These are the general classroom policies and procedures we will follow this year.
Classwork/assignment completion: Your child will be required to demonstrate their progress and mastery of our 3rd grade curriculum through the completion of various assignments, either with direct support or independently. When I assign work, I also designate the required time the assignment must be completed by. Extra time and help in class will be given to any students who are struggling or who legitimately need more time. Work that is not completed because a child was not on task, socializing, or not working at their best will be sent home to be completed.
Behavior issues/discipline: I prefer to praise and reward positive behaviors and I actively stress our school PBIS goals every day in order to foster a positive and kind learning environment for every child.
For non-positive behavior issues, I respectfully and patiently ask a child to modify his or her behavior and explain what behaviors are required. If a child does not modify his or her behavior after several reminders, I will refer them to the office and I will contact you either by phone or e-mail.
Electronic devices: Your child will be assigned a Chromebook. Your child is responsible for their Chromebook and must bring it to school fully charged every day.
I do allow personal electronics such as e-readers (a Kindle or Nook) for reading, but not for game play. If one of these items gets stolen or damaged, it is your child's responsibility. I will not stop and disrupt the entire class to deal with a lost, stolen, or damaged electronic device.
Toys/personal items: Toys or personal items such as slime, stuffed animals, toy cars, action figures, sports equipment, and collector cards are not allowed in our classroom. If your child brings these items to school, I will ask them to keep them in their locker. If your child does not comply after being asked once, I will confiscate the item(s) and hold them until the end of the day.
Pencils, markers, and other supplies: The link to our classroom supply list is posted on my home page. During the course of the year, your child's supply of pencils, highlighters and other needed materials will disappear. Please, continuously monitor your child's supplies to ensure they have the tools they need to succeed.
I do have a limited supply of pencils, highlighters, and other supplies in the classroom. These supplies were purchased at my expense for my own personal use, but I do routinely share these supplies with my students when needed. Any family donations of pencils, colored pencils, highlighters, erasers, dry erase markers, tissues, and/or hand sanitizer to the classroom would be most welcome and appreciated.
Classroom library: We do have a classroom library and your child may borrow our books. Just as with the school library, your child is responsible for any of our classroom books they borrow. Any lost or damaged books must be replaced at your cost.
Classroom helpers: Class helpers and volunteers are allowed in Tolland Intermediate School but any volunteers must be on the district approval list. You may contact the school office to check on your status or to learn how to get on the list .