Welcome to 3rd Grade!

Mrs. WallaceRoom 121

I went to Miami University and graduated with a degree in elementary education. I then went to NKU and got a degree in reading and writing instruction. I am in the

process of going back to NKU for a 3rd degree. This will be my 12th year teaching, and my 9th year teaching 3rd grade.

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Jim, for 6 years. We have a 5 year old named Kaci who will be

in kindergarten this year. I also have 3 step-children. Justin is in the Air Force, Kelsey is a freshman in college,

and Jordan is a sophomore in high school. We also have a cat named Lucky and a dog named Bella.

About Mrs. Wallace

Our Daily Schedule

8:00-8:40 – Morning Routine

8:40-8:50 – Fluency Poem

8:50-9:25 – Guided Reading

9:25-10:20 – Leveled Reading/Centers

10:20-11:05 – Writing Workshop

11:05-11:30 – Lunch 11:30-11:45 – Recess

11:45-12:35 – Special Area

12:35-2:00 – Math 2:00-2:30 –

Science/Social Studies 2:30 – 3:05 – Read

Aloud/ Self-Selected Reading

3:05-3:15 – Daily Reflection

3:15 - Dismissal

Fluency Poem – Each morning, we will practice reading a poem to focus on improving our reading fluency.

Guided Reading – During this time, we will be reading texts from our reading book focusing on specific reading skills and strategies.

Centers – Students will practice their leveled readers in small reading groups and practice skills in various centers.

Writing Workshop – Students will be writing in their writer’s notebooks daily and will publish a piece of writing each month.

Read Aloud/Self-Selected Reading – During this time, students will be applying their reading skills and strategies while practicing texts of their choosing.

Language Arts

Your child will be assigned 10 pattern words on Monday based on their pretest (regular list or challenge list). There will also be 5 high frequency words added to their list.

On Friday, the students will have a test over their 10 words, their 5 high frequency words, plus an additional 5 words that follow the assigned pattern. These words will focus on the application of the given skill.

Word Study

We will be using several methods to teaching math this year, including Everyday Math and supplemental materials.

Students will be tested daily on math facts (addition/subtraction - August-October, multiplication/division – November-May). It is a requirement that students know their multiplication facts from memory by the end of 3rd grade.

Math

Each night, the students will have a math assignment and will need to fill out their reading log.

Spelling lists will be sent home on Monday but there will not be any assigned homework unless requested by parents or if a child is not making adequate progress.

Additional homework may be sent home as needed based on student needs. Any work not completed at school may also be sent home, as needed.

If homework is taking too long, contact me so that we can find a solution.

Homework

I use a 5-4-3-2-1 behavior system in my classroom. Your child’s behavior points will be written in their

planner each day.5-great day! (receive 2 cents)

4-warning (receive 1 cent)

3-note home2-owe 5 minutes of recess(walking)/note home

1-owe all of recess(walking)/phone call home/office

The 3rd grade uses a coin system based on daily points. These coins are used in various way in our classroom.

Behavior System

My GoalMy goal is to help your child

succeed, plain and simple. We must work together to help meet

this goal!

Please contact me any time throughout the year by phone, email, or note if you have any

questions or concerns.

If you have any questions or would like more information about anything from this presentation, please ask.

Questions?