Welcome to 3 rd grade at Benignus Elementary Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Rolland

Schedule 8:15-8:30 Unpack/Warm-up Specials 10:45-11:30 Monday and Tuesday 10:00-11:30 Wednesday 10:00-10:45 Thursday 9:15-10:00 Friday Lunch- Ferguson 12:22-12:52 Rolland 12:25-12:55 3:15 Dismissal

Attendance Our day begins at 8:15 am and ends at 3:15 pm Students are considered tardy if they are not in class by 8:20 am Students are considered absent if they are not in class by 9:45 am If you have a transportation change, please contact the office at (832)

Homework Policy Late homework is not accepted. Students record daily homework assignments in their Assignment Books/Homework Folder. Assignment Book/Homework Folder needs to be returned daily. Homework Criteria (per week): –E = 0 missing homework assignments –S = 1-2 missing homework assignments –N = 3-4 missing homework assignments –U = 5 + missing homework assignments

Homework Monday- Math/Science/Social Studies Tuesday-Reading/Language Arts Wednesday- Math/Science/Social Studies Thursday-Reading/Language Arts Friday- NONE!! (unless reading log is incomplete) Vocabulary tests and any other subject tests will be announced the week of.

Social Skills Each week or two we have different social skills that we are working on. We also work on following the school rules. Be Polite Be Positive Be Productive Be Respectful Be Responsible

Rewards Students receive $5 every week for their paycheck. Money is given for a variety of reasons such as: hard work, good behavior, and many of the social skills that we are teaching. They can buy a variety of passes, fun activities every other Friday, and tangible rewards with their money.

Discipline Students are typically first given a warning and then asked to “pay” for their behavior. –E = 0 for the week –S = 1-2 for the week –N = 3-4 for the week –U = 5 + for the week

Grading Period Four (4) 9-week grading periods (replaces the previous 6-week grading periods) Progress reports are sent home during the 4 th week of each grading period

Grades lower than 70 If a student has made a grade below 70 on a minor grade, they have the opportunity to redo it and return it. The grade averages with their new grade to make their grade no higher than 70. If it is a major grade, the grade stays the SAME.

TAKS Testing Reading (1 st administration) – March Math & Reading – April (Rdg.-2 nd administration for those who did not pass in March). Reading (3 rd admin.) - June

Tuesday Folders Please review your child’s Tuesday folder each week. This allows you to monitor the progress of his/her work habits, conduct, and academics.

Thanks for coming! Contact Info: Alyson Ferguson Kamee Rolland (832) TBA