Oasis Charter Elementary School

Meet our teachers

Third Grade is an exciting time at Oasis Elementary. This is the year that your child will begin his or her journey of Independence. They will develop the study skills needed to be successful throughout their educational career. They will master multiplication skills and learn many concepts that will be built upon each year. In reading, their horizons will be broadened through the world of literature and various Core Knowledge stories such as Alice in Wonderland. As we study the Solar System they learn that Third Grade is the Happiest Place on Earth!

3rd Grade Supply List 2010-2011

Please DO NOT write student's name on supplies

3 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 ct. - one per quarter)
1 set of washable 8 color paint set with brush
1 pack of 12 colored pencils
6 dozens #2 yellow pencils sharpened
1 four-pack dry erase markers (fine tip)
1 chisel tip highlighter
1 plastic pencil/crayon bo (small Spacemaker box)
2 small Elmer's glue sticks
1 bottle Elmer's glue
3 black and white composition books (wide ruled)
1 pack of wide ruled loose-leaf paper
2 one inch, three ring binders with pockets
1 pointed tip 5" Fiskars scissor
1 red plastic folder with 2 pockets and middle prongs
1 blue plastic folder with 2 pockets and middle prongs
1 green plastic folder with 2 pockets and middle prongs
1 pack of baby wipes
2 boxes of Kleenex
1 box sandwich sized Ziploc baggies (girls)
1 box quart sized Ziploc baggies (boys)
$5.00 for Planner payable to OCES by check or cash within first week of school.
$10.00 for Copy Paper/Scholastic News/Core Knowledge Fee payable to OCES by check or cash within first week of school.

MEET OUR TEACHERS:

Lisa Dewitt		Room No: 208
Jewell Emer		Room No: 202
Tracy Hutchison		Room No: 206
Katie Keezer		Room No: 203
Michele Scoma		Room No: 204
Jaime Rothring		Room No: 201
Alexis Ruiz		Assistant

3rd Grade Summer Reading Log

Parents…earn 3 hours of volunteer time….

Parents… all you have to do is hold your child accountable to read ten hours over summer vacation. Please help them to fill out the log on the back and keep track of their hours. For each book you read, please be sure to initial.

Students…….Your future third grade teachers would like you to read each and every day. We recommend reading fifteen minutes each day. We would also like you to read books that are on your current AR reading level. Pick books that you enjoy and that you find exciting. Reading should be fun!

We ask that you fill out this reading log. Please return it on OPEN HOUSE NIGHT. Don’t forget to log your hours on the sheet provided. This will help your parents get volunteer hours! Just write the title of the book, the number of minutes that you read that book, along with your parent’s signature.

Enjoy your summer and happy reading! Check out this great reading site: www.bookadventure.com

We can’t wait to see you next year! J

(Click the envelope icon underneath the teacher's photograph to email him/her)


Lisa Dewitt		I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. I attended Brooklyn College where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I’ve been teaching for 6 years now and have taught 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd grade. This is my first year teaching third grade and I absolutely love it. My husband and I moved to Cape Coral 4 years ago with our 2 children, Destiny, 9 and Ryan, 6. They both attend Oasis Elementary and I couldn’t be more happy with the education they are receiving here at Oasis.

Jewell Emer		Hi, my name is Brenda Emer but I go by my middle name of Jewell. I teach 3^rd grade here at Oasis Elementary and absolutely love what I am doing! I graduated from Barry University with a degree in Education and owned a bookstore for many years before that. My husband, Ray and I moved down here 8 years ago to be closer to family and get some quality time with them. We have a daughter, Angela, who is almost 16 and a son, Hunter, who attends Oasis High School (15). We also have 3 grown sons that we are proud of who are all in the military. The all live in Atlanta along with our only granddaughter, Alaina. I feel I have been lucky to teach here at Oasis with such a supportive staff and a great group of students. Third grade is going to have an incredible year!

Tracy Hutchison		This year will be my 4^th year teaching 3^rd grade.. You and I will be spending more time with your child than any other adult so I would like to tell you a few things about myself. I was born in New Jersey and grew up in Belmar, which is a small town on the Jersey Shore. I am the youngest of six children. I have lived in Florida for the past 20 years and have been married for 17. I have three daughters age’s 15, 13, and 8, who also attend Oasis Charter Elementary and Middle School. I attended Barry University and have a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education with an ESOL endorsement and I have a Masters degree in Reading. I have taught 1 year at Oasis in Kindergarten. I also have taught Pre-K and ran an after school care program in my Family Childcare Home for 10 years.

Katie Keezer		My name is Katie Keezer and I ma teacher in 3^rd grade. Although, I have been at Oasis for 5 years, this is my second year teaching third grade. I really enjoy this grade and hope to be teaching this grade for a long time!! My husband, Tom volunteers in the kitchen on Fridays, Pizza Day. My daughter, Kristin, will be graduating from Cape Coral High School this year. She is looking at colleges in Florida which makes me happy!!! I really enjoy working in a wonderful environment where children are seen and heard!!!

Michele Scoma		I have been teaching third grade for eight years and this is my fifth year at Oasis. I started here when the school first opened, and, I simply LOVE it! Originally from Long Island, New York, I graduated from C.W. Post College of Long Island University with a B.A. degree in Comparative Languages (German and French). After college, I worked in Public Relations for an Austrian company in New York and was able to use German every day, but I still wanted to pursue my first career choice – teaching. At that time, it was almost impossible to get a teaching position in NY. I made it down to Cape Coral, about 20 years ago, with my wonderful husband, Lou (also known as Dr. Scoma). We have one son, Travis, who is in the 12^th grade. Once in Florida, I decided to continue my education at FGCU where I earned my degree in Elementary Education. As they say, the rest is history! I’m so proud to be a part of the Oasis family! Every day here is a delight to be treasured.

Jaime Rothring		This is my fourth year of teaching third grade at Oasis. I was born and raised right here in the sunny state of Florida. I graduated from the University of Florida and have a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Elementary Education. I got married in April and spend a lot of time with my husband and our two dogs.

Alexis Ruiz

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