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Welcome to the Parent- Teacher Orientation
2011-2012
Third Grade Expectations at Highland Elementary School
with Mrs. Bragg & Mrs. Crane
Methods of communicationPlanner-nightlyNewsletters (teachers)- every Thursday (P.T.O.)- Signed paper’s- every ThursdayE-mail: tbragg@madison-schools.com or
ccrane@madison-schools.com Notes- either in planner or sent in
“Homework Folder”Voice mail- Call school and ask for specific
teacher’s voice mail.
How to reach our websites:Go to the Madison County School District
Website at www.madison-schools.comGo to Schools (The blue hyperlink at the top.)Click on School Web SitesClick on Highland Elementary SchoolClick on teacher’s name
We will begin to post the newsletters, andother important information on there for you to use.
Classroom Rules:1. Follow directions the first time they are
given.2. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.3. Stay in your seat unless you have permission
to do otherwise.4. Stay on task at all times.5. Keep up with supplies and assignments.6. Raise your hand for permission to speak out
unless you have permission to do otherwise.7. Keep a positive attitude.
Class Schedules:Library Flex Times: 8:00-9:20 everyday except Tuesday and 11:50-12:30.
Bragg:Monday Computer 1:10-1:50
Tuesday Music 12:30-1:10
Wednesday
P.E. 1:10-1:50
Thursday P.E. 12:30-1:10 (A: Week)
Music (B: Week)
Friday Library 1:10-1:50
Crane:Monday Library 1:10-1:50
Tuesday P.E. 12:30-1:10
Wednesday
Music 1:10-1:50
Thursday Music 12:30-1:10 (A: Week)
P.E. (B: Week)
Friday Computer 1:10-1:50
Items you should see every day!PlannerTake Home Folder-green folder (Homework
sheets i.e. spelling, language, Saxon)Reading bookVocabulary spiral
Your child will be held accountable
for any lost or damaged textbooks.
Homework Policy:Written homework should never take more than thirty
minutes. We assign students things that you can look for on a regular basis, as well as: Projects and extra credit work.
You are a vital part of your child’s education and we need your help: checking over your child’s homework (accuracy and completion), reading to and with you child, and providing a quiet place with assistance as your child learns how to study.
WE NEED YOU TO BE OUR GREATEST
CHEERLEADERS FOR THE CHILDREN!
Regular Reading/Language Arts Assignments:Monday- Complete definitions, read story of
the week, and study spelling words.Tuesday- Study spelling and vocabulary
words.Wednesday- No written assignments; read
and study for comprehension and vocabulary test.
Thursday-Study for spelling and language tests.
Friday- None- You are more than welcome to let your child write their definitions ahead of time, &/or study.
“Signed Paper’s Folder”Your child’s folder will be sent home every
Thursday!!Your child’s graded papers will be in the
folder along with the weekly newsletter, and any information you may need for the week.
Please sign and return the folder with the papers on Friday.
These grades will be placed on Active Parent no later than the following Monday afternoon.
LunchPlease do not send any items to school that
must be heated/refrigerated. Students will keep up with their own lunch
money. need to be kept current. You may check your child’s account balance & pay on-line.
Students may purchase only one extra item per day. The cafeteria offers chips, drinks, a slush, and even ice cream.
Cost- Breakfast $1.50 Lunch $2.50If you did not receive a lunch form please let us know tonight.
Absentees & TardiesAny time a student is absent, they must
return to school with either a note from a doctor or a parent concerning the child’s absence. Otherwise the absence will not be excused.
If your child is tardy you must bring them inside
and sign them in at the office.
Grades/Promotion
Grading ScalePromotion Requirements
A 90-100 B 80-89C 70-79D 65-69F 64-Below
Student must make a yearly
average of 65 or higher in the
following subject areas: Reading
Language Arts Math
Items to place on your calendars:August 17th Boy Scouts MeetingAugust 18th Boy Scouts Meeting in Library @ 6p.m.August 19th Fall Fundraiser kick-offAugust 24th Flat Titan Project is due.August 26th Spirit Cart August 29th Fall P.T.O. MeetingSeptember 5th Labor Day- school closedSeptember 5th - 9th Homecoming WeekSeptember 8th School Pictures Homecoming Parade @R.H.S.September 9th HomecomingSeptember 16th Movie Night
Arrival & DismissalsStudents may beginning arriving at school at
7:00 a.m.Students will be counted tardy after 7:30
a.m.Please make sure your child knows how they
will be getting home each day.Any changes in transportation must be
written by a parent and signed by the principal.
Scholastic BooksYour child will be given the opportunity to order fromScholastic Book Clubs. We hope that you will pleaseorder books for your child. As you know reading is thengreat way to ensure you child’s success in school!
Every time you order and you order online, our class will
receive a free book!
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