Third Grade Parent Information

A guide to 3rd grade

New Year! New Grade Level.

● Big transition● Year of Independence and responsibility● FSA (retention year)

Tip

It takes the whole team- students, teachers, and parents- to grow a successful third grader.

Let’s meet Team Third Grade!Mrs. Branham-Claton

Mrs. Gordon

Mrs. Greer

Mrs. McIntyre

Ms. Soska

Mrs. Williams

1.8 Million WordsIf a child reads 20 minutes each day, they are exposed to 1.8 million words each year

➔ Journeys (online access)➔ 5 day cycle

◆ Introduce text/skill

◆ 2nd read- dig deeper

◆ Quiz

◆ Paired text/cold read

◆ Weekly test

➔ Daily 5 ➔ Accelerated Reader➔ FNC: Grammar/Writing

Reading

➔ GO MATH (online access)➔ Math centers➔ Chapter test format ➔ Math facts

Math

Non-Fiction Reading Those who read more, read the BEST

➔ Science Fusion (online access)➔ STEAM/hands on labs

➔ Social Studies (no online access) informational packets only

➔ 20 minutes nightly reading: assigned Science or Social Studies lesson (written in planner)

Science/Social Studies

➔ Spelling pattern word list given Day 1➔ Word Work - Daily 5 ➔ Assess through writing application - no spelling tests

Spelling

Narrative

Informative

Opinion

Students use the writing process to produce a published piece each nine weeks.

Writing

➔ What’s inside?◆ newsletter

◆ current lessons in all subjects

◆ previous homework

Take Home Folder ➔ What’s inside?

◆ math homework page

◆ unfinished classwork (complete for homework)

◆ notes/handouts

◆ graded work

Study Binder

Testing windows for 2022

FSA 3rd Reading -April 4-15, 2022

FSA 3rd Math- May 2-13, 2022

FSA Reading and Math

Reading in 3rd grade is the only retention factor for elementary

Wheel/PE/Recess

Students will spend

approximately seven

weeks rotating wheel

classes.

Students will have PE

and recess each day.

Early Release Release is 11:15 am

➔ Friday, Oct 8, 2021

➔ Friday, Nov 5, 2021

➔ Friday, Jan 14, 2021

➔ Friday, Mar 4, 2022

Transportation Transportation ChangesWritten notes must be separate from the planner.

Please send on Mondays. We CANNOT accept via phone or email.

Car Riders Students wait in cafeteria until called. A staff member will escort your child to the car to ensure safety.

Bus Riders Students will wait in classroom until called by bus.

Students are expected to observe same behavior standards on the bus.

Transportation Change Information Include: child’s name, teacher, date and the changes with dates and parent/guardian signature.

Car Riders● No changes from previous years of how the car line will move.● Car line enters door by art room. ● Car riders will then proceed to breakfast or directly to class.

Classroom Drop-off ● Parents/guardians can to walk students to class.● Entry and exit through the main entrance only and go to breakfast or

directly to class. Bus Riders● Bus riders will enter building via bus ramp on golf course side (east) of

the school.● Students will proceed to breakfast or directly to class.

Arrival

Dismissal Dismissal #1 - Aftercare/K 2:35 p.m.

Dismissal #2 - 1st and 2nd 2:36 p.m.

Dismissal #3 - Bus Riders 2:38 p.m.

Dismissal #4 - Car Riders 2:45 p.m.

Teachers will supervise and escort students

Safety FirstReminder when parents are allowed in the building:

You will need to bring a state issued ID to check-in. Military IDs cannot be scannedOther Safety Features

➔ Cell PhonesCar line is no cell phone areas. Please be observate of all our children.

➔ Check outs Check outs are through the front office and your child will have to be called by the front to leave campus. Exception is field trips . Please check out before 2:15 PM and 10:45 AM on Early Release

PATHSOur school’s success is greatly impacted by the level of support demonstrated by our parents and teachers. The many activities and functions that PATHS hosts raises money to support and improve your child's educational experience. Join today! If you are a parent, you are a member!

Volunteer Orientation- Want to work with students or chaperone a field trip? Please view the orientation video on the LJPS website. Then, complete paperwork through the front office or request from your teacher. Volunteer orientation is required each year and the form must be notarized (notaries are in the front office)

We are grateful for our volunteers and need you.

Fact

Volunteer logged a little over 3,248 hours last year!

The following slides are school-wide policies. Please review as soon as possible.

For more information on these policies, review the blue pages (p. 1-36) in the student planner.

School-Wide Policies

Quality works standards are very important at Liza Jackson Preparatory School. All teachers follow the same guidelines set by the board of directors for their grade level expectations. Each grade level will give their individual expectation and you may reference them in your child’s planner on pg. 25. We expect the submitted work to be of the best quality. Most deductions are 2 points. After 10 points are deducted, students will be given the assignment back to correct for quality work. Work is due back the same day, so it is not late. This policy is NOT left to the teacher's discretion.

