welcome to back-to-school night

Welcome to Back-to-School Night

Third Grade – Room 8

Mr. Kenneth Kunz

Important Information

School begins: 8:25 a.m.

Recess: 12:00-12:25 p.m.

Lunch 12:30-12:55 p.m.

Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

Important School Personnel

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Principal - Ms. Dona Preston

School Secretary - Ms. Conti

School Nurse - Mrs. Cuozzo

Social Worker – Mrs. Gail DePaul

Specials

Monday- Music & SpanishTuesday - ArtWednesday – Gym & SpanishThursday - LibraryFriday- Gym

*Students must wear sneakers on gym days.3rd Grade- Chorus & Instrumental Music (Schedules Vary)

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Student Expectations

Come to class and be on time.Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day.Bring all necessary materials to class.Be an active learner- participate!Respect others.100 Book Challenge- Read 30+ minutes every night.

Why 100 Book Challenge?

Research Findings

Improved the scores of students enough to overcome 71% of the achievement gap

Boosted student TerraNova test scores

Resulted in significantly higher student reading achievement vs. non-program schools

Was considered a “valuable program” by 93% of teachers surveyed

Best Practices in Literacy Instruction

Did you know?– Children who read on grade level by the end

of 3rd grade are statistically more successful in school, work, and in life.

– Performance levels on national assessments show a widening achievement gap between students of diverse backgrounds.

Balanced Literacy

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics & Spelling

Vocabulary Development

Fluency

Comprehension

Writing

Motivation

Curriculum

Reading and Grammar- Harcourt Trophies Series

Spelling- Harcourt Trophies & Words Their Way

Writing- Writer’s Workshop

Curriculum- continued

Math- Everyday Mathematics

Social Studies – Communities and Junior Geographer

Health- Health and Wellness Series

100 Book Challenge

Hands-On Science

Third grade will complete five hands-on science units this year:

Measurements

Objects in the Sky

Magnetism and Electricity

Earth Materials

Structures of Life

There will be one book report per marking period- Must be reading-level appropriate

Field Trip to Sandy Hook, NJ (Exact Date TBA)

Visiting the New Linden Library-Get your child a library card. It’s free!

Writing Workshop-Intro to Research Reports

Science- Moon Journal

Possibly one additional class trip

All class projects are listed under “Class Projects” on our class homepage!

Linden Academy Awards---Historical Reenactment Video Contest

Projects and Trips

Homework

Homework is posted each and every morning. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners.Assignments and notices are put into students’ mailboxes. Students have been instructed to make sure they have everything before they leave. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.

Additional Information

Students should always have a chapter book at their desk for reading during 100 Book Challenge and if they finish their work early.

New Jersey (S.S.)- Before tests, there will be at least two days of review.

Junior Geographer - All work is counted as a test grade and is open book.

Health - All work is counted as a test grade and is open book.

A = 90 -100

B = 82 - 89

C = 75 - 81

D = 70 - 74

F = 0 – 69

Progress reports keep you informed of your child’s quarterly progress.

Grading Scale(Determined by the Linden Board of Education)

Conferences & Report Cards

Report Card Dates:

December 3, 2010

February 16, 2011

April 21, 2011

June 24, 2010

Parent -Teacher Conference Dates: Nov. 30th-Dec. 2nd (Fall)

March 8th-10th (Spring)

Standardized Testing

NJ ASK3

May 9-12 , 2011

Make-ups: May 16-20, 2011

Supplies Needed for the Classroom

Please replenish your child’s pencil supply as the year continues.When sending money into school, place in an envelope with your child’s name, class (3K), amount enclosed, and what the money is for.Tissues! Tissues! Tissues!- The school does not supply the classrooms with tissues - only paper towels - which make for very sore noses when students have the sniffles.Hand sanitizer (example:Purell) - A&P sells the Lucky brand for $1/bottle