We are on a roll parents, 
I am so glad to see the majority of our students back and ready to start the new year and second half of third grade. We are ecstatic to end the school year (last 18 weeks with excitement)! We will not be changing classes until February. We have to take mid year assessments the month of January. Third through fifth grade will take assessments this month. Our class will take the reading assessment - Tuesday, Jan. 15th, math- Wed., Jan. 23rd, and Science- Tuesday, jan. 29th. We will start DIBEL Next on tomorrow and DIBEL Fluency Tuesday-Wednesday. Please help your child do his/her best. Thank you for all you have been doing and will do. Please make sure they are on time especially on those days. In addition, Extended Day will start back on Tuesday 3:15 - 4:15. 
Homework: 
Math - study 7.1 complete any problems not done in class
Reading and Science - read projects from Myon 
Report Cards will be given out on Thursday. 
Have a marvelous and bless Monday

                                                                                                         November 30, 2018

Dear Parents,                                                    

            It’s that time of year again? The holiday season is upon us, and your child has a very busy schedule ahead. So, we wanted to let you know about our year-end festival.

            Our Christmas program is Monday, December 17, 2018 at 6 pm, and our class party is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm. This year our class voted for pizza, wings, cupcakes, nachos and cheese, candy, and drinks (Dr. Pepper, Coke Cola, and Orange Sunkist). We will have to buy plates, cups, and bowls too. They have voted to look at a movie and maybe play games for the entertainment.

I am asking that each child bring $10.00 to school by Thursday, December 13 to help cover the cost of the food and supplies. In addition, the children voted to bring gifts at five-dollar ($5.00) value to exchange gifts. If your child is a boy, he needs to bring a boy gift. If your child is a girl, she needs to bring a girl gift. They need to place on gift to girl or boy and then from (his/her name). Please allow your child to participate with this also to experience the joy of giving. Students need to bring gift by Monday, December 17.

We are allowed to have only two (2) parent helpers (one per a family) to help with the party. First ones to volunteer will be the first to be accepted. We have to turn your name into the office. Please classdojo or send letter back with note as soon as possible. I will classdojo and let you know when we have our two.

            We are looking forward to all the fun and festivities that the month of December has to offer. Do not forget that the deadline for the $10.00 party money is Thursday, December 13. Thanks again parents for all you do, have a wonderful Christmas!

Yes, my, child ______________________ will participate in the year-end celebration.

No, my child______________________ will not participate in the year-end celebration.

Parent signature___________________________ Date_________________________

We are Going on a Trip to the McWane Science Center

When: October 12, 2018

Time: We will depart from the school at 8:30 a.m. and arrive back at school at 2:30 p.m., PLEASE BE ON TIME, WE CANNOT ISSUE ANY REFUNDS!

 CONGRATULATIONS, parents we have been awarded a scholarship to cover the cost of Adventure Halls admissions. Third grade is going on our first field trip for the year! Students will explore all four floors of the Adventure Halls. Students will need to wear Westhills t-shirts or uniform tops and a pair of jeans. School brown bag lunches will be provided for STUDENTS ONLY, but students may also bring their own lunch (please put it in a brown paper bag or lunch bag with your child’s name). Parents will need to bring their own lunch or may choose to buy a lunch at the McWane Center.  If they bring money for the gift shop, they will be RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING UP WITH THEIR MONEY! We only have 30 minutes to eat our lunch.

Parent chaperones are first come first serve. We have to pay $4.00 each for the bus. For parent chaperones, the price is $4.00 if you are riding the bus. If you drive, you are responsible for paying for the McWane Center parking lot. There is a maximum of three (3) chaperones per room.  Please remember, this trip will be for third grade ONLY, no siblings will be allowed!

Please return this form and field trip money by Friday, October 5, 2018.

_____I will chaperone the field trip

_____I will ride the bus 

_____I will drive my own vehicle...

____My child will not attend the field trip

Parent’s Signature: ______________________________________________________

                                                                                                         December 1, 2017

Dear Parents,                                                     

            It’s that time of year again?  The holiday season is upon us, and your child has a very busy schedule ahead.  So, we wanted to let you know about our year-end festival. 

