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Welcome to 3rd Grade! Mrs.Lewis' Class

Dear Parents, WELCOME!!! My name is Dilanie Wilkerson Lewis and I will be your child’s 3rd grade teacher. I am so excited to have your child in my class this year! A little bit about me….I’ve been teaching third grade here at Maryvale Elementary for going on 8 years and this is truly an awesome school! Teaching has always been my passion and it is what I’ve always wanted to do. I strongly believe that parental involvement is very important to have a successful school year, so therefore, always feel free to contact me at the school if you have any questions or concerns. You will receive a parent contact guide from me every two weeks just to let you know the skills/objectives that we are working on in the classroom. If you have not already done so, please send school supplies as soon as possible. Having supplies are very important to have a resourceful/successful school year. I’m looking forward to working with you and your child. We are off to a great start and a wonderful year!

Educationally Yours, Mrs. Lewis

**Important Things to Know **
= = =__HOMEWORK__ = Every night your child **will have** homework except for Fridays. Homework is very important, not only because it is part of their grade, but it reinforces the objectives and skills that were taught and learned each day.

=__DISCIPLINE FOLDER__ = Beginning the second week of school, your child will come home with a folder that will have their behavior in it for that day. It needs to be initialed every night to let me know that you’re aware of his/her behavior. ** -Our classroom rules are as follows: ** 1. I will listen and follow directions. 2. I will respect myself and others. 3. I will raise my hand to leave my seat. 4. I will not speak while others are speaking. ** -If your child does not meet classroom expectations, he or she will change their behavior card. ** Green-Your child had a great day!

Yellow- Verbal warning

Orange- In class consequence (ex. Time-out, loss of privileges)

Red- Your child did not have a good day!

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** If your child meets classroom expectations, he or she may receive a reward such as verbal praise, a positive note or call home, a homework pass, or a special treat. **

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ I have read and discussed the above information with my child. I understand the rules, consequences, and rewards that will be implemented in my child’s class this year.

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