Dear
Parents, 
I am very excited about
working with you and your child. Below you will find a few things that
you need to know to help make this a great year.
Assignment
Book
Each child will have
an assignment book. They will be responsible for writing down their assignments
each day. You are to check the assignment book each night to see that each
assignment is completed neatly. I will go over the assignments in class the next day, and your child
will be expected to correct any mistakes they make and will hopefully learn
from them. After you have checked to see all assignments are complete,
sign their assignment book. Feel free to write me notes in the assignment
book. I check all assignments in the afternoon. These books are a very
important communication tool between home and school.
Assignments/Homework
Because my life is as
hectic as most, I do give ample time in class for the completion of most
assignments.
Depending on your child’s work habits will depend on the amount of homework
he/she may have. I expect all homework and class work to be turned in on
time. Students will be given a homework grade based on whether it is completed.
All students start with a 100, with 3 points deducted for each missing
assignment. Each student will have a “study buddy”. This is the name and
phone number of a child in our room that they can call to get assignments
if needed. It is located in their assignment book.
Take-
Home Folders
At least once a week,
I will send Take-Home Folders home for you to check graded work, as well
as, notes from myself or the office. The left side needs to be seen to
and returned to school. The right side may be removed and kept.
Absences
If
your child is absent,
please have a friend or sibling bring home their work, or call the
office before 11:00 a.m.
I will have their work sent up for you to pick up. It is very important
that they keep up, and not get “overwhelmed” when they
return to school. Any homework should be turned in the day after
they receive the assignment, or when your child returns to school.
Lunch
Money
Please send the money in an
envelope with your child’s name and my name on the outside. Envelopes may be purchased in the office.
Birthday
Parties
Due
to our tight schedule
in third grade, birthday parties will be limited to the following
schedule: Monday through Thursday will have to be during our
recess time, 12:15-12:45 or Fridays from 1:30-2:00. If you would like,
you may send a snack for the
class to school with your child. I would suggest a snack and drink
only.
Ice
Cream
Ice cream is bought
during recess time. (50 cents)
Lunch
Schedule
You are welcome to come
and eat with your child. Our class eats at 11:30.
Please feel free to contact
me at any time if you have questions, comments, or concerns. I am free
for conferences from 3:00 until 4:30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.
You may also call the office and leave a number, and I will return your
call as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Mrs.
Belew 
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