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Welcome to Third Grade!

Meet the Teacher

Hello and welcome! My name is Ms. Quesada (Ms. Q), and I am thrilled to be teaching third grade this year! This is my third year at St. Chris, and I look forward to learning and growing alongside my students and their families. Together, we will inspire our young leaders to think creatively, work independently, and always do their best.

Classroom Rules & Expectations

• Be prepared. Arrive on time and ready to learn. Complete assignments to the best of your ability, bring the necessary materials each day, and keep track of homework in your assignment notebook.
• Be respectful. Treat your school, teachers, classmates, and belongings with kindness and care. Our classroom motto: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• Be safe. Keep your hands, feet, and belongings to yourself. Follow classroom rules so that everyone stays safe.
• Do your best. Always give your best effort. Some tasks may feel challenging, but what matters most is that you try!

Specials Schedule

• Monday: Music

• Tuesday: Mandarin & Gym (alternating weeks)

• Wednesday: No Specials

• Thursday: Library & Gym

• Friday: Art

Reminders:

• Mass uniforms must be worn on Wednesdays. (No jeans day passes will be accepted.)

• Students must wear the St. Chris gym uniform and gym shoes for P.E.

Lunch & Recess

• Lunch: 11:40 AM

• Recess: 12:10 PM (outdoors, weather permitting)

Students should dress appropriately for the weather. On indoor recess days, the gym will be used, and gym shoes are required on the gym floor. To make things easier, students may keep an extra pair of gym shoes at school in their cubby or backpack.

Additional Information

• Check your child’s progress regularly on PowerSchool.
• Class Dojo will be used for daily communication.
• Folders: Green Daily Folder – goes home daily with homework and important papers. Please check and return any forms that need a signature. Blue Friday Folder – goes home on Fridays with graded work. Please sign and return by the next school day.
• Assignment Notebooks/Planners are used every day for homework, reminders, and spelling words.
• Homework: Reading/Language Arts and Math homework are assigned daily. Homework is due the following day unless otherwise noted.
• Please review assignments with your child daily, initial the planner, and return it to school.
• Birthdays & Treats: Due to severe food allergies, all birthday treats must be store-bought, peanut-free, and individually wrapped. Please plan ahead so every child can participate safely.

Grading Scale (as listed in PowerSchool)

• A = 93% – 100%
• B = 85% – 92%
• C = 73% – 84%
• D = 65% – 72%
• F = 64% and below

I am looking forward to an exciting school year ahead! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at jquesada@stchrisschool.org.