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WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE!

Students receive homework Monday - Thursday. Please check your child's homework folder each night.

Students should come to school with a water bottle each day. No glass bottles are allowed.

If there is a change in the way your child will be getting home one day, you must send your child with a note in the morning, so the office can be informed.

3R Supply List For the 2024 - 2025 School Year

2 packs of 30 Ticonderoga pencils

2 pencil sharpeners

1 small homework assignment pad

6 1-subject marble composition notebooks

6 folders

1 box of crayons

1 pencil case

1 pair of inexpensive wired headphones to be kept in school

2 bottles of soap

2 bottles of hand sanitizer

3 rolls of paper towels

3 boxes of tissues

1 pack of glue sticks

*Please label each item with your child's name.

Thank you!

HAPPY LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! 

 We did it, 3R! Congratulations on doing a wonderful job during this unusual and challenging year. I am so proud of each and every one of you for your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude. You accomplished something that has never been done before! For that, you should feel very proud. Having to adjust to uncertainty and constant changes is a lesson this year has taught all of us, and one that I know will serve you well in the future. I will miss seeing you each day, but I will always look back on this year and be so grateful for our amazing class and the time we had together. Be sure to enjoy your summer! Keep reading, writing, and practicing your math facts. Have fun with your families, spend time outside in nature, and do the things that bring you joy. You deserve it. Thank you for all of your support this year. I wish you health and happiness always.

Love,

Mrs. Rimali

UDATE FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 2021

I am out today. There will be no live Teams meetings. Please complete the Substitute Plans for Day 9 by going to the SUBSTITUTE PLANS tab on the left and scrolling down to Day 9. You will find today's work there. There are assignments in CommonLit, SumDog, and BrainPop Jr. In addition, students should be reading and studying multiplication facts. Thank you and have a good day!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 6/1/21 - 6/4/21

Welcome back, 3R! I hope you all had a happy and reflective Memorial Day. Just a reminder that due to the Monday holiday, tomorrow (Wednesday, June 2nd) will be a regular day of instruction. I hope everyone is doing well. Please email if you have any questions at all. Thank you!

UPDATE FOR 5/21/21

I am out today. There will be no live Teams meetings. Please complete the Substitute Plans for Day 7 by going to the SUBSTITUTE PLANS tab on the left and scrolling down to DAY 7. You will find today's work there. In addition, students should complete any unfinished work that needs to be done in Benchmark, Nearpod, BrainPop, BrainPop Jr., SumDog, CommonLit, and Readworks. This can be found in the Assignments Tab.

UPDATE FOR 5/14/21

Due to testing, there will be no live Teams meeting this morning. All students should go to DataMate and take the Spring Assessment. DataMate can be accessed by going through Clever. Just type DataMate in the Clever search bar and you will see the DataMate Student Log In on the drop down menu. Students should log into DataMate with the same username and password they use to log into Clever. Please email me with any questions. Have a great morning! 

UPDATE FOR 5/12/21

Due to testing of in-person students, there will be no live Teams meeting tomorrow morning, 5/12/21. However, remote students should complete the assignment (dated 5/12/21) in the Assignments tab by 11:00 am.

5/12/21 ASSIGNMENT - ALL REMOTE STUDENTS SHOULD GO TO BENCHMARK AND TAKE INTERIM ASSESSMENT 4

Also, there is an assessment in SumDog (April Assessment) that all students should complete if they haven't already done so.

We will have our 12:45pm Teams meeting tomorrow as scheduled. If you have any questions, please email me. Thank you!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 5/10/21 - 5/14/21

 I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! Here are some important reminders for this week:

 * There is no school this Thursday, May 13th.

* Wednesday, 5/12/21 will be a regular day of classes with in-person learners coming to the school building and remote learners signing onto Teams.

* Please continue to stay up to date with assignments by checking the Assignments tab to the left on a daily basis.

Please continue to email with any questions. Have a great week!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 5/3/21 - 5/7/21

Hi, 3R! I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. Here are a few reminders for this week:

* Due to the NYS Math Assessment, there will not be a live Teams meeting Tuesday or Wednesday morning. However, attendance will be taken. Students will be responsible for completing the assignments I leave in the Assignments tab on my teacher page each morning. Tuesday's assignment will be dated 5/4/21 and Wednesday's assignment will be dated 5/5/21. Students will be marked as "present" by completing the assignments. Assignments must be completed by 11:00 am each day.

