1. Welcome to Third Grade Parent Orientation

2. Office Procedures
Multi-tasking is the name of the of the game in the office! In order to be efficient and ensure the safety of all students please follow the office procedures below. If you have any questions please contact Mary or Sandy!
Dismissal Change:
When a change in your child’s regular dismissal plan needs to happen, send a note in with your child to give to his/her teacher. When and unexpected/emergency situation occurs and you need to change your child’s dismissal plan during the day, send an to so we have the information in writing. It is critical that you follow up with a phone call to to be sure the was received. Dismissal changes may not be made after 2:45 pm.
Appointments:
We understand that occasionally, students need to be checked out for appointments. When this happens send a note with your child and have him/her take it to the front office. We will give your child a travel alarm clock as a reminder of the check- out time and have him/her ready for your arrival.
Forgotten Items:
If your child has forgotten an item, you may leave the item(s) on the black cart near the front entrance. Be sure your child’s name and teacher’s name are written clearly on the item. These items will be delivered at 10 am. After that time, students may check the cart with teacher’s permission.

3. Homework Homework should take no more than 30 minutes each night.
When no other specific homework is given, students should spend 30 minutes reading and practicing multiplication facts.
The goal of homework in the 3rd grade is to develop study habits.
Homework will be sent home every Monday and will be due on Friday.

4. Conduct
Conduct marks will go home in the Take Home Folder on Fridays and are to be returned signed on Mondays.
Conduct for report cards are based on the checks received in the Take Home Folder for the nine weeks.

5. Early Release Times This year our early release days are:
Aug. 26, Sept. 14, Oct 5, Oct 26, Oct, 27, Nov 9, Dec 16, Feb 1, April 5, May 17, and June 2
A sandwich lunch will be available through the cafeteria.
Dismissal time will be at 12:00.

6. STAAR State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
Math and reading are tested in third grade.
Math STAAR test will be Monday, May 8th
Reading STAAR test will be Tuesday, May 9th
Skills are taught or reinforced in daily instruction.
Practice tests will be given.
As teachers, we will do our best for students to have a positive attitude and be confident about taking the test.

7. Birthday Celebrations
Ice cream treats may be purchased for your child’s class from the cafeteria. Please order at least 2 weeks in advance. Form is online on our website or contact Mary Brooks for a hard copy.
Although a parent or grandparent is not prohibited from providing food for a school-designated function or for children in the child’s or grandchild’s classroom for his or her birthday, please be aware that children in the school may have severe allergies to certain food products. Therefore, it is imperative to discuss this with the child’s teacher prior to bringing any food in this circumstance.

8. Mrs. Castleberry’s Information
Phone:
Conference time: 11:00 – 11:55