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3rd Grade Parent Night3rd Grade Parent NightSeptember 1, 2015September 1, 2015

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Who Are We?Ms. Lowery Mrs. Guseman

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Our GoalsHelp each child be successful by:• Providing a fun and safe learning environment• Meeting individual needs• Creating partnerships with parents• Instilling a vision to excel

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How will I know how my child is doing?• Graded papers will go home • Progress reports every 4 ½ weeks• Report cards every 9 weeks• Notes/Phone Calls/Emails

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CCISD Grading PoliciesReading, Math, Science, &

Social Studies

Daily Work 75%

Major Assessmen

t20%

Homework 5%At least one grade will be taken each week per subject.

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CCISD Grading PoliciesWriting

Conventions 25%

Composition Quality

25%

Composing/Revising

25%

Participation 25%2 grades each per 9 weeks.

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CCISD Grading PoliciesLate Work• 1 day = - 10 pts.• 2 days = - 20 pts.• Zero can be given on 3rd day after due date.Correct and Redo• 70 is highest grade recorded for reevaluations done in

classAssignments redone at home are for extra practice purposes. Grades for papers corrected at home do not change recorded grade.

Math HomeworkYour child will have math homework each night Monday through Thursday. Typically it will consist of ten addition and subtraction equations. There will also be a fact fluency log. Your child should study their math facts for 5 to 10 minutes each night. You need to sign the log in order for your child to get credit for studying. I grade homework four times a 9 weeks. The grade is based on completion. Each math sheet is worth 15 points and each fact fluency night is worth 10 points. The log will be due on Friday. Thanks for your support with this!

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What if my child is struggling?• You will be informed.• Conferences will be scheduled so we can work

together to find a solution.• Tutorials will be offered beginning in second semester.

They will be offered to students with the greatest needs first.

• A student success team will be formed if necessary to create a plan to address individual needs.

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Beginning of School Paperwork• A copy of proof of residency – a. Electric Bill– b. Water Bill– c. Gas Bill– d. Telephone Bill- not cellular– e. Mortgage or rental agreement

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Morning Procedures• Doors are unlocked at 7:45 a.m. Students who arrive

at 7:30 for tutorials must have a tutorial pass.

• Breakfast is served beginning at 7:45 a.m.

• The tardy bell rings at 8:15 a.m. Any student who arrives at school after 8:15 a.m. must go to the office to obtain a tardy slip. However students are welcomed in the classroom at 8:00. Please try to have your child here by then.

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Dismissal Procedures• Car riders will only be dismissed from the east side of the building. Please

use your car tag.

• NO student can be checked out after 2:45

• Please wait patiently in line. Students will not be released to parents who walk up to the porch.

• For the safety of the children, students will also not be allowed to walk across traffic to parents parked in the parking lot.

• The west side of the building is only for walkers, bikers, school buses and day care buses.

• Please notify us in writing of any changes in transportation or call the front office. Plan ahead on what to do in inclement weather.

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Nurse Information• All medication must be brought to the nurse (even cough drops)

with a note• Students who are ill or seriously injured prior to the school day

should be kept home until improved (fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication) or released by a physician. Please do not send ill or injured students to school to be diagnosed by school personnel. Conditions requiring exclusion from school include:Temperature of 100° or more

• Vomiting or has vomited during the night • Rash or skin infection other than poison ivy • Diarrhea • Contagious diseases or infestations - including but not limited to

scabies, impetigo, conjunctivitis, live lice, and varicella

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A child is not allowed to attend school with any of the following symptoms and will be sent home if symptoms appear during the school day.

1. Temperature of 100.0 degrees or above 2. Suspected contagious disease3. Vomiting4. Diarrhea5. Feels too badly to stay at school

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Absences• Bring a note to the office within 3 days of returning to

school. (Please remember to include the child’s full name, the teacher’s name, and the dates and reason of absences.)

• Doctor note required for 5 consecutive absences• Make-up Work (1 day for each day absent)

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Dress for Success

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Prohibited• CD Players• MP3 Players• Electronic Games• Cell Phones must be placed on the homeroom teacher’s desk in

the morning in order to keep it safe.

*If a student brings electronics to school, the teacher will NOT be held responsible for them.

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Lunch Account• Money can be kept in account www.parentonline.net or by

being sent in with your child• If you wish to limit the number of snacks your child buys or

if your child has special dietary needs, please remember to return the note that was sent home.

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Eating Lunch with Your ChildHere are some reminders:• Remember to check in with the office to receive a visitor’s badge.

• Visitors must eat with their child at the “Visitor Table.”

• You may only eat with your own children. Your child may not have a friend join them unless that child’s parent is there also.

• Visitors are not allowed to stay at recess.

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Snacks

• Healthy snacks – no candy, cookies, etc.• Water bottles with tops.**no nuts or chocolate to keep safe students with

severe allergies

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Birthdays• You may bring a treat such as cookies or

cupcakes to share with the entire class, but the treats must be delivered to the office or classroom and will be passed out sometime after lunch. Please send in napkins and plates in needed.

