1. WELCOME TO 3 RD GRADE! Please sign-in at the U-Table table. Don’t forget to sign- up for November conferences. While you’re waiting, please take some time to view your child’s poem and t-shirt hanging in the hallway and in the classroom. Please look through the items in your packet as well and read the letter from your child. Please write a letter back to your child on the note paper on your desk. We will get started shortly.

2. WELCOME PARENTS Mrs. Jackie McLaughlin 3 rd Grade 2014-2015

3. AGENDA Welcome & Introductions Goals for the Year Mission Statement Daily Schedule & Specials Homework Communication Behavior Management Things to Know Curriculum Overview

4. ABOUT MRS. MCLAUGHLIN My Family Our Puppy My Husband Our Wedding

5. ABOUT MRS. MCLAUGHLIN My Passions My Schools

6. ABOUT MRS. MCLAUGHLIN 7 th Year in the District 4 th Grade – 1 year 3 rd Grade – 5 years 5 th Grade – 12 weeks 3 rd Grade –Student Teacher EA – 1/2 year Started my Master’s Degree at Neumann University last winter

7. GOALS FOR THE YEAR Build student academic skills Build student responsibility and independence Create a fun and safe learning environment Motivate each student for personal success Foster a love of learning

8. MISSION STATEMENT We are here to learn, have fun, and make new friends. We are here to accomplish our goals. We will treat others the way we want to be treated. We will treat property respectfully, responsibly, and with care. We will make others feel safe, happy, and included. This is our class mission!

9. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A THIRD GRADER 8:15-8:45 Arrival & Morning Work 8:45-9:05 Announcements/ Morning Meeting/Class Meeting 9:05 – 10:20 Math 10:20 – 10:30 Snack 10:30 – 12:00 Reading 12:00 – 1:00 Recess/Lunch (Recess is first this year) 1:00-1:40 Special 1:40 – 2:30 Writing/L.A. 2:30-3:05 Science/Social Studies 3:05-3:10 Review Homework / Pack Up 3:10-3:35 Dismissal

10. SPECIALS Monday – Art Tuesday – Library (books!) Wednesday –Music Thursday – P.E. (sneakers!) Friday – QUEST

11. Questioning & Understanding through Engineering, Science, & Technology

12. HOMEWORK Time Expectations 10 minutes x grade level = 30 minutes Monday – Thursday Reading requirement Independent Reading Log (IRL) Parent signature on Thursdays Math- Xtra Math online Practice Facts 4x per week Homework Notice Homework Folders Notes for Mrs. McLaughlin Assignment Books Signature not required Thursday Folders- signature required Assessment Folders- signature required

13. COMMUNICATION Phone: 267-893-3700 Ext. 1334 Email: jmclaughlin@cbsd.orgjmclaughlin@cbsd.org Notes Teacher Site Mrs. McLaughlin's Website

14. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Classroom rules, rewards, & consequences Behavior Chart (colored card system) Fish Letter Phone Calls home Conduct Report Class Rewards (Scoops of Kernels) Table Group Rewards (marble jars) Individual Rewards (tickets) Movie Star of the Week!

15. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PSSA Testing window is April 11 th – 21 st Math & ELA Student Achievement Combination of tests, quizzes, homework, classwork, projects, and teacher observations

16. THINGS TO KNOW Edible Birthday Treats No Longer Permitted Pencils/Book Marks Library donation in your child’s name to our classroom or school Birthday Readers Cashless Lunches Salad Bar option Absences and Tardiness Must be supported by a note Please send in the next day if possible Changes in Transportation Must contact the office (267) 893-3700

17. PACKET HIGHLIGHTS Welcome Letter Back to School Cheat Sheet Tips to Help Your Child Learn at Home Ways to Help Your Child with Reading Reading Expectations & The Five Finger Method

18. INTRODUCING OUR CLASSROOM COORDINATORS MRS. DEAN & DR. TARSHIS

19. READING LEAD21 Program Instruction is a combination of: Whole Group Small Group Independent Reading Student Assessment includes: Class participation & observation Journal responses Reading Logs Comprehension activities and quizzes Vocabulary activities and quizzes Unit Tests LRA Fluency and comprehension assessments

20. MATH Everyday Math Program Basic Facts Recall Xtra Math Problem Solving Incorporated into each unit test Games EM Games Student Assessment includes: Classwork, participation, and observation Quizzes Unit Tests

21. WRITING Being a Writer Writer’s Workshop Approach Writer’s Notebook Five step Writing Process Prewrite >Draft >Revise >Edit > Publish Emphasis on the understanding and integration of the 5 domains of writing: Focus Content Organization Style Conventions Behaviors of a Writer (New Last Year)

22. SPELLING & HANDWRITING Weekly Lists & Homework (Spelling Connections) Link will be posted on website Emphasize spelling as a tool in daily work Handwriting – Transition from manuscript to cursive

23. SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies Alive! Geography Community Economics Current Events TCI Website Log on from home

24. SCIENCE Life Cycles Motion Assessment includes: 3 rd Grade Motion Assessment Excel Solar System

25. QUESTIONS

26. LET’S MAKE IT A GREAT YEAR! Thank you! Have a wonderful evening!