1. Welcome to Back to School
Night
Mrs. Jaques
Room 35
Please come in, find your child’s desk, and write them a little note of encouragement, and fill out the half sheet student information form.

2. Teacher Introduction Third Grade Team:
Master’s Degree in Education from CSUSM, with my thesis focused on Common Core State Standards in Visual and Performing Arts!
I have been working with the SMUSD for six years.
Multiple district responsibilities: Lead Technology Teacher/Liaison for our school site, Achievement Gap Task Force Leader.
Married for two years now! I have two sweet puppies; Charlie and Vinny.
Third Grade Team:
Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Cullen, Mrs. Jaques, Miss Martin,
Mrs. Wells/Mrs. Cornell, Miss Davis

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. 3135
Classroom Website:
I will post classroom information, 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. 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.
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
Or go to this website:

5. Our Daily Schedule 8:45 Morning Work 9:00 Math
10:00 Music/PE/ Whole Group ELA
10:50 Recess
11:10 English Language Arts :25 Lunch
1:10 English Language Arts/Writing
2:10 Science/Social Studies
2:40 DIRT/ELD/Number Talks/Daily Review/Jobs
3:10 Dismissal**
P.E. –Tuesday and Fridays
Please send your child in PE appropriate shoes
Science Garden/Art –Tuesdays (1:10-1:50) 6 week sessions
Library – Wednesdays
All library books need to be turned in by 9 am
**Early dismissal every Wednesday at 2:10
Our
Daily
Schedule

6. 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

7. 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 our the volunteer sheet from your folder
Science Garden Helper
Music Helper
Library Helper
Dolphin Folder Parent
Art Parent (2)
Yearbook Historian
Room Mom
Copy Parents
Student Supplies are listed on my classroom website.

8. TOGETHER…WE WILL MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESSFUL!!!!
PLEASE…
Sign up to be a parent helper
Pick a “donation sticker” 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!