Dear Parents,

WELCOME!  We are headed for an exciting year!  Here are a few routines and procedures that help our class run smoothly.

1.     Be in class and ready to go by 8:00 a.m.

2.     Have a water bottle for drinking in the classroom.   (Research shows a well hydrated brain increases learning!)

    3.    Special classes are every other day at 10:35-11:15  which include Art, PE, and Music.

    4.     Lunch time is at:

     11:38-12:08 for Ms. Guerra’s class

     11:42 – 12:12 for Mr. Turk’s class. 

    You may wish to pack a healthy morning snack for your child. No cookies or sugary snacks please.

5.    Dismissal is at 2:00 pm.  Please be sure your child and child’s teacher knows how your child goes home: Davie aftercare, walker, bike rider, car rider, or private aftercare (Lil’ Rascals etc.).  A written note is required if your child is going home in a different manner than usual.

6.   Check our class website regularly for announcements, schedules, homework and more. www.MsGuerra.com

CLASS RULES

1. STAY IN YOUR SEAT AND RAISE YOUR HAND TO SPEAK.

2.  LISTEN  AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS THE FIRST TIME.

3.   RESPECT PROPERTY AND RIGHTS OF OTHERS.

4.   BE POSITIVE.

Discipline Procedures

Everyone starts on color green each day.  If a student breaks a rule they will be given one warning.  If the student continues or breaks another rule, they will have their color changed to yellow.  If the pattern continues, their color changes to red and we will notify the parents to discuss further action.  You will find a behavior calendar in your child’s folder.  Each day there will be a color noted on the calendar informing parents what color/behavior their child earned that day.  The calendar is to remain in the folder.   

Consequences for color changes are:

-Time out

-Teacher/Student conference

-Parent /Teacher conference

If your child stays on green they are on their way to FUN FRIDAY!  There must be three greens per week noted on the calendar and completed homework to participate in Fun Friday activities which consists of: extra recess, movie time, popcorn celebration, and lots more!

No reds are permitted for fun Friday.

Homework 

Third graders have homework every night.  The homework folder will come and go daily as a form of communication for the parents/teachers and it is also for important papers and notices to go home.  Parents must sign the homework planner every day for a student to remain on green.   Students must have their homework and their planner signed in order to avoid a color change.

This year we are excited about using a rotating strategy that will maximize student achievement.  Mr. Turk will be instructing our students in Reading and Writing.  Ms. Guerra will be instructing our students in Math and Science.  Social Studies will be instructed cooperatively.  Our students will  benefit  greatly in experiencing multiple teaching and learning techniques.

We look forward to working together to attain rewarding points and a rewarding school year!

Ms. Guerra and Mr. Turk