1. Welcome to the Third Grade! For Mrs. Greene’s Class

2. About Mrs. Greene This is my 14 th year teaching. I have been at Carolina Forest for 9 years. This is my 14 th year teaching. I have been at Carolina Forest for 9 years. This is my 14 th year teaching 3 rd grade. This is my 14 th year teaching 3 rd grade. I have three dogs: Sadie, Brin and Duke. I have three dogs: Sadie, Brin and Duke. I have lived in Jacksonville most of my life. I graduated from Jacksonville High School and East Carolina University. GO PIRATES! I have lived in Jacksonville most of my life. I graduated from Jacksonville High School and East Carolina University. GO PIRATES!

3. School Website If you visit the school’s website and click on “staff”, you will find me! I post important information and keep the calendar up to date. If you visit the school’s website and click on “staff”, you will find me! I post important information and keep the calendar up to date.

4. Schedule This can change in the year! This can change in the year! 7:40-Arrive to class! You will complete your morning routine during this time. 7:40-Arrive to class! You will complete your morning routine during this time. 8:00-Tardy Bell Rings! If you come in after 8:00, you will be asked to get a tardy slip unless there is a late bus. 8:00-Tardy Bell Rings! If you come in after 8:00, you will be asked to get a tardy slip unless there is a late bus. 8:05-Announcements 8:05-Announcements 8:30 – 9:45 – Math (1 hour and 15 minutes) 8:30 – 9:45 – Math (1 hour and 15 minutes) 9:45 – 10:45 – ELA- Reading (1 hour) 9:45 – 10:45 – ELA- Reading (1 hour) 10:45-11:15- Recess (30 minutes) 10:45-11:15- Recess (30 minutes) 11:15-11:30 – Class Read Aloud/Prepare for Lunch 11:15-11:30 – Class Read Aloud/Prepare for Lunch 11:40-12:20 – Lunch & Bathroom 11:40-12:20 – Lunch & Bathroom 12:20-1:00 – ELA- Word Study/Writing (40 minutes) 12:20-1:00 – ELA- Word Study/Writing (40 minutes) 1:00-1:50- Social Studies (50 minutes) 1:00-1:50- Social Studies (50 minutes) 1:50-2:45- Science (55 minutes) 1:50-2:45- Science (55 minutes) 2:45-3:00 – Prepare for Dismissal 2:45-3:00 – Prepare for Dismissal

5. Schedule Electives will occur 2 half day afternoons on a 6 day rotational schedule. Electives will occur 2 half day afternoons on a 6 day rotational schedule. B Day 12:35 - 1:15 Library 1:20 - 2:00 Science Lab 1:20 - 2:00 Science Lab 2:05 - 2:45 Latin 2:05 - 2:45 Latin E Day 12:35 – 1:15 PE 1:20 - 2:00 Music 1:20 - 2:00 Music 2:05 - 2:45 Art 2:05 - 2:45 Art

6. Rules 1. Follow directions quickly. 1. Follow directions quickly. 2. Raise your hand for permission to speak. 2. Raise your hand for permission to speak. 3. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat. 3. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat. 4. Make smart choices. 4. Make smart choices.

7. Positive Rewards I use a system for positive rewards. You are rewarded with play money. I use $1 and $5 rewards depending on the behavior/actions. You want to earn as much money as possible. You will be able to spend your “Greene’s Greenebacks” every few weeks in participation of one of the following: classroom auction, game time, sundae party, or an arts and crafts event. You will use the money to pay an “entrance fee” to participate in the event. You will be given a money envelope (blue plastic zippered pouch) to keep your weekly money. You do not need to bring in any wallets to hold your money. I use a system for positive rewards. You are rewarded with play money. I use $1 and $5 rewards depending on the behavior/actions. You want to earn as much money as possible. You will be able to spend your “Greene’s Greenebacks” every few weeks in participation of one of the following: classroom auction, game time, sundae party, or an arts and crafts event. You will use the money to pay an “entrance fee” to participate in the event. You will be given a money envelope (blue plastic zippered pouch) to keep your weekly money. You do not need to bring in any wallets to hold your money.

