welcome to third grade !
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WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !. Mrs. Hooven, Ms. Viscardi and Mrs. Zembal. Our Philosophy. Teach a standard-based curriculum using our own distinctive styles Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles Provide positive and challenging learning experiences - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !
Mrs. Hooven,
Ms. Viscardi and Mrs. Zembal
Our Philosophy• Teach a standard-based
curriculum using our own distinctive styles
• Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles
• Provide positive and challenging learning experiences
• Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning
Homework• Binders home and returned daily• Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in
planner/due daily• 20-30 minutes each night should be
dedicated to reading • Reading Log & Personal Spelling
Word Quiz Sheet due Friday• Initial “Reading” and “Math Facts”
on log nightly• Keep all papers in binder• Do only assigned workbook pages
Field Trips & Special Programs(Thanks to our PTA)
• Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Jan./Feb.
• (A letter will be sent home with dates and details)
• Music twice each month
• Special Assemblies
Helpful Hints at Home• Memorizing facts
• Counting money
• Reading non-fiction
• Following recipes
• Telling time
• Reading a map
Tips for a Successful Year• Start each day with a
nutritious breakfast• Bring a healthy recess snack
every day • Monitor TV, video games, and
computer activities• Provide a study area and a
routine at home• Sleep ten or more hours each
night (asleep by 8:00 pm)• Keep children home when ill
PBIS …Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined
behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for
all students.
Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence within a positive social climate.
Behavioral Expectations
Responsible
On Time and Ready
Positive Attitude
Expect Respect
Safety First
Mission Statement
ROPES coupons…
• Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement
• Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck
Minor and Major Behavior Reports Minor and Major Behavior Reports are issued to students who demonstrate problem behaviors as a way to reinforce the school-wide expected behaviors (R.O.P.E.S.)
Meadow Park PTAMeadow Park PTA11stst Annual Direct Donation Drive Annual Direct Donation Drive
Replaces Gift Wrap Sales – Simple (no work for parents!) fundraising method with proven success at South Lake Middle School and other IUSD elementary schools.
100% of donations go directly to Meadow Park Suggested Donations: $125 (1 student)
$150 (2 students)$175 (3 students)$200 (4 students)
Any amount is welcome and appreciated ▪ Many employers will match your donation.Tax deductible
Donations help support: Art lessons and supplies, field trips, lunch time activities, teacher allotments, assemblies, school supplies, Mother/Daughter Tea, and Teacher Appreciation Week.
Thank you for your support and contribution to this new, fall campaign. For questions, please contact PTA President, Susan Kramer: [email protected]
Mission: Enhance our children’s education through technology.
Who: Parents (we need You!).
What: Raise funds for technology-related purchases for ONLY Meadow Park.
Why: Shrinking world of the future – prepare our kids! Budget cuts.
Funded by: Your donations, corporate grants.
Recent Results: 50+ laptops & desktops; Wireless Access points for all of MP; memory upgrades; teacher technology training; software upgrade; and so much more…
When we meet: 2nd Thursday each month at 7pm. Please join us! (in conference room by lobby)
We need You! to: Help us research corporate grants! (research from home or work, whenever convenient).
Make a tax deductible donation (credit cards now accepted).
Enter the raffle (fabulous prizes!)
Visit our table in the lobby for credit card donations now.
Cell: 949.683.7122
www.MeadowParkFoundation.Org
Meadow Park Foundation
Meadow Park Parent Communication
M.P. WebsiteSchool, program and staff events, updated regularly.
Grade-level Websites Used by K-3 for grade-level information.
Class WebsitesUsed by grade 4-6th. Class new, homework, and curriculum links, etc.
Mustang ExpressWeekly school-wide electronic newsletter. Provides tidbits on events and/or school news.
Meadow Park NewsIssued periodically throughout the year. Contains more detailed information about our school programs.
Staff [email protected]. This is the preferred method of communication with staff.
Digital CitizenshipDigital Citizenship will be discussed with students during their first visit(s) to the computer lab.
Before you leave, remember to. . .
Sign up to volunteerNew volunteers must fill out
district volunteer formSign up for Fall ConferenceWrite your child a note in
their journal