1. Welcome to Mrs. Burns’ 3rd Grade Class!

2. Whoooo is Mrs. Burns? Certified in Early Childhood Education PreK-5
B.S. in Early Childhood Ed. from Berry College
Masters Degree in Early Childhood Ed. from Kennesaw State University
11th year teaching in Cobb County/ 1st year at Eastvalley E.S.
Volunteer/foster with Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
Married with a 12 year old son and 4 month old daughter

3. ~Eastvalley Elementary~ A “Leader in Me” School
Vision: A caring community with a passion for learning. Mission: 
Learning for a Lifetime Excelling in Our Talents Achieving Goals Together Doing what is Right!

4. In Third Grade We… Listen carefully Follow directions
Work independently
Complete assigned work on time
Work and cooperate in large and small groups
Develop responsibility for ourselves, our belongings, and our actions

5. Reading Reader’s Workshop Guided Reading Daily 5 Book Clubs
Word Study (phonics and spelling)

6. Grade Level Reading Targets (DRA Levels used for Guided Reading)B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

7. Writing Writer’s Workshop Writing Genres: Writing Process Handwriting
opinion, informative/explanatory, narrative
Writing Process
Handwriting

8. Addition and Subtraction Facts (should already be mastered)
Mathematics
Math Workshop
Guided Math
Number Talks
Curriculum
multiplication and division strategies, properties of operations, multi-step word problems with addition and subtraction, concepts of area, fractions, geometry
Addition and Subtraction Facts (should already be mastered)
Multiplication & Division Facts (should be mastered by the end of 3rd grade)

9. Social Studies and Science
Integrated throughout the curriculum
Social Studies
roots of democracy, economics concepts, historical figures
Science
rocks & minerals, fossils, soils, habitats & organisms, , magnets, heat, conservation and recycling
STEM

10. Report Cards Common Core GPS Standards based report card
Outlines what each student should know, understand, and be able to do
Clear communication of student’s progress to meeting standards
Indicates mastery
3+: exceeds standards (only for reading range)
3: consistently meeting the standard
2: progressing toward meeting the standard
1: limited or minimum progress
Criteria changes every 9 weeks
Parent Guide

11. Positive Management in our Classroom…
7 Habits and Leader in Me
One Stop Shop
Marble Jar
Logical Consequences

12. Daily Agendas & Folders
The agenda will come to and from school each day and should be signed every night.
Agenda includes a behavior key, specials schedule, and school events.
Look for communication from the teacher or school on the “Return to School” side of the communication folder AND on the agenda calendar.
Use this folder for any notes, money, or transportation changes.

13. Behavior Key
If your child receives a number on a square on the calendar it means they need improvement on the corresponding behavior below. If there is a smiley face on the calendar, that means they did very well that day!
1- Organizes self and materials Works cooperatively
2- Works independently 9-Controls talking
3- Asks questions/Seeks help when needed Follows direction
4- Completes tasks in a timely manner Shows respect for peers
5- Uses self-control Shows respect for authority
6- Exhibits good listening skills Shows respect for property
7- Accepts responsibility for behavior

14. Homework Reading Spelling Math
20+ minutes/day
weekly reading log
Spelling
2 choices from spelling contract
Math
various practice opportunities 3-4 days/week
practice multiplication and division facts
Special activities/projects sent home sporadically

15. Odds and Ends… Attendance Policies Transportation Changes Media Center
Blog/Newsletters
Standardized Tests
EVRC/Accelerated Reader
Field Trips
Birthdays
Snacks and Water Bottles
PTSA

16. 3 Cheers for Volunteers! Room Rep(s) Art Class Volunteer
Art Appreciation Rep
Media Center Volunteer
Backpack Parent

17. Please email me if you have any questions or concerns!!!
(changing soon)
Please me if you have any questions or concerns!!!

18. Any Questions?