WOW!! Can you believe the first week of school is over already!?! We have had a wonderful time so far! Let me tell you a little of what we've done:

* we talked a lot about procedures - morning routine, homework routine, afternoon routine, etc. I'm so proud of how soon they've come to know what I expect - and they do it!

* Character Counts! - we spoke and drew pictures about all of our Character Counts! pillars. If you have forgotten, they are: Caring, Respect, Citizenship, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, and Fairness. I've see A LOT of this going on in my classroom!

* PBS matrix - Positive Behavior Support - Urbana Elementary has started this program, and I love it! The class has earned soooo many "Soaring With Pride" stickers for following the expectations on our matrix. Your child should have his/her matrix inside the front cover of the take-home folder. Ask about it! We've gone over each behavior!

* Independent Reading expectations - reading quietly, reading a "Just Right" book (one that isn't too easy or too hard), and understanding what is read.

* Place value in math. I am so impressed with the strategies the students are using to find the answers to problems I'm giving them! Even word problems!

*All About Me! - Thanks to all of you for helping your child find things to share! Everyone learned so much about everyone else.

*Rules, laws, and good citizenship are what we've discussed during Social Studies time. I'm so happy with all of the good citizens I have in my room!

* For writing we've been discussing where authors find ideas to write about.

*****PLEASE be sure to initial or sign your child's agenda. This helps me know that you've gone over the homework with your child - Thanks!

**remember to mark your calendar for Back To School Night - Sept. 10


Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Humerick
faith.humerick@fcps.org
240-236-2170

Welcome to Third Grade!

August 17, 2009

Welcome to my new students and families!!
WELCOME! This is the place where I will post information every week about the goings on in our classroom. This is something new for me, so bear with me while I get it started.

I am so excited for the upcoming year...we are going to have a great time together while learning soooo many new things!

Hopefully we got to meet on Friday afternoon at the UES Open House and you got to participate in our Scavenger Hunt.

If you would like to get in touch with me for any reason, please feel free to email me at Faith.Humerick@fcps.org. I have a phone in my room, but it is quicker and easier for me to answer my emails. I will, however, always return your phone calls within 24 hours.

Have a relaxing weekend and I'll see you Monday!
Mrs. Humerick