welcome to parent orientation mrs. schaar room 23
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Welcome to Welcome to Parent OrientationParent Orientation
Welcome to Welcome to Parent OrientationParent Orientation
Mrs. Schaar Mrs. Schaar
Room 23Room 23
Contact Information• School Phone: 833-2115 • E-mail:
[email protected]• Web site:
http://fc.pickerington.k12.oh.us/~beth_schaar/
• How do I reach you?- please fill out form and return
Specials• Monday: None• Tuesday: Library (Return books)
• Wednesday: Art (Need smock, please keep in book bag)
• Thursday: Music• Friday: Gym (tennis shoes required)
• Lunch: 12:45 - 1:30
MathMath
Envision math text To view on-line textbook, see my
webpage for directions
Envision math text To view on-line textbook, see my
webpage for directions
Math JournalMath Journal
Daily word problem Completed with partner showing
two solutions Reviewed daily as a class
Daily word problem Completed with partner showing
two solutions Reviewed daily as a class
PALPAL
PAL needs to be included with all word problems.
P- ProblemA- AnswerL- Label
Example: 6+4=10 balloons
PAL needs to be included with all word problems.
P- ProblemA- AnswerL- Label
Example: 6+4=10 balloons
Timed TestsTimed Tests
Flash Cards (please keep these at home to practice)
Addition and subtraction facts will be reviewed on Fact Master (instruction sheet coming soon)
Timed tests will be taken for multiplication facts starting in January.
Flash Cards (please keep these at home to practice)
Addition and subtraction facts will be reviewed on Fact Master (instruction sheet coming soon)
Timed tests will be taken for multiplication facts starting in January.
Language Language ArtsArtsLanguage Language ArtsArts
Drop in the Bucket (DIB)Drop in the Bucket (DIB)
Daily Language Review Brought home on Thursday Weekly Quiz on Friday (Graded)
ReadingReading
Whole group books Small group books Individual books Mysteries, Multicultural, Biographies,
Fairy Tales, Poetry Scholastic Book Orders - Will be sent
home soon (CHECKS ONLY)!!
Accelerated ReaderAccelerated ReaderAccelerated ReaderAccelerated Reader
Five books each nine weeks Tests must be on level within their range Scores must be 60% or higher Can do more books to improve grade AR tests will be taken on Fridays Send book to school for use during test Book levels can be checked by following
directions on website
WritingWriting
Handwriting - we will REVIEW all upper and lower case letters
- once all letters are reviewed cursive
will be required on all work- example of D’Neilan alphabet
provided
Paragraphs - We will work on types and parts of a paragraph
SpellingSpellingThe spelling program is based on a two week
schedule.
1st Mon.: Pretest at school Spelling list will come home
Tues.-Fri.: Spelling skills instruction at school Study words at home
2nd Mon.: A Take-home Task will be sent home to compliment the skills we are working on at school.
2nd Tues.: Take-home Task will be reviewed at schoolStudy words at home
2nd Wed.: Dictation Sentences at schoolStudy words at home
2nd Thurs.: Word test and skill test at school 2nd Fri.: Tests will be reviewed at school. Words to
master and practice will be recorded.
ScienceScienceScienceScience Health
- circulatory system- respiratory system- germs
Rocks and Soil Animals / Lifecycles Force and Motion
Health- circulatory system- respiratory system- germs
Rocks and Soil Animals / Lifecycles Force and Motion
Social StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial Studies Map Skills Timelines Local History Local Government Local Economics
Map Skills Timelines Local History Local Government Local Economics
Testing ScheduleSTAR - Sept. 7 - 17, 2010
OAT Reading - Oct. 5, 2010
STAR- Dec. 6 - 16, 2010
STAR - March 14 - 24, 2011
OAT Reading - Apr. 27, 2011
OAT Math - Apr. 28, 2011
Assignment Assignment NotebookNotebook
Homework written in dailySigned by parent each nightHomework checked or reviewed in
classHomework Passes
Behavior/DisciplineBehavior/Discipline
• Individual behavior monitored by a Card System will be rewarded with play money. Twice a nine weeks money will be spent on a special group activity.
• Group behavior rewarded weekly.• Whole class good behavior earns compliments
for bubble gum party.
Toy Policy
• The Pickerington Elementary rules do not allow the children to bring toys from home. The third grade has a policy that if a student is caught with a toy from home it will be taken and returned at the end of the school year or a parent may come into school to pick it up. Thank you in advance for your help!
• For outside recess, students may bring playground balls. (nerf football, basketballs, soccer, etc.)
Supplies
Please be sure to periodically check with your child to see if they need any new pencils, erasers, glue sticks, etc.Extra Supplies - Please send in something to use as an eraser for dry erase boards.If in need of supplies please contact Mrs. Toopes.No No’s!! -
- mechanical pencils- hand held pencil sharpeners
Daily SnackDaily SnackDaily SnackDaily Snack
Healthy snack Finger foodAbout five minutes to eat
EXTRASComplete survey titled “Handle with Care”Class list includedScholastic Book Orders - Will be sent home soon (CHECKS ONLY)!!K.I.S.S. Luncheon will be March 15, 2011
Picking up your childPicking up your child
»Must go to the MPR to get child. Children may not be released from the classroom.
Thank you for Thank you for coming coming tonight!tonight!