1. Mrs. Gerike’s 3rd Grade Class

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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)

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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

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

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

17. 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

18. 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.

19. Agenda
Nightly
What we worked on that day
Homework
Circled

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

21. 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

22. Communication Between Home and School
Take Home Folder
Class Dojo
Classroom Newsletters
Conferences
Agenda
Phone calls
Notes s
Classroom Website:

23. 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!

24. Questions? Comments?
Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time. Check the classroom website- it has a lot of valuable information.
School Phone: (309)