1. Welcome to Third Grade!

2. About Me Product of public education 21 years experience
5th, Gifted, and 3rd grade
Love all things Science
Married 38 years to childhood sweetheart
Daughter – married, 2 children, Navy, Degrees in Homeland Security and Global Terrorism
Son – married, 3 children, Navy, Degree in Applied Mathematics

3. Fundamental Shift in Learning!
Third Grade Goals
Fundamental Shift in Learning!
Instead of learning to read, we are reading to learn!
Independence
Organization
Responsibility
Academic Success

4. Communication Class website http://dhardee.pbworks.com
Weekly Class Newsletter
V.I.P. Folder
CUB ROAR - Graded Work
Progress Reports
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Phone Contact: school:

5. Positive Behavior Rewards
School Expectations
Be a R.O.A.R. Student
R Responsible
O Organized A Always Safe R Respectful
Positive Behavior Rewards
PBIS parties
LION Bucks
ROAR Store

6. Class Goals/Expectations
Using the ROAR model, students are expected to work to their full potential on any given day
Respect others and the learning environment
Goals
Growth in major academic areas
Work toward become independent learner with problem solving skills
Perform at Basic, Mastery, or Advanced on standardized tests
Master third grade standards in order to be prepared for middle school
Rewards
Debit/Credit System, Class Reward Binder, Auctions, Recognition Bracelets, Pawsome notes

7. Classroom Economy

8. Spotlight on Curriculum
St. Tammany Parish Guaranteed Curriculum:
Louisiana Department of Education Third Grade State Standards

9. Homework
Weekly newsletters are sent home each Monday Provides a description of all lessons to be introduced that week This includes word study, vocabulary, and test dates Available on class webpage
Homework Kept to a minimum Nightly reading passage/5 multiple choice questions Review vocabulary (class webpage/quizlet) Review math facts (class webpage is a great tool to accomplish this)

10. Reading Guide Books Resources Cajun Folktales Louisiana Purchase
Treasure Island
Because of Winn Dixie
Resources
Daily FLuency
Guided Reading Groups
Dibels
SOAR
BURST
LION Group
Word Study

11. Writing We Write Everyday!
Tools: RAPS model, Rubrics, Checklists Big Idea: Identify purpose and audience

12. Writing

13. Mastery of Multiplication Facts
Math
Mastery of Multiplication Facts
Problem Solving
Hands-on Practice
Number Fluency Practice
Partner Games
Homework (studying facts)
Real-life math at home and school
Daily Fluency
Class webpage
Flashcards

14. Louisiana, Louisiana, Louisiana
Social Studies
Louisiana, Louisiana, Louisiana
Map Skills
Culture
Geography
History
Economics
Resources
Symbols

15. Science Scientific Method Vocabulary Study Guides
Self Discovery/Experiments
Current Events
Interactive Notebooks
Technology
Schoolwide Science Day in Spring

16. Testing District Benchmark Assessments: -Fall -Spring -End of Year
Dibels Fall Spring End of Year
LEAP

17. Absences &Tardiness Make-up work will be placed in absence folder
has three days to make up work
Not all work can be made up
Send in an excuse letter
After multiple absences a letter is sent home from the school/district.
Remember, excessive tardiness has a negative impact on student achievement

18. Other Info…
Birthday Treats – please provide advance notice so accommodations can be made
No toys/gadgets, please
No special pencils or supplies
Water bottle with flip top only will be allowed
Healthy snacks are allowed during independent work time ***We Are A Peanut Free Classroom***
Join PTA and become involved!

19. Thanks !
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning opportunities!