* Wednesday is a flex half-day, so we do not have a meeting in the afternoon.

Please continue to check this page for any updates, assignments or information. Email with any questions you may have. I hope everyone has a great week!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 4/26/21 - 4/30/21

Welcome to a new week, 3R! Here are some important reminders:

* This Wednesday, April 28th is a materials pick-up day between 9am and 2pm. Parents may come to the courtyard doors on Glen Hill Avenue to receive materials. This is for parents of remote learners only. In-person learners will be given the materials to bring home.

* Picture day for remote learners is Monday, May 10th. If you would like your child to come to school to take a picture, please email me so I can put his or her name on the list. In-person learners will have their picture taken on Tuesday, May 11th.

* Please continue to check the Assignment tab daily to stay up to date with all work.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy week! Please continue to email with any questions.

UPDATE FOR THURSDAY, 4/22/21

I will be out today. There will be no live meetings. Please complete the Substitute Plans for Day 6 by going to the SUBSTITUTE PLANS tab on the left and scrolling down to DAY 6. You will find today's work there. In addition, students should complete any unfinished work that still needs to be done. This can be found in the Assignments tab.

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 4/19/21 - 4/23/21 

Hello, 3R! I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. There are a few changes this week that you need to know:

* Due to the ELA assessment, there will not be a live Teams meeting Tuesday or Wednesday morning. However, attendance will be taken. Students will be responsible for completing the assignments I leave in the Assignments Tab on my teacher page each morning. Tuesday's assignment will be dated 4/20/21, and Wednesday's assignment will be dated 4/21/21. Students will be marked as "present" by completing the assignments. Assignments must be completed by 11:00 am each day.

* Wednesday is a flex half-day, so we do not have a meeting in the afternoon.

Please continue to check this page for any updates or further information, and email with any questions you may have. As always, thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Have a wonderful week!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 4/12/21 - 4/16/21

 Welcome to a brand new week, 3R! I hope everyone had a good weekend! Please remember:

* This week, Cohorts A and B have been combined to form Cohort E. These are our in-person learners who will now be coming to School Five on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

* Cohort D will continue learning remotely at this time, following our regular Teams schedule.

* On Wednesdays, all 3R students will learn remotely for the flex half-day.

* Please continue to check the Assignments tab daily to stay up to date with all classwork.

     Continue to email with any questions. Have a happy and healthy week, 3R!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 4/5/21 - 4/9/21

Welcome back, 3R! I hope everyone had a happy and healthy Spring Break! Here are just a few important reminders for this week:

***Wednesday, 4/7/21 is a Superintendent's Conference Day. There is no school for students. There will be no Teams meetings that day.

***Remote learners: Please go to the School Five webpage and complete the survey about state testing.

***In-person learners: As the weather gets warmer, please come to school with water or a refillable water bottle.

Please continue to stay up to date with assignments and email with any questions you may have. Have a great week!

***REMINDER: Third Grade is NOT distributing materials at this time. If you have any questions, please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org 

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 3/22/21 - 3/26/21

Happy spring, 3R! Welcome to a brand new week. We have a normal schedule this week with Cohort A coming to School Five for in-person learning on Monday and Tuesday, and Cohort B coming for in-person learning on Thursday and Friday. All 3R students are learning remotely on Wednesday for our flex half-day.

Please remember to check the Assignments tab daily to stay up to date. In addition, all students should be reading for at least 20 minutes each day and practicing the multiplication facts.

As always, if you have any questions, please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org. Wishing all of you a wonderful week!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 3/15/21 - 3/19/21

Welcome to a brand new week, 3R! I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend. This week:

 * We have Parent/Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 18th, from 3:30pm - 5:30pm and on Friday, March 19th, from 1pm - 3pm. If you haven't scheduled an appointment and would like one, please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org and I will give you an appointment.

* Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences, Friday, March 19th is a half-day of school.

* This Wednesday is also a flex half-day.

* Please continue to check the Assignments tab daily!

