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Mrs. Mittiga’s 3 rd Grade Class

Mrs. Mittiga’s 3 rd Grade Class. Welcome Families!. All About Mrs. M. My Background I grew up in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. I attended Muhlenberg College. I will complete my masters in Literacy at Bank Street College of Education in December.

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Mrs. Mittiga’s 3 rd Grade Class

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  1. Mrs. Mittiga’s 3rd Grade Class Welcome Families!

  2. All About Mrs. M. • My Background • I grew up in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. • I attended Muhlenberg College. • I will complete my masters in Literacy at Bank Street College of Education in December. • I’m certified to teach K-6 in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and soon to be New York. • I’m entering my 7thyear teaching. • I have been in many different classrooms and experienced grades K-6, but 3rd is my favorite.

  3. Goals for 3rd Grade • To give you the academic tools you need to progress to 4th grade. • To provide a supportive learning environment. • To have fun while we learn. • To make new friends and discover new interests.

  4. Class Content • We will cover all the subjects and topics that our curriculum committee believes are important for you to learn during 3rd grade. • Curriculum objectives are based upon state standards and guidelines set forth by the National Association of Independent Schools.

  5. Language Arts • reading comprehension • reading with fluency and expression • vocabulary • word study: grammar and spelling • Writer’s Workshop • oral speaking and presentation

  6. Math • addition and subtraction of multiple addends • multiplication and division • fractions • measuring • word problems • time and money

  7. Reading • DRA – reading assessment • Picking “Just Right Books” • Literature Circles • Guided Reading • Junior Great Books • D.E.A.R. Time

  8. Social Studies • communities • multiculturalism • current events • maps • Native Americans • Colonial America • rivers and ports

  9. Science • life cycles • Sun, Moon, Earth • Earth’s Resources • Roles of Living Things

  10. Supporting School Virtues Credos of the School • Each child is unique and special • Each child is curious and eager to learn • Each child learns best when he or she is safe, happy, and self-confident • Each child deserves to perform in a caring, supportive environment

  11. Student Virtues Embraced bySt. Philip’s Academy Honesty Kindness Courage Respect Loyalty Open-mindedness Responsibility Friendship Self-Control • Supporting St. Philip’s Academy’s mission statement, we seek to provide a rigorous and moral education to our students. • This year the third grade will be focusing on the virtue of Respect.

  12. Communication • Three ring binder • Folder 1 • Home/School Connection • Reading Log • Folder 2 • Homework and Resources • Assignment Pad • Contract Folder • Morning Learning Contract

  13. Nutrition Policy • See page 11 in the Handbook • It is the goal of St. Philip’s Academy to teach students healthy eating habits. • With this goal in mind, the following is a list of acceptable snacks: • Crackers • Pretzels • Fruit and/or Vegetables • Granola bars • Yogurt/Pudding • Trail mix • Cereal • Popcorn • Rice cakes • Applesauce • 100 calorie packs • String cheese • Mini-muffins • Raisins

  14. Behavior Management • Class rules & Constitution • Signed by parent & child • Classroom Traffic Light • Individual Traffic Light • Marble Madness • Mittiga Money

  15. Daily Routine • Late Bell – 8:20am • Contract work • Morning Meeting • English Language Arts – ELA • Guided Reading • Writer’s Workshop • Word Study • Penmanship • Lunch/Recess – 11:35am-12:20pm • DEAR Time • Math • Social Studies & Science • Class Conference • Dismissal – 3:30pm

  16. Homework • Check assignment pad, folders, and reading log each day • Call or send in a note in case of absences with homework request • Homework is checked daily! • Contracts must be signed and returned upon return from the weekend.

  17. In School Supplies • 3 ring binder (Trapper Keeper style) • 2 boxes of tissues • Red pen (correction) • Pencils (no pens!) • Erasers • Pair of unused socks • Girls: • 1 box sandwich size Ziploc bag • 2 rolls of paper towel • Boys: • 1 box gallon size Ziploc bags • 2 bottles of hand soap

  18. Let’s Have a Great Year!

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