2. Welcome to Third Grade!

3. Write a Love Note Please use the heart on your child’s desk to write a quick love note

4. I am Miss KENDRA Davison

5. All about me! I grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I graduated from University of Oklahoma in 2003, this is my 13th year of teaching. I am certified in EC-4. I have my Master’s in Educational Technology. I love to try new places to eat in Dallas, hang out with my friends, and travel (ANYWHERE!), and working out.

6. Importanttimes

7. Lunch12:00-12:30

8. Recess12:35-1:00

9. Homework

10. Homework Students will write their assignments in their agenda each afternoon. It will be stamped with my initials if they have written everything down. Anything that needs to be finished or is homework should be highlighted and needs to be completed at home. Read for at least twenty minutes every night (record in reading log) This will increase to 35-45 minutes a night. Math 2-3 nights a week (assigned according to individually) Projects Unfinished class work becomes homework

11. Class Work

12. Classwork I expect work to be completed in class. This enables me to best assess your child’s performance. Occasionally, class work may be sent home for completion. This is a good sign that your child is struggling with time management.

13. Grading Policy

14. 3 – Meeting 3 rd Grade Expectations A child can independently tie their shoes with mastery 2 – Making Progress A child can tie shoes with help 1 – Insufficient Progress Even with help, the child cannot tie their shoes

15. Davison Dollars Students can earn Davison Dollars for anything from on task behavior to answering questions and participating. Students can earn dollars individually, as a table group, or as a class. It is the student’s responsibility to keep track of their Davison Dollars. I will not replace lost money.

16. ClassConstitution

17. Class Constitution Over the course of this week, we have been working on building a classroom community. As a class, we will make our classroom expectations. This is a team effort! This isn’t my classroom; this is OUR classroom

18. On time class attendance Planners filled out daily Complete class assignments and homework on time Good behavior choices / follow classroom agreements Projects and materials Reading logs UP library books & Classroom library books Clean and organized desks and lockers Responsible behavior in auditorium, hallway, cafeteria, specials, recess, science lab, and computer lab Student Responsibilities

19. How Parents Can Best Support Responsible Behavior Find a safe place for school items at home. Decide on the best time and place to complete homework. Arrive to school on time. Contact Miss Davison if you have ANY questions or concerns!!! Check planner with child regularly. Encourage your child to READ, READ, READ!!! Send back Thursday folders on Friday. Set academic goals with your child.

20. Technology Each child is assigned a Chromebook that will be used daily in the classroom. Each child is assigned a Chromebook that will be used daily in the classroom. We also have 8 Ipads that students will be using in various activities We also have 8 Ipads that students will be using in various activities We will be using an app. Next week called Word Foto that will be on their lockers We will be using an app. Next week called Word Foto that will be on their lockers Your child will be technology wizards when they leave 3 rd grade Your child will be technology wizards when they leave 3 rd grade

21. Information you need to know … Parent/Teacher conferences are held as needed. Thursday folder contains school information and graded work. (will only be sent home once a month) Planners should come home daily. Email the office if your child is going to be absent. Please send a written excuse for absences. Students stay in the gym until the 7:50 morning bell. Dismissal: Dismiss at 3:08. Students still waiting for their ride at 3:25 will go to the front office to wait and/or call home. You will have to go to the office to pick them up.

22. How to Contact Miss Davison and our Class ! Classroom phone number: 214-780-3400 School e-mail: davisok@hpisd.org Class website: up.hpisd.org Conference period by appointment (9:45-10:15) ***I check my e-mail prior to the instructional day, during my planning time and at least one more time in the afternoon. If you need to get a message to your child or me late in the day, please contact the office and they will get in touch with me!

23. Thanks for coming tonight! I look forward to a great year with your children!

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