Mrs. Gerike’s 3rd Grade Class

Welcome Parents I look forward to each and every day with your children! It is a joy to come to work! I will introduce you to 3rd grade and our classroom. Please wait until the end of the presentation to ask any questions.

All About Me My Background I grew up in Downers Grove. I played volleyball, badminton, and sang in choir. My education and experience B.A. in Elementary Education M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction 11th year teaching Personal Married 2 daughters Love watching sports and reading

Specials Special Classes PE – Everyday for 25 minutes Music – Twice a week for 25 minutes Art – Once a week for 50 minutes IMC – Once a week for 50 minutes (Thursdays)

PBIS School wide Expectations Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe School Pledge Bear Growls Bear Bucks Behavior Matrix

Classroom Behavior Management Class Dojo Earn Points Lose Points 0 Point Behaviors Pictures Messages Super Student Bucks Earn Bucks Buy rewards

Classroom Behavior Management Secret Student 2nd semester 7 Habits Read Aloud Bucket Filling

Daily Schedule 7:45-8:15 Morning Routine/ Word Study 8:15-8:40 Special 8:40-10:00 Math 10:00-11:00 Writer’s Workshop 11:00-11:30 Reading Groups (RTI) 11:30-12:20 12:20-1:20 Lunch/Recess Reader’s Workshop 1:20-1:40 Science/Social Studies 1:40-2:05 PE 2:05-2:30 2:30 Dismissal

Reader’s Workshop Begins with a mini-lesson Students read books at their own level independently Practice the strategies we learn during the mini-lesson Reading Responses Guided reading and strategy groups Involves conferencing and goal setting Assessments Responses Using Text Support Conference notes Benchmark Ends with share time

Writing Writer’s Workshop Begins with a mini-lesson Students are given a genre to write about and work through the writing process together Many different genres See-Saw Memoir Personal Narrative Biography Informational Text Book or Movie Review Persuasive Letter Goals Interesting Sentences Working on the craft Research Evidence to support

Math Math Workshop Pre-tests Mini-lessons 3 Groups Games Mrs. Gerike’s Website Sumdog IXL Everydaymathonline Big Ideas Fractions Multiplication/Division Problem Solving Time Coins Facts Double-digit Addition & Subtraction Fastt Math Calendar Math

Reading Groups Just-Right Activities Small Groups Nonfiction Choices Computer Work Independent Reading Comprehension Activities

Spelling Words Their Way Weekly Sorts Main Features Spelling Inventory Open Sort Closed Sort Speed Sort Blind Sort Spelling Test Answers Main Features Syllables Consonants & Vowels

Social Studies Textbook Communities Maps and Landforms Communities Over Time Government, Holidays, Landmarks Diversity/Immigration Economy

Science New Science Curriculum Hands-on learning STEM Activities Forces & Interactions Weather & Climate Patterns Life in Ecosystems Hands-on learning STEM Activities NGSS Standards

Assessment Map (Reading & Math) Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Running Records Writing Pieces Reading Conferences & Letters Math Pre-tests Math Practice Pages Math Tests PARCC

Tests Before most tests, there will be a study guide sent home with the answers Study guides will also be available on the classroom website We go over and complete study guides together Look for the study guides to come home approximately one or two days before a scheduled test The best way to prepare for the test is to go over the study guide

Homework Checked for Completion Read every night Word sorts every night Math websites If something is not finished during the day, it will be sent home to be completed. Occasional other pieces of homework. Checked for Completion Absent Student? Work can be sent home with a sibling, neighbor, or picked up at the office. Please request the homework before noon.

Agenda Nightly What we worked on that day Homework Circled

Grades Teacher Ease SBG Work sent Home Reading & Writing 1, 2, 3, 4 Anecdotal Notes Running Records Individual Conferences

Support Your Child at Home Foster independence Have your child follow directions Read for 20 minutes everyday Check for understanding Practice spelling Play math games

Communication Between Home and School Take Home Folder Class Dojo Classroom Newsletters Conferences Agenda Phone calls Notes Emails Classroom Website: http://www.unit5.org//Domain/1646

Thank You!! Sign-up Genius to sign up for a Parent-Teacher Conference time. New birthday treat policy. Please write a quick note back to your child!

Questions? Comments? Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Check the classroom website- it has a lot of valuable information. E-mail: gerikear@unit5.org School Phone: (309) 557-4410