Welcome to Back to School Night Please come in, find your child’s desk, complete the student quiz, and fill out the half sheet student information form Miss Davis Room 38

Teacher Introduction Third Grade Team: Master’s Degree in Education from Pepperdine, with my emphasis focused in Psychology. I have been working with the SMUSD for four years. District trained in EEI –Engaging students in active participation to aide learning Born and raised in Maine Fur Mommy to my 11 year old pug mix Norby Third Grade Team: Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Cullen/Mrs. Barrios, Mrs. Jaques, Mrs. Dalmacio, Mrs. Wells/Mrs. Cornell

Likes/Hobbies *Reality TV *Cooking *Walking my dog *Embroidery *Going out to brunch *Sporting events

Classroom Management I firmly believe in creating a positive atmosphere for learning. It is my goal to prevent discipline problems whenever possible by reinforcing positive behavior. In addition, I have consequences for students who disrupt the classroom or choose to not following the rules and procedures. Classroom Rules: Students are expected to follow these rules: Be Responsible; Do your best work Be Safe; Respect your school Be Respectful; Help others succeed Rewards: I promote positive behavior with verbal or written praise, stickers, high fives, Dolphin Behavior tickets, table points, and other special privileges . Students who demonstrate excellent behavior can earn “bonuses” in our Classroom Economy and use their Davis Dough to “buy” special privileges and rewards. Consequences: First Occurrence: Verbal warning Second Occurrence: Visual Warning x2 Third Occurrence: Sign Behavior Book. Time-out in Buddy Class or in Responsibility Room at lunch. Fill out Student Reflection Sheet and send home for parent signature. Severe Clause: Office referral

Teacher Communication If you need to get in touch with me about something urgent during the day, it is best to call the office. If it is something I need to know for that particular day, just send a note with your child. Otherwise, email is the best way to get in touch with me. I check my email daily. melissa.davis@smusd.org (760) 290-2121 ext. 3138 Classroom Website: I will post classroom information, assignments, frequently asked questions, and resources on my classroom website. Please check in regularly for updates! Go to the La Costa Meadows website, click on “Classrooms,” then click on my name.

Classroom News Our Classroom News will be e-mailed to you weekly! If there is another email that you would like to add to our class distribution list, please let me know. Also, a great way to stay up to date on important messages/events/last minute reminders is to receive text messages straight from ME using the Remind App!   To sign up via text: @davislcm to 81010 Or go to this website: https://www.remind.com/join/davislcm

Our Daily Schedule 8:45 Morning Work 9:00 Math 10:00 Language Arts 10:50 Recess 11:10 Language Arts Rotations 12:25 Lunch 1:10 Writing 1:50 Science/Social Studies 2:40 ELD/Number Talks/ Daily Review/Jobs 3:10 Dismissal** Science Garden/Art – Monday (1:10-1:50) P.E. –Tuesday and Fridays Please send your child in PE appropriate shoes Library – Tuesday (2:10-2:40) All library books need to be turned in by 9 am Music- Thursday (11:10-11:50) **Early dismissal every Wednesday at 2:10 Our Daily Schedule

Party Planning Healthy Snack Ideas Fruit salad Sliced watermelon Pretzels Chex Mix Granola Bars Cheese & Crackers Sliced Apples Veggies Strawberries Yogurt Popcorn 100% Fruit Juice Candy, soda, cake, cookies, or other sugary snacks are not allowed at school per the SMUSD District Wellness Policy. Non-Food Birthday Celebration Ideas Pencils Notepads Key Chains (for backpacks) Erasers Small Toys Stickers Silly Straws PTO encourages you to buy Popsicle Coupons!

Super Parents! The truth is “it takes a community to raise a child!” If you have any extra time within your week, we would love to have your help! Please take our the volunteer sheet from your folder Science Garden Helper Music Helper Dolphin Folder Parent Art Docent Art Volunteer Classroom Photograper Room Mom Copy Parents Student Supplies are listed on my classroom website.

TOGETHER…WE WILL MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESSFUL!!!! PLEASE… Sign up to be a parent helper Turn in your Student Information Sheet Sign up for our class REMIND APP Take the Back to School Night Packet Leave the Student Quiz on his/her desk Head to the cafeteria!! Information presented there will be different. TOGETHER…WE WILL MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESSFUL!!!! Thank you!