welcome families! back to school night, september 9, 2014
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Welcome Families!
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT,September 9, 2014
Welcome to Third Grade!Mrs. Long & Mrs. DiPrimioTonight we will: Provide an overview
of our class; Share important
information; Enjoy the evening!
8:50 - 9:10 Morning Jobs
9:10 - 9:30 Morning Meeting
9:30 - 10:25 Language Arts
10:25 – 11:05 Specials
11:05 – 11:25 SSR
11:25 – 12:06 Math
12:06 - 1:06 Recess/Lunch
1:06 – 2:00 Language Arts
2:00– 2:15 Snack/Read Aloud
2:15 - 2:30 Recess
2:30 - 2:45 Language Arts
3:00 – 3:30 Science (M/Tu) SS (W/Th/Fr)
General Overview Morning Meeting – greeting,
shares, chart – what does it all mean?
Responsive classroom philosophy Positive Behavior Support Plan Other Notes…
ROLLING HILLS C. A. R. E. S. Positive Behavior Support Plan
Cooperate with Others
Act Safely and Responsibly
Respect Yourself, Others and Property
Encourage and Help Others
Show Good Sportsmanship
Classroom Community
Our classroom is our VERY SPECIAL COMMUNITY. In our community, we have rules with logical consequences.
Class rules are geared toward: Being respectful and responsible. Being organized and follow directions. Being on time. Being prepared!
Arrival Time – Key!
School starts promptly at 9:10 A.M. Should your child be late arriving
please accompany them to our front office before coming to class.
3rd grade – big “leap” toward academic achievements/goals. Their presence is
vital!!
Specials – 10:25-11:05 Monday - Art Tuesday – Gym Wednesday – Computers
Thursday – Library
Friday - Music
Homework 30 minutes typically - Math each night except weekends; Reading
nightly and weekends. Please use pencil – using red math binder for all work. Science and Social Studies on occasion. PLEASE sign homework book and reading log nightly. Homework/Assignment book great place to communicate with us. Rolling Hills folder – check nightly. Select an organized, clutter free area at home Any problems – please jot quick note in HW book.
Content Areas MATH – EnVision Math Program Students can access math content areas visiting:
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Log in: Please see/utilize your child’s assignment
book to access on line site.
Topic packets – binder will contain: vocabulary, class and homework pages, extra.
Quizzes/chapter tests. Quarterly District CR tests. Social Studies – Exploring Community, Culture,
Economics. Quizzes/tests; CR District Tests (2) Homework
• Science – Rocks & Minerals; Sound; Plants and their Growth.
Featuring – Essential lesson questions Focus Wall Targeted Skills- Targeted Reading
Strategies; varied reading selections offering
small group/differentiated instruction. Grammar, Spelling, Phonics Vocabulary in context cards – reinforce
targeted vocabulary with reading selections
Writing – with specific objectives On line access-see child’s assignment
book Research projects
EXCITING JOURNEYS LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAM!
Miscellaneous Sign up for conference date at table. Sign up for the Rolling Hills list-serv
[email protected] Birthdays – Would appreciate alternate selections!
Consider non food “treat.” Please check web site with regard to health concerns/precautions.
Book orders – Scholastic “Lucky” online or paper form. Checks only. More info coming soon!
Absences – will send work to office for pick up if notified early in day; will be in office by 3:00 p.m.
Field Trips…TBA Student of Week – start end of month. Visitors – must sign in front office
Teacher notifications: PLEASE SEND/DIRECT TO FRONT OFFICE. Ex: dismissal changes
Let’s Make it a Fabulous Year!