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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Welcome to a New Year!

Hello and welcome to my class! I am Mrs. O'Steen your third grade Reading and Language Arts teacher this year. In this blog I will post classroom news, upcoming events, my thoughts or anything else I think will be of need or interest to students and parents. Please check in often!

I can't believe summer is already over and we are about to embark on a new year! I hope everyone had a fun vacation but remembered to read over the summer to keep those reading muscles strong!

Let me talk a little about supplies in my classroom. There aren't many supplies needed in my room but what is requested is very important. Students that don't have the needed supplies have a difficult time staying organized and focused in class. I also ask that if a supply is not on the list please don't let students bring them to school. Save those supplies for homework time.

The following is a list of needed supplies*. Student will be using these on a daily basis:
  • a single magazine crate. These can be found at most places like Wal-Mart, Office Depot. They now come in plastic or metal. Please do not buy cardboard or double size crates.
  • a composition notebook
  • 2 spiral notebooks
  • 3 pocket folders with prongs
  • notebook paper wide ruled
  • pencils or erasable pens blue or black ink only. If papers are turned in otherwise they will be handed back to rewrite.
  • zippered pencil bag. No supply boxes please.
  • box of 24 crayons
  • a package of post it notes
  • box of gallon zip lock bags
  • box of tissues
  • liquid soap, dispenser or refill
  • backpack...not rolling
* These supplies may be requested again if they get used up or worn out before the end of the year.

Wish list supplies for the classroom:
  • ream of copy paper
  • plug in air fresheners
  • wet wipes
  • playground equipment: basketball, playground ball, jump ropes
  • individually wrapped treats for white card days (positive behavior reinforcement)
  • stickers
  • any of the needed supplies
I would like to let you know ahead of time...any extra donations such as wish list supplies or donations for parties or classroom celebrations is very much appreciated!!!! I really look forward to working with you and your child this year.
Until next time! R. O'Steen

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