2. 2015-2016

3.  Raised in Colorado  BA in Early Childhood Education  MA in Curriculum Instruction and Design  3 rd year teaching 3 rd grade at French  2 boys, girl on the way

4. Tips for a Successful 3 rd Grade Year Tips for a Successful 3 rd Grade Year Remember….when in doubt…..ask to find out

5. Students: -Fill out their own planners -Pack their own bags -Collect their work returned and bring it home. -Are responsible for their own work in class and at home.

6. The 3 Main Keys R….. respect R….. responsibility S….. safety Taught in all areas Pg. 4 in Handbook

7. 3 rd Grade is Hard Work! Brains will grow

8. WANT A PANDA PRIDE AWARD? RRS – RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY HOMEWORK Students must turn in their homework and on time!!!! Classwork is complete Positive Attitude Try your best Have a GROWTH Mindset Panda Pride Awards are based first on Effort and Citizenship, higher levels are gained through academics

9.  Sign nightly  Students are responsible for getting parents to sign!  Use as a “messenger” to ask questions a Great Tool for communication This is a practice to help learn how to be successful later!

10. Homework Reading Log 30 minutes a night - given Friday -due on the following Friday Spelling Homework *words go home on Monday *study at home to prepare for test on Friday * Check my webpage for ideas on how to practice. Math *Tear out a page a day ------CAN be also digital Check Friday returned work for any “need to redo” work

11. 2 nd Recess / Super Star Recess 2 nd recess Earned through daily work completion Super Star Recess Earned through weekly homework completion and positive classroom behavior Extra Recesses are ALL Recess or Work Time

12. Friday Folder/planner All graded work/ flyers will go home every Friday in students folder/planner Assignments that score below proficient can be corrected and turned in for correction points Proficient = 85%

13.  Stress positives ◦ Character Cash ◦ Paw Tickets  Card System ◦ Phone call home for repeated or severe issues  Quarterly Reward ◦ Character Cash saved for 3 rd grade flea market each quarter  More information will follow as the date approaches

14.  Follow a Monday- Friday plan  If it is a shorter week students will still test on Friday  Spelling also follows this plan

15. Reading Reading Log Every Night -front and back side -complete sentences unless it asks to list *remember name* Friday to Friday

16. Math Pearson Math Curriculum focus on Common Core Online and in Print Homework = daily practice at home MATH FACT FLUENCY Practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication at home

17.  Scott Foreman Science  Rocks and Minerals = Garden of Gods Field trip  Geology Project  Social Studies  Pearson ----My World  Throughout the year Science and Social Studies are incorporated into our reading/ math

18. Birthdays Trans-fat laws in place Parents can bring treats O trans-fat -must be in a sealed container with labels -24 hours of advanced notice

19. Remember….when in doubt…..ask to find out French website- teacher page is a great place to get any and all information.