Have a wonderful week, 3R!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 3/8/21 - 3/12/21 

 Good morning, 3R! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Here are a few reminders as we begin a new week:

* This is a regular week with Cohort A coming to the school building on Monday and Tuesday, all 3R students remote for a flex half-day on Wednesday, and Cohort B coming to the school building on Thursday and Friday.

* Parent/Teacher Conferences are next week on Thursday 3/18 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm,  and on Friday, March 19th from 1pm - 3pm. If you would like to schedule a conference, please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org.

* Please continue to stay up to date with all assignments by checking this page daily. In addition, all students should be practicing the multiplication facts and reading for at least 20 minutes each day.

*Please email with any questions you have!

 Have a wonderful week, 3R!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 3/1/21 - 3/ 5/21

Hello, 3R! Happy March! I hope everyone had a good weekend. Here are just a few reminders as we begin a new week:

*Please check the Assignments tab daily to stay up to date.

*If we are not in a live meeting, students should be working on those assignments.

*In addition to the assignments, students should be practicing all multiplication facts.

*Students should be reading daily for at least 20 minutes.

Also, I want to compliment everyone on their attendance and participation in our live meetings. Keep up the good work, 3R! If you have any questions, please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org.

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 2/22/21 - 2/26/21

Welcome back, 3R! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break.

*Just a reminder that everyone should be checking the Assignments tab to the left every day to stay up to date with current work. (PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK THE BENCHMARK APP IN CLEVER.)

*We have been practicing our multiplication facts! Please practice all facts 0 - 10 each night.  Click on this link to see a Multiplication Facts Chart.

*Lastly, in addition to daily assignments, all students should be reading a book of their choice for at least 20 minutes each night.

I am very excited to start this last week of February with all of you! I know we are all looking forward to March and much sunnier days ahead. Please continue to email me with any questions at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org. Have a great week!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 2/8/21 - 2/12/21

         As we begin a new week, just a reminder that all students should have completed the Benchmark Interim Assessment 2 as well as the DataMate Math Assessment. If your child has not done so yet, they must finish this week. Both assessments can be accessed through Clever. If you have any questions, email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org. As always, please check the assignments tab to stay up to date. Keep up the great work, 3R!

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UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I will be out today. There will be no live meetings. Please complete the Substitute Plans for Day 5 by clicking on the SUBSTITUTE PLANS tab to the left and scrolling down to Day 5. You will find today's work there. In addition, students should complete any unfinished work that still needs to be done. This can be found in the Assignments Tab.

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 1/25/21 - 1/29/21

Hello, 3R! I hope everyone is having a good weekend.  Reminders for the upcoming week include:

*We will be following a normal schedule this week with Cohort A coming to school on Monday and Tuesday, Cohort B coming to school on Thursday and Friday, and all 3R students learning remotely on a half-day flex Wednesday.

*Students will be assigned an Interim Math assessment through DataMate this week which can be accessed through Clever. I will give specific instructions about this assessment to the class tomorrow and throughout the week.

*Please continue to stay up to date with assignments by clicking on the Assignments tab to the left.

*Please email me with any questions you may have.

As we begin this last week in January, please know that I am so very proud of everyone for working so hard, putting in their best effort during our meetings, and staying positive throughout this unusual school year.  Keep up the great work, 3R! Enjoy the rest of your evening.

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 1/19/21 - 1/22/21

Good evening, 3R! Just a few reminders as week begin a new week.

* This week, Cohort A will be learning in person on Tuesday and Wednesday (due to the holiday weekend).

* Cohort B will be learning in person on Thursday and Friday.

* I will be assigning a Benchmark Assessment this week. Once I have assigned it, all necessary information will be provided in the Assignments Tab to the left. Students will access the assessment the same way they have accessed all previous Benchmark assessments (by going to the Benchmark app through Clever). I will go over this with the students. The assessment must be completed by Friday, January 22nd.

*Please email me with any questions.

Here's to a safe, healthy, and peaceful week ahead, 3R! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

UPDATE FOR

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

       I will be out today. There will be no live meetings. Please complete the substitute plans for Day 4 by clicking on the SUBSTITUTE PLANS tab on the left and scrolling down to Day 4. You will find today's work there. In addition, students should complete any unfinished work that still needs to be done. This can be found in the Assignments Tab.

