2. Our Children…. Our School…. Our Success

3. Absences Third grade moves very quickly in content and the content is deep. Second grade builds on first but third grade is new content. If your child is absent they are missing this content. We understand that sometimes this cannot be helped but we ask that you limit absences as much as possible. If you need to schedule doctor appointment and it is best that you schedule it early in the morning and then bring them to school once they are through. We appreciate your cooperation with this.

4. Transportation Send a note in the planner if you need a transportation change If you must make a change during the day be sure and call the front desk Only parents can make transportation changes over the phone

5. Daily Planners  School provides (show example)  Goes home each evening and comes back each morning with student  If problem we may write a note in it to parent  Will not have daily conduct (on Dojo)  Put notes to teacher in planner for student to give to teacher first thing in the a.m.

6. Tuesday Folders Maroon and white folder that school issued (show example) Maroon and white folder that school issued (show example) Taken home every Tuesday and is to be brought back Wednesday morning signed by parent Taken home every Tuesday and is to be brought back Wednesday morning signed by parent Has work that student has completed for the week Has work that student has completed for the week Important communication is also enclosed Important communication is also enclosed

7. Discipline We follow district guidelines for all discipline We follow district guidelines for all discipline Student names are listed in a spreadsheet and the reason for the discipline Student names are listed in a spreadsheet and the reason for the discipline The spreadsheet travels to all classes with them The spreadsheet travels to all classes with them Positive and negative points are given Positive and negative points are given Reports are sent out on Friday to all parents who accepted the Dojo invitation sent via teacher email Reports are sent out on Friday to all parents who accepted the Dojo invitation sent via teacher email If no email address was given a hard copy report is sent with the Tuesday folder each week If no email address was given a hard copy report is sent with the Tuesday folder each week

8. Expectations for Students Be prepared for class Be prepared for class Respect others Respect others Follow directions Follow directions Work quietly Work quietly Keep your work area clean Keep your work area clean Stay seated Stay seated Participate Participate Aggressive behavior or fighting will entail an office referral Aggressive behavior or fighting will entail an office referral

9. Conferences  Conference period 11-11:45 a.m.  You can email anytime to jrhea@magnoliaisd.org or mthomas@magnoliaisd.org and we check email at least once a day but usually several times and even from my i-phone a couple of times in the evening jrhea@magnoliaisd.org mthomas@magnoliaisd.org jrhea@magnoliaisd.org mthomas@magnoliaisd.org  Parent conferences will be set up for October. You will receive information about this very soon via email and written communication.

10. Daily Schedule 8:00-8:15Morning assembly 8:15-8:30Morning routine/restroom 8:30-11:00Language Arts/Math 11-11:45 Specials 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-3:10 Math/Language Arts 3:10-3:15 Pack up/dismissal

11. Homework  Vital to child’s academic success in 3 rd grade  Must read for 15 minutes each night and log it  Must work on math facts two times per week and sign off on log sheet  Other homework will be given on Monday and it is due on Friday and please make sure it is on time  If Social Studies homework is given it will be in the Language Arts section (front) and Science will be in the Math section (back)  Red folder is homework folder and the schedule is in the front along with the Sitton spelling letter and lists  Teacher will show example and discuss this one more

12. Snacks/Drinks t Snacks are fine but must be healthy and must not contain sugar or be sticky or wet Water bottles may be brought to school but they must have a screw-on top and must be water only

13. Nurse’s Slips  When a child comes to us and says that they are sick we will evaluate their need and either suggest things that might help or we will fill out a nurse’s slip and send them down for the nurse to evaluate them.  The slip is sent home with the child for your reference. If they seem to be going to the nurse excessively we ask that you have a talk with them about their need. Understand that when the child is in the nurse’s office they are missing valuable instruction time. We appreciate your help with this.

14. Cafeteria/Recess Parents may eat with their children at the guest table.Parents may eat with their children at the guest table. Parents are to eat with their child only.Parents are to eat with their child only. Teachers and children only are allowed to the playground. This is for the safety of your child and so we thank you for understanding and following these rules.Teachers and children only are allowed to the playground. This is for the safety of your child and so we thank you for understanding and following these rules. We want a partnership with you, and like you, we want your child to be safe at all times.We want a partnership with you, and like you, we want your child to be safe at all times.

15. Tune in to our Nichols sawmill Elementary website for up to date information, at www.magnoliaisd.org. E-News If you are interested in receiving periodic e-mails that will inform you of upcoming events and information about what is "happening" at NSE, go to www.magnoliaisd.org and click on the Register Parent Newsletters link to sign up for E-News. Also, please sign up online to review your child’s grades.