ms. newman’s third grade class!. i will introduce you to third grade and to our classroom. if...
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Welcome Parents
Ms. Newman’s
Third Grade Class!
Welcome to Third Grade! I will introduce
you to third grade and to our classroom.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please don’t hesitate to ask.
About me!
I grew up in Windermere. I got my Bachelors degree from the University of Florida
in Environmental Science. I got my Masters of Elementary Education from UF also. This is my second year teaching third grade at Lost Lake. I love third grade!!
My Goals
To give your child the academic and social skills they be successful this year, and in the future
To provide a supportive, cooperative, and fun classroom environment
To help your child develop a love of reading and writing
To strengthen your child’s understanding of math concepts while keeping it fun and enjoyable
Class Subjects
The subjects we study during third grade are:› Reading› Language Arts & Writing› Math› Science› Social studies› Cursive› Character education
Steps to Respect
Challenges to Excel Accelerated Math Accelerated Reader Steps to Respect Science Fair STEM Bowl
Reading Compare/contrast Author’s Purpose Plot Development Context Clues Figurative Language Cause & Effect Main Idea & Details Narrative Elements Text Features
Reading Grade Break Down
Tests-35%› FCAT style Wonders assessment by benchmark
Cold Reads-45%› Short portfolio pieces
FCAT Mini Achieves-10%› 5 question quizzes by benchmark
Classwork-10%› Center work› AR test on weekly story
Language Arts &Writing
Narrative Essays Expository Essays Descriptive writing 6 Write Traits Cursive
Handwriting
Language Arts & Writing Grade Break Down
Writing-30% Classwork-35%
› Grammar skills Spelling-35%
› Weekly test
Math
Number Sense Multiplication Division Geometry Fractions Data analysis Algebraic Thinking Time
Math Grade Break Down
Tests-55% Quizzes-35%
› Mid Chapter Checkpoint Mini Achieves-10%
Science
The Practice of Science
Living things Florida Wildlife Space-The Universe Matter, Heat, Energy Weird Science
Wednesdays!
Science Grade Break Down
Test-50%› Open book
Quizzes-30%› Lesson Checks, about 3 per chapter
Classwork› Labs and other projects
Social Studies
Geographic Information (maps, globes)
Contributions of Citizens who defended American Principles
Exploration of the Americas
The foundations of Government
Basic Principles of American Citizens
Government Economics- Goods/
services
Organization
Third grade is a big year for your child to develop their independence!
I ask students to be responsible for…› Having the correct materials in class and at
home› Knowing what their nightly homework is› Keeping their desks and backpacks organized› Turning in assignments on time› Asking for something that they need
Policies and Procedures
1. Respectful2. Responsible3. Reliable4. Ready to Learn
Pink Lion Loot-Cafeteria› Given only by lunchroom assistant › Earn loot as a class› Must follow posted lunchroom behavior › Reward once a month for top class from each grade
level and top class overall Blue Lion Loot-Specials
› Given only by a special area teacher › Earn loot as a class› Follow the rules for special areas› Reward once a semester› Establish own guidelines for Lion Loot day
School Wide Reward System
Classroom Incentives Fuzzies- Good for You chart “Clean” Behavior Sheets
› Lunch and a movie A-Math Objectives Accelerated Reader points Shining Star Fun Friday!
Fun Friday!!! Shine Folder
› Record classroom infractions and dates
› This includes missing or incomplete homework!
› Two marks for the week means that the student will miss 5 minutes of fun Friday.
› Three or more marks means that the student will miss all of fun Friday.
› If behavior continues to be an issue week after week, I may send this behavior folder home to be signed.
Fun Friday is either extended recess, or a game/craft session inside.
Homework Folder This is where I will send all important
papers and information home to you. It contains...
› Reading log› Literature Response questions› Vocabulary words› Spelling words› All usernames and passwords for at
home websites It is the students’ responsibility to bring
this folder to and from school daily!
Homework Students will have 20 minutes of reading
and a reading log entry to do nightly. They will also have math practice pages
that correspond to our lessons. On nights before tests students will bring
home materials to study from. It is the students’ responsibility to study
spelling as often as they need for the weekly test.
**Please note: Having the agenda and reading log signed each night is also part of your child’s homework.
FCAT
14 tested reading benchmarks 17 tested math benchmarks Window: April 22-25 Practice throughout the school year
› FCAT explorer› Cold Reads› Mini Achieves
Tutoring Level 1 Law Good Cause promotion Come to our FCAT night in late fall!
FCAT: Practice At Home!
Read, read, READ!!› Build stamina› Read outloud› Ask questions and discuss what your child read
Complete and understand the daily math homework› Underline key words and numbers› Show work
FCAT Explorer
Some Odds and Ends
› Parent Volunteers (9:00 – 2:30)New online form!
› Field trips› Tuesday School
› Lunch12:09-12:39www.mylunchmoney.comHand stampPink Lion Loot!
› Enrichment10:20-11:058 day rotation
Water Fountain Please send in a
water bottle with your child daily. We do visit the water fountain after recess, but having one in the classroom will limit wasted time going to the water fountain.
CommunicationI welcome and encourage parent
communication!You may contact me through—
› Agenda› Parent Conference› Email
ANY QUESTIONS?