TO Ms. Acey’s AND MRS. Grant’s’ THIRD GRADE CLASS WELCOME Northside Elementary 2017-2018

Morning Arrival 7:00-7:30 Students may start coming into the building at 7:00 a.m. They will be counted tardy if they arrive after 7:30 a.m. Students start on morning work upon arrival/after breakfast.

Morning Procedures Unpack EVERYTHING at your desk – then hang book bag up Go to breakfast Turn in homework, lunch money, and notes. Copy homework in planner if it is on the board Work morning work in the order that is on the board

HEADING YOUR PAPER Start work Name August 16, 2016 Subject SKIP ONE LINE Start work

Attendance To be marked present; students must attend at least 63% of the day. For the purposes of reward/incentive programs, perfect attendance requires a student be present 100% of the day (have no late arrivals or no early dismissals). On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday a student will not be allowed to check out after 1:30. On Wednesday a student will not be allowed to check out after 1:00.

Changes of Transportation Whether it is a temporary or permanent change, students must have a note to change how they will depart from school if it is different from how they normally get home in the afternoon.

Snack We will eat snacks around 10:30 a.m. Please remember to send a healthy snack to school with your child everyday. Please do not send candy for a snack!

Lunch Mrs. Acey’s class will eat everyday at 11:15 and Mrs. Grant’s class will eat everyday at 11:18. Please feel free to come and eat lunch with your child anytime you like!

Homework Homework assignments for the week will be located on the weekly newsletter sent home every Monday. Homework will be given on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Please check your child’s homework for correctness. Please remember to send it back to school the next day. Please sign your child’s planner nightly. Any additional homework will be written in your child’s planner. If a student does not turn in homework each day or if their planner isn’t signed each day they will not be eligible for SuperKids or Party with the Principal!! Planners CAN’T BE SIGNED AHEAD OF TIME!

Classroom Management During the first few days of school we discussed ways to handle different situations and promote positive behavior.  Students will be held responsible for their own behavior.  We have thoroughly gone over our classroom rules, and it has been made clear what I expect from the students.   All students will have a pocket on a chart with colored cards ( green, yellow, orange, red, and blue.)  All students begin each day with a green card.  Yesterday's mistakes are in the past.  If a child has continuous misbehavior they will be asked to “flip their card."  Every afternoon your child's planner will be marked to show what color he or she was on at  the end of the day. Each child is responsible for writing why they had to flip their card.   Classroom Rules 1. Listen carefully. 2.  Follow directions. 3. Work quietly. Do not disturb others that are working. 4.  Respect others. 5.  Respect school and personal property. Work and play safely. Be prepared. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

PRIDE – GREEN TICKETS PBIS STORE (POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INCENTIVE SYSTEM) STUDENTS THAT ARE CAUGHT POSSESSING GOOD PIRATE BEHAVIOR WILL BE AWARDED GREEN TICKETS. AT THE END OF THE MONTH THEY CAN TRADE THEIR TICKETS IN TO THE PBIS STORE FOR MERCHANDISE.

Special Projects Our class will participate in several projects. These projects may require additional supplies and/or parental involvement.

Communication If you need to reach us , feel free to email us anytime at agrant@pearl.k12.ms.us aacey@pearl.k12.ms.us or call (601) 932-7971 and I will contact you after school. You may also leave notes in the communication section of your child’s planner! The following times are available for conference: 8:25 - 9:00 a.m.1and 2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Curriculum Our third grade curriculum consists of the following: i-Ready Math i-Ready Reading Harcourt Language **Science is integrated within math, and social studies is integrated within language arts.

Thank You... for taking the time to attend Open House! We look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!