Ascension 3rd Grade

Updated June 11, 2008

Welcome to Third Grade!

Supply List for incoming Third Graders

Science Fair? Math Facts? Cursive? Letter Grades? Oh my! You must be going into third grade. Third grade is full of new experiences like content tests and letter grades, but it is full of excitement and fun things too. You will learn your multiplication facts and write everything in cursive. This will be a busy year. We will spend time with creative projects and units that provide imaginative and fun ways to gain knowledge. We will work on our skills of independence as we grow into individual learners. We will grow in God’s word and experience his love. We will work as a group to build a community of thinkers. We will broaden our intelligence as we learn from each other. Fasten your thinking caps on now. There is no time to waste. Here are some suggestions to ensure a successful year!

Practice your basic math facts of addition, subtraction and multiplication.
Complete the summer reading assignments.
Practice the cursive alphabet. You will be completing all work in cursive in the third grade.
Relax and look forward to a great year of learning!

3rd Grade Required Summer Reading

All incoming third graders need to read Hey, New Kid by Betsy Duffey. You are welcome to read this book with an adult if you find difficulty reading on your own. You will also need to read another book of your own choosing. We have listed some selected authors.

Required Writing Assignments

1. Writing- Write a letter to Cody Banks, main character of Hey, New Kid. In this letter ask three questions that you would like the main character to answer. Bring this letter to school as we will be sharing and answering the questions together.

2. Form- Write both books read on the verification form.

Required Book

Hey, New Kid by Betsy Duffey

Suggested Author List

David Adler

Judy Blume

Betsy Byars

Ann Cameron

Matt Christopher

Beverly Cleary

Barbara Cohen

Barbara Cooney

Betsy Duffey

Susie Fowler

Marcia Jones

Suzy Kline

Patricia Polacco

James Preller

Cynthia Rylant

Jon Scieszka

Marjorie W. Sharmat

Donald Sobol