Scholastic Books

Dear Parent,
I have exciting news... You can now place your Scholastic Book Club orders online!

Browse all the great monthly Club selections at low prices and order online - all while helping our classroom earn FREE books, software, and resources.

Here's how it works:

1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your account to use all year long!
3. Browse the titles with your child, and place your order with your credit card.
4. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic's secure server. There's no need to send money to school.
5. After I submit the entire class's order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.

www.scholastic.com/parentordering

Class Activation Code: HFMNM

Remember, placing your online credit card order is completely safe and secure.
Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. And this month, our class can earn additional FREE books, just for trying this online ordering service. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Mr. Sosa

Cafeteria Volunteers

CAFETERIA MONITOR VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION!
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
8-8:20am
CARAWAY CAFETERIA ANNEX

Help is needed in the cafeteria at lunchtime! This is an excellent opportunity for parents who do not want a long-term volunteer commitment. At Kathy Caraway, we have a unique program that gives the children two recess periods. During lunchtime, one parent volunteer assists the children in the cafeteria and one helps out on the playground. Without parent volunteers, the children will not get a second, lunchtime recess!  When children have more breaks, they come back to class more able to focus on their schoolwork.
Please join us for this brief orientation detailing how you can participate as a cafeteria monitor volunteer!
Can’t make it but still want to volunteer?  Please email Nicole Dockrey atnicole.dockrey@gmail.com for more information.

Education Go Get It Week!

During the week of September 23-27, we will be promoting education by celebrating and learning during "Education Go Get It Week".  Please partner with us by encouraging your children to dress in the following ways:

Monday, Sept. 23:  "Give a Hoot/ College Bound":  Students and teachers wear Kathy Caraway school t-shirts.

Tuesday, Sept. 24:  "Dress for Success":  Students dress up in career outfits or as if they are going for an interview.

Wednesday, Sept. 25:  "Step up for Education":  Students and teachers wear sneakers or tennis shoes.

Thursday, Sept. 26:  "Hats off to College":  Students and teachers wear their favorite collegiate hat.

Friday, Sept. 27:  "Show Your College Spirit":  Students and teachers wear their favorite collegiate t-shirt.

You can also help us by having discussions with your children about where you went to school and what it took for you to get there.  They're never too young to start talking about what they want to do in the future and what type of education it takes to perform this job.  Although their possible career interests will probably change many times throughout their childhood, it's a great discussion to continue!

Upcoming Important Dates

September 2- Labor Day, No School
September 4- Boy Scout Speeches
September 5- Severe Weather Drill
September 9- Open House;6:00-TAG,6:30-K-2
7:00-PTA Meeting, 7:30 -3-5
September 10- Lock Down Drill
September 22-Twenty for 20  (Autism Benefit) @ Tony C's; 5-8 pm
September 25- Early Release; 12:45, Family Skate Night  6:00-8:30
October 2- Spirit Night at Catfish Parlour; 5-9 pm
October 10 Science Night
October 14- No school
October 18 Hoot Family Picnic:6:00-8:00 pm
October 23 Family Skate Night; 6:00-8:00 pm
October 30 Early Release/ Just in Time Training
November 2- Harvest Festival

Meet Mr. Sosa

This is my sixth year to teach and I am fortunate to have all six years here at Caraway. I am excited to be starting a whole new year full of possibilities, but I am even more excited to be your child's teacher!

My educational journey started in Fort Worth, Texas at Castleberry Elementary. There I was fortunate to have enthusiastic and inspiring teachers. However, my aspirations to become a teacher did not blossom until my junior year of high school. That year I enrolled in a program that allowed my to go to the local elementary school a couple of times a week to help out in a classroom. I had the unique opportunity to work with my own former second grade teacher. I didn't know it back then, but some of her passion had rubbed off on me.

After graduating from Castleberry High School, I attended The University of Texas at Austin where I began the process to turn my blood burnt orange. I immediately fell in love with Austin and its many social opportunities. I knew that I wanted to start my life here. After graduating in December 2007 I was lucky to get a job here at Kathy Caraway Elementary.

When not cultivating young minds, I enjoy spontaneous trips to Enchanted Rock with college friends, kayaking on Town Lake, Disc Golf with one of my best friends, Texas football games, and vegging on the couch with my puppy Mia. I have a twin brother and we are the youngest of seventeen siblings(including step and half siblings).

I want our classroom to be a place where engaging and culturally sensitive instruction take place. A place where together we will build a positive, supportive, and accepting learning community. A place where students leave the room confident and intrinsically motivated to be life long learners.

I believe that kids don't get in trouble because they want to be in trouble. They are usually bored, lacking motivational experiences, not expected to be engaged, lacking direction, have too much down time, and the list can go on. I will be clear with students about what it is I expect of them and let them have a voice in their learning. By keeping their thoughts in my mind when planning engaging lessons I hope to build a strong community of learners.

Welcome to third grade!

Welcome 3rd Graders 2013-2014!

Hello everyone and welcome to a brand new year! I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you! If you have any questions feel free to email me at Jesse_Sosa@roundrockisd.org or call me at 464-5558. I am a firm believer in having an open line of communication with parents.