Mrs. Kim 3rd Grade

Welcome! Please have a seat at your child’s desk. -Check over the Student Profile Sheet and sign at the bottom. -Fill in the Class Directory that is on the desk. Before leaving please sign up for Parent Volunteers and Conference Times.

Who is Mrs. Kim? From Maryland School University of Maryland Elementary Education Mathematics Work History Fairfax County 6 yrs Loudoun 9 yrs Arcola 4yrs Family Lives in Kirkpatrick Farms 3 Kids – VTech, John Champe HS & Willard

Reading Lucy Calkins Building a Reading Life Min-Lessons Reading for 30-40 min independently in class Individual conferences Scholastic Book orders are due the last Friday of each month. Online ordering

Writing Writing Writing a Paragraph Small Moments Information/Expert Writing Research/PowerPoint Persuasive Letters Fairy Tales Writing Rubrics Grammar Usage, Conventions, Mechanics Word Study Discovering patterns, rules and meanings.

Math Units Graphing Probability & Statistics Addition & Subtraction Geometry Patterns, Functions, Algebra Multiplication & Division Measurement Money Time Problem Solving

Science Science Units Matter Earth Cycles Energy Resources Simple Machines Environments Animal Adaptations Life Cycles Soil

Social Studies Units Civics Geography China Egypt Greece Mali Rome

Testing Units Tests in Math, Science, and Social Studies Study guides sent home Student Growth Assessments (SGA) 1st and 3rd quarter SOLs May solpass.org Virginia Department of Education Released tests Review Study Guides Old tests

Assessments/Grading Assessments will be graded with 1,2,3,4 Phoenix 4=A, 3=B, 2=C 1=D Observations Anecdotal notes Tests/Class Assignments Verbal and nonverbal participation Enrichment Opportunities A copy of the report card is attached

Behavior Programs Individual Behavior Program Gold Coins Whole Class Behavior Program ROAR

Celebrations Birthdays No treats-see school policy. No invitations unless for everyone Class Parties Winter End of year Room mom(s) Needed to plan

Communication Weekly News online Email – alisa.kim@lcps.org Thursday/Homework folders

Fall Conferences Conferences Sign up sheet for October and November First come first serve basis 15 minutes long Promptness is necessary and appreciated Sign-Up Genius sent out in mid October

Contact Methods E-mail: Alisa.Kim@lcps.org School Phone: (703) 957-4390 Notes placed in homework folder or in your child’s agenda.

To Do List… Conference Sheet Fill Out How Will My Child Get Home! Student Profile Sheet Signed Volunteer Sign ups-NEED a room mom!

Wish List Clorox Wipes Small Board/Card Games Legos Chapter Books Gift Cards for class supplies (Amazon, Walmart, Target, TeachersPayTeachers)