Homework
Students will be sent home with homework every night (except
for special occasions). They will be expected to turn in their completed work the following day. Homework will be
assigned Mon-Thurs. *See assignments in the “STUDENT PLANNER” in the binder.*
As a third grade team, we feel that sending homework every night (rather than a
packet format) teaches the students to set up a “homework time,” which teaches
them to better manage and prioritize their time. **The only exception to
nightly homework is the night of PTA events; there will be no homework sent
home on these nights.**
Our goal is to send homework that concentrates on skills or
concepts we’ve worked on in class. We do not want homework to be too
challenging or frustrating for students. If your child does not understand an
assignment, please take time to assist them with the work. Modeling a problem
or providing strategy ideas is a great way for you to help. If a child is very
frustrated or confused, please send a note back on the homework so I am aware
of the situation and can spend extra time in class providing support for your
child.
Classroom
Agreements
1.
I
agree to do my best to stop and listen when an adult asks for my attention.
2.
I agree to think about how my words and
actions will affect others (Golden Rule…)
3.
I agree to try and do my best as often as
possible!
Behavior
Policy
I have a preventative approach to behavior management which
focuses on setting up clear expectations and routines to prevent behavior
issues and modeling/recognizing the positive behavior I expect of students. I
will spend the first weeks of school working with our class to create class
agreements, based on our school’s expectations of students, and teaching
students the classroom routines and procedures. As the teacher it will be my
job to clearly communicate the expectations to students with each activity we
do, and it will be the students’ responsibility to respect our class agreements
and follow the expectations laid out.
In taking a positive approach to behavior my first step is
to teach the positive behavior I expect in class (such as lining up quietly,
working independently, etc.), and recognizing individual students and the class
when I see the positive behaviors demonstrated in our classroom. Please see the
“Behavior Policies and Procedures” page for a more detailed outline of behavior
management.
