Welcome to 3 Grade

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SY 2021-2022
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 Meet the Teachers Welcome to
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3rd Grade!

VACANT – C101 Ms. Flores – C102

Mrs. Lumanog-Ricalde – C103 Ms. Villanueva – C104

Student Arrival:
Safety Reminders
• School Gates open at 7:15am for
students. Students are not allowed on
campus before 7:15am.
• All students are required to wear a face
mask/covering upon entry into the school
campus. Temperature checks upon arrival
and adherence of physical distancing will
take place on campus.
• We would like to inform our
parents/guardians that As Tumbo
Elementary is enforcing a “DROP and GO”
morning Drop Off procedure. Please drop
your child/children at the drop off (Car
Riders) area located in front of the main
office.
• Once your child/children have passed the
temperature check and health screening,
a staff member will inform you that you
may leave.
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Office Hours/ Meetings/
Request for School
Documents:
• Main Office Hours will be from
8:30am to 2:00pm.
• Only two (2) visitors are allowed in
the main office lobby. Please ring
the doorbell for assistance.
• All visitor(s) or Parent/Guardian
meetings will be by appointment
only to address any concerns or to
request for school documents/
withdrawals/ registration or unless
arranged by the school
administrator or office staff.
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Please be aware that as per GDOE policy, all visitors are required to sign in at the main
office. Please note that “Any person found on school campus without permission from the
principal shall be guilty of a misdemeanor”. Government Code of Guam, Section 11503. This
is to ensure protection and safety of our faculty/staff and students on campus.
Visitors will be entertained from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Visitors will not be entertained during
student arrivals and dismissals to avoid congestion.

All visitors will adhere to the following guidelines:

-All Visitors will be required to wear a face mask/ covering upon entry into the school
campus.
-All visitors are required to check into the main gate with the Gate keeper.

-Gate keeper will conduct the COVID -19 Symptom Screening and a required temperature
check before proceeding into the school campus. Furthermore, no entry will be granted if
temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or above, in accordance with DPHSS guidelines.
-Once on campus, all visitor(s) will adhere to the maximum capacity of each area and CDC
physical/social distance guidelines of 6 feet apart. Also, follow the markings placed on the
floorings.
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Front and Back Gate Walkers: Front and back gate opens at 7:15am and closes at
8:15am. Student(s) are to wait at the front/back walker gate until a staff opens
the gate. Student(s) are to adhere to 6 feet social/physical distancing by the
walkers gates. Floor markings of 6 feet distancing requirement will need to be
followed. Students are to wear a mask covering once they enter the school
campus. They will also go through temperature check and health screening.
Dismissal: Please take note that dismissal is at 2:43pm. Once all the buses leave the
campus, to minimize the exposure on campus, parents will not be allowed to enter
the campus to pick up their children. We ask that you wait by the front/back gate
as your child is escorted to the designated gate. Please keep the 6ft physical
distancing and to wear your masks. On rainy days, please be prepared to bring an
umbrella or raincoat when you pick up your child/children. There may be a delay in
releasing your children as we wait for the rain to subside.
For walkers and student pick-up, both the main walker’s entrance gate and the main
gate will close at 2:00pm, and will re-open at 2:43pm. For the safety of everyone,
your continued support and cooperation in adhering with the drop-off and dismissal
procedures is greatly appreciated. We also ask for your patience, as we think of the
safety of everyone.
 Astumbo Elementary School
Uniform Policy
STUDENT DRESS CODE (Board Policy 401): The school community supports and embraces
Board Policy 401. The intent of this policy is to promote appropriate attire, unity and pride, safety
and security, minimize social economic distinction, promote an environment free of harassment and
improve student behavior. Uniforms may be purchased at Royal Bics (across Atkins Kroll/Toyota
in Tamuning).

 School uniform shirts must be worn daily.

 Students are to wear black bottoms and refrain from wearing denim/jeans. The length of
skorts, shorts, and skirts must be no more than four (4) inches above the knee measured from a
kneeling position.
 All students are required to wear closed-toe footwear to minimize accidents on school
campus (rubber soled-shoes highly encouraged). Students wearing open-toe footwear will
remain in the office until parents/guardians provide proper footwear.
 The main office accepts uniform donations from students that have withdrawn, transferred or
are promoted to middle school or from students who no longer fit uniforms.
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• Attendance is mandatory and recorded daily. If your child is

going to be absent from school, please contact your child’s
teacher to let them know. You may call the school (635-4363)
and leave a message, contact the teacher directly or send an
email.
• A written excuse note with the following information MUST be
submitted to your child’s teacher the day the student returns to
school: child’s name, date/s of absence, reason for absence and
the parent/guardian’s signature.
• If your child will be absent for more than 1 day, please inform
his/her teacher.
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• If your child is absent for three(3) or more consecutive days, a doctor’s excuse
note is REQUIRED for the absences to be marked as excused absences.
Transportation issues, missing the bus, and waking up late are not excused
absences.