8. Consequences Consequences for not following rules and procedures can result in having to pay a “fine”. If you are unable to pay the fine, you will have to “serve time” ( loss of privilege, such as silent lunch, walking laps at recess, etc.). The more money that is taken away for not following directions or for making poor decisions might determine if you get to make it or participate in the rewards. Consequences for not following rules and procedures can result in having to pay a “fine”. If you are unable to pay the fine, you will have to “serve time” ( loss of privilege, such as silent lunch, walking laps at recess, etc.). The more money that is taken away for not following directions or for making poor decisions might determine if you get to make it or participate in the rewards.

9. STAR BINDER Students will keep a STAR Binder. This will go home everyday! It will contain 4 sections. Students will keep a STAR Binder. This will go home everyday! It will contain 4 sections. The first section is “Important Papers to Sign and Return”. Any graded work or other important papers for your parents to sign and return will go in this section. The first section is “Important Papers to Sign and Return”. Any graded work or other important papers for your parents to sign and return will go in this section. The second section is “Homework”. Any worksheets that you have for homework will go in this section. The second section is “Homework”. Any worksheets that you have for homework will go in this section. The third section is “Parent Notes”. If I have to write a note home to your parents or if they need to write me a note, it will go in this section. The third section is “Parent Notes”. If I have to write a note home to your parents or if they need to write me a note, it will go in this section. The fourth section is “Yours to Keep”. These are papers such as lunch menus and other flyers that your parents are to keep at home. The fourth section is “Yours to Keep”. These are papers such as lunch menus and other flyers that your parents are to keep at home.

10. Agendas Students use the agendas to write their homework down. I check the agendas quickly each morning to check for notes and parent signatures. Students write down their homework as soon as they come in in the morning. I check to make sure their homework is in their agendas. It is their responsibility that they write down the correct information in order to do their homework correctly. Students use the agendas to write their homework down. I check the agendas quickly each morning to check for notes and parent signatures. Students write down their homework as soon as they come in in the morning. I check to make sure their homework is in their agendas. It is their responsibility that they write down the correct information in order to do their homework correctly. You should have a parent sign your agenda every day!! You will earn money for having it signed and you will lose money for it not being signed! You should have a parent sign your agenda every day!! You will earn money for having it signed and you will lose money for it not being signed!

11. Agendas continued… You are held responsible for completing the correct homework assignment. You are held responsible for completing the correct homework assignment. I will also make comments to parents with any concerns about behavior or academics. I will also make comments to parents with any concerns about behavior or academics. If your agenda is not signed, you will pay me $2.00. If your agenda is not signed, you will pay me $2.00.

12. Homework Homework is an important part of a student’s education. It is a way to practice skills taught each day. Homework is aligned with each student’s success during school hours. Students will receive math, reading, and spelling homework weekly. Not completing or missing homework can affect how your child does in the class. Homework is an important part of a student’s education. It is a way to practice skills taught each day. Homework is aligned with each student’s success during school hours. Students will receive math, reading, and spelling homework weekly. Not completing or missing homework can affect how your child does in the class.

13. Reading Homework Reading homework can be a variety of things. Reading homework can be a variety of things. Answering questions from our reading textbook. Answering questions from our reading textbook. Reading and answering chapter book questions Reading and answering chapter book questions Independent reading Independent reading

14. Math Homework Math homework will align with what was taught during the day/week. Math homework will count towards the math grade. I do not take a grade for each assignment. I look at completed assignments to determine your overall homework grade. Students who do not show work for math problems will receive points taken off for not following directions. Math homework will align with what was taught during the day/week. Math homework will count towards the math grade. I do not take a grade for each assignment. I look at completed assignments to determine your overall homework grade. Students who do not show work for math problems will receive points taken off for not following directions.

15. Word Study Homework You will have word study homework each night. It will be completed in your word study notebook. I will check each day to make sure your homework is completed and words are spelled correctly! You will have word study homework each night. It will be completed in your word study notebook. I will check each day to make sure your homework is completed and words are spelled correctly! The homework assignments are as follows: The homework assignments are as follows: –Monday-Vowel/Consonant –Tuesday-ABC Order –Wednesday-Sentences –Thursday-3 times each

16. Missing or Incomplete Homework Students who do not turn their assignment in completed or on time will receive points deducted. The only excuse for missing or incomplete homework is a parent’s note for either illness/injury or family emergencies. Students who do not turn their assignment in completed or on time will receive points deducted. The only excuse for missing or incomplete homework is a parent’s note for either illness/injury or family emergencies. Assignments will have to be done during lunch or recess. You may also have to stay afterschool. Assignments will have to be done during lunch or recess. You may also have to stay afterschool.

