1. Welcome to Back to School
Night
Mrs. Cornell and
Mrs. Wells
Room 36
Please find your child’s desk, fill out the half sheet student information form and the “About your child” form.

2. Teacher Introduction Third Grade Team:
Mrs. Cornell: This is going to by my 14th year teaching! I taught first grade for 4 years and this is now my 10th year teaching third grade here at LCM.
Mrs. Wells: This is going to be my 13th year teaching! Wow! I taught kindergarten for 6 years and this is now my 7th year teaching third grade here at LCM!
About Us: We have known each other for 15 years!!! We met in the teaching program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Mrs. Cornell also went to high school with Mrs. Wells’ husband! Our boys are 5 months apart and our girls are 2 months apart. When we are not teaching we are swimming in Mrs. Cornell’s pool, shopping, vacationing together and having play dates! It is quiet a blessing to teach with your best friend.
Third Grade Team:
Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Cullen, Mrs. Barrios, Mrs. Jaques,
Mrs. Dalmacio, Miss Davis

3. Teacher Communication
If you need to get in touch with us about something urgent during the day, it is best to call the school. If it is something we need to know for that particular day, just send a note with your child. Otherwise, is the best way to get in touch with us. We check our daily.
(760) ext. 3136
Classroom Website:
We will post classroom information, assignments, important dates, and resources on our classroom website. Go to the La Costa Meadows website, click on “Classrooms,” then click on “Cornell/Wells” name.

4. 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 us know. Also, a great way to stay up to date on important messages/events/last minute reminders is to receive text messages straight from US using the Remind App! To sign up via text: text “join a8bf4b” to

5. Our Daily Schedule 8:45 Morning Work 9:00 Math 10:00 Language Arts/PE
10:50 Recess
11:10 English Language Arts Rotations :25 Lunch
1:10 Writing
2:10 Science/Social Studies
2:40 DIRT/Number Talks/Daily Review/Jobs
3:10 Dismissal**
P.E. –Mondays and Thursdays
Please send your child in PE appropriate shoes
Art/Science Garden – Wednesdays at 1:15 in alternating block sessions
Library – Wednesdays
All library books need to be turned in by 9 am
Music- Every Tuesday!
**Early dismissal every Wednesday at 2:10
Our
Daily
Schedule

6. Classroom Management
We firmly believe in creating a positive atmosphere for learning. It is our goal to prevent discipline problems whenever possible by reinforcing positive behavior. In addition, we have consequences for students who disrupt the classroom.
Rewards:
We promote positive behavior with verbal or written praise, stickers, high fives, Dolphin Behavior tickets, table points, and other special privileges . Children who demonstrate excellent behavior can earn “bonuses” in our Classroom Economy and use their Dolphin Dollars to “buy” special privileges and rewards.
Consequences:
Negative behavior from one child can take away from the quality of learning for other children. Therefore, we have an approach that will inhibit students from disrupting the class. When a student fails to follow our classroom expectations by making poor behavior choices, we will first give a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, we will enforce our classroom discipline plan using the following steps:
First Occurrence: Verbal warning.
Second Occurrence: “Warning” card placed on desk.
Third Occurrence: Quiet Time Away. Possible in-class loss of privileges.
Fourth Occurrence: Time-away in Buddy Class or in Responsibility Room at lunch. Fill out Student Reflection Sheet and send home for parent signature.
Severe Clause: Immediate detention and/or conference with school administration.
Classroom Rules:
Students are expected to follow these rules:
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Be Respectful

7. Growth Mindset in the classroom
Growth mindset is a concept developed by Carol Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University. It is the belief that a person’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through practice, hard work, dedication, and motivation.
 VS. a Fixed mindset which is the notion that intelligence and talent alone will lead to success. People with a fixed mindset believe that these things are “fixed” and cannot be developed or improved upon.
Children who have a growth mindset are more likely to:
* Learn from their mistakes
* Be motivated to succeed
* Put forth more effort
* Take challenges head on
*Take risks
* Learn more

8. 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
Candy, soda, cake, cookies, or other sugary snacks are not allowed at school per the SMUSD District Wellness Policy.
Non-Food Birthday Celebration Ideas
Pencils
Notepads
Key Chains (for backpacks)
Erasers
Small Toys
Stickers

9. 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!
Please take out the volunteer sheet from your folder.
Science Garden Helper
Music Helper
Dolphin Folder Parent
Friday Art Mom
Yearbook Photographer
Room Mom
Copy Parents

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