Welcome to Third Grade!

Esprit Third Grade has had a lively beginning to our school year!  We have spent the past three days getting to know each other through team building activities, a scavenger hunt, playing games, and personalizing the materials we will be using for learning this school year.  We have been very busy discussing and deciding on rules that will create a safe, positive and comfortable learning environment for all of us.  We have also been learning about where things are located in our classrooms and practicing procedures that will help our classrooms run smoothly throughout the school year.  Morning Meeting has been an important focus this week as it will help us build a strong community.  This year we will have other staff members joining us for our Morning Meeting to help strengthen student relationships with other adults in the building.
This coming Friday, September 9th, our team will be going on a field trip to Shelburne Farms from 9:30 - 1:30 as a team building experience.  Your child should bring a  snack, lunch and water bottle that day.  Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather that day.  We are looking for parent volunteers who have been finger printed to join us on this field trip.  If you are interested in attending, please email us and let us know.
Finally, a reminder that Tuesdays are early release days this year.  Your child will be dismissed from school at 2 pm on Tuesdays.  Also, this Thursday, September 8th at 6:00 pm is our third grade curriculum night. This event is for adults only.  We look forward to seeing you then.
Have a great long weekend!
Deb and Jenn