Our Fantastic 3 rd Grade Class

1. Our Fantastic 3rd Grade Class Welcome Parents!

2. Welcome to Third Grade! • I will introduce you to third grade and to our classroom. • If you have any questions during my presentation, I will be happy to answer them.

3. All About Me • My family • Husband – Rob, married for 16 years • Children – Joshua 14, Hannah 13 and a baby boy due in November • My background • I grew up in Bartlett/ Cordova, TN – where I attended school from elementary through high school. • I graduated from University of Memphis with a Bachelor’s of Science in Early Childhood Education. • My experience • This year begins my 6th year as a teacher. • I have taught 3rd for 5 ½ years. I also taught special education and preschool for 2 years.

4. My Goals • To give your child the academic & social skills needed to progress to 4th grade. • To provide a safe, supportive, & fun classroom environment. • To help your child make new friends and discover new interests. • To challenge and help grow your child academically and socially.

5. Our School &ClassroomCommunity

6. Policies • School Safety • All visitors must report to the office upon arrival • Please have your ID • New Attendance Policy • Students will be counted absent if they miss more than 2 hours and 17 minutes of the day. • Tardies & Check Outs • School starts at 8:25–Students will be tardy after 8:30 • After 15 tardies, students will be suspended for 1 day. Every 3rd tardy after that results in 1 day suspension. • DismissalTimes : Car Riders-3:20 Bus Riders-3:25 • Transportation Change • Bus Passes- I need one for any bus changes.

7. Policies • Agenda • Conferences • Communication • Our class website can be accessed through the school’s website www.desotocountyschools.org/oes • E-mail address keeley.asmus@dcsms.org • Graded papers • Go home on Wednesdays • If a change is made, a note will be written in your child’s agenda • Rule books • Language and Math • Tests • Check your child’s newsletter and agenda for upcoming tests.

8. Policies • Parties/Celebrations • Honor’s Breakfast • Christmas • Rewards • Birthday • Invitations • Classroom Celebrations • Snacks • Breakfast • Served daily from 7:55-8:15 AM Cost-$1.25 • Lunch • Costs: Tray-$2.50 Milk-$.50

9. Expectiations

10. Expected Behaviors • Classroom Behaviors(these apply everywhere) • Do nothing that keeps you or your classmates from learning. • Keep hands, feet, objects, and hurtful words to yourself. • Respectfully follow all directions. • Hallway & Bathroom Behaviors • Use “Walking Feet”. • Stay behind the person in front of you. • Keep writing utensils out of the hallway & bathrooms. • Stay silent.

11. Expected Behaviors • Playground Behaviors • ALWAYS go DOWN the slide on your BOTTOM – ONE at a time. • Only one person at a time in a swing. • No jumping off any play equipment. • Line up quickly & quietly when you hear the first whistle. • Cafeteria Behaviors • Stay silent in the serving line. • Talk softly to the people around you after eating. • Stay seated until the teacher dismisses you.

12. Consequences & Rewards • Gold Card-goes home weekly with grades and conduct • Marks • Time Out • Caught Being Good – Fish Rewards • Coupons/Passes • Classroom Economy • Classroom Dollars • Store • Donations

13. Class Subjects The subjects we cover during 3rd grade are: • Language • Reading Comprehension • Word Study • Speaking and Listening • Math • Science • Social Studies

14. Our Class Schedule 8:15-8:45 Nest Making, Announcements, 8:45-9:20 Writing Focus Lesson/Word Study 9:20-9:50 Independent Writing & Conferencing 9:50-10:00 Restroom Break 10:00-10:20 Reading Focus Lesson 10:20-11:05 Guided Reading Groups 11:10-11:45 Lunch/Restroom Break 11:45-12:20 Independent Reading 12:25-1:10 Activity 1:10-2:30 Math 2:30-2:50 Recess 2:50-3:10 Math 3:10-3:25 Pack-Up & Dismissal

15. Activity Schedule • Monday – P.E. • Tuesday – Music • Wednesday – Computer • Thursday – Art • Friday – Library

16. Let’s Have a Great Year!