2017-2018 Handbook

Mrs. Blount, Mrs.
James,
Miss Trautwein
2017-2018
Dear Families,
Welcome to a new school year! This is sure to be a

terrific year. We look forward to working with you to ensure
the best possible year for your third grader. As a team, we
can ensure that your child is on the path to success!
As the year begins, your child will spend time

reviewing and building upon previously learned concepts.
This allows your child to start the year out on a successful
and positive note. Beyond academics, your child will be
taught valuable life skills such as following directions, time
management, and responsibility. These skills, routines, and
procedures will aid in the learning process by helping
learning be the most important part of the day. The
knowledge and skills your child gains this year will help lead
your child to future academic success.
Please review this information packet so both you

and your child understands our classroom routines,
procedures and expectations. If you are aware of what is
expected of your child at school, it will help us to better
work together as a team! We believe communication is key
so please do not hesitate to contact any of us with any
comments, concerns or questions.
Sincerely,
Third Grade Teachers
Rangeland Phone Number: 485-8317
Arrival:
The school doors open at 8:30. Students go directly to breakfast and
then to the gym and follow directions given by the teacher in
charge. The 3rd grade teachers will pick up their class at 8:47 and
take them upstairs. The tardy bell rings at 9:05. It is vital to have your
students here on time daily!
Dismissal:
The school day ends at 3:40. Students will then
be dismissed to walk, board their bus, or wait for
their vehicle. If for some reason your student
needs to change their afternoon
transportation, please send a signed note to
School with your student.
Absences
If your student misses a day of school, please
send a signed note to school with your child as
soon as possible.
Meals
Both breakfast and lunch are served daily
free of charge to all students. Our students
eat breakfast in the cafeteria from 8:30-8:47
Lunch will be around 12:00 and will be served in the
cafeteria.
Report Cards:
Reports Cards will be sent home 4 times this school year. After
receiving the report, it is important that you read it over, sign the
envelope and return only the envelope, back to me as soon as
possible.
Conferences:
School wide conferences will be held twice
yearly to discuss student progress. However,
feel free to set up a time to conference with
me throughout the year.
Wellness:
Each day students will receive a 20 minute
wellness time. Please be sure your student is
dressed weather appropriate to play outside!
Birthdays:
We love to celebrate every childs birthday! If
you would like to bring a special treat for your childs
birthday, please call ahead so we can arrange a time
together. If you are planning to have a birthday
party for your child outside of school, PLEASE do
not send the invitations to school unless every child
receives an invitation.
Daily Homework Folders:
Students will bring home a homework folder every
night. Please check the weekly newsletter or agenda
for any behavior updates from that day. These
folders and homework need to be returned daily.
Friday Folders:
Graded work will be sent home in a separate
folder. Please review these with your child.
Weekly Newsletter:
Weekly newsletter and homework will go home on
Mondays.
Contacting Us:
Please contact us with any concerns.
The best time to call is from 12:55-1:45,
but you can call whenever works for you
and leave us a message! You can also
communicate with us through e-mail or
Class DOJO.
Homework is an important tool that reinforces skills taught
in the classroom. The purpose of homework is to extend
concepts, teach responsibility, and help students to
develop good study habits.
Students should be prepared to do homework Monday-

Thursday. Some classes will have homework due daily
and some will have homework due Friday.
We invite parents and guardians to help their child with

their homework! Homework is wonderful practice for
students and a great way for you to be involved in their
learning!
There will be consequences for homework that is not

completed. Failure to complete homework will result in
no fun Friday.
We understand that occasionally there are

situations beyond our control that could prevent
your student from completing their homework.
Please call us or send a note if a situation like this
occurs and we will be happy to work with you!
Following the rules is important. By
implementing a set of classroom rules,
students are better prepared for the real
world where they will be expected to follow
established rules and laws. Each classroom
will have their own set of rules but they will
correlate to the school rules which are:
1. Follow directions the first time.
2. Do all of your work.
3. Wait until you are called on to speak and
use kind words.
4. Keep all hands, feet, and objects to
yourself
5. Stay in your area. Ask if you need to
move.
Please encourage your child to make smart choices
each day. Remind him/her of the importance of
following the rules. Reinforcement at home plays a
crucial role in helping your child develop good habits
in this area.
Third grade is implementing Fun Friday as a positive

reward for students. All students start the week with a
clean slate for fun Friday. In order to earn Fun Friday
students will:
1. Complete homework every night.
2. Have less than four behavior marks throughout
the week.
3. Complete all classwork (unless absent.)
Students who do not earn Fun Friday will remain in the

classroom with a teacher to finish any unfinished work
or complete an assignment.
Each class will also use a positive, daily behavior tool.

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Mrs. Blount, Mrs.

Welcome to a new school year! This is sure to be a

As the year begins, your child will spend time

Please review this information packet so both you

Students should be prepared to do homework Monday-

We invite parents and guardians to help their child with

There will be consequences for homework that is not

We understand that occasionally there are

Third grade is implementing Fun Friday as a positive

Students who do not earn Fun Friday will remain in the

Each class will also use a positive, daily behavior tool.

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