Welcome to 3rd Welcome to 3rd GradeGrade

Mrs. Young 2014-15Mrs. Young 2014-15

Welcome to 3rd Welcome to 3rd GradeGrade

Mrs. Young 2014-15Mrs. Young 2014-15

Statement of Purpose: Why I Teach

• I believe all children can learn and deserve the best education.• I believe I can provide a climate that promotes fairness and

respect, where students feel safe.• I believe this safe environment fosters and promotes self-

directed, reflective learning for all students.• I believe that as a teacher, it is my responsibility to teach and

promote social development and group responsibility.• I believe as a teacher, I play one of the critical roles in a child’s

life. That role is not to be taken lightly, and that role is to be treated with respect.

• I believe as a teacher, it is important to model the love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

• I believe in myself as a teacher, and strive everyday to become better than the day before.

Discipline Plan• Everyday, I will do my PART and act TeRRiFiCC so we can all

be successful.• P – Positive attitudes only• A - Always follow directions the first time given• R – Respect others and raise your hand• T – Try your best

• TeRRiFiCC includes:• TRUSTWORTHINESS • RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY • FAIRNESS • CARING • CITIZENSHIP

• Choices and Logical Consequences• Warm Fuzzies

• Stick System – save punches for rewards• Consequences for losing sticks

- Think Sheet- Making Good Choices report home- School discipline tickets

Weekly Report

We are learning to respect each other as individuals and encouraging everyone to be their best. Instead of telling the teacher every time there is a problem, and as a way to promote problem solving, I encourage students to talk about their problem and try to solve it themselves using an “I” message: "I feel _____ when you_______ so could you please ________." If a student is hurt or threatened, they need to tell me or an adult.

Reading• Main Goals

– Improve fluency– Increase vocabulary skills– Provide decoding skills– Improve comprehension of material read by

learning to apply comprehension strategies– Make connections to text– Develop a lifelong love for readingHoughton Mifflin curriculum

• AR/Millionaire’s Club• New textbooks – Journeys

– Books online (students will receive their own access code and password)

Writing• Main Goals

– Choosing a topic, writing a topic sentence, developing paragraphs

– Clearly expressing thoughts– Writing for a purpose– Using the writing process

1) Ideas2) Organization3) Voice4) Sentence fluency5) Word choice 6) Conventions

Spelling• A weekly spelling list• Weekly vocabulary words• Spelling and vocabulary words come

from our Houghton Mifflin Reading/Language Arts program and high frequency words/sight words

• Students will be tested on Fridays• Test includes spelling words and

dictation sentences

Math• TERC and district online resources will be utilized.• Use of manipulatives will be used whenever

possible. • Moving students from manipulatives, to paper

pencil drawings, to the algorithms. • Math Journals• The goal is to develop mathematical THINKERS, not

just mathematical DOERS! We will be focusing on our mathematical critical thinking strategies.

Homework• Homework will be sent home daily and will be expected

back the NEXT DAY unless otherwise stated. • Weekly cover sheet and reading log• Spiral Notebook• Please go over the homework with your child and insist

on quality work. • NO HOMEWORK, NO RECESS (Homework is

MANDATORY! If a child doesn’t return it he/she will do it at recess time.) If there are special circumstances as to why homework could not be completed, please contact me to let me know.

• Read 20 minutes each night.• Practice Math facts for 10 minutes each night.• Parents initial each night.• Homework folders and responsibility• Should not be a frustrating experience!

REA D! REA D! REA D! Read for 30 minutes each night and then write 2 – 3 quality sentences about what you read.

Monday: Book Read – include page numbers for chapter books _________________________________________________________________________________

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Grading• I use a variety of ways to evaluate each

student (observation, grading work, formal tests, oral responses and discussions…)

• Letter grades• Infinite Campus – register• Friday Folders – work will be sent home on

Friday. Please review it with your child, keep the work at home, and return the folder on Monday signed.

This and That

• Drop off and Pick up – patience, follow directions, student safety

• Birthday Celebrations – new district policy: no edible treats (see school website for more information)

Communication

• Schoolwires/Website• Attendance Number: 812-6003• Office Number: 812-6000• Room #13 Voicemail Number: 812-6043• Emails:

young.jennifer@cusd80.com(Confidential information will not be shared via email.)

It’s Going to be a Great Year!

• Open Communication• We are a team• I am here for your children• Questions?• Thank you for coming tonight!