Welcome Back!

1. Welcome Back! Mrs. Lewis’ Open House Grassy Lake Elementary School Third Grade September 9, 2010

2. Welcome! Today, I will be introducing you to our third grade classroom. Please write down any questions you have and I will answer them at the end of the presentation.

3. All About Me • My background • I grew up in West Bloomfield , MI. • I attended Northwood University and received my Masters degree from Walden University in Reading and Literacy. • My experience • I’ve been teaching for 7 years. • I have also taught fifth grade, but third is my favorite. Mrs. Lewis and Mom in Egypt.

4. My Family I have been married to my wonderful husband Robb for fifteeen years. In our spare time, we enjoy resting, relaxing, and watching our wonderful Detroit Red Wings! We have no children but have two dogs Arielle and Maddie. Mr. & Mrs. Lewis on vacation in London, England.

5. Goals • To give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to fourth grade. • To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. • To help you make new friends and discover new interests.

6. Classroom Rules • Be kind to yourself. • Be kind to others. • Always give it ‘one more try’. • Be the best listener in our class. • Ask lots of questions.

7. Behavior Management In my class, we utilize a four step system system. Students who move their marker will lose privileges. Students not pulling cards will receive rewards including ‘Caught being good notes’, stickers, and no homework passes.

8. Reading • I teach the five components of reading. • As a grade level we work very hard at both enrichment and remediation.

9. Reading Resources for Success! • Accelerated Reading/ S.T.A.R • Raz-kids • FCAT Practice lesson • FCAT Explorer • Multiple cold reads • Buckle Down curriculum • Nightly fluency practice • Vocabulary Development • Mrs. Lewis’ classroom webpage

10. Scholastic Book Order • Builds a love for reading • Monthly order form will be given to your child • Order on-line/ send slip and payment • Checks only accepted payable to Scholastic

11. Mathematics Students will have 60 minutes of math each day. Students will work in whole groups and centers.

12. Mathematics Resources for Success! • Accelerated Math • Speed drills for multiplication • Buckle Down curriculum • www.internetforclassrooms.com • Mrs. Lewis’ classroom webpage

13. Language Arts Students will work on writing twice a week and English three times a week. Please know that the goal of writing at this time is for students to become more expressive, rather than to have excellent conventions.

14. Science & Social Studies

15. Homework Policy • Every night except Fridays (unless necessary) • Reading every night for 15 minutes. Fill out reading log (in agenda). Please initial log. • Fluency • Spelling If homework is not complete students will move a marker and complete the assignment during class free time. Homework is due the next day.

16. School Uniforms • Knit polo style collared shirts or turtlenecks in light blue, navy, white, huntergreen and yellow. Official Grassy Lake T-shirts and sweatshirts in any colormay also be worn. Tucked in shirttails are preferred. • Shorts, pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers and culottes in navy and khaki. Belts are preferred but optional. • Tennis shoes or shoes with an enclosed heel are preferred. Sandals must have a heel strap. • Uniforms may be purchased at JC Penney, Target, Bealls, Kmart, Kohl’s and Belk.

17. Daily Schedule

18. Agenda All students must write their homework in their agendas before 9 am. Neatness will be enforced.

19. Volunteers All in class volunteers must be approved through the county office. • Reading to Students • AR celebrations • Fluency (Monday and Friday afternoons) • Math • Class parties • Field Trips

20. Contact me Email is my preferred method of communication and writing in the agenda daily. Lewisc@lake.k12.fl.us

21. Thank You for coming! Let’s have a great school year together! Mrs. Lewis