Classroom Handbook

Mrs. Rademacher’s Classroom Handbook

651-982-8037

crademacher@forestlake.k12.mn.us

Room 126

I am really looking forward to a great 2012-2013 school year! Third grade is filled with many adventures, and a lot of great new learning.  Please read through the general classroom information. Let me know if there is anything else I can assist with!

Classroom Management

Our classroom uses the clip system for behavior.  Each day the class starts on the ready to learn spot. Throughout the day they can be moved down to slow down (reminder), reflection time (like a time out to get themselves back on track), and parent contact where I will either call home, send an email or put a note in their mailboxes.  In addition to this students will have the opportunities to move up throughout the day.  Great job, outstanding and role model are steps above the ready to learn used to motivate students to be on task and follow classroom rules and routines.

Wyoming Elementary does shave a zero tolerance policy for any type of violence and/ or bullying.  If this should occur a school discipline ticket of FYI will be issued, and the student would move directly to parent contact.

Homework

This will be a change from what I have done in previous years.  This year students will have a daily planner in their three ring binders that needs to get checked and signed by an adult nightly.  Homework will be written into their planners at the end of every day.  Each night students will be required to read at least 20 minutes to take place of our former reading logs.  In addition to this families should plan on math activities, and spelling throughout the week. 

Snack Break

Third grade has an early lunchtime so we will have time each afternoon for a snack break.  Students are encouraged to bring in a healthy snack from home. Please keep in mind that a healthy snack will do more to boost your child’s learning than a snack full of sugar.  We will not be ordering milk or juice from the kitchen.

Communication

We are partners in your child’s educational success.  Open communication between school and home is crucial.  Please feel free to call or e-mail me with any questions or concerns that you may have. I check my e-mail from school, as well as at home.  Also, look for our weekly newsletter in your child’s communication folder that is sent home every Friday. The best times to contact me are from 7:45-9:00 AM, and from 3:30-3:45 PM.  Our classroom blog is a great way to view pictures and snapshots of what is happening in the classroom. 

Rademachersrascals@blogspot.com

Volunteers

I do have opportunities for adults to come in and help out in the classroom.  If you are interested in helping out please let me know!

Things I always need help with

• Communication Folders and mail on Friday’s
• Working with students
• Preparing classroom materials (copying, cutting…)
• Field trips
• Parent experts (Would you like to come in and share your hobbies, talents or job duties?)

Birthdays

A birthday is a special day for your child and our classroom.  Please feel free to send in a treat for the celebration if you wish. We currently have 25 students.  We will celebrate the summer birthdays at the end of the school year with a summer birthday bash!

Grading

Third grade uses the 1-5 grading system.  Grades are kept using the online grade book that parents can access from home.  Grades are updated weekly as assignments are finished and corrected.  Please remember this is just a portion of each child’s progress.  Report cards are completed twice a year, as well as two scheduled conferences times.

5+ (Significantly exceeds grade level expectations +)

5 (Significantly exceeds grade level expectations)

5- (Significantly exceeds grade level expectations -)

4+ (Exceeds grade level expectations +)

4 (Exceeds grade level expectations)

4- (Exceeds grade level expectations -)

3+ (Meets grade level expectations +)

3 (Meets grade level expectations)

3- (Meets grade level expectations -)

2+ (Below grade level expectations +)

2 (Below grade level expectations)

2- (Below grade level expectations -)

PS (PASS)

NG (NO GRADE)

1 (Significantly below grade level expectations)

X (AREA OF CONCERN)

Book Orders

Book orders are sent home through Scholastic Book Clubs.  Please send in a check for the book orders. Cash cannot be accepted. It is only necessary to write out one check for multiple orders. 

  

Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!

Crystal Rademacher