1) Please fill out the parent information card2) Please fill out parent emergency form from the

office3) Sign up for a November Conference Time4) Sign up to assist with parties or volunteer to be a

homeroom parent if you are available5) Pay for Kid Stuff book (if interested) or leave on the desk (if not interested)

Back to School Night 2013-2014

Third Grade TeamTeachers

Cristi McDermott/Maryann McCorryAndrea McMacken/Eileen WiencekGail SeidnerBeth SicklerJen SinisiKarole TobiasAngela Walsh

Mrs. McDermott- Regular Education Teacher

Mrs. McCorry-Learning Support Assistant

Mrs. Wiencek Mrs. Tobias

•Parent signature in assignment book & reading log•Read 15 minutes & log•Math sheet•Practice of math facts on QUIA for up to 5 minutes•Kid Biz assignment (typically Mondays)•Spelling-3 assignments due within about 6-7 school days•Study science/social studies study guides (posted on website)

•Occasionally small assignments will be sent home to complete, but the students will be given at least a couple days notice to complete them.

Daily Homework-

9:00-9:10- Unpack9:10-9:30- Copy Homework/Morning Work9:30-10:30- Math10:30-10:45-Morning Meeting10:45-11:15-Recess/Bathroom Break11:15-11:45-Lunch11:45-12:35- Reading12:35-1:15- Specials1:15-1:45- Guided Reading/Bathroom Break1:45-2:30- Writing2:30-3:15- Snack/Social Studies (M & T), Problem Solving (W), Science (Th & F)3:15-3:30- Recess/Bathroom Break3:30-3:40- Pack Up/Afternoon Jobs3:40-4:00- Dismissal

•enVision Math series•Differentiated Homework•QUIA website for math fact practice homework•Online Component-See handout for log-in information•Additional problem solving every Wednesday afternoon-differentiated•Timed Math Facts Quiz each Friday•Math Moments Website•First in Math Website-information from Mrs. Hills posted online

What does it look like?Whole group lessons utilizing the SMART board and other math manipulatives, small group lessons, independent practice, differentiated homework, and problem solving assessments

•Greeting-Practice Social Skills• Activity•News and Announcements

Reading and Writing•Journeys textbook•Journeys leveled library•Journeys instructional practice sheets•Use of Reader’s and Writer’s Notebooks•SMARTboard interactive lessons•KidBiz-(web-based instructional tool offers differentiated non-fiction text)

What does it look like?•Whole and small group instruction using Journeys materials

Harcourt Horizons series-Communities Theme

Topics of Study:• Communities• Citizenship and Government• Communities Over Time• The Economy

•Study guides are sent at the beginning of the chapter to allow students to study a little each night •Tests are often announced a few days before they are given

3 Units of Study:• Plants • Sound• Rocks and Minerals

What does it look like?Conduct experiments, record results in science notebook, read from science trade book, mini quizzes

Study guides are sent at the beginning of the unit to allow students to study a little each night

• KidBiz• Star-Spangled Salute• Classroom Economy• Market Day• Animal Research/Field Trip

•Students are graded using the number system•Numbering System

4 (100%-94%)3+ (93%-90%)3 (89%-80%)2 (79%-70%)1 (69%-0)

•Explanation of grades can be found on the inside of the report card folder for non-percentage based grades

Tardiness-anytime past 9:10 AM

Absences-• written note from parent explaining absence and the date

• According to the school policy, we may not provide students with missed class work prior to a vacation related absence.

Conferences- conferences are scheduled for November 22nd-24th, but we can meet anytime you have a concern.

Website- We often post pictures and information to our website. Feel free to check it out!

Snack- Please send in snacks each day in a tightly sealed container to prevent any unwelcomed guests in our classroom!

Allergies- Peanuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, tree nuts

Birthdays- Due to the many food allergies in the building, third grade will not be allowing birthday treats to be shared this year.

PSSA-Pennsylvania state assessment will be given over about 5-6 day period beginning on March 17th

Scholastic Book Club-Your child will have the opportunity to purchase books online. More info. can be found on our website and in your Back to School Night folder.

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Homeroom Parent Responsibilities-•Contact Person for PTO•Email volunteers prior to the party to arrange snacks/supplies•Organize 1-2 small activities for the celebration

Party Volunteers:Please email which of the four parties you’d be interested in assisting with•Halloween- October 31st @ 2:15•Holiday Party- December 20th @ 1:30-2:30•Valentine’s Day-February 13th @ 1:30-2:30•End of the Year @ 11:15-12:35

Tennis Balls

Goodnoe’s 50th Birthday Celebration-•Friday, October 18th-Wear your shirts!•T-Shirt design competition•T-Shirt orders due Sept. 18th

Mrs. Cristi McDermottphone number: 215-944-2135Email: cmcdermott@crsd.org

Mrs. Maryann McCorryEmail: mmccorry@crsd.org

1) Please fill out the parent information card2) Please fill out parent emergency form from the

office3) Sign up for a November Conference Time4) Sign up to assist with parties or volunteer to be

a homeroom parent if you are available5) Check out your child’s minion in the hallway as

you leave