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Agenda

Introduction

Communication

Multiple Intelligences

3rd Grade Curriculum

Homework Policy

Non-Core Classes

Behavior Plan

Field Trips

Volunteers

Short Term Independent Study

Traffic

Birthday Policy

Introduction

Bachelor’s Degree from Biola University Major in Liberal Studies Minors in Bible and English Multiple Subject Credential

Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education from Biola University

Hobbies: I love the Angels, Lakers, reading, and coffee!

Communication

“Power Down Hours” We have a new communication policy that includes “Power

Down Hours” for professors between 6pm and 6am

Other ways to communicate: Write a note for me in your child’s agenda Call me at school Stop by before or after school to set up an appointment for a

meeting

**New school policy does not allow for professor’s cellphone numbers to be given out**

Multiple Intelligences

All of our Champions are gifted learners: Logical/Mathematical: Number Smart Linguistic: Word Smart Bodily/Kinesthetic: Body Smart Spatial/Visual: Picture Smart Musical: Music Smart Naturalist: Nature Smart Intrapersonal: Myself Smart Interpersonal: People Smart

3rd Grade Curriculum

Emphasis on California grade level standards CDE website: www.cde.ca.gov

Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Language Arts

Prefixes and suffixes

Cursive

Writing: Narrative, Expository, Argumentative

Nancy Fetzer Graphic Organizers

Identifying main idea and supporting details

Integrate knowledge in media

Math

Rounding

Multiplication

Division

Fractions

Beginning Geometry

Measurement and estimation

Graphing

Adding and subtracting thousands

Show your work and explain your answers!!

Science

Life Science: Adaptations, Ecosystems

Physical Science: Energy and matter, Light

Earth Science: Geology, Space

Scientific Method!

Social Studies

LIVING MUSEUM!!!

Physical and Human Geography

Native Americans

Communities

Citizenship

Rules, Laws, and US Constitution

American Heroes

Local Economy

Homework Policy

School wide policy

Homework is given daily- 30-45 minutes per day plus 20 minutes of Independent Reading a night

Students are expected to turn in their best work

Incomplete homework assignments will receive a Homework Deficiency Notice

Grading Policy

Subject specific grades will be based on tests, quizzes and classroom activities. These forms of assessment are assigned to show a student’s mastery of grade level standards

90-100% = A (Advanced)

80-89% = B (Proficient)

70-79% = C (Basic)

60-69% = D (Below Basic)

0-59% = (Far Below Basic)

Online Grades

We will be switching to a new online grading system and it is still being finalized. The new system will show all grades and attendance for your Champion.

Once the system is ready to go live, each of you will receive information on how to login to the new grading system.

3rd Grade Non-Core Classes

Taekwondo

Computer Lab

P.E.

Science Lab

Library

Chinese

Behavior Plan

REACH for success Reach- Respect yourself, respect others, respect

OPA. Effort- Always do your best Attitude- Be positive and encouraging to yourself

and others Cooperation- Work well with others Honesty- Always tell the truth

Making Good Choices

Students who make positive choices are rewarded for their positive behavior: Blue raffle tickets for weekly prizes Duke Dollars Scholarships Class points for whole class rewards

Making Poor Choices

When students make poor choices the consequences will be as follows:

Verbal warning 2% clip board (grade is lowered 2%)

Making Better Choices Slip (grade is lowered additional 3%)

Phone Call Home (grade is lowered additional 5%) Office Referral (grade is automatically lowered to a

60%)

Field Trips

The 3rd grade team is currently planning an educational and exciting field trip that will be enjoyable for the students.

Native American Walk Through

SCRIP for Trips Participating families purchase gift cards through

www.shopwithscrip.com and profits are recorded in a family “account” for use for reimbursement when you wish to apply the funds to student travel.

Different giftcards give you different percentages back to your student’s travel account.

Parent Volunteers

There is a list for volunteers in the back of the classroom

If you are interested in being the University Parent or Art Volunteer, please put your name on the interest list in the back of the room

We will need volunteers for our Native American Walk Through

We have four parties during the school year: Literature Day Winter Celebration Valentine’s Day End of the year

Volunteers

Parents are welcome!

Need: Room Parent (1) Copiers (2) Picture Parent Art Masters MAJORS classes Science Lab monitor Door Decorators Math Tutors Suggestions are welcome!

Donations are always welcome! Lined college ruled

paper Clorox wipes New/Used books for

classroom library Computer paper Items for raffles

Stickers, pencils, erasers, etc.

Parent Volunteer Meetings

Please make sure you attend a yearly volunteer meeting. Haven’t attended one yet this year? You’re in luck! The next meeting is tomorrow morning at 8:30am in Honour Hall!

Additional meetings will be announced soon!

Volunteers Needed Schoolwide

Recess Volunteers Organizing Multiple Intelligence Activities during

recess and lunch recess.

Game Room Help out with Champions in the game room. Playing Ping Pong with our Champions.

Short Term Independent Study

Offered if your child is going to be absent for a short amount of time (i.e.: family events, doctor’s appointments, etc.)

Can complete THREE times a year (total of 20 days)

Please notify the office if your Champion will be absent.

Birthday Celebrations

We love birthdays at OPA! I promise to make your champion feel special on

their birthday! Please respect our birthday policy by not bringing in food or goodie bags.

Suggestions: Bring your child a special lunch or take them out to

lunch! Donate a book to our classroom library!

Traffic Reminders

Great job so far! Traffic has been flowing great.

I will be walking students to the front so please wait at the front or by the lunch tables.

There is no parking on Fridays in front of the school (on C Street).

In front of the school: Drop off and pick up after crosswalk

IS Level 2 Students

We will be having a 3rd grade informational meeting this month to discuss policies and procedures. We will be contacting you about the date and time!

Questions

Feel free to ask questions!

Sign Up

Please remember to sign up for any of the volunteer positions if you are wanting to volunteer in the class.