Post on 29-Dec-2015
Tour Room 24• Welcome!!! Please…
– Check out your child’s note at his/her table and About Me poster in the hallway
– Sign up for a conference preference and grab a Volunteer form (if you are interested)
– Want to be the classroom parent for parties? Please sign up if you are interested (information on the sheet)
– Roam the room and check things out!
Technology: Laptops
IXL
Xtra Math
GoogleDocs
Typing Pal
Presentations
Research
Laptops: Macbooks
Assessments
• MAP: Measure of Academic Progress– 3x a year–Math and Reading–Computer-based
• PSSAs–Given in April –Math and ELA – Paper-based
Assessments
• Universal Screening– 3x a year–Math (Computation and Reasoning)
–Reading (Comprehension and Fluency)
–Writing (Narrative, Persuasive, Informational)
– Paper Based
Daily Schedule8:45-9:00 Morning Work
9:00-10:15 Math
10:15-10:25 Snack /Track
10:25-11:55 Daily -Reading
11:55-12:15 Recess
12:25-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:10 Dismissal Activities (Homework)
1:10-2:00 Unit Studies or Writer's Workshop
2:00-2:40 Special (not on Wed.)
Specials ScheduleMonday2:00-2:40
Physical Education
Tuesday11:15-11:55 Library
Thursday2:00-2:40 Art
Friday2:00-2:40 Music
Units & Curriculum• September – November
– Japan– Air and Aviation
• December – February– Africa– Ecosystems
• March – June– Festival of the Arts– Energy and Electricity
• Language Arts:– Daily 3, Writer's Workshop,
Handwriting (Cursive!) and Typing
• Math– Math Expressions– Multiplication & Division
Facts (Xtra Math)• Social Studies
– Time, Space, Culture• Science
– Hands-on– Inquiry Based– Scientific Method
Math• Fifth year of the program, Math
Expressions- using as a resource• Mix of traditional and conceptual • Switch for Math- well-constructed
instructional groups• Helping the students stay more
organized • Fact Fluency
IXL• Great way for students to practice math facts!
• They LOVE it!
• Link is on my website– Bookmark it for easy sign-in (must use the SCASD
sign-in)
• Students will be assigned a letter to work on and a skill
• Can be used in school, at home, at the library, etc.
Homework• Homework Binder
– All homework should come home and return to school in their STAR Homework Binder Assignment Book
– Filled out everyday– PLEASE sign– Link on my website
• Late Homework– In an effort to teach
responsibility, it must be completed during recess*
• Typical Week’s Homework:– Spelling/Word Study
• Given Mondays, DUE FRIDAYS– Math
• 4 times per week– Reading
• 3rd Grade: 20 minutes every day
– Social Studies and/or Science• Occasionally
* Case-by-case basis
Grading• Homework Assignments:
– ✓+Submitted on time, well done, neat, complete, 90% correct
– ✓Handed in on time, complete, 80% correct– ✓- Late, incomplete, or mostly incorrect
• Tests & Quizzes:
• Projects & Activities:– Assessed with rubrics that are specific to the
particular task• *NEW* Students will work towards exceeding,
meeting or working towards expectations
Family Journals• Sent home Friday• Students write a minimum of five sentences
about the week • Written in letter format- can be to anyone! • Person (or pet) must write back• Anything can be added! This is a personal
collection of 3rd grade memories and a great way to communicate with others about what is happening in school!
Behavioral Expectations
• Citizenship Skills– In room 24 we will respect each other, care about
each other, and resolve our conflicts.– Discussed what being a good citizen means
• Responsible• Honest• Fair• Caring• Respectful
• RESPECT– Ourselves, each other, classroom, school
P.A.W.S.• Promote Kindness• Act Responsibly• Work Hard• Show Respect
– School Wide– Earn tickets in recognition of PAWSitive behavior (positive)– White ticket goes home for parent recognition!– Yellow gets collected, one “winner” each week
– Tangible and intangible awards, announced over loudspeaker on Tuesday!
– Classroom Behavior System: Earn words as supplement
Snack Time• Options:
– Each student brings in own snack everyday– MUST BE:
• Healthy
• Some good options:• Fruit• Granola Bars (check the label please!)• CHEESE and crackers• Cheese sticks
Parent Volunteers• Welcomed and appreciated throughout the
school year!• Will send emails when needed• Please fill out Parent Volunteer Sheet and
hand-in!• *New* Classroom Parent Sign-Up• Thanks in advance!
Scholastic Book Orders
• Order Online! *Both classes*• Check my e-mail with information
about how to access catalogs– Create username and password– Enter class code– View Catalog– Choose books– Purchase!– Can still submit order form with money
to me
Parent / Student / TeacherGoal Setting Conferences
• Thursday, October 22nd • Friday, October 23rd
• Please sign-up for a morning or afternoon time preference– I will do my best to accommodate your wishes, but
this is just a preference for an ideal world – Watch out for an email that will tell you your time
and date
Contacting Mrs. Hayes• E-mail:
– mth13@scasd.org
• School Telephone Number: – (814) 231-1185– Cell Phone– (570) 660-1663
(Please don’t call after 6:00 PM)
– Send me schedules for sporting events!! (or any extra-curricular activity)