Welcome to the Parent- Teacher Orientation

2012-2013

Third Grade Expectations at Highland Elementary School

with Mrs. Crane

Methods of communicationPlanner-nightlyNewsletters (teacher)- every Thursday (P.T.O.)- Signed paper’s- every ThursdayE-mail: ccrane@madison-schools.com Notes- either in planner or sent in

“Homework Folder”Voice mail- Call school and ask for specific

teacher’s voice mail.

How to reach our websites:Go to the Madison County School District Website

at www.madison-schools.comGo to Schools (The blue hyperlink at the top.)Click on School Web SitesClick on Highland Elementary SchoolClick on teacher’s name

We will begin to post the newsletters, andother important information on there for you to use.

Classroom Rules:1. Follow directions the first time they are

given.2. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to

yourself.3. Stay in your seat unless you have permission

to do otherwise.4. Stay on task at all times.5. Keep up with supplies and assignments.6. Raise your hand for permission to speak out

unless you have permission to do otherwise.7. Keep a positive attitude.

Class Schedules:Library Flex Times: 7:45 – 8:00.

Crane:Monday Library 1:10-1:50

Tuesday P.E. 12:30-1:10

Wednesday Music 1:10-1:50

Thursday Music 12:30-1:10 (A: Week)

P.E. (B: Week)

Friday Computer 12:30-1:10

Recess 12:00 – 12:20

Items you should see every day!PlannerTake Home Folder-green folder (Homework

sheets i.e. spelling, language, math)Reading bookVocabulary spiral

Your child will be held accountable

for any lost or damaged textbooks.

Books we will be using:Reading – Trophies (2), Scott Foresman (6),

Castles of Sand (1), On the Horizon (1)Houghton Mifflin English (1) possibly (1)

workbookEnVision Math (1) hardback text (1)

workbook www.pearsonsuccessnet.com – Students will get password and user identification

Harcourt Science (1)Wordly Wise workbook (1)

www.wordlywise3000.comEZ Grammar

Homework Policy:Written homework should never take more than thirty minutes.

I give them time to work on homework in class after they finish their class work. We assign students things that you can look for on a regular basis, as well as: Projects and extra credit work.

You are a vital part of your child’s education and we need your help: checking over your child’s homework (accuracy and completion), reading to and with you child, and providing a quiet place with assistance as your child learns how to study.

WE NEED YOU TO BE OUR GREATEST CHEERLEADERS

FOR THE CHILDREN!

Websites:www.studyisland.comwww.internet4classrooms.comhttp://www.spellingcity.com/ www.abcya.comhttp://wordwizard.scholastic.com/quizmaker/ http://themathworksheetsite.com/ Study for reading stories in Trophies:quia story titlequiz story title

Regular Reading/Language Arts Assignments:Monday- Complete definitions, read story of the

week, math practice and study spelling words.Tuesday- Study spelling, vocabulary words, and

math practice.Wednesday- Usually no written assignments;

read and study for comprehension and vocabulary test.

Thursday-Study for spelling, language tests and math practice.

Friday- None- You are more than welcome to let your child write their definitions ahead of time, &/or study.

Vocabulary definitions-Word- (pronunciation guide) part of speech, definitions, sample sentence.

“Signed Paper’s Folder”Your child’s folder will be sent home every

Thursday!!Your child’s graded papers will be in the

folder along with the weekly newsletter, and any information you may need for the week.

Please sign and return the folder with the papers on Friday.

These grades will be placed on Active Parent no later than the following Monday afternoon.

LunchPlease do not send any items to school that

must be heated/refrigerated. Students will keep up with their own lunch

money. need to be kept current. You may check your child’s account balance & pay on-line.

Students may purchase only one extra item per day. The cafeteria offers chips, drinks, a slush, and even ice cream.

Cost- Breakfast $1.50 Lunch $2.50

Absentees & TardiesAny time a student is absent, they must

return to school with either a note from a doctor or a parent concerning the child’s absence. Otherwise the absence will not be excused.

If your child is tardy you must bring them inside

and sign them in at the office.

Grades/Promotion

Grading Scale Promotion Requirements

A 90-100 B 80-89C 70-79D 65-69F 64-Below

Student must make a yearly

average of 65 or higher in the

following subject areas: Reading

Language Arts Math

Items to place on your calendars:August 28th PTO meeting at 6:00August 31st Spirit CartSeptember 3rd No School – Labor DaySeptember 6th Picture Day September 24th – 28th Spirit WeekSeptember 27th RHS – Community Homecoming

ParadeSeptember 28th RHS Homecoming

Arrival & DismissalsStudents may beginning arriving at school at

7:00 a.m.Students will be counted tardy after 7:30

a.m.Please make sure your child knows how they

will be getting home each day.Any changes in transportation must be

written by a parent and signed by the principal.

Accelerated ReadingYour child will be expected to earn 3o points each term.

They must make an 80% accuracy for the points to count.

This will be used as a test grade.

Scholastic BooksYour child will be given the opportunity to order fromScholastic Book Clubs. We hope that you will pleaseorder books for your child. As you know reading is

thengreat way to ensure you child’s success in school!

Every time you order and you order online, our class will

receive a free book! I will send home soon!

www.scholasticbookclubs.com

Class access code: GYRB4

Study Island Homework Assignments/ Assessments

Madison County School District pays for every student to have access to Study Island at home.

It is aligned with the Mississippi Frameworks and Common Core.

Your child will be expected to work through the third grade level on Study Island this year.

He / she will be given time at school to access this program (classroom & computer lab).

Welcome

Are there any questions?