1. Mrs. Stotz’ Third Grade Class
Welcome Parents!

2. Welcome to 3rd Grade!
This is an important year for you and your child!
I will give you an introduction to 3rd grade and to our classroom.
If you have any questions please call me during non- school hours or me.

3. 1:1 iPads Superintendent’s Message
1. Complete A Parent Request Form. 
2. Create your child's Apple I.D.
3. Complete an Apple Student I.D. Creation Form
4. Review the 1:1 Digital Learning Program Policies and Procedures Handbook
5. Review and sign A Technology AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
6. Review and sign A Student/Parent 1:1 Digital Learning Participation Agreement 
7. Review and sign An iPad Optional Insurance Form

4. Schedule School Hours: 7:45 am-1:35pm
7:45                  Pledge/ Song/ Jog  (on playground)
8:00- 9:00         Math
9:00- 9:30         Language Arts- content lessons
9:30-9:45        Recess
9:45- 10:45     Handwriting/ Reading Workshop/SSR
10:45- 11:25     Lunch
11:25- 12:15     Read Aloud and Writing
12:15-12:45      PE
12:45- 1:15 Writing
1:15- 1:30         Social Studies/ Science/ Art
1:35                  Dismissal

5. Language Arts STAR test
Reading Workshop: extended silent reading with teacher counseling (goal setting)
Guided Reading Groups
Accelerated Reader:
STAR test
AR TOPS reports
Home Connect
Partner Reading
At-Home Reading: minimum 30 min./night
(practice tests)

6. Flat Stanley Flat Stanley project: http://www.flatstanleyproject.com/
Start planning and warning recipients!

7. Math 3rd grade- pilot Dreambox TenMarks MobyMax Kahn Academy
Access these from my website:
santeesd.net/stotz

8. Scholastic Book Orders
Online orders: each order gives our class a coupon for a free $3.00 book
September offer: get up to 5000 bonus points!!
Activation Code: GRXQV

9. Butterfly Garden Plants needed: Milkweed for Monarchs
Passion Vine for Gulf Fritillaries
Cilantro and Red Lettuce plants for classroom pets

10. Stotz Website www.santeesd.net/stotz Homework Kids’ Page Parent’s Page
Blogs, podcasting, videos, etc.
Links to AR, Xtra Math, TenMarks, Spelling City, etc.

11. No Excuses University NEU Colors: red and black (Wednesdays)
Every child has the right to be prepared to attend college.
It is the responsibility of adults in the school to develop exceptional systems that make that dream a reality.
University of Louisville:
Colors: red and black (Wednesdays)

12. Discipline
ClassDojo: Back to School Night Dojo

13. PTA
Please join!!
Envelope in folder

14. Homework Weekly bookmark:
Reading every night
One Gold Coin lesson on Dreambox
Studying math facts on MobyMax or Math Magician
Studying Spelling (spellingcity.com)
Book Response on Thursday
Parent’s signature!
Consequences: missed Primary Movie Event and Friday free play

15. Volunteers I need a Room Parent and an Arts Attack volunteer tonight!
In the classroom:
1.reading with individuals or small math groups
2. helping with “teacher” paperwork- grading, copying, monthly homework check-in
Field Trips
At Home
Guest teaching
and/or sharing
I need a Room Parent
and an Arts Attack
volunteer tonight!

16. Let’s Have a Great Year!