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Welcome to Meet the Teacher Night. Fill out parent survey Sign up for a conference Write a short note back to your child Sign up if you want to be my room captain. Mrs. Fix Room 108 FixLor@eastpennsd.org. Expectations. All students can learn
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Welcome to Meet the Teacher Night • Fill out parent survey • Sign up for a conference • Write a short note back to your child • Sign up if you want to be my room captain Mrs. Fix Room 108 FixLor@eastpennsd.org
Expectations • All students can learn • All students will work to the best of their ability • Students will participate in classroom activities • Students will work together and respect each other • Homework will be completed by the student and will be handed in on time
Behavior Management • Rules are listed in classroom • Discipline Plan signed and returned • Behavior Cards • Recess – fill out behavior journal • Super Job – extra recess
Homework • Assignment books • Given nightly • District policy 10 minutes per grade level (3rd grade = 30 minutes) • Tic-Tac-Toe • Completed independently • Returned to school daily • Finish at extra recess – may play when complete • 3 missed assignments – teacher/parent must sign assignment book nightly
Class Accounts • Students will get money for numerous reasons in the classroom examples include: homework or positive behavior • Money can be subtracted for inappropriate behavior • Class store at end of month • Discuss with your child what you do/do not want them to purchase at the store.
Classroom Store • Jolly Rancher Bookmark • Highlighters Lunch w/Mrs. Fix • Pencil/pen Play inside for recess • Stickers • Homework pass • 1st in line for recess/bus FEES: Inappropriate behavior in halls or at an assembly or pulled a card in the classroom
Reading • Text divided into 6 themes • Phonics • Robust Vocabulary • Comprehension Strategies • Fluency • Guided Reading – Extra Support & Challenge • Weekly tests/Theme tests • Accelerated Reader
English • Grammar • DOL (Daily Oral Language) • Storytown Response Journal • Writing prompts • Writer’s Workshops • Writing Strategies • Speaking & Listening
Spelling • Phonics • Apply spelling patterns to unknown words • Spelling words correctly in everyday writing • 20 words taken from Storytown • Challenge list given if pretest is 100% or 95% • New words given on a Monday • Spelling test on Fridays • SpellingCity.com
Math • Flexible Groups • Emphasis is on: • Problem-Solving • Math reasoning • Applications to real world situations • Analyzing data • Written explanations • Technology Topics: Numbers/Operations, Time/Money, Place Value, Multiplication/Division, Graphing, Fraction/Decimals, Measurement, and Geometry
ScienceMrs. Herman • Emphasis: • Standards based life, earth, and physical science content • Scientific inquiry • Hands-on investigation • History and nature of science • Assessed in a variety of ways • Science Fair Topics: Plants/Animals, Earth’s Land, Cycles on Earth and in Space, Investigating Matter, Exploring Energy and Forces
Social StudiesMrs. Fix • Emphasis: • Lehigh County (field trips in spring) • History • Geography • World & Cultural Studies • Economics • Civics Core Lessons Map Skills Extend Lessons Vocab. Skillbuilders Big Ideas: Living Together, People Long Ago, Changes Over Time, Citizens Take Part, Human Needs & Wants, Meeting People
Information • Transportation Issues- need a note • Medication/cough drops – must be brought in by parent • Birthdays – No edible birthday treats and No invitations unless entire class (all boys or all girls) is invited & allergies • Scholastic Book Clubs – checks only Thanks for coming! I really appreciate your support!