thursday, September 1, 2022
3rd Grade FAQs
What to expect: Third grade is a year full of fun and of building a love for learning while instilling independence and responsibility. Third grade is filled with fun hands-on activities and exploration. Third grade curriculum is departmentalized.
Classroom Volunteers Needed for 3rd Grade: Classroom Volunteers, Rallyhood & Parent Coordinator, Yearbook Liaisons, Library & Lunchroom Volunteers, Field Trip & Gala Project Coordinators
Summer ReadingGrades 3-5: This is a mandatory assignment.
We want to provide an opportunity for our students to continue to learn and enjoy reading over the summer months. We would like to incorporate any adventures or special moments into our summer reading program. Students K-5 will participate in sharing their reading moments by having someone take a picture of them reading, wherever they are, or even a selfie! Students might be reading with Mickey or Spider-Man, in a tent, or in the comfort of their favorite chair. The point is to “catch a glimpse” of students reading while enjoying whatever they do over the summer.
Students are encouraged to read as many books as they can and then showcase at least one book in their picture. On the first day of school students will bring their picture to class, and, according to the grade level, will have an in-class activity to do with the picture. Students are welcome to take more than one picture of reading different books to share with their class.
Please follow the guidelines below for the grade the student is in for the 2022-2023 school year:
Students will be tracking each day that they read for 20 minutes or more. This will be done with the Summer Reading Tracker. If you do not have your sheet (or misplace it), then you may track this on a sheet of paper and list the dates you read for 20 minutes or longer. Parents should sign the bottom of these sheets.
Take a picture/selfie of the student reading. Choose one of the 5 activities below to complete . Bring both the picture and the activity to class on the first day of school. Please choose an activity that was not done last summer. Parental approval of books is required and needs to be noted on the assignment.
1. Create a diorama of your favorite scene from the book or information learned from the book. Be sure to include the title and author. Attach the picture of you reading the book to the diorama.
2. Write a book review (1 page). Include the title, author, summary, opinion, and recommendation for which grades. Attach the picture of you reading the book.
3. If the book is NOT a graphic novel, summarize the book in a comic strip format. Attach the picture of you reading the book. 4. Prepare a television commercial for your book. In class, give a “live” advertisement for the book, including your picture somehow in the ad.
5. Write a different ending to the book (1-2 pages). Attach your picture.
Students are encouraged to read the books that interest them. Below are links to a variety of standard book lists to help select a book; however, the books do not have to come from these lists. Please be aware that not all books published follow Catholic teachings, and, depending on the maturity of a child, even grade level-appropriate materials may not always be appropriate for each child.
We encourage parents to be aware of what their child is reading so that thoughtful discussions can take place, and parents can help their child select books that they feel are appropriate for their family. Parental approval is required for your child’s book selection, even from these lists. If the links do not work, please copy and paste the link.
Enjoy reading! Triple Crown Awards (1-3) Bluebonnet State Award List
Math Sites for Summer Practice
Incoming third graders should know their addition and subtraction facts. The Math Department at STCS strongly encourages ongoing and productive practice. Please have your child choose one or more of the following sites to keep their math skills honed and developing over the summer. These sites will provide valuable feedback to their teachers...and to you!
www.xtramath.org www.IXL.com www.khanacademy.org
Students will receive 10 computation reviews to do over the 10 weeks of summer to help keep computation skills sharp. These can be turned in at the beginning of school for an optional assignment grade.
*ONE STOP SHOPPING with EduKit *
St. Theresa Catholic School offers the EduKit program as a convenient option for busy families to order
school supply kits. EduKits are custom-made to include the supplies selected and approved by our school.
To order:
· Go to www.edukitinc.com. In the FIND YOUR SCHOOL box, type in St Theresa.
· Order your kit based on your child’s grade level for the 2022-2023 school year.
· A confirmation will be emailed to you after your order is placed.
· Pay online through EduKit’s secure website by June 15th to receive the best price!
· Last Chance Sale is June 16 - July 8. There is an additional $13 fee for Last Chance orders!
Your child’s EduKit will be delivered to St. Theresa School on July 29th. Kit prices include shipping & handling.
3 rd Grade Student Supply List
□ 2 24 ct. Crayola® Crayons
□ 1 2 pocket, Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio- Green
□ 1 2 pocket, Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio - Red
□ 1 2 pocket, Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio - Yellow
□ 1 2 pocket, Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio - Purple
□ 2 2 pocket, Heavy Duty Poly Portfolio - Blue (1 Classroom, 1 Spanish)
□ 1 Wide ruled Composition notebook 100 Sheets, color Blue (Spanish)
□ 1 Wide ruled Composition notebook 100 Sheets, color Black
□ 1 Index Cards White with any color ring (Spanish)
□ 1 Pencil Cap Erasers, 25 count
□ 4 .77 oz. Large Elmer's® Washable School Glue Sticks (goes on purple, dries clear)
□ 4 Avery® Hi-Liner Pen Style Chisel Tip Highlighters, Pocket, Yellow
□ 1 Crayola® Ultra-Clean Washable Markers, Broad Tip, 8 count
□ 1 70 ct. Yellow Wide Ruled Spiral Notebook, 10.5” x 8”
□ 2 70 ct. Blue Wide Ruled Spiral Notebook, 10.5” x 8”
□ 1 Red, Medium Point, Bic® Clic Stic Ballpoint Pens
□ 4 12 ct. #2 Dixon® Ticonderoga Pencils, Yellow, Sharpened (3 Classroom, 1 Art)
□ 2 12 ct. Crayola® Colored Pencils, Full Length, Sharpened
□ 1 Scotties® Facial Tissues, 2 ply, 185 count
□ 1 3-ring Nylon Pencil Pouch with Mesh Window, 10” x 7.5”, any color
□ 2 Hand Sanitizer with Pump
□ 2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach-Free, Soft Pack, 80 count
□ 1 Post-It Self Stick Notes, 3”x3”, 100 sheets, pastel colors
□ 8 Papermate Stick Pen, Medium Pt., Blue
□ 2 Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Chisel Tip, Black
□ Headphones: Over ear with built in sound control
Additional items your child will need:
● Refillable plastic water bottle without a screw-top lid
● Backpack large enough to hold a lunchbox, books, and basic supplies. No rolling backpacks, please!