In case you lost your letter and supply list that went home in your report card -

Dear Brand New Third Graders,

                 My name is Mrs. White. If you are getting this letter, it is because you have been placed in my classroom for next year!  I can’t wait to meet you and learn together in the fall. This will be my second year teaching third grade. In years past, I have taught first grade, fourth grade and fifth grade. I live in Orono with my husband, three kids, and almost too many animals to count. Every grade has its charms and challenges, but I absolutely love third grade, and I love teaching at OTES.

If you want a sneak peek at what we did this year in my room, check out my blog.  The web address is: oteswhite.blogspot.com, it also can be reached from the staff directory on the OTES website. I use my blog during the school year to keep parents and students updated, post pictures and inform you of upcoming events.  Please check it regularly.  

You will find that moving upstairs is a big (but fun) transition. It is not something to worry about at all, you will love it. You are officially one of the “big kids” now!  As you know, here at OTES the big kids are always good role models for the littles downstairs, and I know you will be a good role model too. We will be having a lot of fun this year, and we will be learning a lot.

There is a third grade supply list on the back of this letter, please use it to help get started when you are out shopping for school supplies later this summer.  In third grade we have desks with just one small drawer to hold supplies, so keep the pencil boxes on the small side, and you will not need any big trapper keepers or three ring binders. There is no room for them, and they just get in the way.

VERY IMPORTANT - Your summer homework  

     1. Read

     2. Read some more

     3. Play outside every single day

     4. Rest a lot

     5. Have fun!!!!

I hope you are are as excited for third grade as I am!  I can’t wait to get our year together started. I am looking forward to a fabulous third grade year!  If you have any questions for me over the summer, I can be reached at susanne.white@rsu34.org.   

Have a great summer!  

Mrs. White

The supply letter:

Dear Third Graders and Parents,

We hope you enjoyed your second grade year and are excited for the summer.  In order to be prepared for class next year, here is a list of some items that would be helpful during the school year:

Suggested Supply List

• Pencils and erasers
• 3 folders and 3 composition or spiral bound notebooks
• Colored pencils, crayons, or markers
• Small pencil sharpener
• Earbuds or headphones

There are also a few items that we would ask you not to bring in as well:

Do NOT Bring List

• Large trapper keepers or 3 ring binders

There are a few items that you may bring in for the class to use if you’d like.  

Classroom List

• Tissues
• Ziplock baggies
• Clorox wipes
• Pens and pencils
• Markers, crayons, and colored pencils
• Expo markers

We hope you enjoy your summer and we’ll see you in the fall!

Sincerely,

3rd Grade Team:

Mrs. Doty

Mrs. Reinzo

Ms. Roy

Mrs. Sullivan

Mrs. White