1. Welcome to Watts’ World! Watts’ Wonders 3 Rs of Third Grade---- RESPECT Class Rule RIGHTS I guard students’ rights to learn and to be safe. ---Distractions (students, parents at door, coming in late, leaving early, etc.) RESPONSIBILITY Agendas, homework, materials, behavior

2. Watts’ Wonders Attendance---note from the office Just a couple of reminders that tend to be issues: 1. Out of town is not excused. Only valid reasons LISTED IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK are excused. Please do not write absence notes in the agenda…need a separate sheet of paper for office to file. 2. Check in late AND check out early are BOTH counted as TARDY. 3. 5 unexcused absences results in a Truancy letter. A written or printed excuse must be submitted for EACH absence within 5 days of returning. A valid excuse (see #1) must be cited as the reason.

3. Watts’ Wonders Behavior Class points Team/Continent Points Individuals—Behavior Tracking System 6 marks/one week = Attend Wednesday morning detention 10 marks/one week = office referral

4. Report Cards and Grades Report Card changes to letter grades. (on paper & printed by office) 9-week grading periods I’ll send home progress reports mid- way. You’ll also see most work in the Friday Folder. (Some work is hands-on or in journals )

5. Any questions so far about what we’ve covered?

6. Watts’ Wonders RAP and WIN time What it is and what it will look like in our day

7. Watts’ Wonders HOMEWORK Is written in agenda daily or on newsletter READ at home every day at least 15 minutes http://www.bar.rcs.k12.tn.us/TEACHERS/wattsl/ wattsl.htmhttp://www.bar.rcs.k12.tn.us/TEACHERS/wattsl/ wattsl.htm

8. Friday Folders FRIDAY FOLDERS (red) Sign and return the packet of papers and return ALL of them to school by Tuesday. Work with a grade below a 70 should be redone, torn out, and placed in opposite folder pocket.

9. Watts’ Wonders Communication Emails Class website NOTE: If not in agenda…..Please CALL THE OFFICE to change transportation for your child. I cannot always check my email before dismissal time.

10. Watts’ Wonders AR In third grade, we are not learning to read….we are reading to learn! AR reading time is at home. Test 8:00-8:30, during snack time, and after packed up.

11. Weekly test days Mostly Fridays—not a good day to miss Healthy snack and non-disposable water bottle Snacks

12. Field Trips Info coming about trips Please do not post photos of children on social media

13. WISH LIST TARGET gift cardsM & M’s Red pocket foldersskittles #2 pencils5-subject ntbks

14. Notes for Students Remember to write your child a note and leave it on their desk. You may also write a note to students nearby who don’t have a parent here tonight.

15. Remember to jot down any questions you haven’t asked and T-mail them in the red basket by my desk.

16. HELP! Please help us save some smashed fingers by recovering your child’s chair and desk legs with the felt and rubber bands provided.

17. THANKS! We’re going to have a great year!