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Darleen Dufour |
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year and 3rd grade at Holy Ghost School! I am very excited and happy to be given the opportunity to spend this school year with your child. I am looking forward to a great year working with you and have many fun educational activities planned. In this information letter, you will find answers to many commonly asked questions about 3rd grade. If you have a question that is not answered, feel free to contact me. Please take the time to read over the information and sign the acknowledgement page which states that you have read over and understand the policies and procedures for 3rd grade.
Discipline Plan:
3rd graders are expected to be good students by doing their best work, working cooperatively, being good listeners, and following the rules of the school and classroom. If a student is behaving inappropriately, a warning will be given. If inappropriate behavior continues, the consequences may be: missed recess, a note home, a conference with the teacher, or a visit with the principal. A weekly conduct grade will be sent home in the test folder. Students will indicate in the assignment pad daily if he/she has changed a card.
All 3rd grade students will have an input on rules, appropriate/inappropriate behaviors, consequences, and rewards. As a class, we will discuss ways to implement our classroom behavior plan.
Homework Assignments:
All third graders will use an assignment pad. During the day, the students will be given ample time to write down all assignments. I ask that you initial the assignment pad each night.
Weekly homework assignments will be listed on Quia. However, please note that changes may be made during the week. If you are unsure of the assignments, please refer to the assignment pad.
Students will be graded on homework this year. One point will be deducted for each missed assignment. Points will be deducted for assignments turned in late.
Tests/Assessments:
Grades will be taken from tests, daily grades, quizzes, class assignments, or projects. All grades will be available and updated online weekly. Please contact the office for a password and username if you do not have one already. Test folders will go home on Friday and are due back the following Monday. Please look over these tests and sign in the appropriate space. If you have any questions or concerns about a particular grade, please do not hesitate to contact me.
***It is very important for each student to check his/her assignments/tests before turning them in. All items left blank will be marked incorrect. Also, all students will be required to write in complete sentences on assignments/tests. Points will be deducted for incomplete sentences. These procedures will begin after Labor Day.***
Dress Code:
I know that all students will adhere to the dress code at all times. However, if a student chooses not to follow the dress code, he/she will be issued a dress code violation. Please refer to the Handbook Dress Code section for further details.
Birthdays:
I love celebrating student birthdays at school. Please let me know a few days in advance if you will be sending birthday treats to school with your child. Please keep the treats simple and send a package of napkins with the treat. I currently have 25 kids in my class this year. Also, please precut any cakes before sending to school.
Handwriting:
Students will review cursive letters and will be expected to write in full cursive by the third nine weeks (January). Your child’s handwriting grade will be derived from all written work. Please encourage your child to practice nightly with cursive.
Contacting the Teacher:
If you need to contact me, please leave a message at the school office
(985-345-0977) or email me directly. I will return your call or answer the email as soon as possible.
I hope this helps to answer some questions about 3rd grade. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns. Good communication between home and school is essential for your child’s success in school. I truly appreciate all of your help in advance for a wonderful third grade experience with my angels!
Sincerely,
Darleen Dufour
3rd Grade Discipline Plan
Classroom Rules:
·Listen to others. ·Keep to your own space.
·Follow directions. ·Respect others’ property.
·Work and play safely. ·Work quietly.
Corrective Actions for Behavior:
***All students begin on orange for the week.***
Blue- warning
Green- student records in notebook
Yellow- loses 5 minutes of recess or other natural consequence
Red- note or phone call home to parents and lose recess or special activity
***Severe misbehavior--student will be sent directly to the office. He/she will receive an F in conduct for the week.***
**If a student is tardy more than 4 times in a 9 week period, he/she will change a card every time for each additional tardy.
**Students that have excessive warnings for uniform violations will have a card change.
Conduct Grade Chart:
0-2 changes (A) 3-4 changes (B) 5-7 changes (C) 8-10 changes (D)
11+ changes (F)
**Cards are put back to orange each afternoon. A weekly conduct grade will be given based on the number of changes received by the end of the week. Students begin each week with 100 points for conduct. Every card change will result in 3 points deducted from 100 points to give a weekly conduct grade.
**A weekly conduct grade will posted each week in the test folder. Students will also indicate any card changes in the homework assignment pad daily.
Rewards:
Satisfaction of a job well done
Pleasant and inviting classroom environment
Praise
Free time or special privileges
A variety of positive activities/treats throughout the school year
The Behavior Management Plan is subject to change at the teacher’s discretion. This is a tool used in managing student behavior which may be adjusted based on the progress and success of the students’ behavior management skills.
3rd Grade Discipline Form
My child and I have read and understand the 3rd Grade Discipline Plan. We will follow all rules and procedures in 3rd Grade.
______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
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______________________ Student Signature
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