1. Dear Parents,                                                                                                
    Welcome to third grade! Our names are Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Foster, and Mrs. Odom and we will be your child’s teachers this year. We are looking forward to working with both you and your child. The best way to contact us is through our . We check our frequently and will respond in a timely manner. Mrs. Brand’s current address is Mrs. Foster’s address is Mrs. Odom’s address is .You can also contact us by calling the school. The phone number is Please keep in mind that phone calls may not be returned until after the school day is over. You may also schedule a time to meet with us. This can be done through or by phone. We believe that strong parent/teacher communication is a major factor in student success.
   
Third grade is a very important year. The curriculum is rigorous, expectations are high, and students are given more independence. Students are expected to work hard, complete all class and homework assignments, follow rules and directions, and be respectful to both adults and their peers.
Below you will find brief explanations about various aspects of the school and classroom. Please let me know if you have any questions. Our school website is also a great place to find information. It can be accessed by going to
1. Attendance:
A good attendance record is crucial to student success. Students must be in school to receive the educational opportunities that they need. Please make sure that your child makes it to school each day on time and stays for the entirety of the school day. When your child is absent from school, you must send a note explaining the absence within 3 days. This lets us know if the absence is excused or not. Any absences without a note will be counted as unexcused. Students may not miss more than 14 days of school; no more than 7 may be unexcused. Please note that tardies and early departures can accumulate to form absences. On the 3rd and every consecutive unexcused tardy and/or early departure, students will receive a zero in the class that they are missing per BOE policy. A thorough explanation of the attendance policy can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.
2. Arrival:
Students may enter the school building beginning at 7:40. Please refrain from dropping off children before this time because supervision is limited. Students need to be in their seats and ready to learn by 8:10. Please make sure that your child is on time for school.

2. 3. Dress Code:
Students are expected to follow the county dress code policy. Students who are not dressed appropriately will be sent to the front office, and you will receive a phone call asking for you to bring the appropriate clothing for your child. During these warm months please keep in mind that students are not allowed to wear open-toed shoes. A detailed description of the dress code policy can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.
4. Breakfast:
Students eating breakfast need to be in line by 7:55. Accommodations will be made for students on late buses.
5. Specials:
A specials schedule will be sent home the first week of school. Please make sure that your child wears tennis shoes on PE days. Students not wearing tennis shoes will not be allowed to participate.
6. Lunch:
You are welcome to come and eat lunch with your child. However, I ask that you please meet our class in the commons area so that instructional time is not interrupted. Lunch pricing information can be found in the Student/Parent Handbook.
7. Transportation:
You must send a note with your child if they will be going home in a way that deviates from their normal routine. Please include a telephone number on the note where you can be reached. Our school secretary will call you during the day to verify the transportation change.
8. Visitors:
When visiting our school, please sign in at the front office and receive a visitor’s pass. No exceptions. It is important that we know who is in our school so that it can be a safe environment for all students.
9. Ice Cream:
Third grade students will have the opportunity to purchase ice cream every Wednesday. Ice cream is $1. I ask that students do not bring in this money earlier in the week so that we do not risk it getting lost/stolen.
If you have any additional questions we will be happy to answer them. We look forward to a great year in !