1. Welcome to Third Grade Open House September 5, 2013

2. Meet Mrs. Guidi Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Special Education) Elementary Certification-Seton Hill University Master of Education in Special Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania

3. Meet Mrs. Guidi I have taught K-6 Learning Support and third grade Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us Email – patricia.guidi@glsd.us@glsd.us Phone – 724-539-9777 (x1365)

4. Expectations Green-Yellow-Red Stop Light for individual behavior Cats Cash for Bucket Filling (ROARS) Group marble reward for cooperation Positive Traits Bingo for individual recognition Caring Cat award monthly (ROARS) Smarty Pants for an AH-HA moment Orange homework assignment book – Please check daily and sign – Take Home Envelope taken home Friday, sign and date

5. GLSD Website www.glsd.us LES main page Mrs. Guidi’s page Story Town GoMath! Think Central Resources

6. Home-School Connection We need your help! Volunteer opportunities: LES Parent Tutors Parties/Field Trips Prep at Home PTO Clearance Packet

7. Home-School Connection Ideas for Homework Help: – Quiet space – Materials – pencil, crayons, scissors, glue – Encourage best work – Refer to class work for help Fun Websites for Parents & Kids: – www.starfall.com www.starfall.com – www.pbskids.org www.pbskids.org – www.abcya.com www.abcya.com – www.literactive.com www.literactive.com

8. Scavenger Hunt Can you find: – Your child’s seat & locker – Visit the Encore teachers – Read your child’s “In A Nutshell” and “Miss Nelson’s Schoolhouse” on the hallway bulletin board – Drop an encouraging line on your child’s fish Visit the Book Fair in the library Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale

9. Thank You For Attending!