BEE Binders

It is a 3-ring binder notebook, put together by the teacher, that houses EVERYTHING the students and parents need to keep up with what is going on at school. No more wrinkled papers in the bottom of book bags. No more lost notes, newsletters or calendars. No more searching the house to find your planner. Everything is in one notebook! So if you want to know the "buzz" in Mrs. Fenwick's 3rd Grade Class, check out your child's B.E.E. Binder.

Why is it important to have?
This notebook helps students to establish good organizational skills during this transitional year- skills that can carry on throughout their time in school. It also helps promote effective communication between home and school.

What should I do with my B.E.E. Binder?
Do take care of your B.E.E. Binder; it will be used all year! Do check every section every evening, and clean out anything that is old. Do take your B.E.E. Binder home everyday and bring it back each morning. Do keep your B.E.E. Binder clean. Do show your B.E.E. Binder to your parents everyday - they will be so proud of your new responsibility!

What should I NOT do with my B.E.E. Binder?
Don't make any marks or drawings in or on your B.E.E. Binder. Don't leave your B.E.E. Binder at home, in the car or bus, or at daycare. Don't let anyone borrow your B.E.E. Binder or tear pages out of your B.E.E. Binder. Don't put any papers in your B.E.E. Binder that do not belong. Don't eat or drink in front of your B.E.E. Binder!

What exactly is in the B.E.E. Binder?
The B.E.E. Binder contains the following sections: pencil/money pouch, planner, To Do folder, Notes (from school and from home), homework, reading log, Spelling list/math facts, book project, Friday folder, calendar, lunch menu, and other class information (class packet, schedule, specials, cursive letters, and a class list).

pencil/ money pouch	This is where students keep extra pencils, lunch money, book order money, fundraising money, field trip money, or school store money.
planner	The planner is kept in the binder to keep it from getting tattered and torn. This should be kept near the front. Students will write their homework in the planner. I will either give a stamp for a good work and behavior day or write a note of concern. I ask that you sign the planner each night.
Homework/ Notes	One side of this folder contains any homework papers that need to be completed. Please help your child with this work if needed. The other side of this folder is for notes from school and/or home. PLEASE check this nightly.
Reading Log/ Book Project	This folder pocket contains the weekly Reading Log. This is part of the nightly homework. It also contains the monthly book project, and the Read, Write, Ravioli form.
Spelling List/ Math Facts	This folder pocket contains the weekly Spelling list, addition/subtraction facts, multiplication facts, and a number grid.
Friday folder	This folder contains all the graded work for the week. It will be filled every Friday. It will also contain a weekly classroom newsletter telling all the events/curriculum from the week and any upcoming events/news.
Calendar/ Lunch menu	This plastic sleeve will contain the school calendar for the month as well as any classroom events. The other side will be the lunch menu for the month.
Cursive	This plastic sleeve will contain cursive letters taught in 3^rd grade, both upper case and lower case.
Other Class Information	This section includes other classroom information such as our classroom packet, schedule, specials, cursive letters, and a class list.