2. Third Grade

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4. Welcome to Third Grade 2. MY CONTACT INFORMATION 3. THIRD GRADE STANDARDS 5. ASSIGNMENT BOOKS 1. ABOUT MS. FINELLI 4. OUR CLASSROOM WEBPAGE 7. KEYS TO LEARNING 5. 8-POCKET FOLDERS 6. DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION

6. If you have any questions/concerns:  Email: susan.finelli@northroyaltonsd.org susan.finelli@northroyaltonsd.org  Call: 440-582-9191 EX: 3323  School Hours: 8:30-4:00

7. Assignment Books Filled out every morning by the student. Filled out every morning by the student. Checked each night and signed by a parent. Checked each night and signed by a parent. Any missing assignments will be written in RED by the teacher. Any missing assignments will be written in RED by the teacher. Up to three late assignments will be excused. The fourth missing assignment will result in a Blue Letter home. Up to three late assignments will be excused. The fourth missing assignment will result in a Blue Letter home. Organization and school success go hand in hand! Organization and school success go hand in hand!

8. 8-Pocket Folders Take Home (Anything in mail boxes) Homework (Work to be done that evening and returned to school the following day). Paper (A continually replenished supply of notebook paper). Reading (Reading Logs & Monthly Genre Book Reports Spelling (Weekly spelling words & High Frequency List) Math (Flash Cards, Math Manipulatives, and Reviews) Science & Social Studies (Study Guides & Review Material) Graded Papers (To go home on Friday. Any papers scoring below 70% should be reviewed with a parent).

9. Differentiated Instruction Differentiated Instruction Reading Levels Math Skills Technology Integration Science Labs Social Studies Role Play Writing Workshop Independent Study Leadership Roles Special Projects

10. Important School Information! Point of Sale (lunch money) Reading/Math Program Pick-up procedures Third Grade Practice Test: Tuesday, October 3rd 3 rd & 4 th Grade OAT Testing Dibels: Screening in September, January, and May for students in grades k-6 to monitor students reading fluency (Goal is to provide high quality reading instruction to all children…interventions will take place as needed & parents will be notified if child is struggling) Intervention Period: Will take place at each grade level, students will have differentiated instruction as needed by various available staff in the building. School Improvement Goals (Graphic Organizers, Super Skill Words, Problem Solving Posters, Rubrics, Quarterly Writing Samples/Diagnostics) Report card & Study Island Scores Specialist teachers will be available this evening.

11. Good Choices: Water 100% Juice Fresh Fruit Fresh Vegetables Cheese Whole Wheat Crackers Oatmeal Snacks Yogurt Cottage Cheese w/Fruit Granola Bars Pretzels