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Miss Carter's 3rd Grade Class

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Hello, and thank you for visiting this site to learn more about our 3rd grade class. This has been an exciting school year so far, and we have lots of great activities in store as we prepare for Winter Break and the end of 2008!

My Mission

Each of my students is an individual who brings something unique to the classroom. It is my desire to bring out the best in each of my students and ensure that he/she has the best opportunity to learn and to participate. My job is to create a productive and pleasant learning environment in which all of my wonderful students can reach for the stars, and be the best they can be!

Daily Schedule
(This is a basic outline. Actual class schedule will vary based on instructional and classroom needs.)

8:30 - 8:55
Arrival, turn in homework, prepare to work
9:00 - 9:20
Review spelling words for the week
9:25 - 10:15
Reading (small group, centers, whole class)
10:20 - 11:00
Language Arts/Writing
11:00 - 11:30
Lunch
11:35 - 12:00
Recess
12:00 - 12:10
Bathroom break
12:15 - 12:30
Silent reading
12:35 - 1:15
Social Studies/Science
1:20 - 2:10
Math
2:15 - 2:30
Write down and discuss tonight's homework assignment
2:35 - 3:15
Specials
3:20 - 3:45
Preparation for dismissal

Upcoming Test Dates

March 3, 2009
TAKS - 3rd grade Reading
March 9 - 13, 2009
TELPAS - K-12
April 27 - 28, 2009
TAKS LAT - 3rd grade Math & Reading
April 28, 2009
TAKS - 3rd grade Math

CONFERENCE TIMES
Although we have already had our fall parent/teacher conferences, I am always available to discuss your child's progress throughout the year. Please contact me at lakisha.carter08@yahoo.com or (972) 123-4567 to schedule a conference either before or after school hours. 

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Who's in Miss Carter's Spotlight?

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Noah is our star student in the spotlight! He did an excellent job co-teaching our Science lesson on cloud formations. Noah's favorite subject is Science, and one day, he might like to be a METEOROLOGIST. A METEOROLOGIST is someone who studies and reports on weather patterns and conditions.
 
Thanks for being such a great contributor to our class, Noah!

Special Project Due Dates to Remember!!

November 20, 2008
Thanksgiving in the American Colonies Portfolio
   

This fall, we're feeling really squirmy and wormy, because we're a class full of bookworms!

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Look at what we bookworms are into this fall:
 
The Life & Times of the Apple, by Charles Miccuci
Molly's Pilgrim, by Barbara Cohen
The Courage of Sarah Noble, by Alice Dalgliesh
 
Additional titles for recreational reading can be found here:
 

Check out some of Miss Carter's favorite links:

Homework Help from Discovery Education

Texas Education Agency

National Education Association - Parent Resources

lakisha.carter08@yahoo.com

Contact Information:

I Love Learning Elementary School
Attn: LaKisha Carter
123 Education Way
Anytown, USA 12345
(972) 123-4567