Welcome Parents to 3D!

Mrs. Oh

Welcome to 3rd Grade!

• Welcome - Please find your child’s desk and a special note for you. There’s a page for you to write a message to your child.

• This PowerPoint presentation will be available on my Webpage for further review.

3rd Grade Handbook • Arrival time starts at 7:10 a.m. • Students will sit at the third grade lunch tables and

will be greeted at 7:30 a.m. by their teachers.• Students need to arrive by 7:40 a.m. • Morning Prayer and Serra Vision start at 7:45.• First class starts at 7:55 a.m. • Tardy at 7:45. If he/she arrives after that, students

must get a late pass at the front office.

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• On rainy days, please plan to pack a snack . The Snack bar will be closed. If your child forgets a lunch, the health room provides lunch for a fee of $5.00. A bill will be sent home.

• Dismissal time is 2:40-3:05. If your child is not picked up by 3:05, they will be checked into extended care and a fee will be charged.

Homework Policy • Vacation/Sick days - When a child is sick, he/she

will have the same number of days absent to make up any work or tests.

• If your child was/is on vacation, he/she will make up any missed work or tests upon returning. No work or tests will be given ahead of time.

• Please refer to the teacher’s webpage for assignments that can be done online. Such as Reading Wonders and Science. Including workbook assignments.

iPads in 3rd Grade

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP• Students must bring their iPad daily and

fully charged.• Students must follow the school wide

policies listed in your iPad Contract.• Our big concern – So far – is the students

using their iPads without the teacher’s permission.

Homework: An extension to your child’s learning

Homework assigned will fit into one of these categories:• Math Drills – Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

division should be practiced daily to strengthen your child’s proficiency.

• Review – Students should spend time at home studying, preparing for tests, and memorizing and practicing math facts.

• Reading – Students are required to read an Accelerated Reading book of their choice at their own reading level. Reading silently or to an adult for at least 20 minutes each day is part of their daily homework.

• Unfinished Work – Incomplete class assignments may be sent home for completion.

Homework Guidelines

• All homework is to be neat and complete. Homework should take about 45-60 minutes each night depending on your child’s learning study skills.

• Each child is responsible for completing homework assignments and turning them in on time.

• Late and/or missing work will result in the loss of 1 conduct point.

• Please review your child’s finished homework. Your immediate feedback is a fantastic learning tool!

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• Homework will be posted on Teacher Web, however, please do NOT rely on the web. The students will be using the myHomework app to enter their homework assignments.

• Please compare your child’s notes to the Teacher’s Webpage for clarification.

• Reminder: No phone calls are permitted to bring in work and books.

Uniform Policy

• Please make sure your child comes to school in the appropriate uniform.

• Mass, Reconciliation Days formal uniform is required. • Our school policy about shirts and socks is as follows:

1. Girls must wear white, knee-high socks on formal days.2. Shirts may be worn untucked, except on formal days.

3. Boys must wear a belt with formal uniform.4. Proper shoes – proper colors – No bright colors.5. Shirts must NOT be extraordinarily long.

• Harvest shirts may be worn on P.E. days only.• P.E. uniform – Please wear P.E. shorts and t-shirt on P.E. days.

Athletic shoes with ties or velcro must be worn. • Note: P.E. participation - If your child is going to be unable to

participate for 2 or more days, a doctor’s note must be provided and an alternative activity will be given.

Birthday CelebrationsFree Dress – except on formal days. An alternative date can be arranged.

Treat – Snack at 8:45m or Lunch at 11:35-12:10. We prefer healthy, non-sugary treats. No nuts, please! A great idea for a special treat is pencils and stickers.

Conduct Cards

• Conduct Cards will be sent home every Monday for signature and your review. Please return them with your child the following day.

• Consequences – Detention for every 5 points lost in one week or every 10 points during the trimester

• If you have any questions pertaining to points lost, first ask your child, and for further clarification, contact the homeroom teacher.

• Please refer to the Code of Conduct at the bottom of the Conduct Card that pertain to behavior and responsibilities.

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• Yellow Parent Envelopes will be sent home every Thursday with your child which will contain weekly work, tests, and special announcements. Please remove items and return envelope the following day.

Curriculum

• Language Arts & Math – All teachers use the same textbooks, materials, and lessons. The difference is in the teaching style, the pace of the class, assignments, and homework. Supplemental resources may also be used.

• Accelerated Reader– Students should read every night for at least 20 minutes. Students must earn AR points each trimester and be graded on comprehension, which counts for 10% of the student’s reading grade. Points needed will vary depending on your child’s reading teacher.

Curriculum

• Specialty Classes• Art – Thursday• Math & Reading Center – Monday• Music – Tuesday• Technology – Wednesday• Spanish – Wednesday• P.E. – Tuesday and Thursday

Fieldtrips

• 3rd Grade Retreat – San Francisco Solano – February 2015

• Heritage Hill – May 6 and May 7, 2015

Closing Comments

• Room Parents• Project Coordinator• Parent Volunteers – Technology Lab, parties,

field trips• Parent volunteer for picture taking.

Thank You Parents for attending Back-To-School Night!

Good Night!