Welcome to Room 8Michael Hendricks

Alta Sierra Elementary

Please take a moment to write a note to your child on the apple on his or her desk. Before you leave tonight, please check the classroom roster for accuracy, modify if needed, and consider signing up as a volunteer.

Michael HendricksA Family Business

UCLA

Manhattan Beach to Alta Sierra

Classroom Website

All critical information from tonight’s presentation, including this PowerPoint, can be found on our new classroom site

Updated weekly, if not daily – please bookmark and check in regularly

Thank you, PTC

Classroom funds

Field Trips

ipads & Chromebooks

Orchard/Garden

Educational Philosophy

I aspire to create a classroom that:

provides a safe, inclusive environment where all are treated with respect and given the opportunity to develop a sense of self-worth.

instills an intrinsic sense of responsibility, helping children become competent problem solvers and self-directed learners.

is a place where children enjoy being and learning.

Rules and ProceduresSchool Rules

• Keep hands, feet, and objects to oneself

• Be respectful of others

• Remain in assigned areas

• Complete all school assignments

• Be responsible

Classroom Motto: TOTWYWTBT

Classroom Management

Classroom Community

Positive reinforcement – Verbal Praise and “Catcha” Being Good

Discipline Ladder (Checking In)

1st classroom disruption Warning

2nd classroom disruption miss 5 minutes of a preferred activity

3rd classroom disruption miss 10 minutes of a preferred activity

4th classroom disruption sent to office, parents contacted

Building CommunityCommunity Circle

The “Golden Eagle”

Helping Hands

Second Step

Character Counts

Second Step Skills for Learning

Empathy

Emotion Management

Problem Solving

Character Counts

Snacks, Recess, and PE

Nutrient Rich Snacks/Snack Drawer

Water Bottles – Please don’t freeze

PE Attire

Speaking of Snacks…

Please be sure to provide individual snacks – thank you!

As you plan with your child, please contact Mrs. Bianchi ahead of time, to ensure that Bella will be

able to take part.

Birthday Treat Alternatives…

Special School Supplies for classmates

Donate a book and/or be a

Mystery Reader

Third Grade Curriculum

Common Core Standards Similar content Depth of Knowledge Details by subject on

website

Our Week at a Glance

Third Grade CurriculumELA Reading

Open Court Reading Reading Focus Wall

Daily Reading Comprehension

Scholastic News and Ranger Rick

Independent reading at ability level Reading Journal/Book Talk Accelerated Reader (AR)

Third Grade CurriculumELA Writing/Language Arts

Spelling Connections by Zaner Blozer

Daily Language Review

Cursive – Handwriting Without Tears

Typing Pal (lab, chromebooks)

Writer’s Workshop

Third Grade CurriculumMathematics

GoMath

Rocket Math

Daily HomeworkApproximately 40-45 minutes per day, M-Th

Written Daily in Homework Agenda

Ability-Level Reading (20+ minutes)

Completion of Reading Journal

GoMath homework (2-sided)

Rocket Math (highlighted rocket)

Spelling – Practice Words

Thursday Envelope

Focused work environment

Third Grade CurriculumHistory/Social Studies

Our Region’s Development

Native Americans

Settlement

Economic Influences

The role of rules/laws in our lives

Third Grade CurriculumScience

Matter/light

Space – the moon and beyond

Animal and Plant Adaptations

Investigation and Experimentation

Field TripsHarmony Valley Farm

Nevada County HistoryNarrow Gauge RR MuseumEmpire MineNorthstar Mine Powerhouse

Discovery Museum

Bridgeport

Please add $5 to envelope for transportation costs

MysteryReaders

Classroom VolunteersRocket Moms and/or Dads

Thursday envelope back-up for Mrs. Hayden

At-Home Correctors

Auction Basket Coordinator

Jog-a-Thon (9/16)

To Be Announced (Website)

Celebration helpers

Weekly Language Arts Groups and Substitutes?

Thank you for coming!Don’t forget…

Write your child a note on the apple on his or her desk

Check the classroom roster for accuracy

Sign up to help us out in the classroom

Sign up online to be a Mystery Reader