Welcome to Third Grade!

School Supply List:

6 packs of wide-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper; 2 packs – 24 yellow pencils; 2 glue sticks; 1 pack red marking pencils; 2 yellow highlighters; 1 folder of your choice for loose-leaf paper; 4 plastic 3 prong folders with pockets – 1 orange, 1 purple, 1 green, and 1 blue; 1 plastic 2 pocket portfolio (red); 1 box of colored pencils; 3 containers of Clorox wipes; 2 boxes of Kleenex; 2 rolls of paper towels; 2 bottles of hand sanitizer (not personal size); BOYS ONLY – 1 pair of white crew socks (used for individual dry erase boards) and 1 box of snack-size Ziploc bags; GIRLS ONLY – 1 box of band-aids & quart size Ziploc Bags. DO NOT LABEL THESE ITEMS. ** Please be aware that additional supplies may be needed to complete the school year. At mid-year, we will send requests if needed.

Ten Fun Summer Learning Activities:

1. Grow the biggest zucchini in your neighborhood.

- What a better way to learn the basics of science and how things grow than to plant your own garden? You

can start with seeds or small plants. Talk about what plants need to be hardy: air, water, sunlight, and nutrients. Vegetables are fun and educational to plant!

2. Clip, paste, and write about your family adventures.

- A family vacation is a perfect opportunity to create a trip scrapbook that will be a lasting souvenir of family

adventures!

3. Get Theatrical!

- Build a puppet theater or put on a play!

4. Do a craft or do a nature activity.

5. Paint the picket fence, baby-sit or volunteer at a soup kitchen.

- Outside summer jobs and community service help children learn to be punctual, follow directions, and serve

others.

6. Help with vacation planning.

- Children can research the destination by using the Internet, reading maps, etc.

7. Learn about how things are made.