Welcome to Mrs. Khanijoun’s

Third Grade Classroom!

“Discerning Meaningful Action”

Who is Mrs. Khanijoun?

• Holy Trinity graduate ’96• Visitation 2000• Miami University 2004• Masters in Elementary Education, 2010

• Ms. Scarff • -Visitation 2006• -JMU ‘10,• Second year at HTS

Third Grade Team

• Mrs. Skonberg-teaches 3rd and 4th Language Arts-10th year at HTS-Stone Ridge and Georgetown grad• Mrs. DeFoor -teaches 2nd, 3rd, 4th Math and Science-3rd year at HTS-Gilford College, NC

Our Philosophy/Goals

• Classroom Community: share ideas, faith and talents with encouragement and without fear

• Establish meaningful and respectful relationships

• Students will learn responsibility and accountability

• Students will take pride in their work

Language Arts: Readers and Writers• Reading: Independent (Just Right) reading book,

Houghton Mifflin Anthology-Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Read Aloud, Reader’s Notebook (section in binder), *helpful websites*

• Writing : Writer’s Notebook, 6+1 Trait Writing (VOICES) Writing Process, Cursive

• Spelling : Routine, Pattern Words and High Frequency Words, Spelling Folder, Weekly Test

• Grammar: DLR and Mini lessons• Additional Reading:

– The Courage of Sarah Noble– Book Projects

Helpful Reading Websites

• A Book and a Hug      http://www.abookandahug.com/•  • Read Kiddo Read      http://readkiddoread.com/•  • Guys Read      http://guysread.com/•  • What Comes Next? Series and Sequels    

http://www.mymcpl.org/books-movies-music/juvenile-series

Classroom Expectations

• Follow directions quickly• Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat• Be a good listener to classmates and teachers• Show respect by using kind words and actions• Be prepared for class by having your

assignments and materials

Classroom Tour

• Morning Routine• Science Table• Student Spotlight• Classroom Library• Prayer Corner• Classroom Centers

Discipline: Third Grade All Stars!

• Good Decision HitsHits:-students setting an example-students going out of their way to

help others-living the code

Discipline: Third Grade All Stars!

• Bad Decision Strikes-students not following directions-continued chatting or calling out during work time

-students being hurtful or rude to others-not following the Classroom Expectations or Honor Code

Discipline: Third Grade All Stars!

• 4 Hits = Home Run (praise note home)

• First Strike= Warning• Second Strike= Think Sheet• Third Strike= Student must write parent/s a

note. It must be signed by teacher and the parent/s.

• Fourth strike= parent, student, and teacher conference

Homework! (30-45 minutes)

• Homework is assigned daily in Language Arts and Math.

• Homework is assigned weekly in Religion, Spanish and Science/Social Studies.

• Students are responsible for copying their homework in their Homework Planner each day (and USING the planner at home)

• Homework is also posted on HTS website daily

Missing/Late Homework

• Homework Log, Missing HW Notice

• Must be made up/teacher initials log

• Students with no missing homework over a two week period of time will be rewarded with a small prize for their hard work.

How Can You Help With Homework?

• Encourage child to create a homework “space”• 3rd Grader – complete independently • HW is a reinforcement of a skill• If child does not understand, review directions• “Teaching moment”- Take it!• HW is an assessment, not for a “grade”• Send an email if there is a lot of difficulty • We want to see effort/responsibility

Math Concepts Covered

• Class split in half, Methods• Homework daily• Suggested daily math facts practice• Concept Reviews• Concepts covered:Place value, problem solvingNumber sense, +, -, x, /measurement, geometry,time, money, graphs, calendars, rounding

Social Studies/Science

• Map Skills/ Geography• Communities/Early Settlements• Branches of Government• National Symbols• Economics• Plants Animals• Simple Machines• Oceans- (Project)• Solar System

Religion

• Ignatian Prayers/Teachings• “Bit of Gratitude”• Examen• Gospel Readings• Topics: Trinity, Parts of the Mass, Stations of

the Cross• Plan two school masses

Things to look forward to!

• Third Grade Open House• Field Trips

– Colonial Focus– National Museum of American History– Art Trip– Discovery Theater or Lisner Theater

• Ocean Animal Project• Solar System Play

Odds and Ends

• Uniforms• “While You Were Out”• Ways You Can be Involved

– Mystery Reader– McKenna Sandwiches– Chaperones– Class Parties– Open House– Grace Art

Contact Me!

• Kdkhanijoun@htsdc.org

• 202-352-6079 (cell)