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 1/11/21 - 1/15/21 

Good evening, 3R! I hope everyone is having a nice weekend. Here are a few reminders for the upcoming week:

* We will be returning to a hybrid schedule this week. Cohort A will come to school for in-person learning on Monday and Tuesday. Cohort B will come to school for in-person learning on Thursday and Friday. 

* On Wednesday, all 3R students will be learning remotely and it is a half day.

*Please remember to check the Assignments tab to the left to stay up to date with all classwork/homework.

* Please email me with any questions you may have.

Once again, thank you for all of your cooperation and support. I hope you are all staying safe and well. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 1/4/21 - 1/8/21

           Happy New Year, 3R! I hope you have all had a wonderful vacation! I am really looking forward to "meeting" with all of you tomorrow morning. Just a few reminders as we begin a new week (and a new year) together:

               * All students are learning remotely this week, 1/4 - 1/8.

          * For this week, our first meeting of the day will be from 8:35am - 9:10am, except for Mrs. Chun's students. They should meet with Mrs. Chun at their regularly scheduled time and join us at our 9:30am meeting as usual.

         * Please be sure to have all school materials in one place so you can easily get to whatever you may need during our lessons. This includes: pencils, paper, all reading units, the new activity packet, and all math materials.

I am very excited to begin a brand new year with all of you! I will see you in our Teams Meeting tomorrow!

UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 2020 

I am wishing all of you health and happiness as you enjoy the holidays, 3R! Thank you for your continued cooperation and support throughout the beginning of this unusual school year. I hope each one of you has time to rest and relax as we look forward to a brighter 2021.

During the vacation, students should catch up with any assignments they are missing. Also, set aside time for reading and practicing math facts.

Just a reminder, all students will be learning remotely during the week of January 4th - January 8th.

Once again, happy holidays to all! I am looking forward to seeing the students in our Teams meeting on Monday, January 4th, 2021!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 12/21 - 12/23

Good evening, 3R! I hope everyone is staying safe and warm. Just a few reminders as we begin a new week:

*We have school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week.

 *On Monday and Tuesday, there will be in-person learning for Cohort A.

 *On Wednesday, there will be in-person learning for Cohort B. 

I am looking forward to seeing all of you either in-person or in our Teams meetings tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, 12/18

       I will be out today. There will be no live meetings. Please complete the Substitute Plans for Day 3 by clicking on the Substitute Plans tab to the left and scrolling down to Day 3. Also, students should be completing any other assignments that still need to be finished! These are listed in the Assignments tab. 

UPDATE FOR WEDNESDAY, 12/16 

I will be out today. There will be no live meetings. Please take this time to go to the Assignments Tab and complete any work you still need to do. If you are all caught up with the current assignments, please complete the Substitute Plans for Day 2.

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 12/14 - 12/18 

        Hi 3R! As we approach a new week, I want you all to know that you are doing a fantastic job! I am so proud of you for continuing to be on time to our meetings and participating in all our discussions. Keep up the great work!

*There is a normal schedule this week with Cohort A coming to the school building on Monday and Tuesday, and Cohort B coming on Thursday and Friday. All 3R students are remote on Wednesday which is a half-day.

*Please continue to check the Assignments tab to the left of this page to stay up to date with all assigned work, and email me with any questions you may have.

I look forward to beginning a brand new week with all of you!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 12/7 - 12/11 

Good afternoon 3R! I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Just a few reminders for the week ahead:

* We will be following our hybrid schedule this week with Cohort A coming to School Five on Monday and Tuesday, and Cohort B coming to School Five on Thursday and Friday.

*Wednesday is a half-day with all 3R students learning remotely.

*Friday is also a half-day for all students due to remote parent/teacher conferences taking place that afternoon. If you do not already have an appointment and would like one, please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org.

*Thank you to everyone who has picked up the learning materials at School Five. It is a good idea to keep everything in a bag so that your child always knows where to find it (and so it can transported easily if need be). If you are picking up the materials this week, please let me know when you are planning on coming so I can let the office know.

