welcome back to school! ms. holly oakman third grade gt 2009-2010
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Welcome Back to School!Ms. Holly Oakman
Third Grade GT2009-2010
About Ms. Oakman11th year of teaching3rd year teaching 3rd Grade at HulstromOklahoma native; attended Bethel College
in North Newton, KSSon, Yari (29 Months)
Gifted and Talented ProgramProvide open-ended learning
opportunitiesAccelerated paceTarget student interests and learning stylesOffer choice when appropriateAppropriate behavior is expectedParent support is crucial
Student Expectations
Do your personal best! Complete homework nightly and be prepared for
learningWrite down assignments and homework everyday
in plannerUse class wiki to stay up-to-date on class
happenings Treat others with respect Be responsible
Be safe
Parent Expectations
Join class wiki--instructions will follow
Check Wednesday folder Communicate any important info Attend Parent/ Teacher conferences Support homework
Teacher Expectations
Hold high expectations for ALL students
Be enthusiastic about learningUpdate class wiki daily for classroom
happenings and homework Keep in contact with parents
Discipline ProceduresBehavior that interferes with the learning of any student including oneself will not be tolerated!
Citizenship CardStep 1- Verbal WarningStep 2- Check on Citizenship Card Step 3- Two checks=loss of recess timeStep 4- Three checks =Parent contact
*Serious offences will be written up and student will be sent to Dr. LeBlanc-Esparza or Mr. Gruenwald
Supplies Please refer to list for supplies neededPlease check with your child to
“restock” any needed supplies esp. Dictionary at home is helpfulAt least 2 bags of new trinkets
for Treasure Box.Daily healthy snack (no candy)
ScheduleTardy bell is 7:45 AMEarly release Wednesday 1:30 PMSpecials on a ABC rotation cycle
- Art, Music, P.E.Mandarin Chinese every 3 daysNo set library checkoutLunchDismissal 2:45 PM
AbsencesPlease call school to report absence by 9:00
amIf you request homework, it will be in the
homework bin by the front office by 3:00For every day absent, due dates will be
extended one day plus the original day absent
Long term absences need to be excused in the office
Homework Your child will have homework Monday-Thursday night.
There will be math and spelling homework each of those nights.
Students will also practice or review a concept or skill being taught in class (reading, writing, science or social studies) throughout the week.
Students are expected to read a minimum of 20 minutes per night.
Students need to keep of reading log weekly and ask parents to sign off on their reading and return log on Fridays.
HomeworkPlan on 35-45 min. night on average
Math Homelinks will be given nightly to reinforce what is being learned in class.
Each night will contain 1 language arts lesson: spelling, writing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, etc…
Reading for 20 minutes every night.
Encourage good study skills from an early age. Please help your child to find a comfortable and quiet homework spot .
Grading 90-100 H (High Quality)
80-89 HS (High/Satisfactory)
70-79 S (Satisfactory)
60-69 N (Needs improvement)
Below 59 U (Unsatisfactory)
1 Day Late 10% off final grade
*You will also find papers marked with a “P”, smiley face, check mark etc. to indicate they have been reviewed for practice.
Report cards are sent home three times a year
MathEveryday Math
-Accelerated1 yearMountain Math- daily
practice of skillsFact Practice- Practice
multiplication and division daily ... Be creative!
Math
Math will be assessed using math messages, Everyday Math Journals, time test, homework, and unit tests.
ReadingGenre StudiesJunior Great BooksShared ReadingIndependent ReadingReading CountsBook Reports
*Reading grades will be derived from running records, use of strategies, conference participation, reading logs, worksheets, reading tests, and home reading.
Reading at Home
Read Aloud/ SharedModeling fluency, discuss
important and interesting parts of text
Independent Visit the public library
Magazines and newspapers count too!
Why 20 Minutes?Researchers have found that time spent reading
is the main indicator of reading success as students progress through elementary school. Obviously, students who spend more time independently engaged in text are exposed to more words, more facts, and more background knowledge than their peers who only read when asked to do so with their teacher while they are in school. For this reason, I have set a goal for all students to read for at least 20 minutes each night during the school week.
Writing Follow Adams 12 Third Grade
Expectations Personal Narratives Research Reports Paragraph Writing Friendly Letters Poetry Writer’s Notebook*This area will be assessed mainly
through their writing skills (based on the district writing rubric) and language activities in class.
Six Trait WritingIdeasStays on topic
OrganizationTransition wordsTopic, detail, and conclusion sentences
ConventionsSpells high frequency words correctlyUses dialogue Edits for conventions, grammar &
handwriting
VoiceSounds natural
Sentence FluencyVaries length, beginnings
Word ChoiceInteresting words
Communication
Penmanship: demonstrate legible cursive writing skills by end of year
-Zaner-Bloser cursive styleListening & Speaking:
-report presentations
EARTH SCIENCE
Earth’s Movements
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Matter and Energy
LIFE SCIENCE1st 9 WeeksMusclesBonesOwl PelletsHuman Body Fair-
Research Report, Presentation, and Creative Project
SOCIAL STUDIESFocus on CommunitiesGeographyEconomicsCivicsGovernment
Adventures in Time and Place textbook
CSAPColorado Student Assessment Program
Reading, writing, and math Taken in February (Reading) and March (Writing and Math) Scores reported late summer Afterschool tutoring for CSAP reading and writing
2nd Trimester as needed
BirthdaysBirthday treats are welcome.Please let me know ahead of time-
either during snack time: 9:30-9:40 or after specials: 2:35-2:45.
Individual treats store bought only!NO NUTS!!!
Book OrdersStudents will have the opportunity to order
books from school book clubs once a month throughout the school year.
Book orders will be sent home in Wednesday folders with a due date on the form.
This is an optional activity!
Questions & AnswersFeel free to call, email, or stop by if a question arises later.
I’m looking forward to a wonderful year!
