Ms. Smith's Newsletter
Dear Families,
I want to extend a huge thank you to all of you for sending in your child’s supplies so quickly. I was incredibly overwhelmed by all of the Wish List items that were sent! Thanks so much! We are off to a wonderful start. I am very excited and enthusiastic about teaching your child this year in third grade. It is in your child’s best interest that we all work together in regard to his/her education. Thus, I will be asking for your help and support throughout the year. This newsletter will better explain all of our classroom procedures for you. I look forward to having a successful year with you and your child. WATCH US GROW! BEHAVIOR PLAN Good behavior will be required in our classroom. I will be using the following behavior plan, and I expect it to be effective, especially when you as parents support it and encourage good behavior. CLASSROOM RULES 1. Follow directions the 1st time given. 2. Use time wisely. 3. Listen Carefully. 4. Talk at appropriate times. 5. Respect property of self and others REWARDS Every student who has no more than two magnets moved all week may participate in the following activities on Friday. 1. “CHEW GUM” in class or “TREASURE BOX” 2. “FUN FRIDAY” – Shop at the cart & enjoy purchased items at Recess. ***(if all work has been completed) Students who make their A.R. goal for the week with an 85% may participate in the following activity. 1. “LUNCH BUNCH” or “FREE PASS”– Eat lunch in the room with the teacher or save for later. |
CONSEQUENCES
Excellent Behavior Green 1. Warning Yellow 2. Miss ½ of Recess Orange 3. Miss all of Recess and Red Complete extra assignment 4. Miss all of Recess and Blue Complete extra assignment and Note or Phone Call Home 5. All of #4 consequences and X Detention and/or Office Check your child’s Agenda each day to see what color they have and why. HOMEWORK SCHEDULE/AGENDAS To keep you, your child, and myself as organized as possible, we will have a consistent homework schedule every week. Homework should take approximately 30 minutes per night to complete. Assignments will be written in Agenda every day. If your child completes all of his/her homework, please initial that day. They will receive a stamp every day their Agenda is signed that homework is completed. Please, never sign unless assignment is written and completed. Magnets are moved 1 space if either homework isn’t complete or Agenda is not signed. This is the responsibility of each child every day. MONDAY -Reading or Language Assignment -Spelling Sentences or Story due Thurs. -Math TUESDAY -Read Reading story -Spelling Sentences or Story due Thurs. -Math WEDNESDAY -Math -Spelling Sentences or Story due Thurs. THURSDAY -Reading or Language Assignment -Spelling 5 x each (missed words only) -Math FRIDAY -No Homework -Agenda must still be signed -Graded papers will be sent home on Friday (when necessary) to be reviewed by you. |
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