            Our Christmas program is Monday, December 18, 2017 at 6 pm, and our class party is scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm.  This year our class voted for wings, cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, popcorn, and drink.

I am asking that each child bring $10.00 to school by Thursday, December 14 to help cover the cost of the food supplies.  In addition, the children voted to bring gifts at five-dollar ($5.00) value to exchange gifts.  If your child is a boy, he needs to bring a boy gift.  If your child is a girl, she needs to bring a girl gift.  They need to place on gift to girl or boy and then from (his/her name). Please allow your child to participate with this also to experience the joy of giving. Students need to bring gift by Monday, December 18. 

We allowed to have only two (2) parent helpers (one per a family) to help with the party.  First ones to volunteer will be the first to be accepted.  We have to turn your name into the office.  Please classdojo or send letter back with note as soon as possible.  I will classdojo and let you know when we have our two.

            We are looking forward to all the fun and festivities that the month of December has to offer.  Do not forget that the deadline for the $10.00 party money is Thursday, December 14.  

Yes, my child ______________________ will participate in the year-end celebration.

No, my child______________________ will not participate in the year-end celebration.

Parent signature___________________________ Date_________________________

WELCOME BACK TO WESTHILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

REMEMBER THAT SNEAK A PEEK NIGHT IS TUESDAY FOR THIRD GRADE FROM 5:45 PM- 6:30 PM!

I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL AND ENJOYING A NEW YEAR!!!

Parents please try the website below to help with your child's vocabulary. 

http://quizlet.com/_ufttx

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Our classroom Discipline Policy follows the Positive Behavior Support used in the Bessemer City Schools. Students are expected to be responsible, respectful, and resourceful.

RULES

• Listen and follow directions

• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

• Treat everyone with respect (Be kind with words and actions)

• Walk in school buildings

• Complete your work and do your best

CONDUCT CHART

A Conduct Chart is posted in the classroom. Students who behave appropriately will be positively rewarded with stickers, awards, free choice activities, or special privileges.

• Students begin each day with 100 points in conduct

• Weekly Conduct Grades will be an average of daily conduct grades

CONSEQUENCES for breaking rules

• 10 points will be deducted from conduct grade per infraction

1^st time: Warning

1. 2^nd time: 10 minute time out

2. 3^rd time: Student/Teacher Conference; Note to Parents

3. 4^th time: Call Parents

4. 5^th time: Parent/Teacher Conference

Automatic F: Severe Disruption: Fighting, destroying property, hitting, kicking, obscene language, explicit sexual behavior, and stealing are considered sever infractions of our rules. Students will immediately be sent to the office for these infractions.

We have already discussed this plan in the classroom. Your child should understand that we do have the right to teach and every child in our classroom has the right to learn. Please review the Classroom Discipline Plan with your child. Then complete and return the attached sheet.

Sincerely,

Third Grade Teachers

Westhills Elementary School

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CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE PLAN

I have read the Classroom Discipline Plan for third grade and have reviewed it with my child.  My child and I both understand the rules he/she is expected to follow an d the consequences if he/she chooses to break the rules(s).

Parent's signature _______________________________________________________________________________

Student's signature_______________________________________________________________________________

Date ____________________________________________

Dear Parents,

Valentine's Day is fast approaching. We are not having a party, but students may exchange Valentine cards and treats that are not cupcakes. Students may bring pencils, erasers, a piece of candy, etc.... This is a great opportunity for you and your child to be creative and give in another way with pencils, etc.... Thanks in advance for your cooperation and understanding.

Thank you,

3^rd Grade Teachers

African American Authors and Illustrators

The following is a list of authors and illustrators of children’s books. We are not familiar with all of the people listed, so a few may not be African American though they write books about African Americans. You will not know until you get the biographical information about that person. Please let us know of anyone who should not be included on this list and choose another person for your project. Remember to choose books on your child’s level so he/she can read atleast 3 books by the same author or illustrator for the summaries. Thank you and have fun!!!