SUPPLIES
M S . STA R R I C K S
These are the supplies that will be
needed for class this year:
1 pair of scissors
2 glue sticks
1 wooden or plastic ruler
8 pack of washable markers
1 package of colored pencils
2 highlighters
1 box of crayons
1 marker eraser
1 box of tissues
2 packs of pencils
1 personal pencil sharpener
1 container of Clorox wipes
1 container of hand sanitizer
1 zippered pencil holder
3 spiral notebooks
1 composition book
2 folders
W E LCOM E TO
C LAS S
"A hundred years from
now, it will not matter 3R D G R A D E
what kind of car I drove,
what kind of house I lived
in, how much money I
2017-2018
had in the bank ... but the
world may be a better
place because I made a
difference in the life of a
child."
- Forest Witcraft
I want to welcome you and
Communication your child to my 3rd grade
class. I will strive to create a
Feel free to contact me supportive environment that
with any questions or fosters the love of learning
concerns you might have. as well as encouraging
independence. Students will
mskastarrick3@gmail.com be taught to embrace
www.kas3rdgrade.com challenges, be kind, and
Or you can call the school have lots of fun!
at 123-456-7890
 I MP O R TA N T I N FO R MAT I O N
MS. KEL LY Welcome to an exciting 2017-2018 school year in 3rd grade! I feel so fortunate to be a part
STA R R ICK of your child's educational journey. Third grade is an exciting year full of learning, growth,
and lots of fun! My philosophy and goal is to foster the development of well-rounded
students who are problem solvers and critical thinkers. I believe that with an engaging
classroom environment, and a positive attitude, my students can do anything!
Grew up near Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Graduated from Kutztown University

EXPECTATIONS FOR MY INCOMING THIRD GRADERS

Bachelors degree in Education

READING & SPELLING MATH

Read fluently and with expression using grade Know addition and subtraction facts up to 18 by
appropriate material. memory.
MY I N T ER EST S Adequately comprehend written material. Know how to add and subtract with regrouping.
Apply phonetic rules when reading and spelling. Have a basic understanding of place value through
A N D H OB B I E S Understand and happy basic spelling rules. the hundreds place.
Applies problem-solving strategies to solve word
WRITING problems.
Write in complete sentences with correct capitalization Understands and uses all symbols correctly.
Walking
and punctuation.
Speak and write using correct grammar. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Musicals
Be able to organize ideas into clear, complete Be able to remain seated and focused during class
sentences. time.
My family
Know three main parts of a paragraph. Be able to participate in class and work cooperatively
Correct formation of all upper and lower case letters in small groups or with a partner.
My dog, Coco
when forming manuscript and cursive letters. Be able to follow simple oral and written directions.
Act in a respectful way towards adults and peers.
Listening to all kinds of music
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
Have a basic understanding of the different sciences
Having fun with my students! and basic foundation of geography and history.

FIELD TRIPS
We will be going on a few field trips that
will be both educational and FUN!