CONTACT INFO:

Teacher (Room 123): Mrs. Jennifer McBride - 860-4637

Teacher Email: jennifer.mcbride@ftcsc.k12.in.us
Front Office: 860-4600
Principal: Mr. Jeff Murphy 860-4601
Counselor: Ms. Danielle York 860-4604
Nurse: Mrs. Karen Kass 860-4608

8:40-9:00
9:00-9:35
Intervention
9:35-10:35
10:35-11:20
11:20-11:50
11:50-1:20
1:20-1:40
1:45-3:00
3:00-3:35
on Wed.)

3:35-3:50
Wed.)
3:50

Morning Work
Social Studies/ Reading
Language Arts
Specials
Lunch
Reading
Recess
Math
Science/ Math Intervention

(not

Planner/Pack-Up (3:00-3:20 on
Dismissal (3:20 on Wed.)

Your child will be on a team which is comprised

with other students from other 3rd Grade
classrooms. Your child will find out their color and
schedule on the first day of school. Look in their
black folder for this information.
COMMUNICATION - I may be reached via email at jennifer.mcbride@ftcsc.k12.in.us or
telephone at 860-4637. Please feel free to call before school from 8:20-8:40 and after school
until 4:10. Notes are appreciated as well. If you call outside or inside of those hours and I am not
available, please leave a message and Ill get back with you as soon as possible.
CHANGE IN AFTER SCHOOL ROUTINE If you have not done so, please return the
transportation form as soon as possible. I MUST HAVE A SIGNED NOTE anytime your
childs normal after school routine changes - i.e. they will be a car rider instead of riding the bus,
they are supposed to/not supposed to go to the YMCA after school program, etc. These messages
must be left with the secretary at the front office, who will then relay them to me.
NEWSLETTER A weekly newsletter will be emailed by each Monday. It will contain
information about our weekly activities and upcoming events. You will find announcements of
tests, projects, and classroom activities in the newsletter. Students are expected to read the
newsletter with a parent or guardian.
LUNCH MONEY - Please see the Parent/Student Handbook for lunch prices and policies. Any
questions or concerns that you have about your childs lunch money should be directed to our
cafeteria manager, Mrs. McKinney, at 860-4605. Please remember that all lunch money must be
sent in an envelope marked with your childs name.
HOMEWORK AND EVERY DAY ITEMS - Students will bring their BLACK plastic 3
prong folder home each day, which will contain their weekly behavior log, spelling list, online
passwords and ANY papers provided to the child. Please be sure to empty this folder and
return homework items each day. Students will also bring home a planner with their current
nights homework recorded inside. This planner will inform you of what is to be due on each day.
This is to ensure that students know their expectations and parents can stay involved. I
encourage you to talk to your child about their homework. There will be math homework
and reading almost every night. Homework is expected to be turned in on time. Students who
chose not to do homework will receive a mark in the binder which will result in a mark in their
Black Take Home Folder in order for parents to be notified on a daily behavior report. Students
will be required to complete work during recess time.
EVERYDAY MATH ONLINE

Students are encouraged to log onto the Everyday Math website in order to practice math skills,
play games, etc. A user name and password will be sent home early in the school year. If you need new
log in information at any point in the school year, feel free to ask. The website is
www.everydaymathonline.com
RAZ-KIDS
Students are encouraged to log onto the Raz-Kids website in order to practice literacy skills, play
games, etc. A user name and password will be sent home early in the school year. If you need new log
in information at any point in the school year, feel free to ask. The website is http://raz-kids.com/login
MEDICATION - If your child must take medication during school hours, you must fill out a
medication form located in the front office. This includes cough drops. There is also a specific
form for students with Asthma that must be filled out as well.
ABSENCES - Please call the schools attendance line (860-4678) by 8:00 a.m. to report your
childs absence. Please specify if you would like their work to be sent home with another child
or if you will be picking it up. Work will be ready in the front office by 4:00. If you know ahead
of time that your child will leave school early for an appointment, please send a note so that we
can have your child ready to go when you arrive. It is very disruptive to our class to have
students leave unexpectedly.
WATER BOTTLES - Students are permitted to keep a water bottle at their desk in the
classroom. This bottle must have a lid and should go home weekly to be washed. It should only
contain water, no juice or soda. Students may fill up their bottles before school only; they will
not be permitted to leave during class to do this. Water bottles are a privilege which may be
taken away if mistreated
FOOD NO FOOD ALLOWED FOR BIRTHDAYS OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL OCCASION.
THIS IS A FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP RULE AS OF 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR!
CLASSROOM RULES AND PROCEDURES We have discussed the following rules and
procedures for our classroom. It may be helpful to review these with your child throughout the
school year.
CLASSROOM RULES/ SCHOOL RULES:
Thompson Crossing has guidelines to make each student a STAR. These will be followed in our
classroom. Please carefully review the following guidelines.
SSafety-keep hands and feet to self, be bully free, walk at all times, play safely, use materials
properly.
TTake Responsibility-Have materials ready, use time appropriately (no toys or electronics
from home), focus on own behavior, be honest, fix mistakes, clean up after self.
AAcademics-be an active listener, complete work on time, show best effort, stay on task, be
organized, and a positive team member.