I am looking forward to beginning a brand new week with all of you. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

UPDATE FOR THE WEEK OF 11/30 - 12/4

I hope everyone had a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. As we begin a brand new week, please be aware of the following:

* School will be completely remote from Monday, November 30th through Wednesday, December 2nd. There will be no in-person learning on these days, but our Teams meetings will continue to be at 9:30am and 12:45pm on Monday and Tuesday, and at 8:35am and 10:05am on Wednesday. All students should log onto our meetings at these times.

*When students are not in live meetings, they should be completing assignments listed in the assignments tab.

* If you have not already picked up your child's materials, please do so as soon as possible. 

Thank you for continuing to be flexible as we navigate the changes this week will bring together. Please email with any questions.

Update for the Week of 11/23 - 11/25

Happy Thanksgiving, 3R! Here are a few reminders as we move ahead:

VERY IMPORTANT

* Parents: Please come to School Five on Monday, November 23rd between 9am and 12 noon to pick up instructional materials. I will be using these materials during our live meetings, so it is very important that your child receive them. (If your child is in Cohort A and comes to school for in-person learning, I will give to the materials to him/her on Monday.)

*Please keep these materials all together in a bag in the same place so your child can find it each day.

*Check the Assignments Tab to the left to be sure your child is up to date with all work.

*If your child comes to school for in-person learning, please continue to complete the Covid Questionnaire each day by 8:15 am.

If I can be of any assistance, please email me. I wish all of you a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!!!

11/16 - 11/20 

I am looking forward to a brand new week, 3R! I hope everyone had a good weekend. Here are a few reminders:

*As we move forward this week, please do your best to complete any unfinished assignments. This is very important as we are coming to the end of the first marking period.

*We will follow a regular schedule this week. Our live meetings for remote learners are at 9:30am and 12:45pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, our live meetings are at 8:35am and 10:05am.

*When students are not in live meetings, they should be working on assignments.

*Please continue to complete the Covid Questionnaire by 8:15am each morning if your child is coming to school for in-person learning.

Please email with any questions. Enjoy the rest of your evening!

Friday, November 13, 2020 

I will be out today. There will be no live meetings. Please use this time to go to the Assignments tab and complete any current assignments that you still need to do. If they are all complete, go to the Substitute Plans tab on the left and complete Day 1.

Update for the  Week of 11/9 - 11/13

Welcome to a new week 3R! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Just a few reminders as we move forward.

* If your child comes to the School building for in-person learning, please continue to complete the Covid Questionnaire by 8:15 am.

* Walkers will now be dismissed at 3:10pm instead of 3:05pm.

* School is closed this Wednesday, November 11th for Election Day.

* Please stay up to date with all assignments by checking the Assignments Tab on this page. 

I hope everyone has a peaceful and productive week. Please continue to email me if you have any questions or concerns.

November 6th, 2020  

Happy Friday, 3R!

I just wanted to let you know that you did a great job this week! Thank you for being on time to our meetings and trying your best. Keep up the amazing work!

Also, I am checking all assignments. Please make sure to click on the Assignments tab to the left to stay up to date!

Please continue to email with any questions.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Update for the Week of 11/2 - 11/6

       Good evening 3R families! I hope everyone had a good weekend. Here are a few reminders as we move into a brand new week (and month)!

*If your child comes to school for in-person learning, BE SURE to complete the Covid Questionnaire by 8:15am. There is a link and a QR code on the School Five main page.

* School is closed this Tuesday, November 3rd for Election Day, and Wednesday, November 4th will follow a half day remote schedule for all 3R students.

* Please continue to check the Assignments tab here on my teacher page to stay up to date. If we are not in a meeting, students should be working on these assignments. (Please be sure the Math Quiz (Nearpod) and Benchmark Unit 1 Assessment are complete).

* If you have any questions, please continue to email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org.

Here's to a safe, healthy, and peaceful November. Enjoy the rest of your evening!

Update for the Week of 10/26 - 10/30 

Good afternoon 3R families! I am very excited to begin a brand new week with you! A few reminders as we move forward:

*If your child comes into the school building for in-person learning, you MUST complete the Covid Questionnaire by 8:15 each morning. There is a link and a QR code on the School Five main page.

* Our 3R Teams meetings are at 9:30am and 12:45pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesdays, we meet at 8:35am and 10:05am. It is important that your child attends all our meetings each day.

