Welcome to Open House

August 23, 2017

Mrs. Germano’s Background Information Master’s Degree in Elem. Ed. & Teaching

Certificate from Seton Hill University Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology

from Mercyhurst University Montessori Certification from Carlow

University 14 Years with GLSD 12 Years teaching 3rd Grade 21 years of teaching experience

Montessori (3 -5 yr. olds) 3rd, 5th, & 6th grades.

Contact Information:Beth Germano1010 Mt. View DriveGreensburg, PA 15601

Phone# 724-834-4379

beth.germano@glsd.us

www.glsd.us

Expectations for 3rd Graders Try your BEST. Listen carefully and follow directions. Be respectful to self and others. Keep hands, feet, and unkind

comments to yourself. Learn something new each day. (Mrs.

Germano too!) Take responsibility for self and actions. Smile and be helpful.

3G Bingo Bonuses Students are rewarded for whole class positive

behaviors and showing common courtesies. Following classroom procedures and

directions. Using good manners. Working well together. Getting compliments from other teachers. Extra-helpful or kind behaviors.

A tally of these positive behaviors are kept next to our Bingo Board and numbers are drawn daily. (Same idea as a marble jar, but a little more exciting.)

Behavior Clip Chart 3G students will also be held accountable for

their own classroom behaviors. All students start each day on the “Ready to Learn”

& have the opportunity to move up or down throughout the day depending upon their individual behaviors.

Anyone who gets to the Awesome level will earn a star & a chance slip to be drawn for a prize at the end of each month.

We will also have a Star Wall where those students who get up to Awesome 5 times will be moved to the Star Wall.

A monthly calendar that your child will color each day will be in your child’s take home folder. I would appreciate it if you would look at the calendar and initial it each day.

Homework Homework is going to be a little

different this year. We are working toward students taking ownership of their own learning.

Third grade students should spend

about 30 minutes on average to complete homework assignments. Third graders are encouraged to read daily.

Look Where We Have “Bing”?

Everyday the students and I will look at the “Bing” picture of the day and locate it on our world map.

We hope to visit all 7 Continents and to learn a little bit more about our amazing Earth.

Journeys , GoMath! & Science Fusion

www.thinkcentral.com

Username: 27 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (first 4 letters of last name) (first 4 letters of first name) Password: g L ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (6 digit lunch number)

Journeys Students will receive new spelling

words each Monday and will be tested each Friday, unless otherwise notified.

Robust Vocabulary will be defined, used in sentences, and discussions each week.

Reading Focus Wall ( check it out ) Comprehension, vocabulary, and skills

for each lesson will be assessed on Fridays, unless notified otherwise.

GoMath!Third grade will be using GoMath! and

other resources to teach real world problem solving skills. Addition and Subtraction within 1,000. Represent and Interpret Data Understand Multiplication Concepts, Facts, and

Strategies Understand Division Concepts, Facts, and Strategies. Understand and Compare Fractions Measurement – time, length, liquid volume, & mass Geometry – 2-dimensional shapes &perimeter and area

Xtramath.org

•XtraMath is an online program which helps kids to master basic math facts.•Students will work on XtraMath during Core Extension time.

Student Log In Information will be sent home.

Science FusionInvestigation QuestionsEngineering ProcessPlants and AnimalsEcosystems & InteractionsChanges to the Earth’s SurfaceEarth and its MoonPhysical Properties and Matter

Social Studies What is a Community? Where People Start Communities Communities Grow and Change Living Together in a Community, State

and Nation Geography Map Skills

Reading maps, landform & product maps Chart and Graph Skills

Timelines, tables, graphs, flow charts Current Events – Scholastic News

Home – School Connections

Remind App Third Grade Weekly Memo Please check take home binder nightly.

Volunteer Opportunities Please look for notes/emails regarding

volunteers for parties and PTO activities. Fun Websites for Parents and Children:

Please see teacher websites for lots of kid friendly, educational sites on the Internet

Technology Updates: Back to School Forms

SchoolMint - Parents/Guardians will be receiving information and instructions on the first day of school along with an access code. (paper form)  ▪ Email registered with GLSD, parent will receive this information

through an email.  ▪ If a parent does not wish to complete the information online, we

will provide them the opportunity to request printed forms.

District Mobile App / District Website Makeover (appearance and function) FCC Ruling - will not longer permitted to send broadcast e-

Alerts Anticipated within the next month

Birthday Celebrations We currently have 22 students in 3G. If you plan on sending a birthday snack, please

make sure it is pre-cut (i.e. cookie cake) if needed or are individually wrapped treats.

It also helps to send in any other items needed for the treat (i.e. napkins, plates, plastic utensils, etc.)

As a reminder, the school nurse has asked to not send in treats that contain any type of nuts, due to allergies.

We do have nut allergies in our room this year.

RemindersConferences— November 8th & 9th —

sign-up tonight! Take a post-it note to remember the time you selected.

Morning Tutoring—by invitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting end of September.

Wellness Walk will be held October 6th —all MVES donations come back to our school

Thank You for Attending!