• Parent Patio is now open.  Our lunch time is 10:56-11:16.  If you plan to have lunch with your child, please meet them at the Parent Patio outside the Cafeteria.

• In the upcoming weeks, we will be taking our first round of the FAST Testing.  We will take our Math FAST PM1 on Sept. 11th and our ELA FAST PM1 on Sept. 18th.  These assessments tend to be long and need to be completed in one day.  If you have appointments, please reschedule if possible.  Also, remember that these assessments are based on the end of year benchmarks, so please do not be upset if your child does not perform well on the PM1.  If you have any concerns, please contact me.

• Come join the 3rd Grade Team at Scoops Spirit Night on Sept. 16th.  Scoops will donate a percentage of their profits that night to our 3rd Grade.  I look forward to seeing you there!

• Our first field trip is Sept. 22nd to the Artis Naples.  We will not be requiring chaperones for this event, but there will be more opportunities throughout the year for volunteering with our class. (Make sure your volunteer application is up to date if you are interested.  It does not carry over from year to year.)

• Cellphones and devices should be "Off and Away All Day" this year.  Smartwatches can still be worn as long as students are not texting on them or using them for anything other than a watch.

• If you have a dismissal change during the day, please contact the front office at 377-7400 prior to 2:15.  No dismissal changes will be made after this time.

• If you are interested in becoming an LOE volunteer, you must complete the online volunteer application.  The form must be completed to volunteer for field trips, classroom parties and celebrations, or to help in any capacity on school property.  This is a process that needs to be completed each year.  

ELA 

• explain how characters and theme develop in prose and poetry

• explain figurative language and summarize a text to enhance comprehension across genres

• identify and determine the meaning of unknown words and use academic vocabulary in speaking and writing

• make inferences to support comprehension

• write expository texts about a topic, using one or more sources, providing an introduction, facts and details, some elaboration, transitions, and a conclusion

Math

• multiply and divide with 0, 1, 2, 5, and 10 with procedural reliability

Science 

• measure and compare the temperatures, mass, volume, and other properties (size, shape, texture, and hardness) of various solids and liquids

Social Studies 

• recognize symbols, people, documents, and events that represent the United States and those that represent the State of Florida. 

• explain how the U.S. and Florida Constitutions establish the structure, function, powers and limits of government.