Welcome to Room # 13

3rd Grade 2011-12

Student Behaviors

• Be prompt Be ready to learn when class begins.

• Be prepared Have materials with you and know due dates.

• Be a polite and positive participant Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen

attentively.

• Be productive Turn in work on time, and always do your best.

• Be a problem solver Correct problems quickly and peacefully before

they escalate.

“Love and Logic

To create and maintain a positive learning environment for all students, I will use the following “Love and Logic” behavior policy:

I Believe:

1. Treat students with dignity and respect at all times.

2. Guide students to own and solve their own problems.

3. Use Love & Logic (empowering) skills. This is, I am going to hand students’ problems back to them with guidance to own and solve.

4. Us logical consequences instead of punishment when possible.

5. Treat problem behavior as a learning opportunity.

6. Refer chronic/severe/illegal behavior to the office.

7. Grant students and parents a conference when requested.

Special area class schedule: JRE 3rd graders are on a A,B,C,D schedule. Special area class time is from 1:45-2:30 Monday through Friday:

Lunch and Recess

Our recess/lunch is from 10:45-11:30. Students can not

stay in during recess unless they have a note from a

doctor. If students has a note they will go to the office

during recess time.

Computer Lab and Media Center

• 2:30-3:10 Wednesday Computer Lab

Snack

Students are allowed to have their snack at

anytime during the day. Please have your child

bring a healthy snack to school everyday.

I do allow water bottles in the classroom.

However JRE does not allow other drinks.

Homework Assignment Book

How to use the homework assignment book:

Parents need to check the notebook every night. The notebook

must be returned to school everyday.

1. Check and sign homework assignment book

2. Review spelling words

3. Do all homework, have student put homework back in

return to school folder when completed.

4. Return the blue homework folder daily.

5. Please remove papers from homework folder that are in

the keep at home side.

Assignment Books

The assignment book is another way that provides a connection

between parent and teacher and teaches student’s

responsibility. It is also the best way to communicate with me as

I check them every morning. Students should fill out their

assignment book each day as I model what needs to be written.

During the first couple of months, I will check each student’s

assignment book before going home to make sure they are

completely filled out. At times during the year, students may

become lazy when filling these out. You should expect to see

something written every day. It is imperative that assignment

books are initialed each evening by a parent/guardian. Do not

initial until you have seen the completed assignments. After

students sign in for attendance and lunch, I will check their

assignment books to make sure they are completely filled out,

that it contains a parent’s initials, and that their homework is

complete.

Friday folders:

White envelopes are sent home every Friday,

and these folders contain both important

information from the school, PTO, and

classroom. This envelope needs to be

emptied, signed and returned on Monday.

Good communication between us is important

for coordinating home/school efforts in the

best interest of your child. If necessary, other

papers and notes may be sent home on

another days.

Classroom Blog:

http://niemans3rdgraders.blogspot.com/

This blog is for:

• communication

• Showcasing students work

• Watching videos of lessons

• And so much more

Spelling:

• I will be using “Words Their Way” program.

SKYPE

Our class will be participating in Mystery Skype

this year.

• I have 5 classrooms lined up so far.

• Students will be interacting with other schools

from around the world.

Appointments:

• Please remember to sign your child in/out at the

office when appointments or other events arise.

The office will then call to the classroom for

your child. I am not able to send your child to

the office at a specific time until you arrive and

notify the office. This helps to minimize

classroom disruptions and follows school safety

procedures.

Holiday Parties:

Everyone is invited to attend our holiday parties.

Students will bring home a slip asking you to

donate the idem they have volunteered you for.

Birthday treats:

• Jackman Road has adopted a policy that no

child is permitted to bring food in as a treats.

• If you would like to do something for your child’s

birthday here are some ideas:

• Book for classroom

• Game for classroom

JRE Suggested Supply List • (6) Folders (no trappers)

• Art Shirt

• (2) Packages #2 pencils

• (2) Red Pens

• Highlighters (3 colors)

• Ruler with inches and cm

• Small box crayons (24 ct.-no larger please)

• (1) Large Eraser and Pencil Top Erasers

• (1) Dry Erase marker and an old sock or eraser

• Scissors

• (1) Box Washable Markers (NO Sharpies)

• Ziploc Bags-Gallon Size

• Colored Pencils

• (3) Boxes Kleenex

• (1)Hand sanitizer

• (3) Glue Sticks and 1 glue bottle

• Zippered bag for supplies/or small school box

• (3) Spiral Notebooks

• (3) Packages of Sticky Notes

• (2) Packages disinfection Wipes

•

Conference Schedule

Please sign up today

Reading:

• Weekly Reading Contract Name__________________________ Parent’s

Initials_________

• 1. Read & Record: Choose 4 days to read at least 20 min. Then record the title of one of

the books you read.

• 2. Retell: Discuss what you read with a grown up and have him/her evaluate your reading.

• 3. Comment: Write 1-2 complete sentences about what you read. For example, you could

tell about your favorite part or character, tell something you

learned, or write a one sentence summary.

• THE CONTRACT SHOULD BE COMPLETED NEATLY AND IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING.

TITLES OF BOOKS SHOULD BE CAPITALIZED.

Grading Four Point Scale:

Score 4- consistently Exceeding

Expectations Independently

Score 3- Consistently Meeting Expectations

Independently

Score2- Making Progress but not consistently

Meeting Expectations Independently

Score 1- Not Meeting Expectations

Independently

Scholastic Book Club

Scholastic Book orders help our classroom get

new books.

Can order online and have them shipped to your

home or send Scholastic form in with your chid

with a check NO CASH.

Look for Scholastic Book orders about every

month.

My Pledge to Students

• I seek to build a positive working relationship

with our students and parents through honesty,

communication, and teamwork.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve

problems.

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on

your work.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.

• I will offer extra help and alternative

assessments should you require them.