Welcome to 3 rd Grade at Adolphus Elementary HAPPY CAMPER

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1 Welcome to 3 rd Grade at Adolphus Elementary HAPPY CAMPER

2 Meet the Instructional Leadership Team Principal: Stacy Boarman Assistant Principal: Channon Almendarez Counselor: Staci Davis GT: Saundra Pletka Dyslexia Specialist: Darcelle Binion Reading Facilitator: Paulette Cousins Math Facilitator: Rashana McDaniel ESL Coach: Leslie Norra

3 Teacher contact information: To contact Ms. Barmasse or Mrs. Hubbell: Ms. Barmasse (Math/Science): Mrs. Hubbell (ELA/Social Studies): To contact Ms. Moss or Ms. Garza: Ms. Moss (Math/Science): Ms. Garza (ELA/Social Studies): To contact Mrs. Eder or Mrs. Naivar: Mrs. Eder (Math/Science): Mrs. Naivar (ELA/Social Studies): To contact Ms. Daniels or Mrs. Russo Ms. Daniels (Math/Science): Mrs. Russo (ELA/Social Studies): *Teacher conference period: 9:40-10:30, Student lunch period: 12:10-12:40

4 Dress Code at Adolphus Uniform tops: Tops must be collared (polo style) and one of the following colors: red, black, white, gray, or navy blue. Bottoms: Solid color black, gray, navy blue, khaki, or blue jean material. No holes. No athletic shorts or pant s. Fingertip rule please. Any PTO spirit shirt may be worn. Inside sweater or light jackets must be uniform color as well.

5 STUDENT TAGS Leave on backpack please! Name & How the Student Goes Home Expedites Breakfast Replacements $3

6 Attendance and Tardy Policy Adolphus Elementary

7 Students go to class at 7:20 am Students have the opportunity to unpack their backpack, get prepared for the day, and write down their homework. Allows them time to get focused for the day and be ready to begin learning.

8 Absences from School If your child is absent from Adolphus, please send a note within ten school days to the teacher about the absence. Be sure to include: the first and last name of your child, date, grade level, teachers name and reason your child was absent. A doctor s note is always preferred.

9 Excused or Unexcused Absences? When your child is absent it will be listed on their report card as an unexcused absence until they reach 7 absences. The Attendance Review Committee will then invite you in for a meeting, so you may discuss the absences with them. After the meeting, the committee will decide if the absences are excused or unexcused. Exception Doctor s notes and parent notes are considered an excused absence.

10 Tardy Policy 1st Tardy- Warning 2nd Tardy- Lunch Bunch Student sits quietly and eats lunch 3rd Tardy- Recess Teacher choice recess activity 4th Tardy- Administrator contacts parent 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Tardy- Discipline referral entered into Skyward 9th Tardy-Attendance Review Committee meeting for parents Students who are considered for perfect attendance may only have 1 tardy. ***The tardy count starts at zero each 9 week grading period.*** School opens at 7:00, so come early and be ready to learn!

11 Transportation Changes Best practice is to send a written note to the school with your child. Please do not the teacher regarding the change since they are teaching during the day. Transportation Change Note If you need to make a last minute change, call the front office prior to 2:00 PM Please do not the teacher; they are busy teaching students.

12 Medications All medication must be kept in nurse s clinic this includes cough drops All medication must be in original container if prescription, must have label with student s name and information on it All medication must be accompanied by appropriate paperwork medication papers may be found on Adolphus website under nurse s note, or picked up from nurse (Nurse Kozak is also very willing to you a copy for your convivence) Over the counter, short term medications, such as cough drops or antibiotics also need appropriate paperwork, which can also be found on website under nurse s notes and is called Parental Permit to Administer Medication At School For 6 Weeks Or Less if unable to print this copy, you may send a dated note listing student s name, name of medication, reason for giving, time/frequency and duration that it is to be given parent signature is also needed If your child has a life-threatening allergy or asthma, please get with Nurse Kozak to discuss and provide appropriate paperwork and medication on campus for those in case moments for your child s safety. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the nurse at or at jkozak@lcisd.org

13 Peanut Free Classrooms Classrooms are to be peanut free. A child with serious peanut allergy can potentially suffer a reaction merely by touching or smelling a food with peanut or peanut butter Please do not send any peanuts, peanut butter or foods containing these items as snacks. They will not be allowed to be eaten in the classroom Any food sent to share in classroom i.e. birthday cupcakes, cookies etc, is to be store bought, in original container with ingredient list that is peanut free The above does not apply to lunches, children will still be able to eat food of their choice in lunch room as we have ensured areas that will remain peanut free zones. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We are trying to ensure the safety of all of our children. We are striving to promote a safe environment for all of our students, and in working together we can work to keep our students safe.

