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Welcome Families!. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT, September 9, 2013. Welcome to Third Grade! Mrs. Long & Mrs. DiPrimio. Tonight we will: Provide an overview of our class; Share important information; Enjoy the evening!. Daily Schedule. General Overview.
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Welcome Families! BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT, September 9, 2013
Welcome to Third Grade!Mrs. Long & Mrs. DiPrimio Tonight we will: • Provide an overview of our class; • Share important information; • Enjoy the evening!
General Overview • Morning Meeting – greeting, chart, shares – what does it all mean? • Responsive classroom philosophy • Positive Behavior Support Plan • Other Notes…
ROLLING HILLS C. A. R. E. S. Positive Behavior Support Plan Cooperate with Others Act Safely and Responsibly Respect Yourself, Others and Property Encourage and Help Others Show Good Sportsmanship
Classroom Community • Our classroom is our VERY SPECIAL COMMUNITY. In our community, we have rules with logical consequences. • Class rules are geared toward: • Being respectful and responsible. • Being organized and follow directions. • Being on time. • Being prepared!
Arrival Time – Key! • School starts promptly at 9:10 A.M. • Should your child be late arriving please accompany them to our front office before coming to class. • 3rd grade – big “leap” toward academic achievements/goals. Their presence is vital!!
Specials – 10:25-11:05 • Monday – Computer • Tuesday – Library • Wednesday –Gym • Thursday – Music • Friday - Art
Homework • 30 minutes typically - Math each night except weekends; Reading nightly and weekends. • Please use pencil. • Science and Social Studies on occasion. • PLEASEsign homework book and reading log nightly. • Homework/Assignment book great place to communicate with us. • Rolling Hills folder – check nightly. • Select an organized, clutter free area at home • Any problems – please jot quick note in HW book.
Content Areas • MATH– EnVision Math Program • Students can access math content areas visiting: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com • Log in: Please see/utilize paper on child’s desk to access on line site. Topic packets – contain work from class/ homework assignment. Vocabulary with each topic. Quizzes/tests. Quarterly District CR tests. • Social Studies– Exploring Community, Culture, Economics, Kids Voting. • Quizzes/tests; CR District Tests (2) Homework • Science – Rocks & Minerals; Sound; Plants and their Growth.
EXCITING NEW JOURNEYS LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM! • Featuring – Essential lesson questions • Focus Wall • Targeted Skills- Targeted Reading Strategies; varied reading selections offering • small group/differentiated instruction. • Grammar, Spelling, Phonics • Vocabulary in context cards – reinforce targeted vocabulary with reading selections • Writing – with “specific” objectives • On line access-see paper on desk.
Miscellaneous • Sign up for conference date at table. • Sign up for the Rolling Hills list-serv • rhe-join@listserv.crsd.org • Birthdays – Would appreciate alternate selections! Consider non food “treat.” Please check web site with regard to health concerns/precautions. • Book orders – Scholastic “Lucky” online or paper form. Checks only. More info coming soon! • Absences – will send work to office for pick up if notified early in day; will be in office by 3:00 p.m. • Field Trips…TBA • Student of Week – start end of month. • Visitors – must sign in front office • Teacher notifications: PLEASE SEND/DIRECT TO FRONT OFFICE.