Welcome to 3rd GradeBack to School Night

Math and Language ArtsPilot Math Program A word about Math…. New Language Arts ProgramWondersMany on-line tools for use at school and home (Watch for information by handout and e-mail.)

Classroom ProceduresClassroom Management:Class and Group pointsHubbard Bucks Color coded behavior chart If there is a problem:1. I work it out with the student.2. If a problem continues I will contact parents

and we will work it out together as a team.3. Safe school violations and bullying issues

may receive discipline tickets.

PlannersSchool HandbookParent/teacher communicationHomework assignmentsTest DatesUpcoming Events (Field trips, programs

etc…)

HomeworkHomework will be sent home in a Homework Folder on

Monday, and will need to be returned by Friday.20 minutes of reading five nights a week (30 is even

better!)Practice Spelling and Vocabulary words. Tests on Fridays.Fluency Practice (Timed for 1 minute daily) Due Friday.

Test On Fridays. (Both Count towards the fluency grade.) Math Practice Homework (see planner daily-some will be

on-line) If no homework is assigned for that day, students are assigned to do Xtra Math online.

10 minutes of keyboarding practice *Mrs. Smith’s Website

Road to SuccessStudents will need to log in with their

password from last year and it will automatically transfer them to our class.

This is in place of recording reading minutes in the planner so it is important that it is input into the computer at least once a week.

Book ReportsStudents will be doing 2 book reports this

year.Watch for handouts with instructions.

1. Character Can book report: Due the end of term 1.

2. Cereal Box Book Report due the end of Term 3.

BirthdaysStudents bring a store bought treat to share. We

have 29 students.Summer Birthdays: Please choose a special day to

send a store bought treat and we will celebrate that day.

If you are unable to send a treat please let me know and I will be happy to provide one.

Students will receive a Birthday Bag from me, and will be able to share their “All About Me” poster for the week. This poster will be completed during class time.

Afternoon SnackParents can sign up to bring a healthy snack

for the class once a month to have during our long afternoons.

Watch for a sign-up note from our volunteer coordinator.

Contacting meE-mail link on my webpageCall the school Make an appointment Write in the planner (student must show it to me)Send a note with your student

*If you don’t have E-mail access please let me know and I will send home hardcopies.

*Also, if you do not have a computer please see me and we can apply for one!

Narnia Day, May 28The entire third grade will participate this

year!We need 1 coordinator from each classAnd MANY volunteers!We will let you know when the first Narnia

meeting is.Sign up sheet

Scholastic Book OrdersWatch for the flyer at the beginning of each

month.There is a link on my web page to order on-

line.When a parent orders on line we get $3.00

per parent to buy books for the classroom library!

Students can still order buy turning the form and check or money order in to me.

The Giving Tree

Questions?