1. WELCOME TO 3 RD GRADE! While you’re waiting, please take some time to view your child’s biopoem and self-portrait hanging in the classroom. Please read the letter from your child. Please write a letter back to your child on the note paper on your desk. We will get started shortly.

2. WELCOME PARENTS Mrs. JoAnne Anderson 3 rd Grade 2015-2016

3. ABOUT ME

4. ABOUT MRS. ANDERSON 20 th Year in the District 4 th Grade – 11 years Master’s Degree from Delaware Valley University

5. GOALS FOR THE YEAR Build Self Confidence Become LIFELONG Learners Become a Technology Expert Develop a LOVE for READING, WRITING, and MATH Foster Stronger Social Skills

6. MISSION STATEMENT We are here to learn, have fun, learn from our mistakes, make new friends, and improve our skills. We all want to set and accomplish our goals and earn compliments. We will treat property as if it were our own. We will treat others respectfully and nicely. We will make others feel a part of the Bridge Valley Family.

7. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A THIRD GRADER 8:15-8:45 Arrival & Morning Work 8:45-9:05 Announcements/ Morning Meeting/Class Meeting 9:05 – 10:20 Math 10:05 -10:15 Snack 10:20 -12:00 Reading 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch/Recess 1:00-1:40 Special 1:45-2:30 Writing / Special 2:30-3:05 Science/Social Studies 3:05-3:10 Review Homework / Pack Up 3:10-3:35 Dismissal

8. SPECIALS Monday – MUSIC Tuesday – P.E. (sneakers!) Wednesday – QUEST Thursday – ART Friday – Library (books!)

9. Questioning & Understanding through Engineering, Science, & Technology

10. HOMEWORK Time Expectations 10 minutes x grade level = 30 minutes Monday – Thursday Reading requirement Independent Reading Log (IRL) Math- Xtra Math online Practice Facts 4x per week Homework Notice Homework Folders Notes for Mrs. Anderson Assignment Books Signature not required Thursday Folders- signature required Assessments - signature required

11. COMMUNICATION Phone: 267-893-3700 Ext. 1294 Email: jlanderson@cbsd.orgjlanderson@cbsd.org Notes Teacher Site Mrs. Anderson's Website

12. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PSSA Testing window is April 11 th – 21 st Math & ELA Student Achievement Combination of tests, quizzes, homework, classwork, projects, and teacher observations

13. THINGS TO KNOW Edible Birthday Treats No Longer Permitted Pencils/Book Marks Library donation in your child’s name to our classroom or school Birthday Readers Cashless Lunches Salad Bar option Absences and Tardiness Must be supported by a note Please send in the next day if possible Changes in Transportation Must contact the office (267) 893-3700

14. INTRODUCING OUR CLASSROOM COORDINATOR MRS. LOFTUS (CADEN’S MOM)

15. READING LEAD21 Program Instruction is a combination of: Whole Group Small Group Independent Reading Student Assessment includes: Class participation & observation Journal responses Reading Logs Comprehension activities and quizzes Vocabulary activities and quizzes Unit Tests LRA Fluency and comprehension assessments

16. MATH Everyday Math Program Basic Facts Recall Xtra Math Problem Solving Incorporated into each unit test Games EM Games Student Assessment includes: Classwork, participation, and observation Quizzes Unit Tests

17. WRITING Being a Writer Writer’s Workshop Approach Writer’s Notebook Five step Writing Process Prewrite >Draft >Revise >Edit > Publish Emphasis on the understanding and integration of the 5 domains of writing: Focus Content Organization Style Conventions Behaviors of a Writer (New Last Year)

18. SPELLING & HANDWRITING Weekly Lists & Homework (Spelling Connections) Link will be posted on website Emphasize spelling as a tool in daily work Handwriting – Transition from manuscript to cursive

19. SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies Alive! Geography Community Economics Current Events TCI Website Log on from home

20. SCIENCE Life Cycles Motion Assessment includes: 3 rd Grade Motion Assessment Excel Solar System

21. QUESTIONS

22. LET’S MAKE IT A GREAT YEAR! Thank you! Have a wonderful evening!