Welcome to Room 24!Building bridges between school and home.

How to build bridges that will last a lifetime:

Communicate.

Dont be afraid to ask questions!

Call me at school at 272-8596 (direct classroom number)Email me at: mth13@scasd.orgCall my cell phone (570) 660-1663 (between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.)

Become involved

VolunteerHere are some ways in which you can help:Volunteer on a weekly basis (same time, same day)Become a homeroom parent (plan parties, call for volunteers, start the phone tree, etc.)Volunteer for special events (could be messy)Come and have lunch with your child (no reservations needed (unless you want to order lunch)

Help your child with homework

HomeworkThere will be homework every day, Monday through Thursday.Please check your childs homework planner and sign every night.Word StudyCursiveMathReadingOther Projects (Occasionally)

Family JournalSent home FridayStudents write a minimum of five sentences about the week Written in letter format- can be to anyone! Person must write backAnything can be added! This is a personal collection of 3rd grade memories and a great way to communicate with others about what is happening in school!

GradingHomework Assignments:+Submitted on time, well done, neat, complete, 90% correctHanded in on time, complete, 80% correct-Late, incomplete, or mostly incorrectTests & Quizzes:Traditional grading scale, point value will varyProjects & Activities:Assessed with rubrics that are specific to the particular taskPlease refer to the SCASD grade profile for details about how letter grades are assigned

Donate materials

Party suppliesClassroom suppliesTissuesMaterials related to the units

Visit us

Come in for lunch.Come in to the classroom and visit for a while.Visit our web page.Stop by and say hello at the end of the day.

Units of StudyJapan/Air and AviationAfrica/EcosystemsFestival of the Arts/Energy of Electricity

Scholastic Book OrdersI will send book orders once a month, except in October because of the PTO Book Fair.Order Online! Create username and passwordEnter class codeView CatalogChoose booksPurchase!Can still submit order form with money to me

MathMath ExpressionsMath FactsIXL MAPhttp://www.scasd.org//Domain/38

MathThird year of the program, Math ExpressionsMix of traditional and conceptual TWO books: Homework and ClassworkSwitch for Math- well-constructed instructional groups Helping the students stay more organized Fact Fluency: Daily (Xtramath)

SpecialsMonday PE 8:50-9:30Tuesday Music 8:50-9:30Wednesday Library 8:50-9:30Thursday Art 8:50-9:30Lunch 12:20-12:55 Recess Every day 11:50-12:15Book Buddies Tuesday 2:20-2:40

Laptops: MacbooksIXL, Typing PalGoogleDocsPresentationsResearchEmail

Technology

Laptop Cart

MAP: Measure of Academic Progress3x a yearMath and ReadingComputer-basedPSSAsGiven in March (?)Math, Reading and *Writing* Paper-based

Behavioral Expectations

Citizenship SkillsIn room 24 we will respect each other, care about each other, and resolve our conflicts.Discussed what being a good citizen meansResponsible, Honest, Fair, Caring, RespectfulRESPECTOurselves, each other, classroom, school

PAWSPromote KindnessAct ResponsiblyWork HardShow RespectSchool WideEarn tickets in recognition of PAWSitive behavior (positive)Yellow ticket goes home for parent recognition!White gets collected, one winner each weekTangible and intangible awards, announced over loudspeaker on Monday!Classroom Behavior System: Earn marbles every day to earn a special privilege.

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