17. Getting Paid!! You earn cash for completing your homework assignments! The more cash you earn the better the chances you’ll have to spend it instead of saving it!! You earn cash for completing your homework assignments! The more cash you earn the better the chances you’ll have to spend it instead of saving it!!

18. Class Work Class work is essential during the school day. Students will be responsible for completing their class work in a timely manner. Students are given plenty of time to complete class work. I use class work in different forms and ways. I give incentives like cash or a trip to the treat box for showing good effort and completing assignments in the amount of time it takes to get it complete. I keep a missing assignment board up to date so students know what assignments are still out. After a week students who have not finished their assignments will loose a special privileges until they are turned in. Class work is essential during the school day. Students will be responsible for completing their class work in a timely manner. Students are given plenty of time to complete class work. I use class work in different forms and ways. I give incentives like cash or a trip to the treat box for showing good effort and completing assignments in the amount of time it takes to get it complete. I keep a missing assignment board up to date so students know what assignments are still out. After a week students who have not finished their assignments will loose a special privileges until they are turned in.

19. Grading Students are given number/letter grades. Below is a table with the number/letter grades. All assignments will have a clear due date/time. Students are responsible for having their assignments done correctly and on time. Students have until the end of the week to complete assignments from the week. I keep a missing assignment board up and running for students to know if they’re missing any assignments. Students are given number/letter grades. Below is a table with the number/letter grades. All assignments will have a clear due date/time. Students are responsible for having their assignments done correctly and on time. Students have until the end of the week to complete assignments from the week. I keep a missing assignment board up and running for students to know if they’re missing any assignments.

20. Grading continued… If your child makes a low grade I will meet with them to discuss the assignment with them. I believe all students can have assignments turned in within a reasonable amount of time. If your child makes a low grade I will meet with them to discuss the assignment with them. I believe all students can have assignments turned in within a reasonable amount of time.

21. Grading Scale A’s= 93-100 A’s= 93-100 B’s = 85-92 B’s = 85-92 C’s= 77-84 C’s= 77-84 D’s = 70-76 D’s = 70-76 F’s = 69 and below F’s = 69 and below

22. Absences When you are absent from school, I will keep your assignments that you miss together. When you come back to school I will go through what you missed with you briefly. I will put the due date for the assignment on the top of the assignment for you to refer to. Please make sure to have a parent note when you are absent from school. Absences can affect your performance and grades. When you are absent from school, I will keep your assignments that you miss together. When you come back to school I will go through what you missed with you briefly. I will put the due date for the assignment on the top of the assignment for you to refer to. Please make sure to have a parent note when you are absent from school. Absences can affect your performance and grades.

23. Snacks Students will be able to have snacks daily. I have reserved time on the schedule for snacks. There are certain requirements for snacks. Students can bring in healthy snacks. Candy is not a snack item. Snacks should also be foods that can be eaten quickly and are DRY, such as chips, crackers, cereal, etc. Please be mindful of what students bring as we do have students with various nut allergies. Students will be able to have snacks daily. I have reserved time on the schedule for snacks. There are certain requirements for snacks. Students can bring in healthy snacks. Candy is not a snack item. Snacks should also be foods that can be eaten quickly and are DRY, such as chips, crackers, cereal, etc. Please be mindful of what students bring as we do have students with various nut allergies.

24. Birthdays If you would like to bring in a treat for your child’s birthday, the best time would be during our lunch time at 11:40 P.M. If you are unable to come in for lunch, your child may bring in their special treats and it will be served at lunch. All treats must be store made. We are not allowed to serve homemade goods. If you would like to bring in a treat for your child’s birthday, the best time would be during our lunch time at 11:40 P.M. If you are unable to come in for lunch, your child may bring in their special treats and it will be served at lunch. All treats must be store made. We are not allowed to serve homemade goods.

