1. Welcome to Back to School Night
Find your child’s desk:
Fill out the half sheet Student Information Form 2. Fill out the “About Your Child” Quiz
* You will leave both these with me tonight.
Mrs. Murphy
Room 28

2. Teacher Introduction
Bachelor’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University. I also did my graduate program through Azusa.
I live in San Marcos with my husband, Riley, and our two kids, Berkley and River.
I student taught at Twin Oaks in 1st and 4th grade. I taught Kindergarten for 4 years and this is my seventh year in 3rd grade.
Third Grade Team:
Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Cullen/Mrs. Barrios,
Mrs. Wells/Mrs. Cornell, Miss Davis, Mrs. Dalmacio

3. Teacher Communication
If you need to get in touch with me about something urgent during the day, it is best to call the school. If it is something I need to know for that particular day, just send a note with your child. Otherwise, is the best way to get in touch with me. I check my daily.
(760) ext. 3128
Classroom Website:
I will post classroom information, special assignments, important dates, and resources on my classroom website. Go to the La Costa Meadows website, click on “Classrooms,” then click on my name.

4. To sign up via text to: 81010, Enter this message: @hhd928
Classroom News
Our classroom news will be ed to you weekly! If there is another that you would like to add to our class distribution list, please let me know. List all s on the Student Information sheet.
Remind app: TAKE OUT YOUR PHONES NOW!
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 to: 81010, Enter this

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

6. Homework We will have homework Monday-Thursday.
Homework will be due the next day (excluding the Paragraph of the Week writing packet)
It will always include 15 pages (or LEXIA) of reading. There is no log reading to fill out.
“oops a daisy” for a missing homework assignment.
Share my philosophy on homework!

7. 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
Non-Food Birthday Celebration Ideas
Pencils
Notepads
Key Chains (for backpacks)
Erasers
Small Toys
Stickers
Candy, soda, cake, cookies, or other sugary snacks are not allowed at school per the SMUSD District Wellness Policy.

8. 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!
I will go over this when we look through the packet.
Science Garden Helper/ Art Docent Helper (assists the teachers)
Music Helper (assist the teacher)
Friday Art Parents (leads art every Friday)
Yearbook Historian (take pictures throughout the year)
Room Parent
Copy Parent (come weekly; whenever you can)

9. TOGETHER…WE WILL MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESSFUL!!!!
PLEASE…
Sign up to be a parent helper
Pick a “donation apple” to help support our classroom
Turn in your Student Information Sheet
Leave your child the Student Quiz
Sign up for our class REMIND APP
Take the Back to School Night Packet
Head to the cafeteria!! Information presented there will be different.
TOGETHER…WE WILL MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESSFUL!!!!
Thank you!