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3A - Mrs. Mertens

My SchoolNotes

email: bmertens@sainttimothyschool.org

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights.  James 1:17

Welcome to Third Grade.  In the Faith Community that is our classroom, we teach our children to love God and to serve one another.  All students are valued and are encouraged to develop their gifts to their fullest.  Our virtues this year are compassion, fortitude, cooperation, and integrity.  Prayer, academics and social concern are integrated into learning experiences.  It is my hope that students and parents alike will find third grade to be a challenging and rewarding experience.  Please call me with any thoughts or concerns.  I am eager to get to know all of you.  God bless you and your wonderful families. 

Communication

The best way to communicate with me is either to write a note in red in the take home folder or the yellow assignment pad OR to send me an email.

Room Mother

The room mother for our class is Kathryn McAllister. She can be contacted via email at RM3A@sainttimothyschool.org. She will be in contact with each family regarding volunteering in and outside the classroom for special events; during Art, Computer, PE and Library; and will forward schoolwide PTO announcements via email.  To assist her in communicating with the class, please contact her with your email address and willingness to volunteer. 

Behavior Plan

Classroom Rules

  1. Respect everyone
  2. Listen and follow directions
  3. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

Positive Incentives - Individual Students

  1. Verbal encouragement
  2. Stickers/Happy notes
  3. Buddy reading/Computer

Positive Incentives - Whole Class

  1. Extra recess
  2. Friday centers
  3. Good behavior breakfast

Consequences

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Traffic light to yellow
  3. Quiet table
  4. Traffic light to red
  5. Note home

Homework Plan

SPELLING & MATH

Monday Spelling 8 sentences in copy book
  Math workbook or handout
Tuesday Spelling 7 sentences in copy book
  Math workbook or handout
Wednesday Spelling ABC order
  Math workbook or handout
Thursday Spelling 15 words 3x each; study for Friday test
  Math workbook or handout

 

READING & LANGUAGE ARTS

  • READ EVERYDAY!  Keep a reading log with parent initials
  • Log checked every month
  • One book report per quarter (genres and format will be explained monthly)

RELIGION

Know prayers learned in class.  Saint project in October.

God Bless Your Efforts.

Birthday Treats

Happy birthday to all summer birthdays!

You may send a birthday treat in on your child's birthday, if you wish.  Summer birthdays may send it in on their half-birthday.  Please drop it off on the round table in the back of the room in the morning before school.  Thanks!

TREAT GUIDELINES

  • One cookie per child, only
  • No candy, goodie bags or drinks
  • No paper goods (we have napkins)
  • NO NUTS PLEASE

Volunteering

To volunteer for Specials, please contact your Room Mother, who will prepare a schedule of volunteers for Art, Library and Computers.  For your convenience, schedules will be available online.  Thank you.