Dear Parents and Students,

         Wow! The time is flying by this school year!  I can't believe we are about to celebrate a New Year!  When we return from our break, we only have a couple of weeks before 2nd qtr. ends.  That means half of the school year is over - WOW!

We are working on multiplication facts along with other items in math.  It is extremely important that your child study these facts each night.  We are having quizzes 2 -3 times per week.  This will continue the rest of the school year.  Each student is making flash cards in the class so there is no excuse not to study.

Please encourage your child to read each night.  The more they practice, the better they will be at reading.  Make sure you ask them questions after they read.  The questions need to be a mix of "right there" questions as well as ones they must think about, pull information together and generate the answer.  It also helps a child to develop the "want" for reading if he/she sees Mom and Dad reading.  In our busy schedules we often forget that children are watching us to develop habits - let's help them develop the habit of reading!

I hope each and every one of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year! 

                                                     Mrs.Greene

                                                                             3^rd Grade Teacher

“Sow Good Seeds”