Welcome to Third Grade

1. Welcome to Third Grade Open House September 5, 2013

2. Meet Mrs. Guidi • Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Special Education) • Elementary Certification-Seton Hill University • Master of Education in Special Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania

3. Meet Mrs. Guidi • I have taught K-6 Learning Support and third grade • Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.us • Email – patricia.guidi@glsd.us • Phone – 724-539-9777 (x1365)

4. Expectations • Green-Yellow-Red Stop Light for individual behavior • Cats Cash for Bucket Filling (ROARS) • Group marble reward for cooperation • Positive Traits Bingo for individual recognition • Caring Cat award monthly (ROARS) • Smarty Pants for an AH-HA moment • Orange homework assignment book • Please check daily and sign • Take Home Envelope taken home Friday, sign and date

5. GLSD Website • www.glsd.us • LES main page • Mrs. Guidi’s page • Story Town • GoMath! • Think Central Resources

6. Home-School Connection • We need your help! • Volunteer opportunities: LES Parent Tutors Parties/Field Trips Prep at Home • PTO Clearance Packet

7. Home-School Connection • Ideas for Homework Help: • Quiet space • Materials – pencil, crayons, scissors, glue • Encourage best work • Refer to class work for help • Fun Websites for Parents & Kids: • www.starfall.com • www.pbskids.org • www.abcya.com • www.literactive.com

8. Scavenger Hunt • Can you find: • Your child’s seat & locker • Visit the Encore teachers • Read your child’s “In A Nutshell” and “Miss Nelson’s Schoolhouse” on the hallway bulletin board • Drop an encouraging line on your child’s fish • Visit the Book Fair in the library • Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale

9. Thank You For Attending!