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WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE ! Mrs. Evans/Mrs. Hooven, Ms. Viscardi, Mrs. Zembal

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE ! Mrs. Evans/Mrs. Hooven, Ms. Viscardi, Mrs. Zembal

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Page 1: WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE ! Mrs. Evans/Mrs. Hooven, Ms. Viscardi, Mrs. Zembal

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !

Mrs. Evans/Mrs. Hooven,

Ms. Viscardi, Mrs. Zembal

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Our Philosophy• Teach a standard-based

curriculum using our own distinctive styles

• Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles

• Provide positive and challenging learning experiences

• Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning

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Homework• Binders home nightly• Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in

planner/due daily• 20-30 minutes each night should be

dedicated to reading • Reading Log & Personal Spelling

Word Quiz Sheet due Friday• Initial “Reading” and “Math Facts”

on log nightly• Keep all papers in binder• Do only assigned workbook pages

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is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined

behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for

all students.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

PBIS …

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Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence

within a positive social climate.

Behavioral Expectations

Responsible

On Time and Ready

Positive Attitude

Expect Respect

Safety First

Mission Statement:

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ROPES coupons…

• Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement

• Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck

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Field Trips & Special Programs(Thanks to our PTA)

• Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Jan./Feb.

• (A letter will be sent home with dates and details)

• Music twice each month

• Special Assemblies

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Helpful Hints at Home• Memorizing facts

• Counting money

• Following recipes

• Telling time

• Writing friendly letters and thank you notes

• Reading maps

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Tips for a Successful Year• Start each day with a

nutritious breakfast• Bring a healthy recess snack

every day • Monitor TV, video games, and

computer activities• Provide a study area and a

routine at home• Sleep ten or more hours each

night (asleep by 8:00 pm)• Keep children home when ill

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Online Communication• Meadow Park Website

• Third Grade Website

• Teacher Email

• Teacher Voicemail

• Absence Phone Line: 936-5901

• IUSD Website

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Mission: Enhance our children’s education through technology.

Who: Parents (we need You!).

What: Raise funds for technology-related purchases for ONLY Meadow Park.

Why: Shrinking world of the future – prepare our kids! Budget cuts.

Funded by: Your donations, corporate grants.

Recent Results: Instant Quiz-grading scanner; 29 laptops & desktops; laser printer in the lab; iPad 2; 24 memory upgrades; 2 document projectors; teacher technology training; software upgrades…

When we meet: 2nd Tuesday each month at 7pm. Please join us! (in conference room by lobby)

We need You! to: Help us research corporate grants! (research from home or work, whenever convenient).

Make a tax deductible donation (credit cards now accepted).

Enter the raffle

Visit our table in the lobby for credit card donations now.

[email protected]

Cell: 714.900.9699www.MeadowParkFoundation.Org

Meadow Park Foundation

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Before you leave, remember to. . .

On notecard, PRINT name, email, & phone number(s)

Sign up to volunteerNew volunteers must fill out

district volunteer formSign up for Fall ConferenceLeave your child a note