Quality Work Standards

Attendance Policy Class starts promptly at 8:00 AM and students may enter classrooms at 7:30 AM

A parent note is sufficient up to 9 absences. You will be notified formally after the 5th absence

If student has more than 5 unexcused absences in a month, he or she will be referred to principal and Response to Intervention Team to develop potential remedies

After absences or tardy you will receive an automated call.

Numerous tardies can impede a student’s education and may be referred to the principal and Response to Intervention Team to develop a plan of potential remedies

Attendance is imperative and part of the enrollment agreement signed when entering Liza Jackson

General Policies

All siblings are welcome to after school events

Toy PolicyThey are fun to play with but please keep them at home unless the student has permission from teacher. This includes toys attached to backpacks and lunchboxes

Make-up Work Policy

Students are responsible for requesting

make-up work

Five school days to complete and turn in

(late work policy after five school days)

Students absent on day of already

announced test/due assignments are

expected to be submitted upon returning to

school

Parents may call the main office for missed

work, but teachers need 24 hour notice to

gather work and send to the front office

Late Work Policy

Punctuality is a habit students must learn for success

Late work is defined as work turned in after teacher has

completed the collection

The late work policy is not meant to be harsh, but rather

instill responsibility

20% deducted after one day late. You will receive

notification in planner of a missing assignment for

“unprepared for class” and the assignment missing.

0% credit after the second day

*Last Chance Club on following Wednesday-earn credit for grades 3-5

Homework Policy 20 Minutes of reading- One of the most impactful activity to do with your child

Purpose is to reinforce or review learned concepts. This does include application of concepts learned with different strategies or approaches.

5 minutes/night math facts

➔ If he or she become frustrated?Stop, circle or write a note/email to the teacher

➔ Suggestions! The 20 minutes/night includes assigned social studies or science, reading for pleasure, studying for tests, or anything READING related.

No homework on Fridays (optional for reward)!

Last Chance ClubStudents with two or more documented missing assignments will attend the Last Chance Club on Wednesday to complete missing assignments for late credit.

Forgotten Items

Bring to front office and use the kiosk for package drop off. We will take to the classroom or lunchroom

Student Recognition

Students are recognized in various ways at Liza Jackson➔ Super Cub (only K/1 need this-rest

delete)➔ President’s Award (2-5) All A’s each

subject, each nine weeks➔ Honor Roll (2-5) A/B all year each

subject➔ Pride- C or better average and

demonstrate P.R.I.D.E. qualities➔ Attendance Award- miss no more than

4 days and less than 4 tardiesNote: Student MUST be “on” grade level or higher three out of four nine weeks to be considered for academic awards

Specific information within the planner

Grading Policy

Quality Work Standards (max 10 points)

Late Work- 20%

Grades posted within 5 school days

Markboard

Grading ScaleA= 90-100B= 80-89C= 70-79D= 60-69F= 59 or below

● Progress reports and report cards● Grades can be checked online

Medication ➔ All medication must be brought to the school by

parents (even cough drops)

➔ Nurse cannot dispense first dose of any NEW medication and it must be original container

➔ 24 hours fever/symptom free to return to school

Communication

Email is the preferred method of communication

Newsletter Weekly email, Google Classroom, Liza Jackson website

Dojo

Planners- Signing the planner is a condition of enrollment and not optional which means reading 20 minutes and math facts are expected {holiday exceptions are Thanksgiving, winter and spring break}

**Transportation changes must be sent separately and not through the planner or email

Conference

If we feel a conference is needed, we will contact you immediately

Please contact your child's’ teacher first if you have a concern. No problem is too big to solve together

All conferences will occur through video conferencing/phone.

Email is the preferred method of communication

Laptops and iPads

● Each classroom has access to laptops● Students will be issued one device to

use per classroom● Students may not use another

student’s laptop/iPad● Laptops are only to be used in a

responsible and ethical manner- usage monitored by teacher and administration

● Students must notify the teacher immediately when a site is “blocked”

● Teachers will review the LJPS Electronic Device Handbook at the beginning of the year with students○ Student and parent signature

page

Money to SchoolSeveral things to make this task easier

➔ ChecksMake out to LJPS and send in school payment envelope. Use memo section

➔ Online Payments Payment can be made at www.lizajackson.org ACH

➔ No cash please

Healthy Kids Cafe Teachers and students will eat in the cafeteria

Each student has a lunch account and you can manage from our website

A'la Carte items are available for purchase or charged for accounts in good standing

No microwaves are available for student use

No sodas are allowed

School UniformsAll uniform policies can be found in the blue pages of the Student planner (p.21-24)

The following slides are some examples of approved uniform apparel.

Girls

Boys

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