*When we are not in a meeting, students should be completing the assignments posted in the Assignments tab to the left.

*If you ever have any questions, do not hesitate to email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org.

It is hard to believe we are in the last week of October already. I feel so grateful to be working with all of you as we navigate this unusual year. I think you all are doing an amazing job. Please stay safe, healthy, and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

October 23rd, 2020

Happy Friday!

I just wanted to tell all of you what a great job you are doing! I am so proud of you for working so hard. Keep it up!

Please make sure you check the assignments tab this weekend so you can complete any unfinished work.

Make sure you do the Benchmark Unit 1 Assessment first if you haven't already. I will be checking Benchmark to see who is completing that assessment.

Enjoy the weekend, check back here on Sunday night for any important updates, and I will see you on Monday!

Update for the Week of 10/19 - 10/23

Good afternoon 3R families! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. A few reminders as we begin our week:

       * If your child comes to the school building for in-person learning, it is very important that you complete the Student Covid Questionnnaire before 8:15am each day. There is a link on the School Five main page. Hard copies of the form, as well as other instructions as to how to complete the form online have been given to students. Keeping one another safe is our top priority. Please email me if you have any questions at all about this most important step.

       * Going forward, I will be posting assignments here on my webpage in the assignments tab. Starting tomorrow, please look there if you have any questions about what work is due. 

       * Tomorrow we will be talking and writing about our favorite thing to wear. Please remind your child to wear their favorite shirt, hat, etc. when we meet!

       * As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Please continue to email me with any questions you may have. 

Here's to a great week ahead!

Update for the Week of 10/13 - 10/16

        Good evening 3R families! I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing long weekend! I am looking forward to the upcoming week. Some important reminders:

*Due to the Monday holiday, we will be following a Monday schedule on Wednesday. This means the students in Cohort A will be coming into the school building for in-person instruction this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.

*For all students who are remote on Mondays, Wednesday will be a full day and follow the same schedule we used last week on Monday. If you have any questions at all, feel free to email me.

*Please continue to check the Assignments Tab in Teams to make sure your child is up to date on all Readworks, BrainPop, Common Lit, and SumDog assignments.

Thank you so much for your continued support. It is truly appreciated. Here's to another great week!

10/9 Reminder

There is no school on Monday, October 12th. Please continue to view the assignments tab in Teams to stay up to date with recent assignments. Also, check back here on Monday for information about next week's schedule. Have a wonderful weekend!

Update for the week of 10/5 - 10/9

       Good morning 3R families! As you know this week begins hybrid instruction in which Cohort A will be coming into the school building on Monday and Tuesday, Cohort B will be coming into the school building on Thursday and Friday, and those students in Cohort D will remain remote on all days.

       Due to this new schedule, our Teams meetings will change as well. This week, we will not be meeting in groups. Instead, there will be whole class Teams meetings for the students who are remote. The first whole class Teams meeting that will be on the calendar will be from 9:30am - 10:30am. Then, the students will continue to have their special at 11:00am. There will also be an afternoon Teams meeting on the calendar at 1:00pm. Wednesdays will continue to be a half day. Wednesday's schedule is different and can be found below. The times of the whole group Teams meetings may need to be adjusted as we move forward, but we will be starting with this schedule tomorrow.

Our New Schedule

Mondays and Tuesdays

Cohort A will be coming to School 5. 

Cohorts B and D will be signing onto Teams meetings at:

9:30 am

11:00 am

12:45 pm

Wednesdays (Half day)

All students are learning remotely.

Whole class Teams Meetings at:

8:35 - 9:35 am

and

10:05 am - 11:05 am

Thursdays and Fridays

Cohort B will be coming to School 5.

Cohorts A and D will be signing onto Teams meetings at:

9:30 am

11:00 am

12:45 pm

Other important notes:

Cohorts A and B: Please go to the main page of the School Five website. There is important information there about procedures for coming to the School Five building.

Cohort A: Please look out for my email tonight which will have important information and instructions about tomorrow, Monday October 5th. If your child is in Cohort A and you do not receive an email from me it is because I do not have a correct email address for you. In that case, please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org and/or check the Hybrid Reopening Plan on the School Five website.

Cohort B: Since you will be coming to the school building on Thursday and Friday, I will be sending an email Wednesday night giving you the same information and instructions.

