1. Welcome to Third Grade! Dawson’s Darlings 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, SMALL notes to teacher, write absent notes on separate paper or email them

2. Dawson’s Darlings 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. 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. Dawson’s Darlings Behavior Class points Team Points(Dots on Lady bugs) Individuals—Behavior Tracking System 6 marks/one week = 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)

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

6. Dawson’s Darlings RTI time What it is and what it will look like in our day

7. Dawson’s Darlings HOMEWORK Is written in agenda daily READ at home every day at least 15 minutes STUDY MULTIPLICATION FACTS—flash cards, apps

8. Friday Folders FRIDAY FOLDERS Sign and return the packet of papers and return ALL of them to school by Tuesday. Redone work should be torn out and placed in opposite pocket of folder.

9. Dawson’s Darlings 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. Dawson’s Darlings AR In third grade, we are not learning to read….we are reading to learn! AR reading time is at home. Test in class. Goals for each 9 wks are 9pts with 80% average 50% fiction, 50% nonfiction

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 DO NOT POST photos of children on any websites! No exceptions.

13. WISH LIST TARGET gift cardsM & M’s Ink cartgs for Epson Workforce545 #2 pencilsSkittles digital timers pencil pouches glue stickssticky notes Carpet/Rug

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