14 Birthday Guidelines A BIRTHDAY DISTRIBUT ION LIST WILL BE SENT OUT FOR THOSE WHO AUTHORIZED THEIR INFORMATION TO BE SHARED AMONG THE THIRD GRADERS. NO INVITATIONS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT SCHOOL. YOUR CHILD IS ALLOWED TO BRING STORE BOUGHT COOKIES OR CAKEPOPS TO SHARE WITH THEIR CLASSMATES. (STUDENT TOTAL BY HOMEROOM WIL BE SHARED BY Y OUR TEAC HER.) BIRTHDAY TREATS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE BEGINNING OF RECESS. YOU MAY DROP THE TREATS OFF IN THE FRONT OFFICE OR SEND THEM TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD.

15 3 rd Grade Student Expectations Produce work that reflects a high level of effort and quality. Take responsibility for his or her own behavior and learning. Keep track of classwork and materials, especially when switching classrooms. Come prepared. Bring supplies, lunch, and a book to read every day. Students need to arrive on time to unpack, participate in morning work, and be ready to start the day. Students must be able to communicate to the teacher if they do not understand or if there is a problem.

16 9 WEEK BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS - Work Habits 1) Using his/her time wisely 2) Listening attentively 3) Following directions 4) Participating in class 5) Completing homework 6) Working independently Student conduct is based on the following criteria: 0-5 marks = S 6-9 marks = N 10+ marks = U Social Behaviors A) Displaying a positive attitude B) Respecting authority C) Respecting others D) Exercises self-control E) Working with others ** Any office referral will automatically lower the conduct grade one level ** Loss of conduct card results in an automatic conduct grade of an "N"

17 Grading Each subject has a minimum of 10 grades, 8 minor and 2 major. The report card grade will reflect a weight of 70% minor grades and 30% major grades. *Minor grades will be retaught, but NOT reassessed. **Major grades will be retaught AND reassessed. The highest possible grade on a reassessment is a 70. District Assessments are for data only. Progress Reports will be sent home at the mid-point of each 9 weeks. Go to so you can view your child s grades at any time through Skyward. To view the district elementary handbook and policies, go here :

18 Reading Comprehension Text Structure/Analysis Vocabulary Development Read a minimum of 20 minutes every

19 Language Arts Writing Process: Brainstorming/Rough Draft/Revising & Editing, Final Copy *Personal Narrative *Expository *Research *Edit for grammar, spelling, and punctuation *Spelling - Quiz will be given each week and will be averaged together for one grade in the gradebook *Listening/Speaking

20 Social Studies Citizenship Government Economics Research Historical Figures

21 Math 1st 9 Weeks: Place Value to 100,000 Comparing and ordering # s Addition and subtraction 2nd 9 Weeks: Perimeter Multiplication and Division Area Geometry (shapes/solids) 3rd 9 Weeks: Fraction Concepts/ equivalent fractions Volume, Capacity, Weight Time 4th 9 Weeks: Data analysis Money and Financial Literacy Cumulative Review

22 Math Bulldog Fast Facts: 2 minutes to complete 25 math facts test will occur on Fridays unless it s a school holiday, then we will do the test on the last day of that week. tests will be given throughout each nine weeks and will be averaged together for one grade in the gradebook Very important for students to obtain automaticity with math facts in 3rd grade In class we will do Guided Math / Small Group Instruction Homework: fast facts optional practice pages will be sent home periodically in daily folder, they will not need to be returned to school unless you need help with a problem

23 Science Weekly Science Labs Interactive Notebook record notes, vocabulary, labs, conclusions from experiments

24 STAAR TEST DATES: - Monday, May 13, 2019 Math - Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Reading Leave the stress/anxiety to the teachers NOT the students.

25 Adolphus Elementary PTO HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR SCHOOL

26 Adolphus Elementary PTO Join PTO Your donation supports school Stay informed with monthly newsletter and meetings Connect with other parents Volunteer Many opportunities available to help at school and at home **you don t have to be a member to volunteer and get involved Get Involved!! Every Bit Helps!! PTO Funds Support: Field Trips for ALL students Books (Classrooms and Library) Technology & Support Playground Equipment Teacher/Staff Training Classroom Resources Specials Resources And so much more! Fundraising Goal Fundraising Goal: Educational materials for teachers to use in their classrooms with the students here at Adolphus.

27 We are looking forward to a great year! Thank you for coming. Have a good night!!