25. Morning Routines Before entering the rooms students should make sure they stop by the bathroom area to use the bathroom. The first thing they will do when they enter the classroom is to sign up for lunch using the lunch circle. Before entering the rooms students should make sure they stop by the bathroom area to use the bathroom. The first thing they will do when they enter the classroom is to sign up for lunch using the lunch circle. They will also unpack for the day, making sure they have everything out of their book bags. If students have to return to their book bags then they will have to “pay” a fee. They will also unpack for the day, making sure they have everything out of their book bags. If students have to return to their book bags then they will have to “pay” a fee.

26. Morning Routines If they have a bagged lunch they will put it in the black crate marked “Lunch Boxes”. If they have a bagged lunch they will put it in the black crate marked “Lunch Boxes”. Students will make sure that they have two sharpened pencils. Students will make sure that they have two sharpened pencils. Students will write down their homework. Students will write down their homework. Students will have a couple of morning assignments to complete. Students will have a couple of morning assignments to complete. I monitor the students to make sure that they are following the morning routines and that they are working on their morning assignment. The way students start their day is imperative for a successful day. I monitor the students to make sure that they are following the morning routines and that they are working on their morning assignment. The way students start their day is imperative for a successful day.

27. Tardiness/Late Tardy bell rings at 8:00. Students who step into the classroom after 8:00 a.m. will have to go to the office for a tardy slip. If you’re a car rider or walker and need to eat breakfast, please make sure that you are here early enough to eat it so you do not get counted as tardy. Tardy bell rings at 8:00. Students who step into the classroom after 8:00 a.m. will have to go to the office for a tardy slip. If you’re a car rider or walker and need to eat breakfast, please make sure that you are here early enough to eat it so you do not get counted as tardy.

28. Afternoon Routines Students will have to make sure their homework assignments have been written down. I will sign each agenda to make sure it was filled in. It is their responsibility to make sure it is the CORRECT information though. Students will have to make sure their homework assignments have been written down. I will sign each agenda to make sure it was filled in. It is their responsibility to make sure it is the CORRECT information though.

29. Afternoon Routines Students will get called by groups to get their book bags to pack up. Students are responsible for getting their materials needed for homework. Students will get called by groups to get their book bags to pack up. Students are responsible for getting their materials needed for homework.

30. Dismissal We will dismiss walkers, bus students, and van riders at 3:02 p.m. We will dismiss walkers, bus students, and van riders at 3:02 p.m. Car riders will be in the multipurpose room waiting for their car to arrive. We are doing a card system this year. Each child/sibling will have a number for them and their car. This will help traffic move steadily. Car riders will be in the multipurpose room waiting for their car to arrive. We are doing a card system this year. Each child/sibling will have a number for them and their car. This will help traffic move steadily.

31. Jobs I assign jobs every week. Students are responsible for their jobs and will get paid for doing their job well. I assign jobs every week. Students are responsible for their jobs and will get paid for doing their job well.

32. Important Items Around the Room The 1 st White Board: This board also includes a lot of important information. It has the lunch wheel, our class schedule, important dates, missing assignments, and homework. The 1 st White Board: This board also includes a lot of important information. It has the lunch wheel, our class schedule, important dates, missing assignments, and homework. Lunch Circle: The lunch circle is where you will make your lunch choice each morning. You will use the clothespin with your name on it and place it on the section of the circle for the lunch choice that you want. Lunch Circle: The lunch circle is where you will make your lunch choice each morning. You will use the clothespin with your name on it and place it on the section of the circle for the lunch choice that you want. End-of-Grade Testing: This is a test that you will take at the end of the year in Reading and Math. We will begin preparing for this test after Spring Break. End-of-Grade Testing: This is a test that you will take at the end of the year in Reading and Math. We will begin preparing for this test after Spring Break. Mrs. Greene’s Teacher Desk: You are not to touch anything on Mrs. Greene’s desk without permission. Doing so will result in a loss of money. Mrs. Greene’s Teacher Desk: You are not to touch anything on Mrs. Greene’s desk without permission. Doing so will result in a loss of money. Birthday Board: Make sure you are on the board. Birthday Board: Make sure you are on the board. Classroom Library: I have a lot of books for you to read! You may check out ONE book at a time. You must sign it out using the classroom library sign out sheet Classroom Library: I have a lot of books for you to read! You may check out ONE book at a time. You must sign it out using the classroom library sign out sheet