• REFERRALS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH ATTENDANCE POLICY

Excessive absences, unexcused absences, and habitual tardiness will be reported
to the truant officer for appropriate action. The determination for referral is at
the discretion of the school administration and will be based on board policy.

• Please make sure that teachers are able to contact you at the phone numbers
given. If we are unable to contact you, the school social worker will be notified.
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• PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES: Off island travel during instructional days must

be approved by the school administrator prior to any travel arrangements. A
written request, proof of travel and travel itinerary must be submitted at least 5
instructional days prior to departure. This will allow the school to complete
necessary forms and prepare student work to be completed during the absence.
Students are required to submit completed assignments upon their return to
school. The school administrator has the discretionary authority to approve or
disapprove requests for pre-arranged absences.
• PARTIAL ABSENCES: We discourage partial absences and ask that every effort
be made to schedule medical/dental appointments after school hours. If a partial
absence cannot be avoided, give a brief note indicating the date and time of your
child’s appointment to your child’s teacher at least 2 days prior to the
appointment date. When picking up your child, you must first sign in at the office
and fill out the appropriate release forms. School personnel will be sent to escort
your child to the office.
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Classroom
Rules
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*Use words and actions that are not hurtful.*

• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
• Remain in your seat at all times.
• Use classroom materials/supplies appropriately.
• Keep chair legs flat on the floor.
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*Treat others the way you want to be treated.*

• Work quietly.
• Respect others’ belongings.
• Raise your hand for permission.
• Listen and follow teacher’s directions.
• Use appropriate language when talking
to others.
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*Do what you are supposed to do without being told.*

• Be prepared for class; bring materials and
have them ready to do your work.
• Report to class on time.
• Turn in all assignments on time.
• Obtain teacher’s permission and appropriate
pass before leaving the classroom.
• Stay in assigned areas and keep those areas clean.
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1st offense: Warning and redirection

2nd offense: Removal from activity/Recess detention

3rd offense: Call parents/Note home

4th offense: Referral to Counselor/Office Discipline Referral (ODR)

*Severe misconduct, such as, violence, threats, harassment, insubordination,

etc. will warrant immediate referral to the office.

*Students with behavior issues may not be permitted to participate in school

incentive activities and/or field trips.
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 Class Assignments & Homework 18

 ALL assignments MUST be submitted to receive a grade for the class.

 Please be sure to set aside time to complete and review assignments in an
appropriate area so your child can focus.
 Monitor and check your child while assignments are being completed.
 If your child is having difficulty, please send a note to the teacher so that
help can be provided. Do not have someone else complete the assignment.
 Assignments will be written on a student planner. Please check the planner
and assignment folder for assignments and notes from the school. Please sign
the planner daily.
 Please check Class Dojo/email daily for updated information.
 Assignment completion and timeliness will affect the student’s grade.

 Non-submission/completion of any assignments/assessments will affect the

student’s grade.
 Assessments 19

 AIMSWEB Assessments
 Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI)
 Common Assessments
 Units and Quarterly Assessments
 Cumulative Tests
 SY 2021 – 2022 Grading Policy 20

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Q1 & Q3 Mid-Quarter Progress Period Q2 & Q4 Semester Grading Period

Rating Description Rating Description

P = Pass Student submitted Exceeds Standards
4
enough evidence to
determine passing. 3 Proficient
NE = Not Student did not submit Approaching Proficiency
enough evidence to
2
Enough determine passing. 1 Needs Support
Evidence
No contact with 0 Unable to Perform
NG = No
student or no evidence
Grade NE No Grade/No Evidence
submitted.
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Parents are their child’s first teacher. It is crucial that you set a positive example by taking
part in your child’s educational needs. Staying actively involved in your child’s education is
the key to a successful year!
Provide a conducive work place at home to complete assignments.

Monitor and check all assignments.

Ensure that ALL assignments are completed and submitted on time.

Help your child study for quizzes and tests.

Set time aside daily for your child to read to someone, write in a journal, or practice math facts.

Attend Parent-Teacher conferences, PTO meetings and other school functions.

Encourage your children to be safe, respectful, and responsible at home and school.

Encourage your children to always do their best and persevere (keep trying even when things are
hard or when they make mistakes).

Praise your children for their efforts and successes.

Let us work together so we can lead our children to academic excellence and good character.
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Thank you for your support. We look forward to a fun-filled Thank
learning experience with your child. Our year together will you!
definitely be filled with progress and growth.

If you should have any questions or need to contact your child’s

teacher, please do not hesitate to call 635-4363 to leave a
message for your child’s respective teacher. You may also contact
us through our email:

VACANT – C101
Ms. Flores – C102 miflores@gdoe.net
Mrs. Lumanog-Ricalde – C103 nglumanog@gdoe.net
Ms. Villanueva – C104 prvillanueva@gdoe.net
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