Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to third grade! My name is Miss Rhyner and I am so excited to be teaching third grade at Governor Wolf this year! I can’t wait to meet all of my students and learn about all of their interests. I am sure you are curious about me as well. Let me tell you a bit about myself.
I was born in Bethlehem and have lived here my entire life. When I was younger, I was also a student in BASD. I went to college at Kutztown University to earn my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have also earned a certification in teaching English as a second Language (ESOL) from Moravian College. I have been a substitute in BASD. I have taught first and third grade at Thomas Jefferson, and taught first grade at Spring Garden.
I am looking forward to joining you at Governor Wolf this year!
~Miss Rhyner
Information for Parents
• Look for the homework assignment book every day to keep abreast of your child’s work. Individual teachers use this book in different ways. Your child’s teacher will notify you in the beginning of the year on how she uses it.
• Math flash cards need to be practiced five nights a week. Addition and subtraction now; multiplication and division when taught.
•Tests will require your signature.
• Students who ride the bus in the morning, but not in the afternoon should notify the bus driver and homeroom teacher by note. Any dismissal changes require a note.
• A written note is required for all absences and tardies. This must be done within three (3) days of return to school.
• Suggested time for phone calls ~ 8:25 to 8:50 daily.
Third Grade Curriculum
Spelling
• Individual teachers will notify you of how they run their spelling program.
• Written homework assignments are given on most days of the week.
Penmanship
• Cursive writing is introduced!
Reading
• Students will participate in whole group and small group reading activities. Reading class may be supplemented with trade or paperback books throughout the year.
English/Grammar
• Main topics covered are use of nouns, pronouns, verbs and punctuation.
• Writing is presented as a 5 step process and is an important part of the Language Arts program.
Math
• We will be using Pearson’s enVision Math Common Core Text Books.
• Expect daily homework assignments.
Social Studies
• Special emphasis is placed on map skills and the study of Historic Bethlehem and Bethlehem today.
Science
• Students will study the human body, magnetism and the earth.
Specialist Schedule
Monday ~ Physical Ed.
Tuesday ~ Art
Wednesday ~ Academic Integration
Thursday ~ Music
Friday ~ Library
****Please check the recommended list of school supplies under the “parents” tab on the Governor Wolf website.