Sarah's August School Happenings

Sarah had a good first month of school.  She is in 3rd grade this year and has lots of friends in her class.   She likes her teacher and enjoys reading, recess, being with friends, and doing her best on her schoolwork

What was something memorable that you did on the first day of school?
Sarah:  I picked out a pretty outfit and you guys took me to school.  We did a color sheet.

What have you been doing in Math?
Sarah:  Weights and measurement.  Time and number stories.  And we are doing multiplying.

What is something that was challenging for you during the first month of school?
Sarah:  In computer lab we had to take tests on the computer to see what math and reading groups we would be in.

How does your teacher reward/give consequences for good and bad behavior this year?
Sarah:  We pull sticks.  We each start with 3 popsicle sticks.  And if you are bad you pull a stick.  And if you pull all of yours that's really bad.  You might have to go to the Principal's office or call your mom and dad.  If you do something really good then you get to go to the Principal's office and sign your name on "Good Behavior" board and go to the pizza party.  I haven't had to pull any sticks.

Tell me about the "Red Plate" reward.
Sarah:  Every student at school got to bring a red plate home.  We all get to keep them.  So if you do something good at school, then you tell your parents and you get to use the red plate that night to eat at home.

What is your favorite thing about 3rd grade so far?
Sarah:  Reading, recess, lunch, PE, music, Noon Fitness, and in 3rd grade it's faster.  Time flies better.  First you do 2 pages of your worksheet then you go to specials.  Then you have math, and then language.  Then Noon Fitness.  Then lunch.  Then reading.  And, then recess.  Then MIRP.  And then go home.