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Back to School Night 2014-2015

Back to School Night 2014-2015. Mrs. Maureen Grissell. Background Information. Dual certified in Regular/Special Education History at Welch Married 34 years, 2 kids – Scott & Meghan. The l ast 2 y ears have been quite a ride!. July 2012. August 2013. Another Engagement!

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Back to School Night 2014-2015

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  1. Back to School Night2014-2015 Mrs. Maureen Grissell

  2. Background Information • Dual certified in Regular/Special Education • History at Welch • Married 34 years, 2 kids – Scott & Meghan

  3. The last 2 years have been quite a ride! July 2012 August 2013 Another Engagement! December 2013

  4. The next part of our lives…. Trey Joseph Sabol July 25,2014

  5. Curriculum • JOURNEYS – 3rd year (Think Central) • Balanced literacy: reading/writing connections • Whole group & Guided reading, vocabulary, phonics, spelling, and grammar components • Self selected chapter books, read alouds • Reading calendars for accountability • Focus in 3rd grade is COMPREHENSION making connections, visualizing, questioning, rereading, predicting, confirming, & inferring • Online access: Usernames & passwords are in manila folder • Correct reading level + high interest = success in reading Using the above strategies will help your children to become more comprehensive readers!

  6. Math • ENVISION by Pearson • Online access – Usernames & passwords in folder • The program incorporates the use of the Smartboard • Differentiated activities - addresses the needs of the students • Problem solving is more involved this year – “Explain” • I model how to “explain answers” on a daily basis (homework) • Challenge math activities daily • Please reinforce “reading directions” • Trouble with homework, jot me a note

  7. Social Studies & Science • Social Studies themes: Community, Government, Immigration, American Symbols & Holidays • Science themes: Plants, Rocks, & Sound • Variety of assessments • Lots of group work!

  8. Philosophy • Goals: 1. Mutual respect & learning 2. Academic, social, & emotional growth 3. Approachability 4. Risk free environment 5. Multi-sensory approach (visuals) • Classroom management style: Don’t sweat the small stuff; kind, but firm; handle things proactively. • Responsive Classroom: Helps to create a more cohesive and caring group!

  9. Other items of interest… • Conferences are 11/24, 11/25, & 11/26. Please sign up tonight. I will be available by 7:45am on most mornings. • Web Page: Please check my page from time to time! There are pix, activities, news, and homework. • Teacher-Parent Communication: mgrissell@crsd.org or leave a message on the voicemail. *Urgent messages: call office (loophole) • Third Grade Birthday Policy • Book Clubs: sent home monthly, but no pressure! You can order online. • Independent year – transition from primary-intermediate • **Please leave reading calendar on desk

  10. Final Words I hope to make your child’s 3rd grade experience positive, enriching, and exciting! Working together as a team will not only help to facilitate the process, but will also benefit your child in order to ensure his or her success.

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