1. Back to school night

3. Our classroom theme This is a magical place where heroic things happen Code of Chivalry Monthly focus on Knightly attributes Weekly quote in Chivalry Books Knighthood-From Squire to Knight- Addition mastery Read 2,000 minutes 2 hours of community service Wonders of the Earth

4. Stone Jar Earn points towards a class party Stamps On time work receives a stamp Students may be required to stay in at recess to complete unfinished homework. Dragon Scales (tickets) Turning homework in on time Reading minutes signed in planner or on Road to Success.

5. Code of Chivalry Encourage students to find value in honesty and hard work and to be responsible for their success. If there is a problem: I work it out with the student. If a problem continues, I will contact parents through e mail or a phone call and we will work out a solution as a team. Safe school violations and bullying may receive discipline tickets.

6. School Handbook in the front Homework assignments listed Testing dates Upcoming events (field trips, programs, etc.) Record reading minutes and sign Or use Road to Success Must be signed for knighthood

7. 20 minutes of reading at least five nights a week. The more reading the better! Practice spelling and vocabulary words. Tests on Fridays Math practice Expect a short quiz about once a week and end of unit tests throughout the year. Fluency practice Fluency practice and assessments reflected on fluency grade 10 minutes keyboarding practice See Mrs. Smith’s website

8. Students will be doing 2 book reports this year 1. Character Can book report: Due the end of term 1 2. Cereal Box book report: Due the end of term 3. Watch for handouts with instructions.

9. Students can bring a store bought treat to share with the class. We have 28 students. Summer birthdays: Choose a special day to send a store bought treat and we will celebrate it at your convenience. If you are unable to send a treat, please let me know. I would be happy to provide one. Students receive a small gift from me and sit in the throne for appropriate times during the day.

10. Parents can sign up to bring a healthy snack for the class once a month to have during the long afternoon journey. Watch for a sign-up note from our volunteer coordinator.

11. Second year with Math program A brief word about the Mountain Reading Wonders Watch for a weekly handout with Overview Spelling City Spelling and vocabulary practice and testing done Games No Practice tests accepted for Final.

12. Students will need to log in with their password from last year and it will automatically transfer them to out class. This is a great place for recording minutes and should be recorded at least once a week.

13. Entire 3 rd grade participates We need 1 coordinator from each class and MANY volunteers. We will let you know when the first meeting is. See sign up sheet.

14. Please check “no” and sign it so that we can get free stuff!

15. Watch for the flyer at the beginning of each month. Link on my website to order online When a parent orders online, we get $3.00 per parent to buy books for the classroom library. Students can, of course, still order by turning in the form and check or money order in to me.

16. Classroom supply donations GREATLY APPRECIATED!

17. E mail mejordbrown@dsdmail.net Call the school Make an appointment Write a note in planner (student must be responsible to bring it to me.) Send a note with your student (Again, student is responsible to bring it to me.) If you do not have e mail access, please let me know so that I can send home hard copies. If you do not have a computer, please see me and we can apply for one!