Welcome Parents to 3B!
Mrs. Joyce
Welcome to 3rd Grade!
• Welcome - Please find your child’s desk
and a special note for you. There’s a page
for you to write a message to your child.
• This PowerPoint presentation will be
available on my Webpage for further
review.
3rd Grade Handbook
• Arrival time starts at 7:10 a.m.
• Students will sit at the third grade lunch tables and
will be greeted at 7:30 a.m. by their teachers.
• Students need to arrive by 7:45 a.m.
• Morning Prayer and SerraVision start at 7:45.
• First class starts at 7:55 a.m.
• Tardy at 7:45. If he/she arrives after that, students
must get a late pass at the front office.
Handbook - Continued
• On rainy days, please plan to pack a snack . The Snack
bar will be closed. If your child forgets a lunch, the
health room provides lunch for a fee of $5.00. A bill will
be sent home.
• Dismissal time is 2:40-3:05. If your child is not picked
up by 3:05, they will be checked into extended care and
a fee will be charged.
Homework Policy
• Vacation/Sick days - When a child is sick, he/she
will have the same number of days absent to make
up any work or tests.
• If your child was/is on vacation, he/she will make up
any missed work or tests upon returning. No work
or tests will be given ahead of time.
iPads come to 3rd Grade!
3rd Grade is very excited to be given the opportunity to
explore and enhance learning for the 21st century scholars.
The use of iPads takes learning to a new level!
• Engage interactively with content.
• Abundance of resources – Takes the classroom beyond
these four walls.
• Promotes personal responsibility, organizational skills
and ownership for learning.
• Instruction is tailored to guide each child towards
reaching his/her fullest potential.
Reading Wonders
McGraw-Hill
This year we have implemented a new reading program
titled Reading Wonders.
• The program incorporates the Common Core State
Standards.
• Available in a 100% digital format.
• Integration of reading, writing, vocabulary, spelling, and
grammar.
• 50% fiction, 50% information text
• Focus on text evidence, close reading of complex tests,
collaborative conversations.
Homework: An extension to your
child’s learning
Homework assigned will fit into one of these categories:
• Math Drills – Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division should
be practiced daily to strengthen your child’s proficiency.
• Review – Students should spend time at home studying, preparing for
tests, and memorizing and practicing math facts.
• Reading – Students are encouraged to read materials of their choice
at their own reading level. Reading silently or to an adult for at least 20
minutes each day is highly encouraged.
• Unfinished Work – Incomplete class assignments may be sent
home depending on student’s capabilities.
• Research – Work involving the use of encyclopedias, newspaper,
library books, or the internet and will be assigned on an extended-time
basis.
Homework Guidelines
• All homework is to be neat and complete to receive ANY
credit. Homework should take about 45-60 minutes each
night including independent reading.
• Each child is responsible for completing homework
assignments and turning them in on time.
• Late and/or missing work will result in the loss of 1 conduct
point.
• Please review your child’s finished homework. Your
immediate feedback is a fantastic learning tool!
Homework Guidelines Continued
• Homework will be posted on Teacher Web,
however, please do NOT rely on the web. The
students will be using myHomework app to
enter their homework assignments.
• Reminder: No phone calls are permitted to
bring in work and books.
Uniform Policy
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Please make sure your child comes to school in the appropriate uniform.
Mass, Adoration, Reconciliation Days formal uniform is required.
Our school policy about shirts and socks is as follows:
1. Girls must wear white, knee-high socks on formal days.
2. Shirts may be worn untucked, except on formal days.
3. Boys must wear a belt with formal uniform.
4. Proper shoes – proper colors – No bright colors.
5. Shirts must NOT be extraordinarily long.
Harvest shirts may be worn except on formal days.
P.E. uniform – Please wear P.E. shorts and t-shirt on P.E. days. Athletic
shoes with ties or velcro must be worn.
Note: P.E. participation - If your child is going to be unable to participate
for 2 or more days, a doctor’s note must be provided and an alternative
activity will be given.
Birthday Celebrations
Free Dress – except on formal days. An alternative date can be
arranged.
Treat – Snack at 9:00.
We prefer healthy, non-sugary treats. No nuts,
please! A great idea for a special treat is pencils and stickers.
Conduct Cards
• Conduct Cards will be sent home every Monday for signature and
your review. Please return them with your child the following day.
• Consequences – Detention for every 5 points lost in one week or
every 10 points during the trimester
• If you have any questions pertaining to points lost, first ask your
child, and for further clarification, contact the homeroom teacher.
• Please refer to the Code of Conduct at the bottom of the Conduct
Card that pertain to behavior and responsibilities.
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• Yellow Parent Envelopes will be sent home every Thursday with
your child which will contain weekly work, tests, and special
announcements. Please remove items and return envelope the
following day.
Curriculum
• Language Arts & Math – All teachers use the
same textbooks, materials, and lessons. The
difference is in the teaching style, the pace of
the class, assignments, and homework.
Supplemental resources may also be used.
• Accelerated Reader– Students should read
every night for at least 20 minutes. Students
must earn AR points each trimester and be
graded on comprehension, which counts for
10% of the student’s reading grade. Points
needed will vary depending on your child’s
reading teacher.
Curriculum - Continued
• Reading book – Each student should bring a book to
class to read during DEAR time.
• Math - Students must know their math facts in
addition and subtraction. Multiplication and division
will be introduced in October. Tip: Start
practicing/memorizing facts before we introduce in
class. This is a turning point in math grades.
• Science and Social Studies - 2 days a week.
Curriculum
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Specialty Classes
Music - Monday
Technology and Spanish - Tuesday
Art - Wednesday
Math & Reading Center - Thursday
P.E. – Monday and Wednesday
Fieldtrips
• La Mirada Playhouse Theatre – TBA
• 3rd Grade Retreat – San Francisco Solano
– Spring 2014
• Heritage Hill – Spring 2014 - TBA
• Santa Ana College – Planetarium –
Winter 2014 - TBD
Closing Comments
• Room Parents
• Project Coordinator
• Parent Volunteers – Technology Lab, parties,
field trips
• Parent volunteer for picture taking.
Thank You Parents
for attending Back-To-School Night!
Good Night!