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THE WORD ON 3RD

Updated: Feb 12


SCHOOL UPDATES - WEEK OF 01/21/2024:

4TH-5TH GRADE ROBOTICS CLUB;

PTA IS LOOKING FOR LEADERS IN 2024-25!

 

ROBOTICS CLUB FOR 6 4TH & 5TH GRADERS STARTS IN FEBRUARY

With the generosity of two LACES student mentors, 6 4th-5th grade students will have the opportunity to join our first robotics club! See details in the flyers below. Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoYUNmvKLFb4t0NDgaY6hbRUA2UtYxQ1mA3RI2xuFN76an6w/viewform



PTA IS LOOKING FOR LEADERS IN 2024-25

If you would like to be a PTA leader (Board member or Committee Chair) for the 2024-25 school year, please email alisharanen@gmail.com. Please join us for coffee on 2/1 (8am, outside the cafeteria) to learn more.



REMINDER: 1ST GRADERS DIVE INTO “SWIMMING IN BOOKS” THIS WEEK!

The Swimming in Books program for our younger 3rd Street students begins January 22!


Please use the following link to sign up: https://forms.gle/K4APRKJkat7WKLtL7


Ms. Sartore and team would LOVE some help to kick off the program this week! If you are interested, please sign up here: 


ADDITIONAL REMINDERS:


CASINO & COCKTAILS IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS & AUCTION DONATIONS

If you are interested in donating items to the silent auction or joining the planning committee for the March 2024 event, please email Melissa Woolley at Melissa.Woolley@gmail.com and Jenn Rojas at Jcornwall17@gmail.com.


MCC STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE THERE TO SUPPORT STUDENTS

The Making Caring Common Student Council members will be wearing gold hats throughout the school days so they can be easily identified and recognized on campus. Please let your students know to look for the gold hats if they need a friend, someone to talk to, or help with anything.


JMG AFTER SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS

Using Sports to teach communication, socialization and GROWTH MINDSET!

The season starts this week, and registration is still open!

(UTK - KINDER & 1st picked up at classroom and walked to 3rd St Field)

Monday - Basketball UTK-5 Jan 22-April 29 (12 Classes)2:30-3:30p $274/Student/Season

Tuesday - Multi-sport UTK-5 Jan 16- April 30 (15 Classes)1:30-2:30p $342/Student/Season

Wednesday - Soccer UTK-5 Jan 17- May 1 (14 Classes)2:30-3:30p $319/Student/Season



UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesdays Early dismissal (1:30pm)

Friday, 2/2 Community Meeting in the Auditorium @8:15am

School Spirit Day! Theme: Dr. Seuss Day (wear red)

Friday, 2/9 Lunar New Year celebration


ONGOING

Submit your photos to our Yearbook team here!


Purchase your 2023-2024 Yearbook here! Use school code 228294M.


Purchase Third Street merch here!


Click here to join our PTA and support many initiatives at our school!


Gift your student, teacher, staff something extra special for their birthday this year! Click here to add a shoutout for them on our June Street main entrance marquee!


Want to be involved with Making Caring Common at Third Street? Email Jocelyn at jocelyn@mindovermediapr.com.


Opt in for text or email alerts from our school - See details in this post.


Traffic Safety Volunteers wanted - Traffic Safety Valet Sign Up is encouraged for our 1st through 5th grade families. Each slot is only for ~20 minutes and helps our drop offs go smoothly and safely, and enables our school's aides to be on campus helping our students get to class. For more details, please see our Traffic Safety page.


Volunteers Wanted - sign up to help in our classrooms and at events!


Check out our Instagram - Follow us @friendsofthird and connect with our wonderful online school community


Community Meeting Recording - Please click COMMUNITY MEETING for recordings of past meetings


Fundraising Reminders - In case the opportunity presents itself to you and your family, please bookmark our Friends of Third fundraising page for easy reference.


Don't forget you can help our school earn BIG BUCKS by signing up for Ralph's Rewards and selecting Friends of Third (org # YQ077)!


Please take a moment and download the BOX TOPS app and select Third Street Elementary as your school. Then, whenever you buy a product with the BoxTops symbol on it, simply open the app, scan your receipt and BOOM you are ready to earn $$$ our school!

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