Welcome to your new class!

Hello! Hello, hello! It’s a brand new year. Filled with fun and learning, Nothing to fear. Sit back and listen, Lend me an ear, I’m your teacher for the rest of this year!

I am Mrs. Carla Ginn

All about me! This is my 21 st year teaching — 15 at Bedford Elementary and 6 at M.E.S I live in Milton, KY. My husband’s name is Joey and my fur baby is Ellie. I LOVE the third grade.

ClassroomRules

Classroom Rules Follow Directions Quickly. Raise Your Hand for Permission to Speak. Raise Your Hand for Permission to Leave Your Seat. Make Smart Choices. Keep Your Dear Teacher Happy.

GuidelinesforLife

Guidelines for Life Do the Right Thing!! aka DTRT When things go wrong, which they will, DON’T FREAK OUT! For Success, ATTITUDE is as important as ABILITY! Aim for Excellence!! Be the Best YOU That YOU Can Be.

Importanttimes

Morning Meeting 8:15 – 8:30 Monday and Friday

Special Areas 10:30 – 11:15 most days—see schedule

Lunch 11:25 – 11:50

Reading Log – 20 minutes of reading Monday through Thursday Nights. Then you will write 2 to 3 sentences about your reading. Take an AR TEST weekly — unless you are reading an approved chapter book. Lunchroom Exiting the dining hall Proceeding through the serving line Table manners Voice level Lining up and exiting the dining hall ENTERING THE CLASSROOM

Recess 11:50 – 12:20

Reading Log – 20 minutes of reading Monday through Thursday Nights. Then you will write 2 to 3 sentences about your reading. Take an AR TEST weekly — unless you are reading an approved chapter book. Recess Exiting the building Toys Swings Slides Money bars Rubber bumpers Mulch Benches Concrete Lining up and entering the building

Reading Log – 20 minutes of reading Monday through Thursday Nights. Then you will write 2 to 3 sentences about your reading. Take an AR TEST weekly — unless you are reading an approved chapter book. Bathroom Go by “days of the week” Do what you need to do without leaving a mess. WASH YOUR HANDS WELL! Get a drink. Be responsible in the hallway. Show that you do not need a supervisor! Don’t lose the gift of trust. It is really hard to earn it back.

Dismissal 3:05

Reading Log – 20 minutes of reading Monday through Thursday Nights. Then you will write 2 to 3 sentences about your reading. Take an AR TEST weekly — unless you are reading an approved chapter book. Dismissal Complete your agenda page and Gather all needed materials. Retrieve backpack by “days of the week”. Back up, straighten up, clean up, stack up. Exiting the building.

This year’s Homework

Homework Reading Log – 20 minutes of reading Monday through Thursday Nights. Then you will write 2 to 3 sentences about your reading. Take an AR TEST weekly — unless you are reading an approved chapter book. Spelling – Different each night. Must use your agenda page. Math – Study Multiplication Facts Study for any test Turn in papers in to assigned trays in the morning before you do anything else.

Homework Check It is your job as a M.E.S student to complete your homework each night. If you complete your homework every night for whole week, you will have a chance to become the Student of the Week. When you are the Student of the Week: – Get to sit in the Red Rolling Chair for the week!

Agenda Page First page of your binder. “What the purpose, Mrs. Ginn?” – Organize your homework – Remember to take home needed supplies and papers – To know when we will be taking test – News for your parents – To Remember Our Day Study Buddies...

Organizing our Binders

Tab 1 - Reading The first page is your Reading Log. This will be checked every morning. Please have your binder open to this page each morning. Any other pages I ask you to keep will go behind the Reading Log.

Tab 2 - Language/Writing Any important reference papers or information.

Tab 3 - Spelling First thing: Spelling List Keep ALL spelling list for a Spelling Word Bank. This is a great way to keep all spelling words and check you spelling when writing stories, letters, or anything else. This Week Spelling – Nothing

Tab 4 - Math Math Facts Sheets Charts Anything that is important

Tab 5 – Science & Social Studies More to come!

Classroom Walk

Our 3 rd Grade Classroom Book Shelves Pencil Sharpening Library Books Mailboxes Indoor Recess Games Paper/Homework Trays

Desk vs. Cubby

What is in our Desk? Reading Textbook, Workbook, & Notebook Math Journal, Workbook, & Notebook Language for Writing Textbook and Notebook Pencil Box — 4 sharpened pencils, eraser, crayons, scissors, glue stick Binder AR Book

What is in our Cubby? Science Textbook Coats, Jackets, Book bags

Forms, Forms, and More Forms Complete Textbook Form — Parents must sign this form.

AR

AR Reading 3 rd Grade Levels = Super and Advanced To be a Super Reader – Must read chapter books worth 1.0 points and have a book level (BL) of 2.0 To be a Advanced Reader – Must read chapter books worth 2.0 point and have a book level (BL) of 3.0

AR Logs You MUST log in all AR books with me. After you have completed the book, taken the AR quiz, it will be your responsibility to report the quiz score. We will monitor your progress toward your goal. Honesty is required. I will be checking if your actual score is the same as what you reported!! Time to pick a Book? In the morning … While waiting for buses …

Drills & Emergency Procedures

Fire Drills Line up by number—quickly and quietly. The last person in line should turn off the lights and close the door. Exit the building through the front doors. Walk in a straight line to the edge of the concrete. Turn to face the building. Stand SILENTLY. Answer “here” when your name is called. Listen for further instructions.

Tornado Drills Grab a hard-backed book. Line up by number—quickly and quietly. The last person in line should turn off the lights and close the door. Enter the nurse’s office. Sit SILENTLY in the safety position. Answer “here” when your name is called. Listen for further instructions.

Earthquake Drills Crouch down under your desk. Hold on to the desk legs. When the quake ends, DO NOT move out from under your desk. Wait SILENTLY for further instructions.

Lock-Down Drills Move quickly and quietly into the “safety zone” while the teacher closes and blinds and locks the doors. Remain SILENT and STILL until the “all clear” is given. If you are out of the room when a “lock down” is called, enter the nearest classroom as quickly as possible. Have that teacher call Mrs. Ginn to provide your safe location.

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Much More To Come…..

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