Monthly Archives: October 2016

Casey News: October 24-25 & OFF TRACK

Fabulous A Track Families,

I am sending our weekly newsletter today since I will be out of the classroom tomorrow meeting with many of you for parent teacher conferences. Mr. Martin will be subbing for me. I look forward to meeting with many you to discuss your child’s progress during the 1st trimester. Attached you will find our final newsletter before we track off. Please read it. Also attached is the MobyMax log-in information for those who would like to use it for extra practice during off-track time.

Trimester 1 Progress: What a great start to 3rd grade! I have the most amazingly hard working 3rd graders! I am so proud of all of my students and their accomplishments. My philosophy, grades are a tool for teachers and parents to communicate about progress towards grade level standards and expectations. I am sending home with reports cards (or handing out at conferences) tools you can use during off track time to work on areas of need. This is optional. Sharing report card grades with your child is up to you. At this age, I don’t place too much value on letter grades with students, rather focus on areas they are doing well on and work with them on areas they struggle in.

Please note: During off track time, I will be out of the country for one week and out of the state for another. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me before we track off. I will not be checking email regularly.

Reminders before we track off:

  • Monday students are encouraged to wear red for Red Ribbon Week.
  • Trimester 1 Academic Awards assembly will be Monday, October 24th at 8:40 AM in the MP Room.
  • Character Awards Assembly for Responsibility will be Tuesday, October 25th at 9:10 in the MP Room.
  • Tuesday, October 25th is Track Change day – we go off track!
  • Tuesday, October 25th is a spirit day – Super Hero Day!
  • Report cards will go home on Track Change day to families I have not conferenced with.

October 26 – November 25: Off Track

Off Track time is a time for students to have a break from school (like summer break). I will not assign homework during this time, however students are encouraged to continue to read and can get a jump start on Trimester 2 AR goals by reading and coming to school during designated times to take AR quizzes.

When we return November 28 – March 3: Room C2 Red Dot#53

Have a great weekend!

 

Casey News: October 17-21

Happy Friday,

A few dates …

  • We are collecting canned food from now until we track off in support of our school wide Kids Can food drive. Please support our efforts by sending in canned/non-perishable food items to be donated to local families in need.
  • October 20th PFO dinner out – Pieology 4-9PM
  • Jamba Juice sales on Friday, October 21
  • Trimester 1 Academic Awards assembly will be Monday, October 24th at 8:40 AM in the MP Room. I will send invites to parents in a separate email if your child will be receiving an award.
  • Character Awards Assembly for Responsibility will be Tuesday, October 25th at 9:10 in the MP Room.
  • Tuesday, October 25th is Track Change day – we go off track!
  • Tuesday, October 25th is a spirit day – Super Hero Day!
  • Report cards will go home on Track Change day.

I have a packed day of parent conferences on Friday, October 21st. If you are unable to make your scheduled conference time please let me know as soon as possible. I have a few parents who would like to fill open spots. THANK YOU!

October 26 – November 25: Off Track

Off Track time is a time for students to have a break from school (like summer break). I will not assign homework during this time, however students are encouraged to continue to read and can get a jump start on Trimester 2 AR goals by reading and coming to school during designated times to take AR quizzes. I will send more information on this as we get closer to tracking off but as a reminder for A Track families:

When we return November 28 – March 3: Room C2 Red Dot#53

Have a great weekend!

Samantha Casey