RRespectful-use good manners, follow directions the first time, be considerate of others and
their space, include and accept others, take care of personal and school property, use kind words.
Ask them about Mrs. McBrides Classroom Rules. Rules 1 5. They will enjoy telling
you and showing you the motions.
Thank you for your support with these rules.

GRADES
Graded papers are sent home AS SOON AS I GET THEM GRADED.
I am sure you are all familiar with Infinite Campus by now. This is where I will enter your childs

grades on a weekly basis. Teachers are expected to enter 2-3 grades per week per subject.
Franklin Township Grading Scale:
Grade

Grade

A+

101+

75-81

93 - 100

C-

74

A-

92

D+

73

B+

91

66-72

84-90

D-

65

B-

83

0 64

C+

82

PROCEDURES:
Arrival Procedure
1.
Greet your teacher.
2.
Enter the classroom quietly.
3.
Empty your backpack and hang up your belongings.
4. Put your folder in your desk and hand Mrs. McBride any important notes.
5.
All homework assignments should be placed on your desk.
6.
Sharpen two pencils.
7.
Be sure you have a book to read in your desk.
8.
Check the screen for morning work and be working in your seat by the second bell.
9.
Follow work time procedures.
Work Time Procedure
1.
Work in your area without talking.
2.
Raise your hand to ask any questions.
3.
Check your work before placing it in your slot.
4.
Work on other assignments or read a book quietly until further instructions are given.

Line Up Procedure
1. Push in your chair.
2. Quietly walk to the line.
3. Face the front and keep your hands, feet, and body to yourself.
Hallway Procedure
1. Face the front and keep your hands, feet and body to yourself at all times.
Restroom Procedure
1. Walk into the restroom.
2. Go to the restroom and flush.
3. Wash your hands with one squirt of soap.
4. Dry your hands with one piece of paper towel and drop it into the trash as you walk out.
5. IF NEEDED-use a whisper voice.
6. Return quietly to the line or classroom.
Drinking Fountain Procedure
1. Walk to the drinking fountain quietly.
2. Keep your hands, feet, and body to yourself.
3. Wait patiently for your turn.
4. Get a drink quickly.
5. Return to the line or classroom quietly.
Dismissal Procedure
1.
Fill out your assignment book.
2.
Pick up 20 pieces of trash.
3.
Empty your mailbox of any papers.
4.
Gather all of your things quietly.
5.
Do your chores.
6.
Put up your chair, sit on the floor, and wait quietly for directions.
7.
When the bell rings, line up quietly.
8.
Follow the hallway procedures.
IF A STUDENT CHOOSES TO BREAK A RULE OR PROCEDURE:
Students are expected to follow the STAR guidelines at all times. Students who do not choose to
do so will receive a mark in the classroom behavior log and may miss recess time. Individual
behavior reports are sent home in the BLACK TAKE HOME FOLDER and must be signed and
returned every Monday. Failure to do so will result in loss of recess time.
Severe behavior issues will be handled on an individual basis and parents will be notified.
STUDENTS WHO FOLLOW THE RULES AND PROCEDURES CAN EARN:
1. Start Tickets to spend at Thompson Crossing
2. Special Privileges: stickers, treats, prize box, etc.

3. The class as a whole will work together to earn good behavior points, then as a class we
will decide what to purchase with them.
Thank you for all of your support. I am looking forward to a wonderful school year. Please call
or write with any questions or concerns. Were going to have a great time this year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. McBride

SIGN AND RETURN THIS PAGE ONLY

By Monday August 1st
STUDENTS: I have read my classrooms handbook thoroughly with my parents. I
understand the handbook and the MARK SYSTEM and the consequences I will face if I
choose to break a rule. I will honor my schools STAR rules this year. I am also aware of
my academic responsibilities and I will try my best this year in Mrs. McBrides
Classroom.
Printed Name: ______________________________________
Signature__________________________________________
Date_____________________

PARENTS: I have read my childs classroom handbook thoroughly with my child. I

understand it and will support it. I understand the STAR rules and the consequences my
child will face if he/she chooses to break a rule. I am also aware of the curriculum and
the academic responsibilities and challenges that my child will endure. I will encourage
positive behavior and academic success at home each and every day.
Printed Name: ______________________________________

Signature__________________________________________
Date_____________________