Cohort D: I will be continuing to communicate all directions and instruction on this page.

For everyone: If you have any questions at all please email me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org

       This new schedule is sure to bring some challenges, but I am confident that whatever issues may arise, we will solve them together so that all of the students have the best possible education and experience. You all have been doing a truly incredible job. Thank you for all of your cooperation, support, and kindness. I am really excited to begin this new phase with you tomorrow.  Enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Update for the week of 9/29 - 10/2

       Good evening 3R families! I hope everyone had a restful weekend. A few things to note as we move into a brand new week of remote learning. Because there was no school today, this week will be all full days, with no half day on Wednesday. We will follow a Monday/Tuesday schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday.

       Next, Virtual Open House will be this Wednesday, September 30th at 6pm. The School Five website has instructions on how to participate as well as an agenda. You will log on through the calendar in Microsoft Teams. After Open House, Mr. Ricuitti will be holding another Zoom meeting to discuss the school's procedures for hybrid reopening. Instructions for how to receive an invitation can also be found by clicking the Open House link on the School Five website.

       All assignments will continue to be posted in the assignments tab in Microsoft Teams. Please look there if you ever have any questions about what is due.

       I am looking forward to another great week! Thank you for all of your help and support. If I can be of any assistance please contact me at lrimali@yonkerspublicschools.org.

Looking forward to seeing all my students tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29th at 8:35am!

Update for the week of 9/21 - 9/25

I want to thank you for all you have done to help make our first two weeks a success! It has been such a pleasure getting to know my students and I am so proud of them for the amazing job they have been doing!!! You all have been so kind, cooperative, and I truly appreciate the help and support you have been providing during remote learning. Here are some important notes as we move forward into a brand new week.

                     1. Our daily schedule for this week will remain the same as last week. (See below) We will continue to begin and end the day as a whole class at 8:35am and 2:10pm, and meet with our three groups at 9am (Group 1), 10am (Group 2), and 12:30 (Group 3). If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact me.

                     2. Please continue to contact me by email. The best time to reach me is from 11am - 11:30am, but I am always checking my email throughout the day to see if I can be of any assistance to you. I am not using the call feature on Teams, but if you contact me by email, I will always get back to you as soon as possible.

                     3. Thank you for picking up your child's learning materials at School Five! We will begin using these materials this week. If you have not picked them up yet, please arrange to do so this week. 

                     4. All assignments will be posted in the assignments tab in Teams. I will be giving daily classwork assignments Monday through Friday, and homework Monday through Thursday. 

Please continue to check this page for updates and important information. I am really looking forward to starting the brand new week on Monday, September 21st at 8:35 am. Enjoy your weekend!

Update 9/17

Please make sure your child completes the September 15th Challenge in the Sumdog app in Clever. I have extended the due date until Friday at 3:30. 

***Special Update: Parents will be able to pick up Math workbooks and Reading materials at School Five on Wednesday, September 16th between 12pm and 2pm! Books will be grouped together and will have your child's name on them. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive classroom materials that will help make Distance Learning more engaging.***

Please remember to check the assignments tab in Teams to see what we are working on today. There is a new Common Lit story called Getting Even. There are also three assignments in the Benchmark Advance app in Clever. As always, please email with any questions you have.  I'll see your chld tomorrow at 8:35am!

Hello Third Grade Families! I am so excited to begin a brand new week with all of you! Along with our whole class Teams meetings, this week we will begin meeting in our groups. I will be emailing all of you so you know which group your child in in. Your child's group can also be found by going to the Class Expectations tab on the side of this page. I want to thank you for a terrific first week. It was wonderful getting to know my students and I truly appreciate all the hard work the parents are doing to make remote learning a success! As challenges arise, please know we will work them out. I am commited to making this a positive educational experience for all and we will continue to solve any issues together. Thank you for your questions, your feedback, your flexibility, and your patience. Here's to a great second week!

