Reminders

Just a reminder that third graders have assignments due on September 5. In case you forgot...

We are asking you to assist your child in selecting enjoyable and interesting books at their reading level. The book list from the Media Specialist (on the school website) and the public libraries will help you find books. Please arrange time for your child’s daily reading and help him/her fill in the attached reading log.
We also want children to understand that third graders think as they read. Therefore, we ask that children do the following two assignments:
1. Pick one book that you read in July. Draw a picture of your favorite part. Write at least three sentences explaining why it was your favorite part.
2. Pick one book you read in August. Write a short summary of the book, explaining what happened in the beginning, middle and end.

Please have your child bring the log, picture and summary to his/her teacher on September 5th. Thank you for your help.

Also, children should bring the following supplies/materials to school:

1. A two-sided homework folder with your first and last name on the front cover
2. A dozen sharpened pencils
3. One 10 pack of thick Crayola markers (Classic colors)
4. A box of tissues
5. One 16 pack of Crayola crayons.
6. 1 marble composition book
7. 2 spiral one-subject notebooks
8. Your summer reading list and assignments (posted on the Eliot School web site)
9. $3.25 cash or check made out to The John Eliot School for your assignment notebook
10. $3.95 cash or check made out to Scholastic

Parents have homework too! If you have not mailed the interview I sent home with our summer newsletter please mail it, or send it on September 5th. I look forward to hearing from you. :o)