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Welcome to Third Grade…. Please fill out the “Parent Game” inside the folder on your child’s desk. Fill in the answers the way you think your child answered them… Good luck! There are sign ups for conferences and holiday parties on the side table for your convenience.
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Welcome to Third Grade… Please fill out the “Parent Game” inside the folder on your child’s desk. Fill in the answers the way you think your child answered them… Good luck! There are sign ups for conferences and holiday parties on the side table for your convenience.
Welcome • Mrs. Pamela Martin • How to reach me: 889-2188 x6720 • Email pmartin@cccsd.org • Teachers are available between the hours of 8:20 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. preferably by appointment. Voice mail is available 24 hrs/day and checked consistently throughout the day. Calls and emails will be returned as soon as possible. If time is of the essence, leave a message with the office and it will be delivered sooner.
A little about me… • CRS 22 years • 3 at 5th grade, 2 at 4th, • 17 at 3rd • BS Elementary and Special Education from SUNYGeneseo • MS Elementary Ed from • SUNY Brockport • Member of the community • Interests include: reading, baseball, musical theater, scrapbooking, going to my camp, my kids!
Other names to know… • Mr. Ziegler- 3rd grade teacher. He will be teaching our Science this year. • Mrs. Fafinski- Special Education teacher • Mrs. Lievense- Teaching assistant • Mrs. Allen- OT • Mrs. Allen- Speech • Mrs. Ball- school counselor • Mrs. Clark- lunch monitor
Communications • Main Office: 889-2188 x6150 • Health Office: 889-2188 x6130 District website: www.cccsd.org Web page listed under CRS teacher web pages.
SCHEDULE • Phys. Ed Mon . Tues. & Weds. Mr. Schluter • Art Fri. Mrs. Currie • Music Thurs. Mr. Cortese • Library Mon. Ms. Conzola • Chorus Thurs. Mr. Cortese and Mrs. Mance • LUNCH- 11:55-12:25 Send a healthy snack please! (non peanut preferred)
Green, Yellow, Orange, Red system See dots on assignment sheet High Five Awards Hallway Challenge Management • Code of conduct • CRS CaReS • Caring/Citizenship • Respect/ Responsibility • Safe/Supportive
ELA Reading Guided reading Literature Circles Read aloud Writing Guided Independent Project Based Word Study- guided, leveled groups NYS ELA test April 1, 2 and 3 Math enVision NYS Exam April 30, May 1 and 2 Science Social Studies All objectives based on new Common Core- see handouts if you’d like more info. Please see details in curriculum brochure for each content area. Link: www.cccsd.org/Instruction.cfm?subpage=784 Curriculum
Exam Dates Please be sure to schedule appointments and vacations around these dates. ELA Exam- April 1, 2 and 3, 2014 Math Exam- April 30, May 1 and 2, 2014
Homework Guidelines and Expectations • Assignment sheet- please sign each day • Important communication tool
Assignments • Word study WILL BE DONE IN CLASS • Please leave word list and cards in home folder • Book response- based on home reading material- due on Friday • Time for Kids (TFK) worksheet- due Fri. • Weekly word problems due Fri. • Math practice- short daily assignment • Expect 30 mins./night NOT including reading. Please contact us IMMEDIATELY if taking longer • Reading expectation is 20 mins. each night- alone or with a parent. • WORK WILL BE SENT ON FRIDAYS
TECHNOLOGY NEWS~ • 21st Century Classroom Program • Classroom set of Netbooks • Used daily to enhance instruction and explore ways to show and share learning using technology
More to know… • Cursive writing When all lower case letters are complete cursive will be required for word study PLEASE DO NOT GO AHEAD OR ALLOW THEM TO TRY AT HOME • Grading/report cards Electronic format Common Core based 1-4 See flyer sent home with report cards
Lunch program • Snack note needed to buy snack from account- one time note sufficient • Checks/cash accepted • On line payments accepted • Go to cccsd.org follow “Nutritional Services” link to “Food Service Account” • You will need your child’s ID#- from me or office • Can set up email reminders
Suggested resources: • Intermediate Dictionary at home • Cursive alphabet • Flash cards • Analog clock! (with hands)
Book orders Several clubs each month One check (Scholastic) or cash please Online orders accepted Birthdays Life-threatening allergies Non-food treats only We will have a “game time” of child’s choice 10 minute celebration Conferences Fall (Nov.1) Spring (Mar. 14) As needed Odds and Ends
Contributions appreciated: • Kleenex • Baby wipes • “Lend a Hand” Sticker items
…for coming. Have a great evening!