Meet the Teacher
Leslie Radford
Phone: 910-897-8353 ext. 606
Email: lradford@harnett.k12.n.cus
Degrees and Certifications:
Masters in The Arts of Education with a focus on Elementary Education.
Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts.
3rd Grade Teacher
Welcome to third grade!
I grew up in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Mount Olive University and a Master of Art in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. I have previously taught 1st grade classroom and was a librarian at a K-12 school in a neighboring county. I am a trained Augustine Tutor, using the Orton-Gillingham approach using the Wilson Reading System. I love to share my love of reading with my students.
In addition to teaching, I enjoy traveling and learning. My favorite place to go is the mountains. I love exploring the natural word. I love plants and animals. In my free time I enjoy reading, needlework, and spending time with my family.
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule for 3rd Grade
7:45 - 8:30 Morning Work
8:20 - 9:20 Small Group Reading
9:20 - 10:05 English Language Arts (ELA)
10:05 - 10:15 Restroom visit
10:20 - 11:25 Math
11:25 - 11:50 Lunch (Line A)
11:50 - 12:05 Restroom visit
12:05 - 12:55 Enhancements
1:00 - 1:30 Recess
1:30 - 2:00 What I Need (WIN) and Small Group Lessons
2:15 - 2:55 Content (Science, Social Studies, Health)
2:55 Pack Up
3:00 Dismissal
2:45 - 2:55 Carpool Begins
3:00 Bus Loading Begins
Class News
Important Dates
Homework
Please refer to your students agenda for homework.
3rd grade student homework will consist of the following:
-Monday: Math Homework, Spelling - 1 activity, Read (20 minutes)
-Tuesday: Math Homework, Spelling - 1 activity , Read (20 minutes)
-Wednesday: Math Homework, Spelling - 1 activity, Read (20 minutes)
-Thursday: Math Homework, Spelling - 1 activity and Practice Spelling Test, Read 20 minutes)
-Friday: Homework turned in with the reading log portion of Agenda signed by parents.
Supply List
3rd grade supply list
Bookbag with laptop compartment (no wheels)
1 Pencil pouch (no boxes please)
4 Dry erase markers
3 Plastic folders with pockets/prongs
Scissors
Glue sticks (at least 6)
24 Pencils
4 Composition notebooks
1 Box of crayons AND 1 Box of markers
2 Packs wide ruled loose leaf paper
Pencil top erasers
Index cards (2 packs)
Earbuds/Headphones
Cardstock
Sheet protectors
2 Boxes of Kleenex
2 Lysol wipes
Ziploc bags (sandwich AND gallon)
Policies & Procedures
Class Rules and Policies
In our class, we work toward positive reinforcement. Students will earn points on Class Dojo, that will allow them to get rewards.
1. Respect yourself and others.
2. Follow specific directions.
3. Be responsible.
4. Walk quietly in the halls.
5. Do your best to complete all work.
Parents will be notified of unwanted behaviors by phone calls, notes sent home, and Class Dojo.
Attendance
If your child is absent please send a note within 3 days, or it is considered unexcused. The tardy bell rings at 8:25. If your child is not here by this time or does not have an excuse note, it is considered an unexcused tardy.
Useful Links
Google Classroom
Google classroom codes were emailed to students at the beginning of the school year. Each student should be connected to our 3rd grade Google classroom. If you have questions about how your student can connect to these, please email me at LRadford@harnett.k12.nc.us
We use Google Classroom in 3rd grade. Please email me at LRadford@harnett.k12.nc.us to get a list of Google Codes for my Google Classrooms and for the enhancement teacher classrooms.
Thank you!
Ms. Radford
NC Curriculum Standards
Click HERE to view the K-12 Standards, Curriculum, and Instruction.