Wrapping up the year

Our final days of third grade are counting down - it is hard to believe the year is almost over!


As we approach the last day of school, a few things to remember:

• Any lunch money or library fines are due asap.

• On Wednesday, May 25, students will have their SUPERSTAR PARTY in library.  Children are invited to bring a drink and a snack for their party.

• SWIM DAY has been scheduled for Friday, May 27.  Third graders will swim in the morning.  Students may come to school with their swimsuits on under their clothing, but should remember to bring underwear to change into after swimming.  Sunscreen and towels should be clearly marked with students' names, and no money or swim toys are necessary.  Also, we'll be walking to the pool, so children should wear shoes that they are able to walk safely across town in.

• We're excited to see you at the END OF THE YEAR PICNIC  on Wednesday, June first.  If you have not yet returned your picnic form, please do so asap.  We need an accurate head count to prepare hotdogs, as well as to know how many students will plan to stay at school until dismissal time of 2:25 (one hour early out).  For the picnic, third grade families are asked to bring a side dish that serves 20 (or 2 sides to serve 10) in a disposable container, as well as lawn chairs or blankets if you wish to eat outdoors.  Parents should report to their youngest child's classroom, and then will be able to "pick up" siblings when dismissed to eat so that you can eat as a family if you wish.

Though we would like food to be at school by 11:00, third grade is one of the last grades to be dismissed for lunch (our graduating 5th graders go first, then K, 1, 2, 3, 4), so we have scheduled a recess break from 11:15 - 11:45 to help pass the time (it often feels like a lonnnng wait for the kids).  Third grade parents are welcome to arrive at 11 and to go to recess with your children before lunch, OR you may send your side dish with your child so that it can be placed in the serving line at 11:00, but plan to arrive at school at 11:45.

In addition, after eating, please be sure to check out with your child's classroom teacher.  Because many of you may be done eating before we go through the line (if you eat with a younger sibling's class), you may need to come and find us (either in line or in our classrooms). We'll give your child his/her final report card at that time.

• Finally, if you'd like photos of 3rd grade for your child, remember that you can copy/paste any photos from the blog onto your computer.  We'll leave all of the posts from this year on the blog.