Strube's Superheroes Spotlight

I am so happy that I am YOUR teacher! Students will have CHOICE and VOICE. Let’s make it the BEST ever!

Email: jstrube@msdwt.k12.in.us
Location: 8201 Ditch Road, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: School: (317) 259-5445 or Google Voice: (317) 520-2901 (call, text, voicemail)

Dear Third Grade Parents,

Welcome to Strube’s Superheroes! I am thrilled to be your child’s teacher this year and can’t wait to embark on an exciting journey of learning, growth, and fun together. In our classroom, every student is a HERO—Helpful, Encouraging, Responsible, Optimistic, Empathetic, and Strong—and we’ll celebrate these traits as we build a positive and inclusive learning community.

With over 25 years of experience in education—including roles as a teacher, principal, and curriculum leader—I am passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment where every child feels valued and inspired. My mission is to foster a collaborative classroom where students take ownership of their learning while developing the social-emotional and academic skills they need to succeed.

This year, we’ll dive into an enriching curriculum designed to spark curiosity and critical thinking:

SEL (Social-Emotional Learning): Through Kimochis and Ninja Life Hacks, students will develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and teamwork skills during Morning Meetings and Closing Circles.

Literacy: Using CLKA Reading, we’ll strengthen comprehension, fluency, and a love for books.

Math: Eureka Squared (3rd Grade) will provide hands-on, problem-based learning to build strong mathematical foundations.

Science: Mystery Science will fuel wonder with hands-on experiments and real-world exploration.

Social Studies: Impact Social Studies will connect students to history, geography, and civic responsibility in meaningful ways.

I believe strong communication and partnership between school and home are key to your child’s success, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or insights. Together, we’ll make this a super year!

Looking forward to meeting you at Back-to-School Night and working alongside you to make third grade unforgettable.

Heroically Yours,

Jon Strube

Third Grade Teacher

Greenbriar Elementary | jstrube@msdwt.k12.in.us | (317) 259-5445 or Gmail (317) 520-2901 (text / call)

P.S. Be on the lookout for more details about our classroom routines, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support your young superhero at home!

This a time to meet and greet new and familiar friends. You can meet your teacher, tour the building, drop off school supplies. There will be a DJ, free popsicles, food truck, and of course FUN. This is not a formal presentation, so you may come at anytime during the event. There will be a time for a presentation by the teacher, and that will happen for Back to School Night. I look forward to meeting everybody and to start this new school year off right. We are going to have a wonderful year of working and growing together.

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July 29 - Back to School Bash, Greenbriar, 5-6:30 (1st -5th Grades)

July 31 - Students' First Day

August 15 - Students may wear P.J.s today for national relaxation day. Students may bring a stuffed animal and slippers, but they must wear shoes to and from school.

Back-to-School Night-TBA

September 1 - Labor Day - No School

September 17 - E-Learning Day

Below are some special days that will be highlighted in class. Most of the days we will celebrate, and there are some that we will talk about.

Also, complete the form if you want to assist in the classroom. Please complete this and turn it back in to the school for processing. It takes a few weeks to process...so the sooner the better. A hard copy will be in the parent folder at the Back to School Bash on July 29.

Each day the students start off the school day looking in the mirror at themselves and saying a positive self affirmation. This will set a positive tone for the day.

Benefits Of Using Positive Affirmations For Kids

Children are like clay. You can mold them in the way you wish them to be. Positive affirmations compel the brain to think differently, which, in turn, brings about positive changes in the child. They provide encouragement, fostering a sense of belief and motivation within them. The following are a few benefits of using positive affirmations

Please join me on

TBA

Room C124 (Classroom)

for Back to School Night

I will share my professional background, teaching philosophy, classroom management, curriculum, communication, and more. It will be great to meet you! This is not a time for a personal conference about your child. However, if you would like one, I would be glad to schedule that with you. I will also post information after the meeting for those that were not able to attend.

If your family is experiencing difficulties at home, I would like to provide additional support at school. I understand that you are not always able to share details and that’s okay. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please email or text me “Handle with Care”. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let me know that your child may need extra time, patience, or help during the day.

The Homework Packet is sent home each Monday, and it is due by Friday (signed) each week. Each week your child will complete the packet. The packet is made up of a spiral review of Reading, English, and Math skills. Each skill area is separated by day. Students should tun in packet with each day finished by Friday of each week. The students will have a quiz on the topics in the weekly packet. Please sign the reading log. If a child completes his/her homework and returns it, then he/she will earn Superhero Points to spend at the Superhero Store each month. The is scored for Superhero Store Points based on the completion percentage (see above). It is for the practice and family interaction. In a few weeks students will have spelling words to practice. When spelling starts they will get their words in the Homework Packet on Mondays. Students will have a pre-test on Wednesdays and the Final Test on Fridays. The pre-test test is on Wednesday, and if they get 100% correct on the pre-test, they will use that score and will not test on Friday. Remember you can complete the book borrowing sheet and your child will bring home some books at their reading level. The books can be returned at anytime during the week or on Fridays.

I was trained in Responsive Classroom recently. I will be implementing aspects of this evidence-based approach to teaching and discipline that focuses on engaging academics, positive community, effective management, and developmental awareness.

Students are allowed Birthday treats. If you are interested in sending in Birthday treats, please be sure to email, text, or send a message on Parent Square. Please note that all Birthday treats must be store bought and individually wrapped. Food Birthday treats need to be brought to school to share during our lunch time (10:30-11:00). If a student is Bringing non-food Birthday treats then they can be dropped off at the office or sent to school with the student. These will be distributed during the closing community circle. All students will receive a Birthday treat, and the class will sing Happy Birthday to them if they want them to.

Click here if you would like to purchase something for our classroom. There are various prices and quantities. I appreciate anything donated to the classroom. All H.E.R.O.E.S. will benefit from anything donated.