1. We are so glad you are here!! Welcome to Third Grade Open House

2. Contact Information Mrs. Addie Martz Email (best way to reach me): Amartz@franklinregional.k12.pa.us My phone number is: 724-327-5456 (3302) If there is a dismissal change for your child, please call the office at 3002 to ensure I receive the message.

3. Third Grade Day 8:45 – 9:00- Arrival, attendance, lunch count, pledge, announcements, and choice activities 9:00- 9:15- World Knowledge 9:15 – 10:00- Special Class 10:00 – 11:00- Math 11:00- Snack 11:00 – 12:30- ELA 12:30– 1:00- Panther Power 1:00 – 1:45- Recess and Lunch 1:45 – 2:30 – ELA- Writing 2:30 – 3:15- Science and Social Studies 3:20- Announcements and Dismissal process

4. Special Classes Monday- Art Tuesday- Music Wednesday- Library Don’t forget your library books. Thursday- Computer Friday- Gym Don’t forget to wear tennis shoes.

5. Snack Please send a healthy nut-free snack with your child each day. The following are some suggestions: Pretzels Fruit and/or vegetables Crackers Granola bars Cereal Popcorn Rice Cakes 100 calorie packs String cheese Raisins

6. Math Please look for the Parent Letters to come home throughout each unit. These will keep you informed about the way your child is learning math and how to best help him/her at home. Homework will come home most evenings. Please check your child’s folder and planner each night.

7. ELA Please look for the School-Home Connection Letter each week. This letter contains focus skills, spelling words and vocabulary words for the week. Spelling and Vocabulary will be assessed each week. Other ELA skills from (2) lessons will be assessed every other week.

8. PSSA Testing Third grade is the first your your child will be taking the PSSA state testing. Your child will be assessed in reading and math skills which have been taught in grades K-3. Testing will take place the week of April 13 th. We will remind your child to eat a healthy breakfast that week, and to get plenty of rest! More information will come as we approach that date.

9. The Third Grade Team As part of a Professional Learning Community, our team works closely together. Your child will benefit from the expertise of each member of our team throughout the year. Mrs. Lynda Dolny Mrs. Addie Martz Mrs. Janine Mickel Mr. Brad Midgley Mrs. Christine Hong

10. Panther Power Panther Power time is built into each day. During this time the teacher will work to re-teach, remediate and enrich students both individually and in small groups as necessary.

11. You are welcome to have lunch with your child a maximum of one time per month. Please call in advance to let the cafeteria know you are coming and send a note to the teacher at least one day ahead. The kitchen phone number is 724-733-5969. Please reference the handbook for additional details.

12. We would love to celebrate with your child!! You are welcome to send in a nut-free treat for the class. We have 21 students in our class. Please let the teacher know what day is best. If your child has a summer birthday, we can celebrate his/her half birthday or wait until the end of the year. Treats can be left with the greeter if they are too much for your child to carry.

13. Parent Teacher Conferences Conference times will be offered the evening of Thursday, November 5 th as well as the morning of Friday, November 6 th. Please sign up this evening for a time that is convenient.

14. Our Classroom Website Please visit our classroom website for updates, homework, vocabulary, upcoming assessments, etc. This presentation, as well as other important documents, can be accessed there.

15. ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR EVENING! Thank you for coming!!