Mrs. Smith’s Daily Schedule 7:15-8:10Morning Work/Cougar Comp 8:10-9:10Math 9:10-10:40Integrated Language Block (Grammar, Spelling, Writing, Reading) 10:40-10:50Restroom Break/Snack 10:50-11:40Specials 11:40-12:14Continue Language Block 12:14-12:44Lunch 12:44-1:10Recess 1:10-2:00Social Studies/Science 2:00-2:10Pack Up, Agenda, Daily Review & Discuss

Classroom Management 7 Habits of Happy Kids & Class Dojo o Be Productive o Begin with the end in mind o Put 1 st things 1 st o Think Win-Win o Seek 1 st to understand, then be understood o Synergize o Sharpen the Saw

Market Day Twice this year, the entire 3 rd grade will participate in Market Day. Students have the opportunity to earn behavior bucks in the classroom on a daily basis, but paid every Friday. At different times during the nine weeks, students will deposit their money into their checking account. They will have check registers to deposit their money. Market Day will be a day for students to use the economics skills we have studied. Students will be able to buy and sell items with the money that they have earned over the past nine weeks. After Market Day, students will deposit their proceeds from the day back into their checking accounts.

Curriculum Overview Please refer to the “Third Grade- The Year At A Glance” sheet in your folder. Check the link on our class blog for a video about the new Common Core Standards.

Common Core Reading, Writing, and Math Workshop –Opening (15-20 minutes) –Work Time (25-30 minutes) –Closing (10-15 minutes)

Conference Week & Report Cards Conference Week will be during the week of October 20-24, Report cards will be sent home at the end of each nine week grading period. Third Grade will continue with the Standards Based Report Cards this year. Look for graded papers coming home on Wednesday evenings.

Testing Cogat Test October 7-9th Iowa Test of Basic Skills October 10-17th End of Grade Assessment (formerly CRCT) April 15-24

Attendance and Dismissal Policy Prompt arrival and regular attendance is vital to your child’s success in third grade. Please send a note from home if there is an absence or change in dismissal. I know you often , but the front office needs a note to make a record of the absence. Same Car Pool Policy as last year (If you do not have a carpool sign you must come inside and show ID…this is for safety reasons.) Safe Rider Bus Program (yellow tags) We cannot release students to parents without an appropriate slip from the office if we are outside of the classroom. There will be no dismissals after 1:45 p.m.

Clinic and Medication Policies ALL medications must be sent to the clinic in the original container. Please send a note with all medications.

Cafeteria Information Menus are available on the Kemp website. Students must be in the serving line by 7:45 to purchase a breakfast Prices Breakfast: Student: $1.25 Adult: $1.50 Lunch: Student: $2.15 Adult: $3.25 Lunches may be pre-paid. No fast food is permitted.

Snack/Birthdays Please send your child with a healthy snack and bottled water daily. (No junk food or colored juice) Feel free to donate extra snacks to our class for students who may forget their snacks. You are welcome to send in birthday treats for the class. Please make sure all treats are precut and ready to serve. These treats may be served at lunch. (12:14- 12:44) No birthday parties.

3 rd Grade Field Trips Tellus First week of November Spring Field Trip TBD

Communication Our Classroom Blog GO Notebooks-(Wed Folders) PECS (Tuesday) Phone number~Kemp (678) Easiest way to contact me: –

Helpful Contacts Principal – Shea Thomas Assistant Principals – Cissi Kale and Ashley Campoli Counselor – Jenni Briggs Kemp Elementary School Parent Page

Kemp’s Vision Kemp’s Mission Inspiring Leaders for the Future Creating Pathways for Critical Thinkers who are College and Career Ready

Thank you so much for coming tonight! I appreciate your time! I am looking forward to a GREAT year! **If you have a chance, write your child a note on the paper provided. They would love to see a message from you in the morning!**