OUR SCHEDULE

Our schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (September 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th) will be:

8:35 - 9:00 Whole Class Morning Meeting

9:00 - 10:00 Group 1 

10:00 - 11:00 Group 2 

11:00 - 11:30 Special

11:30 - 12:30 Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 Group 3 

1:30 - 2:10 Individual Assistance/Independent Work/Small Groups

2:10 - 3:15 Whole Class Afternoon Instruction/Independent Work

Our Schedule for Wednesday, September 16th will be:

8:35 Whole Class Morning Meeting

8:45 Whole Class ELA

9:35 Special

10:05 Whole Class Math

11:00 - 3:15 Independent Work

**Please note: As we are still just beginning, these schedules may change. I will keep you informed as to any adjustments as quickly as I learn of them.

MY OFFICE HOURS

My office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 - 11:30. If you email me during that time, I will get back to you within an hour. On Wednesdays, I am available in the afternoon. The exact times for Wednesdays office hours are to be determined, but I will make every effort to get back to you in a timely manner if you email me. I am checking my email throughout the day and will always answer as soon as possible.

ASSIGNMENTS

All assignments will be found in Microsoft Teams under the Assignments Tab. I will provide directions and/or links to all assignments there. So far, all assignments have either been through Nearpods or other Clever apps (Common Lit, Brainpop). I am able to see the assignments your child has completed. They have been doing a great job! It is expected that students will complete assignments during the instructional day when their group is not in a live meeting with me.

Supplies

For Remote Learning: All students should have one notebook, pencils, and crayons at this time.

Once Hybrid instruction begins, the Third Grade supply list can be found on the School Five main page under the Supply Lists tab.

Our Specials Schedule

Monday - Sub 1 

Tuesday - Gym

Wednesday - Sub 1

Thursday - Sub 2

Friday- Music

At this time, Sub 1 and Sub 2 will be providing various lessons to enhance classroom learning. Please check Mr. Meza's teacher page for information about Gym, and Mr. Seiser's teacher page for information about Music.

See everyone at 8:35am tomorrow, Monday, September 14th!

Homework Assignment for Thursday, September 10, 2020

Tonight's homework is to go to the Common Lit app in Clever like we practiced in class today. Read the Story Kissy Face and answer the questions. If you have any difficulty logging in to Clever, follow the directions further down on this page, or on the School Five main page.

I want to thank all of you for a great start! It has been a productive three days as we have all been learning the new platforms together. I am so proud of all the students and I appreciate your help, patience, and support so very much. Have a great night!

Common Lit Homework Assignment - Kissy Face 

Welcome to the 2020 - 2021 School Year!

My name is Mrs. Rimali and I teach third grade. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you! Please check this page regularly for updates, instructions, and assignments. As we start this year remotely, I know there are many questions and uncertainties. Remember, we are all in this together and whatever challenges come our way, we will figure them out.  My goal in the coming days and weeks is to learn about your child, the best way to reach you, and how I can help to make this transition easier. I look forward to communicating with all of you very soon!

Our first class will be on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 on Microsoft Teams. The first step is making sure your child can get onto Teams. You will access Teams by signing into Clever using your student ID followed by @yonkerspublicschools.org. ex: "IDnumber@yonkerspublicschools.org". Your child's password in their birth date (mm/dd/yyyy) Once in Clever, find the OFFICE 365 app. Next, click the TEAMS icon at the top.  Please click on the link below for further instructions on how to access Microsoft Teams.

Click here for directions for using Microsoft Teams 

 I will be sending you an email with further information on Friday, September 4th. Please reply to this email so I know you received it. If you have not received an email from me by 3pm on Friday, September 4th, please email me so I have a contact for you.

Although this year is starting in a new way, I know we will be successful as long as we remember that patience and cooperation will help us achieve our goals.

Our lessons will be consisting of live lessons on Microsoft Teams followed by independent work to be done in Clever. Our new Reading program is Benchmark. In addition, we will eventually be using Nearpods, Sumdog, and various other programs. I will provide instructions as we go along so don't become overwhelmed!

To start, just practice getting onto Microsoft Teams so we can all meet there on Tuesday!

Schedule for Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

Our Teams meeting will be "Welcome to Third Grade."

I will be conducting this meeting at 9:35am and then again at 10:15am and 12pm. You do not need to attend all 3 meetings, but you must attend one of them. The goal of this meeting is to introduce ourselves, establish rules and expectations, and get to know each other.

Remember to look for my email and have a great holiday weekend!