Dear Class of 2026,
Welcome to Third Grade! Over the past few weeks I’ve been getting our Learning Laboratory ready and gearing up for my future scientists, that’s YOU! I hope you’re ready to become a scientist and explore all that third grade has to offer. This year you will learn cursive , multiplication and division, you’ll discover the rich history of our state, you’ll explore and investigate science topics such as Motion and Forces, Electric and Magnetic Forces, and Weather and Climate, and you will continue to grow as a reader and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. I hope you’re ready to ask questions, collaborate and create using both your hands and technology.
With only a few short days until school begins I have two small favors to ask. Do you think you can find one of your favorite books to bring to school? Any book will do, as long as it is one that you’ve enjoyed reading. During the 1st few weeks of school I am going to ask that you share that book with me. The purpose is to give me a sneak peek as to what type of reader you are. In addition, I’ll also find out what books or topics interest you most. (a chapter book or a picture book that you’ve read or has been read to you)
Your second assignment is to make a LIST of the top 5 things you did over summer vacation. Remember, Just a list! We will share our lists during the 1st few weeks of school and use it to write our 1st personal narratives in class.
Did you find the supply list that was posted on our school website? No worries if you don’t have them all on the first day, I will have extra supplies on hand. I’d like to ask that if you are going to donate tissues, hand sanitizer, or disinfectant wipes please DO NOT send them in during the 1st week of school. Instead, to stagger the supplies throughout the year , please bring them in on or around your birthday month. This will allow us to have supplies all year long. (summer birthdays may bring them the 1st month of school)
I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of 22 scientists to enter Room 311’s Learning Laboratory and begin working on their newest discoveries. Until then, be sure to check out our classroom website and enjoy your final days of summer.
SIncerely,
"Professor" Webster