welcome to our 3 rd grade classroom **please sign up for a conference date **
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September
It is very early in the school year Still learning the students Still practicing routines Assessments will be starting soon
DRAs Math
About Miss DiFiore
Fourth year teaching at West End Graduate of West Chester University
with a degree in Elementary Education Received a certificate in Special
Education from Kean University
About Mr. McClellan
10th year teaching in North Plainfield Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and
Communication from College of St. Elizabeth with concentration in Special Education
Master’s Degree in Curriculum Instruction and Assessment from Walden University
Math Curriculum We use the Everyday Math series. The curriculum includes:
Mastery of addition and subtraction facts Multiplication and division concepts and fact
practice Continued addition and subtraction practice of larger
numbers Making and reading graphs and charts Place value in large numbers and decimals Measurement Geometry Problem solving strategies Fractions
Language Arts Curriculum Afternoon Block
Includes daily writing, whole-group instruction, guided reading, and independent reading, and word study
Students will learn and practice a variety of reading strategies to improve decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. These include activating background knowledge, questioning, determining importance, visualizing, summarizing, understanding story elements, and vocabulary strategies.
Students will listen to and read a variety of fiction and non-fiction stories and books.
Language Arts Curriculum Daily 5
Goal: students will become better readers by engaging in independent literacy activities
Read to Self Raz-kids and Compass Learning Word Work Work on Writing
We are working on building stamina
Word Study
Students will study a new unit of words each week that focus on a particular spelling pattern.
Students are given a Spelling Menu each week which contain various activities that are to be completed during the week to learn and reinforce phonics rules and vocabulary.
Students are tested both formally and informally each week.
Handwriting
The students will learn cursive writing this year.
The students are graded on handwriting through various tasks and assessments.
Technology Microsoft Office: Powerpoint, Word, Blogs Keyboarding Internet Safety Classroom laptops Raz-kids Compass Learning PARCC practice
Homework
Why: to support learning at home
Each week night: Math: HomeLink, occasional workbook page,
practice math facts Word Study: 1 menu assignment each
weeknight Vocabulary: definitions, sentences, and story Unfinished classwork Monthly Reading Log**Math facts need to be memorized this year**
Homework
. Please check your child’s agenda daily to help him/her ensure that all assignments are completed. It is also important that you sign the agenda each day.
Homework Policy Homework is not an option
No homework = no recess Missing/Incomplete homework will be sent home to
complete Consistently missing homework will result in after
school detention
** If your child does not understand a part of the homework, send in a note and we will go over it. They must try it at home. They are not to come inwith a blank homework.
Specials
Monday: Health and Library Tuesday: Music Wednesday: Art and Computers Thursday: Physical Education Friday: Physical Education and
Book exchange
Classroom Management
Color Chart Super Improver
Class/School Rules
We are a Whole Brain Class! 1) Follow directions quickly! 2) Raise your hand for permission to
speak! 3) Raise you hand for permission to
leave your seat! 4) Make smart choices! 5) Make your dear teacher happy!
Class/ School Rules
These are the five school rules that West End will be following this year. Your child should be able the recite and demonstrate these for you. Please go over them and practice them with you child. The more they are discussed the better the behavior in school!
Behavior Clip Chart This is the classroom behavior chart. Everyone starts
on green each day. They will move up or down depending on their type of behavior. Up for good behavior, and down poor behavior. They can also move back up for good behavior through out the day. This will be used school wide, meaning for specials, lunch and recess, and in the hallways. Look for your child's color of the day each night in their Homework Journal! They should be able to explain the reason(s) for color changes. Any questions about your child's behavior please contact me through e-mail, phone, or note in the Homework Journal.
How to Reach Me/Communication Information
Call the school
Send a note to school with your child
Write me a note in your child’s Homework Book
Email me at:[email protected]
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