"MOOving" Into 3rd Grade

August, 2009

Dear Liberty Parent/Guardian:

I look forward to the opportunity of working with your child and you this year.  There will be many new learning experiences and challenges.  My door is always open to you.  Please let me know of any concerns you may have throughout the year.

SUPPLY LIST FOR 3rd GRADE: Here is our supply lists for the 2008-2009 school year.  Please email me with any questions regarding the supply list.   Supply List

DRESS CODE: Liberty will not have a specific dress code but there is appropriate attire we except the students to where.  Please email me with any questions about the dress code.  Dress Code

CURRICULUM: Our literature based program will expose your child to many wonderful children's books and authors.  We will integrate these books with all of the other subject areas.  We will be flexible grouping the students for reading and math.  This allows us to meet the child at their point of need to insure direct explicit instruction.

DAILY WORK: Your child will bring home their daily work each day.  Please continue to keep up with the paperwork that comes home in their backpacks.  There could be notes from me, notes from the office, etc.

HOMEWORK: Homework will be sent home weekly.  The students will have a homework packet sent home every Monday and it will be due the last day of the week usually Fridays.  Included will be their spelling words, reading log, reading comprehension and math homework.  Please make sure that you and your child are keeping up with your homework throughout the week.  Let me know if there are any issues or concerns with homework.

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE: Our classroom environment is a positive one.  We will be using reteaches this year rather then pulling tickets which most families are familiar with.  I believe that just punishing the behavior won't change it so I will be reteaching the student the expectations and rules of the classroom and what they chose to do wrong during their quality time.  If you have any questions please contact me and I will be happy to speak to you about these.

CONFERENCES: Afternoons are available for conference, upon arrangement.  A 24 hour notice is required if at all possible.

LUNCH: Our daily lunch is from 11:10 - 12:00.  Please feel free to join your child at lunch.  You will need to sign in at the office and then meet us in the cafeteria. 

DISMISSAL: Our dismissal takes place at 2:35pm.  If your child needs to go home a different way then normal I need to have a very specific note of the change, otherwise I will send he/she home like they usually do.

ABSENCE: If your child is absent we need to have a note within three days for it not to be considered unexcused.  

TARDINESS: Students are expected to be in their seats when the 7:45am bell rings.  It is very important for your child to be punctual in the morning in order not to miss announcements and lessons.  Excessive tardiness will be reported to the office.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Your child should wear appropriate clothes and tennis shoes on P.E. days.  They will recieve a grade of a 0 if they do not have on the appropriate shoes. 

CELEBRATIONS: If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday, please notify me (Mrs. Hurst) at least one day in advance.  You may drop off treats with your child in the morning or at the office before lunch.  Only send in treats that are individually wrapped and can be easily passed out by your child.  Please DO NOT send in whole cakes!  

**Every effort will be made to keep you informed of your child's progress.  With your support, help, and cooperation we will have a wonderful year.**

Sincerely Yours,

      Mrs. Hurst, 3rd Grade Teacher