Ms. Elliott3rd Grade

Welcome to Third Grade!Tonight’s parent information will

include:

Parent Pamphlet Introduction and Goals Classroom Rules Conduct/Consequences Grades Progress Reports Homework Communication Daily Work Supplies Daily Schedule Parent Expectations

Other Basic Math Facts Conferences Attendance Bathroom Policy Birthdays Star Student of the Week Class Website Information & Question

cards Supply List Support

All About Ms. Elliott My background

I grew up in Bakersfield, California. I attended college at CSUB.

My experience I’ve taught 1st grade, Title 1, 2nd grade, 3rd

grade, and have helped in Kindergarten and 5th grade.

I taught 3rd grade for the past 3 years at Castle.

My Goals

To give students the academic and social skills needed to progress to fourth grade.

To create a healthy learning environment, which promotes academic advancement.

To develop independence, responsibility, and good study/work skills.

To help students make new friends and discover new interests.

Classroom Rules Our classroom is a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

Our class rules are:Listen to and follow instructionsEnter and exit preparedAlways try your bestRespect yourself and othersNo excuses!

Conduct Marks

= exceptional positive behavior choices

= unwarranted behavior choice and code

= student had a good day

*Student responsibly logs their behavior on their Weekly Progress Report in their Home and School Connection folder.

Conduct CodeNeeds Improvement

1. Talking out of turn2. Unprepared3. Off task

Making Smart Choices4. Participating5. Working hard6. On task

A – 0 Check Marks (making smart choices) B –1 Check Mark (warning) C – 2 Check Marks (miss 1 recess) D – 3 Check Marks (miss 2 recesses) F – 4 Check Marks (call/note home or office referral)   *Please remember that some behaviors may result in

an immediate referral/detention /visit to the office*

Classroom Rewards

Rewards for Good Choices- Students add stars for making smart choices.

Students will use stars to purchase items at my monthly student store. Each Star = $1.00

- Tickets and Chance drawings- Free Homework, bathroom, or water pass- Prize box- Class Celebration- Positive reinforcement

Honor Hour Guidelines

Honor Hour is the last Friday of every month. Fun filled outdoor activities and snacks Incentive for students who are responsible with

their school work and have good behavior. No Honor Hour-

10 unfinished homework or classwork assignments 10 Conduct Marks (including bathroom use) Suspension

GradingScale

100%-90% = A Excellent

89%-80% = B Very Good

79%- 70% = C Satisfactory

69%- 60% = D Barely Passing

59%- below = F Failing

Graded papers will be sent home one week after they are given.

Check grades through ParentVue or StudentVue on the PBVUSD website.

Each student will have the opportunity to improve failing assessment scores (69% or lower) if he/she chooses to correct all incorrect problems during their recess time.

Progress Reports

The goal of the progress report is to give the parents and students an idea of current grades and provides a chance to focus attention on any needed areas before report cards are sent home at the end of each quarter.

The progress report will reflect the student’s progress and growth throughout the quarter. This report must also be signed by a parent and returned promptly.

HomeworkHomework will be assigned on a daily basis and will be collected and

graded the following day it is assigned.

Students will be responsible for daily reading, a Reading Log, Math homework, and other work that is not completed in class.

Homework will go home in the Home & School Connection folder.

The folder needs to come back to school everyday for other assignments/flyers that may be handed out during the day/week.

Homework will be checked for completeness, general accuracy, effort, and neatness.

Homework will be factored into the student’s quarterly Work Habits grade on their report card.

1. Language assignment (spelling, vocabulary, grammar)

2. Math assignment (math facts or practice book page)

3. Reading Log- (Read 15- 20 minutes)

Key Communication Check Backpacks Daily

- Check HW log is filled out and all HW is brought home.

- Check that HW is completed and returned to school the next day

Provide Supplies and a quiet place for HW

Make sure your student is in school for the entire day.

Communicate if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. jelliott@pbvusd.net

Schedule8:20-8:45 Morning Work

8:45-10:25 Math

10:00- 10:20 Recess

10:50- 12:30 Reading-Literature and Informational

11:55-12:49 Lunch

12:49-1:30 Language- spelling, grammar, vocabulary

1:30-2:15- Written Expression

2:15-2:35 Go over homework and pack up

2:35 Dismissal

* Every Wednesday is a 1-hour Early Dismissal

Music - Wednesday

Library – ThursdayEvery week- 2 AR book checkout

PE- Fridays-make sure students are wearing appropriate clothing. (Tennis

shoes, shorts, etc.)

Weekly Events

Basic Math Facts It is very important that all students master the addition

and subtraction facts through 18. I strongly urge students to practice basic math facts by

using flashcards on a daily basis. Facts can be practiced during meals, in the car, before

bed, during commercial breaks, walking to school, in the bath, etc.

We will also be working on multiplication this year. Students will need to memorize their multiplication facts through 12 at home as well.

Daily practice with basic facts will significantly help your student.

Math Facts Scoring Guide90-100% A (Mastery)80-89% B (Approaching Mastery)70-79% C (Satisfactory)60-69% D (Unsatisfactory)59% and below F (Failing)

1st Quarter 100 Addition and Subtraction Facts in 5 mins.2nd and 3rd Quarter- 100 Multiplication Facts in 5 mins.4th Quarter- 100 Division Facts in 5 mins.

Attendance It is very important that your student comes to school

on time every day. If you know that your student is going to miss school,

please make sure you notify me so that I can give him/her the assignments that will be missed.

It is your student’s responsibility to make up any assignments missed.

Any assignment not completed will result in a lowered grade.

Bathroom Policy Five “911” passes are given each quarter After students use all their passes, they will earn

a conduct mark; resulting in a lowered grade. Please remind students that they have 3

opportunities throughout the school day to use the restroom.

Class time- students miss class time when they leave to use the restroom. Some taking 5-10 minutes to return to class. Therefore falling behind in their class work.

BirthdaysIf you would like to bring an individually wrapped

treat for your child’s birthday, please contact me or send a note with your child the day before.

Ex: fruit snacks, granola bars, snack packs… Please no cupcakes or cookies.

If your child has a food allergy, please send a box of approved treats with your student to school.

*Last 10 minutes of the day

Star Student of the Week

Each student will have the opportunity to be a Star Student of the week.

Student will be given a poster on Friday and will need to complete to share the following week.

Students are given special privileges that week. (Class read aloud, line leader, etc.)

Class Website Go onto the PBVUSD website Select Castle Elementary School Select Teachers Click on Teacher’s name Website will include Calendar Events,

Great Links, Book Report Information, Back-to-School information, and much more!

Index Card

1. Student Name_____________________

2. Parent Name______________________

3. Email____________________________

4. Phone #__________________________

5. Interesting fact about your child:_______ _________________________________

6. Please describe one specific area you would like to see your child improve in this year.

Quick Reminders

Class Support Supply List Slips- if you are able to and want to donate, please take a supply slip of your choice.

Vote Questions for Ms. Elliott- fill out card

Thank you very much for coming to Back to School Night. I am happy to be working with your child this year and want to thank you for entrusting me with them. I know that with your support, we are going to have a fantastic year. If you would like to speak to me regarding your child’s specific needs, please sign up for a conference or send me an email.

I look forward to a great school year!