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Mrs. Van Dyke’s Class Woodland Elementary West

Welcome to Third Grade!. Mrs. Van Dyke’s Class Woodland Elementary West. Welcome!. Please refer to the Parent Packet located on your child’s desk for more information throughout this presentation. Enjoy the treats at your desks! WINNER!. Mrs. Van Dyke. Kirsten Van Dyke

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Mrs. Van Dyke’s Class Woodland Elementary West

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  1. Welcome to Third Grade! Mrs. Van Dyke’s Class Woodland Elementary West

  2. Welcome! • Please refer to the Parent Packet located on your child’s desk for more information throughout this presentation. • Enjoy the treats at your desks! • WINNER!

  3. Mrs. Van Dyke • Kirsten Van Dyke • 3rd year teaching at Woodland • 4th year teaching elementary school • Carthage College • Student teaching in Racine, WI • email - kvandyke@dist50.net • Phone – (847)856-2924 • http://www.mrsvandyke.com

  4. Multiple Intelligences & Differentiated Instruction • All students are able to achieve! • Verbal/Linguistic • Visual • Logical/Mathematical • Musical • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Bodily/Kinesthetic • Naturalist

  5. Guided Reading • Flex Grouping • Reading a-z • Whole group • Language Arts skills Shared Reading

  6. Read-Aloud & D.E.A.R. D.E.A.R. – Drop Everything And Read • Independent reading level

  7. Writing Workshop • Mini-lesson • Independent writing time • Practice writing process • Writer’s Notebook keeps students organized!

  8. Math • Math Trailblazers • Usually homework will be sent home every day for math • Practice math facts at home! • Math fact quizzes throughout the year • Math Specialist - Judith Young • jyoung@dist50.net

  9. Lunch & Recess • Recess – 12:35-1:00 • Lunch - 1:00-1:25 • Make sure your child dresses appropriately for outside weather in the morning.

  10. Science/Social Studies • Health • Government • Life Cycles & Embryology • Pioneers • Forces & Motion • Earth, Sun, & Moon • Chicago

  11. Specials • Day 1 – Music • Day 2 – Gym & Computers • Day 3 – Music & Art • Day 4 – Gym • Day 5 – Library & Gym • Gym Shoes/Shirt • Art Smock

  12. Afternoon Wrap-Up • Builds community • Increases excitement about learning • Improves academic and social skills • Greeting • Group Activity • Essential 55/Character Education

  13. Assign Homework & Bus Calls • Assignment notebook – Please check each night! • While waiting for bus calls, the students may start on homework if they choose, but it must be brought home to be checked by a parent even if they finish

  14. Homework Policy • Usually every day except Friday • Assignment Notebook – Please check every night! • Sign the bottom after homework is completed • Please initial homework • No Homework - The student will automatically move to yellow on stoplight and stay in for recess • The student will not be allowed to finish the missing assignment during recess

  15. Homeworkopoly • When students turn in their homework, they can play! • Every Friday, they have the chance to win a prize. • Free Homework pass • Computer time • Sit at the teacher’s desk • …and much more!

  16. Grades Third grade students are given letter grades on their report cards A = Outstanding B = Above Average C = Average N = Failing/Needs Improvement Students are also graded on work habits and behavior.  = Satisfactory N = Needs Improvement

  17. Behavior Stoplight Each day, students start on “green” • 1st time = warning from Mrs. Van Dyke • 2nd time = move to “yellow”; 10 min. of Recess Room • 3rd time = move to “red”; Recess Room; Behavior Report; call home to parents

  18. Van Dyke Dollars • Students can earn dollars by: • Sharing • Listening to directions • Turning in homework • Walking quietly in hallway • Being a good citizen • …and so much more!!!! • Class Store

  19. S.T.A.R. Binders • Students That Are Responsible • Helps students stay organized and keep you in touch with our classroom! • S.T.A.R. Binder Overview

  20. Reading Log • Required to read at least 20 minutes per day • Your child is responsible for keeping track of minutes read. • Please remember to check & sign – not accepted without a parent signature • Extra minutes read earn dollars

  21. Classroom Library • 2 books at a time • Library privileges can be taken away • Look for “This book belongs to…” labels • Book Bags – first day of each week

  22. V.I.P. Club • Very Intelligent Pupils • This is an optional club for those who want to go “above and beyond” the normal classroom expectations. • Questions are included online and in individual student booklets

  23. Cinema Club • Students earn the right to watch a movie based on a children’s book during recess/lunch. Popcorn is served! :o) • Raffle • PG movies

  24. Snack • Please have your child bring in a healthy snack every day. • Water bottles – no juice, please

  25. Parent Volunteers Needed! • At school or at home! • Head room parent • Class parties, field trips, classroom activities • Extra set of hands • Technology – scanning, typing student work, etc.

  26. Contact Information • Phone – (847)856-2924 • Email – kvandyke@dist50.net • http://www.mrsvandyke.com Thank you so much for coming tonight! • Please remember to sign up for conferences and volunteer opportunities!

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