Grade 3/4 Student Handbook

Families, please read and discuss this student handbook with your child:

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

NOTEBOOKS

∙ Use a pencil and eraser for all notes in your notebooks.

∙ Use a ruler when a straight line is needed.

∙ Write the date and the topic heading for that day’s lesson (and the textbook page, if we are using one).

∙ Space out work for neatness and organization. This helps you to study more effectively from your notes.

LEARNING MATERIALS

The following are some learning materials that you will find useful to have available for your personal use:

A pair of scissors, a sharpener with a receptacle for pencil shavings, coloured pencils, markers, a glue stick, additional pencils for drawing and writing, a ruler, an eraser, earbuds for when we are working on computers. Please label your personal supplies with your name. Do not share your supplies with anyone else.

∙ Desks are personal storage areas for notebooks and textbooks. Please keep them neat. (There will be times when desk clean outs will occur.)

If Ms. Yang or someone else lends you something to help you learn (textbook, ruler, pencils, dictionaries, etc.), make sure you treat use them properly and with care.

Do not damage things that do not belong to you.

ABSENCES

∙ If you are absent from class, you are still expected to learn and complete the homework. Contact a classmate and come in for extra help if needed upon your return to school.

∙ IT IS YOUR LEARNING AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS, QUIZZES AND TESTS.

GYM

∙ You will be having Gym on days 1 and 3. Please make sure you bring all necessary materials and that you are dressed appropriately and safely for gym with proper footwear for physical activity.

LIBRARY AND BORROWING BOOKS

∙ You will have Book Exchange at the Library on Day 2. Please remember to bring your library books to school that day.

IN THE SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM

∙ Wash or sanitize your hands carefully before and after eating, or using the washroom.

DURING RECESS AND OUTDOOR LEARNING

∙ Follow the instructions of the teachers on duty during recess right away.

∙ Play fairly and show respect towards all your classmates and adults.

TWELVE PERSONAL DAILY OBJECTIVES

1. I was on time for school.

2. I brought all my required materials to school.

3. I completed any work due today.

4. I listened attentively to the speaker without interrupting.

5. I showed respect for myself and others’ learning by acting appropriately during class, and with consideration for others.

6. I began my work quickly.

7. I remained on task.

8. I helped someone.

9. I participated fully in group work.

10. I kept a positive attitude.

11. I gave my best effort and did not give up.

12. I asked questions when I needed help or did not understand something.

13. I included other students when playing during recess.

14. I took good care of my belongings and items that Ms. Yang and other people gave me or let me use. I used them appropriately and treated them with respect.

This year, we will be focusing on the following and learning skills that will help us all to succeed:

Respect for yourself

Respect for others

Respect for our environment

Mindfulness and Self-regulation

Let's work together to have a fantastic Grade 3/4 year!