Arrival & Morning Routine
Students enter, unpack, turn in materials, eat breakfast if needed, and begin morning work
📣 Welcome, families! School begins at 7:15 AM•Class dismissal is at 2:10 PM
WELCOME TO OUR CLASSROOM
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Today in Third Grade☀
A consistent day helps children feel ready to learn
Arrival & Morning RoutineUnpack, settle in, and get ready.
ReadingStart learning with a good book.
LunchRefuel, relax, then recess.
DismissalSee you tomorrow!
OUR SCHOOL DAY
A predictable routine, every day.
Times may shift for special events, testing, or school-wide activities. Families will be notified when a major change affects the day.
Reading
HMH Into Reading, vocabulary, fluency, and small groups
Math
i-Ready Classroom Math and hands-on practice
i-Ready / SEL
Reading, math, or a Second Step lesson
Lunch
Lunch is followed by recess at 11:40
Math & Enrichment
Math continues, then library or computers
Pack Up
We prepare for a safe, organized dismissal
Dismissal
See you tomorrow!
Weekly specialsWednesday: Art on pay weeksWednesday: Gym/Swim on non-pay weeksLibrary: 12:45 PM on pay weeksComputers: 1:30 PM
WHAT WE’RE LEARNING
Strong skills, curious minds.
Our third graders learn through modeling, discussion, practice, movement, small groups, and independent work.
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Reading & Writing
Explore all 10 HMH Into Reading modules, stories, word recognition skills, and writing projects.
View the year at a glance →➗Math
See the major third-grade math topics, from multiplication and division to fractions and geometry.
Explore math learning →🔬Science
Explore our hands-on units in engineering, weather, forces, life cycles, organisms, and fossils.
Explore science learning →🌎Social Studies
Preview our learning about communities, geography, civics, history, and economics.
Explore social studies →💛Social-Emotional Learning
Learn how Second Step supports empathy, self-management, relationships, and problem-solving.
Explore SEL learning →CLASSROOM ROUTINES
How our classroom works.
These are the routines students practice so our room stays safe, calm, inclusive, and ready for learning.
Homework & folders
A weekly packet goes home Monday and is due Friday. Complete one page each night. Check the folder for papers and return anything marked for school.
Classroom expectations
Be safe. Be respectful. Be responsible. Students use voice levels 0–4, follow directions, care for materials, and keep hands, feet, and objects to themselves.
Communication
ClassDojo is best for non-urgent questions. Please allow up to 48 hours during school days for a response. Weekends, holidays, and school breaks are not included.
Transportation changes
All dismissal changes must be confirmed through the school office. This protects your child and ensures every adult has the same information.
Technology
Students use Chromebooks for assigned learning only. Devices should be handled carefully, charged when sent home, and returned each school day.
Supporting learning at home
Read together for 20 minutes, ask your child to explain their thinking, practice multiplication facts, and celebrate steady effort—not just correct answers.
Before sending a message…
Check the FAQ below, your child’s homework folder, and the latest ClassDojo announcement. Your answer may already be waiting for you.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Ready for a successful school day.
Please label personal items with your child’s first and last name. Families should contact the school if help obtaining supplies is needed.
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PLEASE BRING
Everyday essentials
- A backpack that can hold a folder and Chromebook
- Homework folder or take-home folder
- Sharpened pencils and erasers
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Glue sticks and child-safe scissors
- Headphones that plug into a Chromebook
- A refillable, leak-resistant water bottle
- A charged Chromebook and charger when assigned
- Weather-appropriate coat, hat, or gloves
Supplies may need to be replaced during the year as they are used.
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PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME
Items that interrupt learning
- Toys, stuffed animals, or fidget items unless approved
- Trading cards or collectibles
- Slime, putty, perfume, or aerosol sprays
- Personal electronics, gaming devices, or earbuds
- Large amounts of money or valuable items
- Glass containers or drinks without secure lids
- Realistic toy weapons or any unsafe item
- Candy or food to share unless approved in advance
The school and classroom cannot be responsible for lost, damaged, or traded personal items.
PARENT RESOURCES
Helpful MPS links, all together.
Use these official district and school resources to find records, transportation information, forms, support, and important updates.
Milwaukee Public SchoolsDistrict news, calendars, programs, and general information.↗Infinite Campus Parent AccessView grades, attendance, transportation information, and student records.↗LGBTQ+ & Gender InclusionMPS-approved guidance, support, and community resources for students and families.↗Gaenslen School HomepageSchool news, calendar, contact information, and Gaenslen updates.↗Transportation & Bus ServicesBus eligibility, routes, stops, changes, safety, and transportation contacts.↗MPS Important FormsFrequently needed district forms for students and families.↗
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions.
Search by topic or open a question below.
Contact the school office as early as possible. For safety, I cannot make a transportation change based only on a message from a student.
Still need help?Send a ClassDojo message for a non-urgent classroom question.
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Please allow up to 48 hours during school days.