Welcome to a Great

Third Grade Year!

It’s So Nice to Meet You!

· I grew up in Texas - I have lived in Dallas, Corpus Christi, Garland and Austin.

· I have lived in the Austin area for 12 years.· I graduated from SMU…GO PONIES!· My hobbies include: Reading, gardening,

music, making stuff, practicing Spanish and playing with my kids.

My FamilyMr.

BubblesBrownie

Stevie

Mr. White

Lance

Mrs. White

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We are citizens of the world – not just the classroom. Because of this, we have greater purpose, a responsibility to be a good citizen, and a need for respect, courtesy and compassion. The choices we make - good or bad – not only affect ourselves, but others. We will practice making good choices every day in our studies.

Did You Know?

Working Together

Each of you will have a turn doing a special job for our classroom, and later on we will

determine them!· Errand Runner· Secretary· Basket Carrier· Time Keeper· Room Keepers (2)· Paper Deliverers(2)· Paper Collectors (2)· Math Helper· Garbage Assistants/Cafeteria Workers (2)· Line Leader· Ticket Master· DJ· Make Up Work Helper· Light Person

Setting an Example

As third graders, all of your younger peers will be looking to you as role models. I know this is a great responsibility, but as your teacher I know you will do a wonderful job!

Our Classroom R.O.C.K.s! Just like in the real world, we have rules to

help us in school. Our class rules R.O.C.K.We…· come READY to learn, and are

RESPONSIBLE for our learning.· are OPEN to new ideas and in our

communication.· CARE about ourselves as well as those

around us.· KEEP at it until we accomplish our goal!

Procedures: This is How We R.O.L.L.

A procedure is the order in which we do things in and out of class. These are necessary. Like

toilet paper.When Mrs. White (that’s me)…

·R-Raises (a hand) ·O-Overhead ·L-Learners (that’s you)

·L-Listen

When We R.O.L.L…

·Stop all talking/noise·Look at me·Grab a pencil and paper (or your planner) for important information

Silently We R.O.L.L. Along

The silent R.O.L.L. automatically happens when:• A visitor enters our class• I am on the telephoneThat means you have to pay extra close attention!

Starting our Day

· Unpack· Make your lunch choice · Check board for bell

work· Get ready for a great

day!

Lining Up/Hallway· I will call you by group.· Hands go by your side and

eyes ahead.· Walk down right side of hall· No talking· Set great example for

younger peers

Bathroom

· Monitors take position· Enter 3 students at a time· No talking · Find your place in the line as

you exit.

LunchLine Up Order· Brought lunch· Low Choice · High Choice

Cafeteria· Quiet· Set Example· Respect adult in charge

Leaving· I’ll call one bench at a

time· Line up

Specials (Library, P.E., Music, Art, Theater Arts)

· Remember these activities are a privilege.

· Follow directions of the adult in charge.

Classroom Routines

Pencils- · Sharpen before bell· Emergency pencil cup

Communication-· Raise hand· Listen· Respect each other’s

opinions

Classroom RoutinesUnscheduled Restroom Breaks-· Loss of ticket· Use breaks wisely

Emergency Restroom Breaks- · GO

Computer Testing-· Name on Board· Erase when finished· Place test in folder

Classroom RoutinesMake-Up Work-· Folder· Mailbox

Completed Work- · Paper Collectors· Basket.

· Papers- All papers should have D. A. N. Date Assignment and Name

When You’re Finished

· Complete unfinished work or homework.

· Read AR or work on AM· Clean your area.· Grab a book from our class

library!· Write a book report for extra

tickets.

Afternoon Wrap-Up· Sharing Circle· Clean your area · Pack to go home· Do you have your

Planner?· Make every second count!· Car Riders – Walkers -

Bus

Communicating with the Teacher

Private Matters· Mailbox· BreakDuring Class-· Raise your hand· You will get a chance to

speak Extra- · Stories, Positive Comments,

Etc.· My mailbox

Rewards for doing a good job

Smarty Pants-· 100 on AR or Am

Lunch in the Room-· Behavior Goal Met· Dessert on me!

Tickets· On task· Drawing on Friday

Our Goals for the Year:· Great year· Wonderful learning

experiences.· New friends· Wonderful Memories· New Knowledge· More Skills· Good ‘Choosers’

I am so happy to have you in our class. Each one of you has something valuable to contribute. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. As your teacher, I promise to give you all the tools you will need to succeed this year, and we will grow and learn together each day.

My Promise to You:

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

-Arthur Ashe

Let’s Have a Great Year!