Mrs. Morin's 3rd Grade

FAQ

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What days do we go to PE?

We go to PE every other day, plus part of each Friday. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately and is wearing tennis shoes because they do run and go outside every other week.

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My child left a notebook or folder at home. What do I do?

When notebooks or folders come home to be shown, we still continue to work in them the next day. When the item is missing, it disrupts our work. We will always come up with a Plan B if a child forgets it at home, but try to help your child get in the habit of returning items to his/her backpack before bed. I ask that you please do not bring it back up to school, students need to learn from this experience. If it is something that continues we will sit down and think of some different strategies to ensure your students for success and being prepared each day.

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Can my child have snacks or a water bottle in class?

Your child is encouraged to bring in several high protein snacks each day. We have last lunch at school so students eat snack at 10:00am. Please do not send in messy items that could spill or interrupt learning. Water bottles are definitely encouraged. We are not in close proximity to a water fountain so we will not leave our room for water breaks. However, there is a sink inside the classroom where the students are able to refill their water bottle as needed.

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What is PBIS?

PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Intervention Systems. For more information, visit the school Resources Website

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What time do children enter your classroom?

Children are allowed in our room at 7:30 and on some days, even earlier! The tardy bell rings at 7:40 but if your child is just walking into our room at that time, they will feel late. We have several morning jobs that must be done and entering at 7:40 means the rest of the room could potentially be 10 minutes or more ahead.

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What is the policy for making up missing work due to an absence?

Your child will be given one school day to make up work for each day he/she was absent. 2 days absent= 2 days to complete work. While sickness can't be helped and I will try to work with you as the days pass, I cannot gather work for students leaving for vacations. Many assignments are for class completion grades and build upon lessons being taught. The district requests that all vacations take place during holidays and other days given off. When your child returns, keep in mind that he/she has a set number of days to complete assignments while lessons in class and work for those lessons will also be expected to be completed. That is a lot to keep up with!

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Can I send in birthday treats for my child's birthday? What about invitations?

We love birthdays around here and celebrate them if you do! Please make sure you follow the "rules" regarding birthdays below.

• Due to academic schedule, birthday treats must be pre-arranged with me. I just need a bit of a heads up to move some items around.

• Treats must be easy to eat, not messy and easy for teacher/student to distribute.

• Please also make sure treats are in individual portions(Ex: no cookie cake unless precut into portions).

• Please drop treats off to the office no later than 10:00am. Birthday parties can not take place at school.

• Ask the teacher about any Food Allergies!

• Birthday invitations can only be handed out in the classroom if there is one for each student. We CANNOT disseminate personal emails/phone numbers to parents. If your child may only invite a small group, other arrangements will have to be made.

 

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