For my classroom I will start with a warning, if the behavior continues then they will fill out a think sheet to reflect on their choices and ways to prevent or avoid it next time. Then the sheet will be sent home for the parent to look at and discuss with their child and to be signed and returned the next day. In addition, I will send an email or phone call letting the parent/guardian know what happened and to be prepared to see a think sheet in their child’s backpack.
Any minors will be reported on my end for documentation purposes. If three minors for the same behavior happen then it turns into a major, which then is sent to administration for them to take over next steps. All minors will be sent home to be signed by a parent/gardian also to be returned the next day.
Toro Tickets: When a student is modeling one of the TORO attributes or our mission statement, they will receive a Toro ticket from me and it is placed into a bin. Weekly Drawing: for grade level prizes from TORO ticket bins. Quarterly drawing for big give away.
TOROS Expectations
Teamwork Matter
Own Our Learning And Actions
Respect One Another
Optimize Opportunities For Growth
Safety Always
Celebrations
Teachers may plan for curricular celebrations regarding timely holidays or units of study (Fall Festival, Winter Holidays, Valentine’s Day, and last day of school). These celebrations will be at the end of the day and no longer than 45 minutes.
Individual student birthday recognition is generally celebrated during the last ten minutes of the school day (2:50). We also require that parents leave non-school-aged siblings at home while visiting our classrooms. Birthday Celebrations: Food is not permitted in our classrooms for individual student birthday celebrations due to the students at Union Park School with food allergies. We truly appreciate your understanding and support while we ensure the safety of our students. As an alternative, we suggest non-edible items to share (i.e. pencils, erasers, trickets/toys etc.)
Field Trips
The Third Grade Team will be collaborating to come up with educational opportunities for the students to enrich their education outside of the classroom.
We make every attempt to offer field trips free of charge. However, the trip may cost a small amount depending upon transportation costs and entry fees to the venue. Important-All chaperones must complete the one-time DVUSD Volunteer training course prior to attending the field trip.
Volunteers
School-Wide Policy: Volunteerism in any form is greatly appreciated at Union Park School. Deer Valley Unified School District requires all school volunteers to take the DVUSD Volunteer training course offered throughout the year (if you have taken this in previous years, you are all set). Volunteers must set specific dates and times with the teachers. It is imperative to establish an important role for the volunteer without interrupting the learning environment. Parent volunteerism in the classroom during the school day varies based on need, teachers, and grade levels.
Communication
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Every other week I will be sending out an email with my weekly newsletter for the following weeks. It will contain information about what events are happening on campus, in our classroom, schedules, what we are learning for the following week and homework expectations.
Planner
Students will receive a school planner-this will be used to keep track of assignments and when they are due, when tests are, school events, classroom events, and nightly homework.
Contact Details
Please do not hesitate to email or call me with any questions you may have. I can be reached at my school email or through the school with my office phone 623-445-5858. Typically I respond to emails within a day or time it was sent. Union Park has implemented email office hours and a “curfew” to ensure that we maintain a healthy work-life balance. I will respond to emails/calls Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 8:00am and again from 3:00-4:00pm.
Please schedule specific times to meet with me, as we need time to communicate effectively. I often have professional duties directly before and after school hours. Please understand that I will not be able to meet or discuss issues while I am teaching or supervising students. However, I will contact you as soon as I can.
