What do students need to do in the morning when they enter the classroom?
Put assignment notebook on desk, place homework on top of assignment notebook, fill water bottle, make sure you have 2 sharpened pencils, and complete bell work quietly.
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When will students take their first big test?
The TerraNova, a national standardized test, will be given in late October. More information on specific dates will follow.
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When do we have lunch this year?
12:40 - 1:00
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What is the name of the website we use for PBiS?
Class Dojo
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Where do third graders exit at the end of the day?
The bike rack doors.
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How often will students bring home their assignment notebooks?
Students will bring their notebooks home every day. Notebooks list our activities for the day, assigned homework, and students' Character Counts Report.
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We have a brand new curriculum this year for what subject?
Social Studies. It is called Social Studies Alive!
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Our weekly reading tests take place on what day of the week?
Thursday
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What if I don't turn my homework in on time?
You will receive a reminder and complete your homework during morning recess.
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Can I bring birthday invitations or treats to school?
Students are not allowed to bring invitations of any kind to school to pass out. Students may bring birthday treats to share with their classmates. Treats must be store bought, may not contain peanuts or/and peanut butter, and must have an ingredient label on the package.
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When Mrs. Ketcham begins to work with small groups in reading and math, what are the other students doing?
Students are working at Daily 5 Stations or M.A.T.H. Stations, independently or with a partner. Students are focused on their work.
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Do we have a writing assessment in third grade?
Yes. It is the Millard Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). We will take it in December.
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When do we have library checkout?
Our classroom has checkout on Thursdays.
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If a student gets 3 reminders in one day, what will happen?
A student with 3 reminders in one day will need to attend a 15 minute meeting with me before or after school during that same week, where we can problem-solve and discuss better choices.
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What information will go home in the Friday Folders?
Important notes from school, and/or PTA.
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Will students need to make up work due to an absence?
Yes. Please let me know in advance if you expect your child to be gone. If they are gone, they will get a list of assignments sent home in a folder for them to work on. We will make up all graded work at school.
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Are there any Nebraska state tests in third grade?
Yes. We will be taking the NeSA-Reading and NeSA-Math assessments in March and April.
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Do we have recess after lunch?
No. Our recess happens BEFORE lunch. After lunch, students gather in a third grade classroom for a teacher read-aloud.
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What is the name of the behavior program adopted school wide by Upchurch?
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBiS) is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture and needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic success.
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Can I have lunch with my student at school?
Yes. Please limit your visits to birthdays, Star Leaper, or special occasions due to our student population size.
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Do students eat snack every day?
Yes. Please send a healthy snack to school with students every day. Snacks without peanuts are preferred to protect students in our class with peanut allergies.
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How many science programs will be used this year?
Three! We will be using FOSS (Full Option Science System), Pearson/Scott Foresman, and EIE (Engineering is Elementary).
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Gym and music will alternate every other week.
When do we have gym and music?
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What is a 'reminder?'
When a student violates one of the Character Counts Pillars, a teacher or staff member may write a reminder in the student's notebook. This is an opportunity for the student to be aware of his/her mistake and make a better choice next time. Reminders are recorded in assignment notebooks, and are a means of communication between the teacher and parents on a daily basis.