1. 1) Please fill out the parent information card 2) Please fill out parent emergency form from the office 3) Sign up for a November Conference Time 4) Sign up to assist with parties or volunteer to be a homeroom parent if you are available 5) Pay for Kid Stuff book (if interested) or leave on the desk (if not interested)

2. Back to School Night 2013-2014

3. Third Grade Team Teachers Cristi McDermott/Maryann McCorry Andrea McMacken/Eileen Wiencek Gail Seidner Beth Sickler Jen Sinisi Karole Tobias Angela Walsh

5. Mrs. McDermott- Regular Education Teacher

6. Mrs. McCorry-Learning Support Assistant

7. Mrs. WiencekMrs. Tobias

8. Parent signature in assignment book & reading log Read 15 minutes & log Math sheet Practice of math facts on QUIA for up to 5 minutes Kid Biz assignment (typically Mondays) Spelling-3 assignments due within about 6-7 school days Study science/social studies study guides (posted on website) Occasionally small assignments will be sent home to complete, but the students will be given at least a couple days notice to complete them. Daily Homework-

9. 9:00-9:10-Unpack 9:10-9:30- Copy Homework/Morning Work 9:30-10:30-Math 10:30-10:45-Morning Meeting 10:45-11:15-Recess/Bathroom Break 11:15-11:45-Lunch 11:45-12:35- Reading 12:35-1:15-Specials 1:15-1:45-Guided Reading/Bathroom Break 1:45-2:30-Writing 2:30-3:15-Snack/Social Studies (M & T), Problem Solving (W), Science (Th & F) 3:15-3:30-Recess/Bathroom Break 3:30-3:40-Pack Up/Afternoon Jobs 3:40-4:00-Dismissal

10. enVision Math series Differentiated Homework QUIA website for math fact practice homework Online Component-See handout for log-in information Additional problem solving every Wednesday afternoon- differentiated Timed Math Facts Quiz each Friday Math Moments Website First in Math Website-information from Mrs. Hills posted online What does it look like? Whole group lessons utilizing the SMART board and other math manipulatives, small group lessons, independent practice, differentiated homework, and problem solving assessments

11. Greeting-Practice Social Skills Activity News and Announcements

12. Reading and Writing Journeys textbook Journeys leveled library Journeys instructional practice sheets Use of Reader’s and Writer’s Notebooks SMARTboard interactive lessons KidBiz-(web-based instructional tool offers differentiated non- fiction text) What does it look like? Whole and small group instruction using Journeys materials

13. Harcourt Horizons series-Communities Theme Topics of Study: Communities Citizenship and Government Communities Over Time The Economy Study guides are sent at the beginning of the chapter to allow students to study a little each night Tests are often announced a few days before they are given

14. 3 Units of Study: Plants Sound Rocks and Minerals What does it look like? Conduct experiments, record results in science notebook, read from science trade book, mini quizzes Study guides are sent at the beginning of the unit to allow students to study a little each night

15. KidBiz Star-Spangled Salute Classroom Economy Market Day Animal Research/Field Trip

16. Students are graded using the number system Numbering System 4 (100%-94%) 3+ (93%-90%) 3 (89%-80%) 2 (79%-70%) 1 (69%-0) Explanation of grades can be found on the inside of the report card folder for non-percentage based grades

17. Tardiness-anytime past 9:10 AM Absences- written note from parent explaining absence and the date According to the school policy, we may not provide students with missed class work prior to a vacation related absence. Conferences- conferences are scheduled for November 22 nd - 24 th, but we can meet anytime you have a concern. Website- We often post pictures and information to our website. Feel free to check it out!

18. Snack- Please send in snacks each day in a tightly sealed container to prevent any unwelcomed guests in our classroom! Allergies- Peanuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, tree nuts Birthdays- Due to the many food allergies in the building, third grade will not be allowing birthday treats to be shared this year. PSSA-Pennsylvania state assessment will be given over about 5-6 day period beginning on March 17th Scholastic Book Club-Your child will have the opportunity to purchase books online. More info. can be found on our website and in your Back to School Night folder..

19. Homeroom Parent Responsibilities- Contact Person for PTO Email volunteers prior to the party to arrange snacks/supplies Organize 1-2 small activities for the celebration Party Volunteers: Please email which of the four parties you’d be interested in assisting with Halloween- October 31 st @ 2:15 Holiday Party- December 20 th @ 1:30-2:30 Valentine’s Day-February 13 th @ 1:30-2:30 End of the Year @ 11:15-12:35

20. Tennis Balls Goodnoe’s 50 th Birthday Celebration- Friday, October 18 th -Wear your shirts! T-Shirt design competition T-Shirt orders due Sept. 18 th

21. Mrs. Cristi McDermott phone number: 215-944-2135 Email: cmcdermott@crsd.orgcmcdermott@crsd.org Mrs. Maryann McCorry Email: mmccorry@crsd.orgmmccorry@crsd.org

22. 1) Please fill out the parent information card 2) Please fill out parent emergency form from the office 3) Sign up for a November Conference Time 4) Sign up to assist with parties or volunteer to be a homeroom parent if you are available 5) Check out your child’s minion in the hallway as you leave