How can I get in touch with my child's teacher?
1. Send a note in with your child.2. Call the school at (610)759-5228.3. E-mail using this web site.Back to Top
1. Send a note in with your child.2. Call the school at (610)759-5228.3. E-mail using this web site.
What happens if homework is forgotten?
All missed assignments in 3rd grade will be completed during recess time. A third grade teacher stays inside everyday with the students who need to complete work.Back to Top
All missed assignments in 3rd grade will be completed during recess time. A third grade teacher stays inside everyday with the students who need to complete work.
What can parents do at home to help?
1. Practice addition and subtraction facts.2. Read to and with your child.3. Review science and social studies concepts presented in class.4. Make sure students have everything they need for school before they leave home.5. Help with organization skills.Back to Top
1. Practice addition and subtraction facts.2. Read to and with your child.3. Review science and social studies concepts presented in class.4. Make sure students have everything they need for school before they leave home.5. Help with organization skills.
Do the students take the PSSA tests this year?
Yes. They will take both the reading and math tests this year. Back to Top
Yes. They will take both the reading and math tests this year.
Do the students switch classes for math?
Yes. Students will be switching classes for math.Back to Top
Yes. Students will be switching classes for math.
May my child bring in a treat for their birthday?
Yes. Shafer is now participating in a Birthday treat program coordinated here in school. Your treat will be delivered directly to your child's classroom. Please see the Birthday treat form that was sent home the first week of school.Back to Top
Yes. Shafer is now participating in a Birthday treat program coordinated here in school. Your treat will be delivered directly to your child's classroom. Please see the Birthday treat form that was sent home the first week of school.
How can my child receive homework that was missed due to an absence?
At the beginning of the year a form will be sent home asking you to fill out either the name of a sibling or neighbor who can bring home work missed in class. If you would rather pick up the work yourself, you can indicate that on the form and it will be left in the office at the end of the school day.Back to Top
At the beginning of the year a form will be sent home asking you to fill out either the name of a sibling or neighbor who can bring home work missed in class. If you would rather pick up the work yourself, you can indicate that on the form and it will be left in the office at the end of the school day.
How long does my child have to make up homework due to an absence?
They have two days for every day they are out absent.Back to Top
They have two days for every day they are out absent.
How will the students be graded on their report cards?
The district will continue to use the standards-based report card that was implemented last year. The students will receive a trimester grade of either a 4, 3, 2, or 1 for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The Math and Language Arts sections of the report card will also be broken down and assessed using the same system, so parents can get a better understanding of the overall trimester grade.Back to Top
The district will continue to use the standards-based report card that was implemented last year. The students will receive a trimester grade of either a 4, 3, 2, or 1 for Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The Math and Language Arts sections of the report card will also be broken down and assessed using the same system, so parents can get a better understanding of the overall trimester grade.
What happens if my child forgot something in school? Can they come back?
Students are allowed back into the building to retrieve forgotten items until 3:00 PM.Back to Top
Students are allowed back into the building to retrieve forgotten items until 3:00 PM.
Do we have snack in third grade?
Yes. We have snack in the morning. Please make sure the snack you are sending is taken from the "Approved Snack Items" paper that was sent home the first week of school. Back to Top
Yes. We have snack in the morning. Please make sure the snack you are sending is taken from the "Approved Snack Items" paper that was sent home the first week of school.