• Invitations may be passed out for parties if there is one invitation for each student in the class.

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Communication• Student planners• Newsletters• Email • Phone Calls• Parent Conferences

Parents do need to stop at the office, show their license and get a badge when visiting the building. Parents are not allowed to go to the classroom to "visit" or ask "just one quick question."

Behavior ExpectationsWe are using a new behavior system called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Your child is learning the behavior matrix and developing expected behaviors. We use PARR to help the children remember the behaviors.P - PreparedA - AwareR - RespectfulR - Responsible

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Arrival/Dismissal Hallway Cafeteria Bus loading Recess

P Prepared

1. Have a book. 2. Go directly to your location.

1. Know where to go. 2. Have your pass ready.

1. Have money and meal choice ready.

2. Know your pin #. 3. Wash hands before eating.

1. Be on time. 2. Be ready when it is

your turn to get on/off bus.

1. Have your recess equipment ready.

A Aware

1. Listen for adult instructions. 2. Be safe.

1. Eyes straight ahead (arrows). 2. Walk on the right side of hall. 3. Remain in line. 4. Be safe.

1. Listen for adult instructions. 2. Eat your own food. 3. Walk to your location. 4. Be safe.

1. Know your bus number and bus line location.

2. Listen for adult instructions.

3. Be safe.

1. Listen for adult instructions. 2. Notify an adult if you need help. 3.Be safe.

R Respectful

1. Quiet Hands and feet to self.

1. Quiet hands and feet to self.

2. Greet adults.

1. Use table manners. 2. Greet adults. 3. Say 'please' and 'thank you'.

1. Greet your bus driver.

2. Quiet hands and feet to self.

3. Speak respectfully to others.

1. Speak respectfully to others. 2. Share the equipment. 3. Play fair.

R Responsible

1. Remain seated. 2. Raise hand for assistance. 3. Check for belongings.

1. Go directly to and from your location. 2. Keep hallways clean.

1. Clean your area. 2. Remain seated. 3. Raise hand for assistance.

1. Remain seated. 2. Check for belongings.

1. Use playground equipment properly. 2. Play in designated areas. 3. Check for belongings.

Voice Level 0-1 0-1 0,1,2 2 3

Arrival Carpet Group Work Desk Work Dismissal

P Prepared

1. Come in quietly. 2.Turn in notes. 3. Get your materials ready for instruction.

1. All needed materials are brought with you.

1. All needed materials are with you. 2.Work are is clean and organized.

1. All needed materials are with you.

1. Homework and notes are in your backpack. 2. A book is in your backpack or hand. 3. Lunchkit is in your backpack or hand.

A Aware

1. Listen for instructions. 2. Listen to announcements.

1. Eyes straight ahead. 2. Listen for instructions.

1. Listen for instructions. 2. Monitor your voice level.

1. Listen for instructions.

1. Listen for instructions. 2. Eyes straight ahead. 3. Walking/sitting in a straight line.

R Respectful

1. Quiet Hands and feet to self. 2. Morning work and reading is being done quietly.

1. Quiet hands and feet to self. 2. Raise your hand to speak.

1. Share the workload with your group. 2. Listen to everyone's ideas. 3. Use accountable talk when appropriate.

1. Quiet hands and feet to self. 2. Raise your hand to speak. 3. Eyes on your work.

1. Quiet hands and feet to self.

R Responsible

1. Backpack and lunches are put away neatly. 2. Desk/table area is clean and organized.

1. Participate in lesson. 2. Materials are kept in your area and used appropriately.

1. Complete assignment 2. Clean your area. 3. Turn in all materials.

1. Complete assignment 2. Turn in all materials and work in a timely manner. 3. Name is on your work.

1. All items are kept in your area. 2. Reading quietly while in line.

Voice Level 0-1 0-1 0,1,2 0-1 0

Parr Bucks and what they meanAll Parr teachers are passing out Parr Bucks to students they see doing what is expected. Students may save the Parr Bucks for a school event or for classroom rewards. Your child should record how many Parr Bucks they received each day. If they received 3 or 4 they had an normal day. Any more than 4 would mean an outstanding day while any less than 2 would mean they were having difficulty following the expectations.

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Email AddressesMs. Lowery alowery@ccisd.net

Mrs. Guseman aguseman@ccisd.net

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HomeworkHow Long?• 1 hour maximum (30 min. + 20 min. reading)

How Can I Help?• Establish routine (time, place, rules)• Provide supplies• Monitor and assist (clarify or explain)• Assist in budgeting time for long range projects

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We need YOU!!!

Room Parent Coordinator/Room Parent Team, Copying, Collating, Laminating, Reading Buddy, Assisting with Special Activities,

Field Trips, and Volunteering at Home

Please contact your child’s teacher for more information.

Thank you so much for coming this evening!

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns!