Welcome to Third Grade

1. Welcome to Third Grade Open House 2014 Mrs. Ball

2. Meet Mrs. Ball • Graduated with honors from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2006 • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Certified to teach K-6 • Currently studying English Language Learners at Walden University and has completed graduate studies in gifted education and reading education

3. Meet Mrs. Ball • This is my ninth year teaching • I have taught students in grades 1-7 in classroom, enrichment, and outdoor education settings • Attended L.E.S. as a student • Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.us –coming soon! • Email – heather.ball@glsd.us • Phone – 724-539-9779 ext. 1301

4. Classroom Procedures and Expectations • Classroom behavior chart and classroom economy reward system • Cat’s Cash • Red Tuesday Folder • Blue Take Home Folder • Please check daily! • Homework and daily papers from class/office

5. Encore Schedule • Day 1 Art • Days 2 and 5 Gym • Days 3 and 6 Music • Day 4 Library

6. GLSD Website • www.glsd.us • LES main page-top left dropdown menu • Mrs. Ball’s page- this is under teachers and lists tons of useful websites for students! • Think Central

7. Home-School Connection • Volunteer opportunities: • Classroom parties • Field trips • PTO Volunteer Clearance Packet • clearance paperwork due Sept. 26th

8. Home-School Connection • Homework Tips: • Read 20 minutes every night • Quiet space • Use examples to help with proper practice • Extra Resources: • http://www.mathfactspro.com/#/home • http://www.abcya.com/ • http://www.funbrain.com/ • http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

9. Take a Look Around • Classroom library-I love to read! • Student behavior chart • Assignment board • Student desks

10. Thank you for taking the time to come in tonight!