Classroom InformationClassroom Information

Classroom Expectations

• All homework turned in daily
• All assignments written in the assignment notebook and returned to school each day with a parent signature
• Completed reading log turned in every Monday
• AR tests taken after careful reading
• Follow classroom and school rules
• Have fun and always do your best work

Daily Schedule (M, T, Th, F)

9:00-9:20- Social Emotional Learning

9:20-10:20- Math

10:20-11:20- Guided Reading

11:20-12:00- Specials

12:00-12:50- Lunch/Recess

12:55-1:20- Read Aloud

1:20-3:45- Integrated Learning (Literacy, Content, Writing)

3:45-3:50- Dismissal

DAILY SCHEDULE (Wednesday- early dismissal)

9:00-10:00- Social Emotional Learning

10:00-11:00- Math

11:00-12:00- Guided Reading

12:00-12:50- Lunch/Recess

12:55-1:20- Read Aloud

1:20-2:45- Integrated Learning (Literacy, Content, Writing)

2:45-2:50- Dismissal

Specials Schedule

3rd Grade Specials Rotation 1415

Day 1 and 2:  PE

Day 3 and 4: Fine Arts

Day 5, 6, 7, and 8:  LRC

Classroom Behavior

S- Safety

O- Ownership

A- Attitude

R- Ready

Students can earn SOAR coupons for positive behavior at school.  These special coupons can be used throughout the year for special events, raffles, and spirit days.  If students are having a difficult time following the SOAR expectations at school a referral may be sent home.

Our class will be trying ClassDojo this year to monitor student behavior.  The students can use the points they earn at the Balog Store each trimester!

Students earn points for:

• helping others
• being on task
• participating
• persistence
• teamwork
• working hard

Students lose points for:

• bullying
• disrespect
• missing homework
• off task
• talking out of turn
• being unprepared

*Loss of points may result in a referral, a phone call to parents, or a conference to communicate behavior concerns

Watch the video to see how it works!

Homework policy

Homework will be given on a nightly basis to reinforce or practice the skills that were taught in class.  Each student is responsible for writing these assignments in their assignment notebook daily.  It is the responsibility of each student to complete and return homework on the day it is due.  If an assignment is not turned in, a missing homework notice will be sent home.  After multiple missing assignments, a referral will be sent home.  Students may lose free time if their work is not completed.

Technology in the classroom

Innovative Learning Information

Reading Logs

3rd grade students are expected to read 20-30 minutes each night as part of their homework assignment.  All reading should be recorded in the Reading Log.  Please include the title of the book, the author, and the number of minutes read.  It is important that students are reading books in their AR zone, or reading more challenging books with an adult or older sibling.  I will conference with students to discuss the books they are reading at home each night.  They may also be asked to write a summary about their reading.  Please encourage your child to read and set a time each night for quiet reading.

Water bottles and Birthday treats

Students may bring a water bottle to school each day to keep at their desk.  Water bottles must be filled with water only.  Please be sure lids are secure and bottles are not leaking.

Your child may bring in a special birthday item to share with the students in the class if they would like. There are 20 students in our class.  Please choose treats other than food.  The students love cool pencils, bookmarks, and other fun gadgets!