Mrs. Gonzalez's Third Grade Class
I am delighted that your child is in my room this year. With your encouragement, your child will be part of many exciting and rewarding experiences this year.
As I firmly believe that lifelong success depends on self-discipline, I have developed classroom expectations that give every student the opportunity to manage his or her own behavior. These expectations are based on the school-wide expectations. I have discussed all the plans with your student. Working together, all of us can ensure that your child will receive the best educational climate possible.
Classroom Expectations to be
a STAR Challenger
S—Self Control with body and objects
T—Treat others with kindness
A—Always listen and follow directions
R—Responsible for self and materials
If a student chooses to follow the class expectations, and stays on a positive number, they will earn “starbucks” and the opportunity to participate in the week’s reward.
If a student chooses not to meet an expectation, the first time they will get a reminder of the appropriate expectation, after that they will lose a point. After getting more than one reminder or losing more than one point in a day, it will be noted in their agenda. Therefore, I ask that you take a moment each day to check agendas for notes. If I still have any concerns, I will notify you by phone.
I use the Polk County Comprehensive Curriculum as outlined in the curriculum maps as a basis for the students course of study. The Florida Sunshine State Standards identify what students should know and be able to do to perform successfully now and in the future. All Third Grade academic expectations are listed on the Polk County web site.
In our class I incorporate many reading activities to help strengthen the student’s reading skills. Some reading must be done at home. Here is how you can help: encourage your student to check books out of the school media center or classroom library; listen to your child read; read with your child; encourage him or her to read with a younger or older sibling; celebrate AR scores. If reading is important to you, it will be important to your student.
Every instructional minute counts! Students need to be at school on time, every day and stay the full day. Occasionally students are sick, I understand; please send a note.