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Welcome to Mrs. Bunag’s 3 rd grade rainforest! We are creating a Canopy of Success!. A little about me…. I g raduated from FSU!!! Go NOLES!!! I’ve been teaching in Hillsborough County for 6 years. This is my 4 th year at Oak Grove teaching 3 rd grade.
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Welcome to Mrs. Bunag’s 3rd grade rainforest!We are creating a Canopy of Success!
A little about me… • I graduated from FSU!!! Go NOLES!!! • I’ve been teaching in Hillsborough County for 6 years. • This is my 4th year at Oak Grove teaching 3rd grade. • I’m married and have two boys of my own!
Oak Grove Vision & Mission • Vision: For all students to excel to their highest potential in their pursuit of excellence. • Mission: In order to achieve our vision, we will work to nurture a caring environment, motivating staff and students to work as a community always in the pursuit of excellence.
Classroom Policies • School Rules + Student Created Classroom Family Rules • Any change in the way a student goes home OR in who is picking them up requires a note! • Recognition for On Task Behavior/ Good Choices: • Bingo Board • Fill A Bucket! • Classroom Economy
We are partners in your child’s education!!! • Communication is the key!! • STAR BINDER: • Planner • Quality student expectations • Homework folder • Oak Grove Folder • Data Tracking
What I teach: • Reading • Writing • Science • Social Studies • Math (Mrs. Nar)
Things you might not know about 3rd grade: • Grades will be given using A, B, C, D, U • Grades will be determined holistically using formal, informal assessments and anecdotal notes • Students will be marked OL, BL, AL in Reading & Math • The FCAT will be given for Reading & Math • Field trips
READING • This is the main focus for 3rd grade!! • Our curriculum is the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. • We follow the Reader’s Workshop Daily. • On level for the 1st 9 weeks = instructional level 28 - 30 • On level for the 2nd 9 weeks and the rest of the year = instructional level 30 – 38 • The goal is to have each student reading at least at an instructional level 38 by the end of the year in fluency, expression & comprehension !!!
Reading Continued • Students have many opportunities to read books on their level at school: • Oak Grove Library • RP Testing
Writing • Students will be formally assessed monthly using the Oak Grove Writes. • Scores can range from U, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 • Our goal is to have students leaving 3rd grade writing at a level 4. • Elaboration: Stick, Stay & Stretch!!!! • Students will write daily about whatever topic they choose.
Science • Students will explore the nature of science, physical science, earth and space science and life science. • Our curriculum is the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards • Your student will participate in lots of hands-on, individual & group projects. • Each student will participate in the Science Fair!
Social Studies • This subject can be infused into reading or the other subjects. • Our curriculum is the Sunshine State Standards!
FCAT • All students will take the FCAT in reading & math in 3rd grade. • FCAT is scored on a scale of 1 – 5. • In order to promote to 3rd grade, your student must pass the FCAT reading test. This means, if they score a level 1 they will be retained in 3rd grade.
FCAT HELP!!! • Everyday we are teaching the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, which the FCAT is based on. • SuccessMaker – morning Computer Lab • FCAT Explorer • SES • RTI • I-station
Homework • Homework will be given each night Monday - Friday!!! • Each day will include: • Reading • Math • 30 minutes independent reading
Our Classroom Website – check it out!! http://oakgrove.mysdhc.org/teacher/3161bunag/ There are TONS of resources here including: * access to weekly homework sheet * access to Online Reading Book * access to My Capstone Library * links to FCAT Explorer * links to other helpful tips
A bit about differentiation: • Small group instruction • Remediation & Enhancement • Homework • Computer programs