1. Welcome to the 3rd grade back to school night presentation!
Introducing our team:
Aarika Murphy
Lauren jaques
Melissa davis
Kristina dalmacio
Kelli cornell/alyssa wells
Courtney cullen/haley barrios

2. Our Philosophy
Our mission is to be an innovative and collaborative community providing an unparalleled educational experience, through an engaging and supportive environment, all our students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. We want to focus on “head, heart, and hustle”!
Achieving a mission so noble means we must give a great deal of ourselves. We talk a lot about Head, Heart and Hustle.
Head: to think well, ask thoughtful questions, read to learn, analyze and collaborate with others
Heart: because intellectual power means little without the ability to share compassion and understanding, to look out for others and to be kind
Hustle: because life is often challenging and requires perseverance to remain optimistic and determined.

3. Attendance
We cannot stress enough the importance of your child being at school on time every day. School begins promptly at 8:45.
When students are tardy or picked up early, they are missing important instruction. We truly strive to “Make Every Minute Count” at LCM!
If your child is well, we want him/her at school!! It makes teaching very challenging when your child misses school. It is especially difficult when one skill builds upon another skill (such as math and writing.) Our school LOSES money when your child is absent. Please make doctor/dentist appointments after school and schedule trips and special events for non-school days.
Independent Contract: Please request from the front office at least two weeks in advance.

4. From 2:50 - 3:10 there will be no early check out!
End of the day
From 2:50 - 3:10 there will be no early check out!
No dismissal through the koc area. This is a safety concern with construction going on.

5. Secure Campus
—La Costa Meadows Elementary School is a secure campus. The campus will be closed to unauthorized adults before and after school. Drop off procedures will remain the same, but adults will not be allowed through the main gate or the kindergarten gate. We will have supervision at these gates, as well as on campus.
—If you have a scheduled meeting with a teacher before or after school, please check in with the office and follow our regular visitor procedures. As per our existing procedures, all volunteers must sign in at the front office and wear a visitor/volunteer's badge. At LCM we are very fortunate to have many parent volunteers and we want to continue to encourage this type of school and community involvement.
—Please be aware of our check-in procedures.. You will need your license!
—On all flag salute days, we will allow parents to enter the school. We welcome you to join us for all flag celebrations.

6. Secure Campus Times
8:00am - Cafeteria open for students only, for early breakfast
8:15am - Gate is open for students only, parent volunteers must sign in at the office to have access on campus. Parents must have an appointment to meet with a teacher.
On Wednesdays- 2:10pm Gates unlocked for early student dismissal
3:10pm - Gates unlocked for student dismissal - staff member will monitor gates.

7. Our classroom Economy
Every day the students show up to “work” they will earn money. They will have a job that will pay weekly. They may also earn money for good behavior. At the end of the week they will pay rent for their desks. They can be fined for poor behavior, messy desks, or lost supplies. They will be able to buy different coupons with their money.

8. Do the right thing…Live The Dolphin Way!
Classroom Management
Do the right thing…Live The Dolphin Way!
—Do Your Best Work, Be Responsible
—Help Others Succeed, Be Respectful
—Respect Your School, Be Safe
Rewards
—Praise
—Note/Call Home
—Dolphin Behavior raffle tickets
-- Classroom economy
Consequences
1st Offense = Verbal warning
2nd Offense = Visual warning
3rd Offense = Classroom economy fine
4th Offense = Responsibility Room/Parent Signature
5th Offense= Principal
**Severity Clause - Straight to Principal**
*Parent Communication forms*

9. Accelerated Reader In class: —During Language Arts rotations
—During silent reading
—After any independent work is completed
Library:
—Before (8:15) and after school until 3:30, Monday-Thursday; students only! (Wednesdays 2:30)
—No Friday library before or after school.
Unfortunately, our classrooms are not open before or after school to take any tests.
Theme, points, and levels are posted in all of our classrooms, and outside of the library.

10. Homework Nightly Homework: Reading- read 15 pages nightly
Math/Language Arts-There will also be one or two nightly assignments due the following day.
Monthly Homework:
Paragraph of the Week (One week a month)
Studies indicate that third graders should be spending approximately thirty minutes a night on homework assignments. If your child is struggling to finish homework within this time, please just write your teacher a note .
If you want to challenge your child please have them complete their assignment and you can also visit our classroom websites for more online enrichment opportunities.
Our goal is to help children become independent, proactive students. Students will be responsible for writing their assignments in a Homework Planner.

11. **If assignments are not returned the following day the student will be given a Homework “Oops-a-daisy” , they must bring it back signed the next day. If it is not brought back the next day, they will attend Responsibility Room to complete the assignment.

12. Software/online programs
The following programs may be accessed at home and will help your child excel in third grade (all optional):
O Tenmarks – Common Core-aligned math program. Rigorous problem solving with embedded videos and hints.
O Lexia – Individualized reading program at your child’s reading level. Develops all areas of reading including decoding, vocabulary acquisition, and comprehension.
O Dreambox – Adaptive math program that matches your child’s ability level. Highly engaging!
O Benchmark- You have access to classroom small reader books online.

13. 3rd grade curriculum
—Language Arts- The district has adopted a curriculum known as Benchmark. It is Common Core Standards based.
—Math- Common Core Standards based; done in small and whole group.
—Writing- Common Core Standards based, including Informative, Opinion, and Narrative Writing. We will also be doing creative writing and journals!
—Science/S.S.- Embedded in the new Benchmark curriculum.
—Music- All students will attend music weekly.
—Art- Part-time art teacher!
—Science Garden- Students will continue to visit the garden throughout the year.
--PE- Physical Education two days a week
THANK YOU PTO!

14. Weekly Schedule
—At the start of each week, our “Weekly Newsletter” will be e- mailed. Please be sure to read our newsletters as it has important announcements and reminders.
—P.E. is twice a week.
—Library is once a week.
—Science Garden and Art are scheduled as 3 week sessions.
—Music is every week!

15. Classroom Supplies
A suggested supply list was sent home last Spring. Another copy was provided in your folders tonight. We thank you in advance for your donations! It helps our classes run smoothly when all students have the supplies they need! We are tremendously grateful for your support.

16. PTO

17. Thanks for attending!