to Miss Reisch’s 3rd Grade Class! Welcome! Good evening! Please read the letter your child wrote! You may respond on the back. Thank you

A little bit about me…  My background  I grew up locally in Havertown  I graduated from Haverford H.S., Bucknell University, and West Chester University  Certified in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Reading  My experience  Working with kids… forever!  13th year here at GVES

Goals for 3rd Grade  Academics – lifelong learners, personal growth  Social-emotional - happy kids learn better! Our “safe and caring” community  School habits- organization, responsibility, independence

Classroom Community  Our classroom is a safe community for learning. We are a “school family” that knows each other and cares.  Student-generated class rules  Clear expectations for expected behavior  Positive reinforcement - marbles, tickets  Weekly class meetings (Olweus Anti-bullying, Social Thinking, Mindset)

Awards and Special Events  #jaguarmax student recognition awards  Spelling Bee  Young Author’s Contest  Birthdays

Field Trips  Longwood Gardens – Social Studies (fall)  Assembly program – Rocks & Minerals (winter)  Theater – Language Arts - play (spring)

Homeroom Odds & Ends  Working Snack around 1:00  Lunch Choices - ABC (A changes daily)  Absences – call the attendance line and send an excuse note after  Conferences – ONE math and homeroom meeting. Sign up online at PTCfast.com  Homeroom Parents & volunteer sign-ups – party donations, library book exchange, etc.

Homework  100 BC reading & Math facts nightly  Weekly HW & newsletter  Turn in signed newsletter on Fridays  Complete most work in notebooks  Missing HW – lose a ticket, complete at recess or that night  A typical week:  Monday – Reading response  Tuesday – Word Study  Wednesday – Write on Wednesday  Thursday – Word study

Daily Schedule  8:40 - 9:00 Homeroom routine  9:00 – 10:00 ELA: word study & guided reading  10:00 – 11:00 Math  11:00 – Lunch  11:30 – Recess  12:00 – 1:00 ELA: 100 BC & Writer’s Workshop  1:00 – 2:00 Science / Social Studies  Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 – 2:00 – “WIN”  2:00 – 3:00 Specials

Science  Science Kits  Sun, Moon, & Earth  Rocks & Minerals  Plants

Social Studies  TCI - Social Studies Alive! 5 units :  Map Skills & Geography  People & the Community  Economics  Our Community  Global Community

Language Arts  Some students see other teachers for LA. Please see your schedule.  Mrs. Bietz – Room 239

Language Arts  4 Block Model: 1)Independent Reading 2)Writer’s Workshop 3)Guided Reading 4)Word Study

1) Independent Reading 100 Book Challenge Program Independent reading – strengthens skills… School Goal: 16 lines per week 1-2 each school day each night = at least 30 minutes of independent reading per day Sign each night at home and mark “IC” lines in class After 15 minutes “on level,” students can read additional materials and still record lines. They should be choosing their books (within our limitations). Read together at home. Read aloud to kids. Have conversations about books! Ask questions!

2) Writer’s Workshop  Writer’s Notebooks  Whole class projects – across the genres  Narrative  Informative  Opinion/Argumentative  Choice of topics  Modeling & valuing the craft of good writing  Sharing time – everyone has a story!  Goal = Enjoy writing & to write everyday  Using technology

3) Guided Reading  Practicing reading strategies to increase comprehension  Modeling what “good readers” do and think  Variety of texts & genres – anthology, trade books, nonfiction, choice activities/ books  Flexible grouping  Working with a Reading Specialist, Mrs. Kaczynski

4) Word Study  Developmental Spelling (Ganske)  Spelling stage of development  Pattern words – used for 1-2 weeks  Assessment (“Writing Sorts”) on Fridays  Practiced words, transfer words, “rules”  Home component  At least two nights a week  Reinforces in-class activities  Other topics  Vocabulary  Parts of speech  Word play

Time to go to Math!  Thank you for coming  Feel free to call/ /send a note if you have any additional questions, comments, etc.  Math Teachers:  Mr. Constable – Rm. 245  Ms. McGarry – Rm. 246  Ms. Ruoff – Rm. 252  Ms. Beck – Rm. 237

Welcome, Math Families!  Please pick up the green Family Contact Info sheet with your child’s name on it.  Feel free to fill it out tonight and leave it for me! Thank you

Welcome to Math  Introduction…  My math class  Students are grouped with peers of similar ability  Pace is aimed to be aligned with students’ abilities  Problem Solving - hands-on and “real world” whenever possible. Perseverance!  Continuous reinforcement of topics taught (Daily Common Core Review)

Math Series & Curriculum  Math series – Pearson enVision math  Fully aligned to the PA Standards  Emphasizes “Standards of Mathematical Practice”  Across all grades  Practices and abilities of mathematical thinkers  Emphasizes perseverance, reasoning, problem solving, modeling, and decision making  Interactive learning –investigative topic openers, hands-on learning  Online component  Engaging videos  Access to tutorials and text resources at home

Homework  2 pages: Reteaching/Practice page & a problem solving page most nights  Newsletter Packets with the week’s assignments and an optional bonus (turn in on Friday)  Math Facts nightly – at least 5 minutes  Meaningful, varied, daily practice  Sign off nightly  fluency targets and goal setting

3 rd Grade Math Topics 1.Numeration 2.Number Sense- Addition/Subtraction 3.Using Place Value to Add and Subtract 4.Meaning of Multiplication 5.Multiplication Facts - Use Patterns 6.Multiplication Facts- Use Known Facts 7.Meaning of Division 8.Division Facts 9.Understanding Division 10.Fraction Comparison and Equivalence 11.Two-Dimensional Shapes and Attributes 12.Time 13.Perimeter 14.Area 15.Liquid Volume and Mass 16.Data

Assessment  Quick Checks in class most days  Tests by chapter/topic – announced in advance  Studying – online textbook. Practice problems. Review vocabulary.  Please sign and return tests

Let’s have a great year together! Feel free to tour the building and visit some of our special area classrooms!