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Welcome to Duke University
Please sign in andfind your child’s desk
Miss Laster3rd gradeRoom 29
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Agenda
Introduction
Communication
Multiple Intelligences
3rd Grade Curriculum
Homework Policy
Non-Core Classes
Behavior Plan
Field Trips
Volunteers
Short Term Independent Study
Traffic
Birthday Policy
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Introduction
Bachelor’s Degree from Biola University Major in Liberal Studies Minors in Bible and English Multiple Subject Credential
Currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education from Biola University
Hobbies: I love the Angels, Lakers, reading, and coffee!
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Communication
“Power Down Hours” We have a new communication policy that includes “Power
Down Hours” for professors between 6pm and 6am
Other ways to communicate: Write a note for me in your child’s agenda Call me at school Stop by before or after school to set up an appointment for a
meeting
**New school policy does not allow for professor’s cellphone numbers to be given out**
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Multiple Intelligences
All of our Champions are gifted learners: Logical/Mathematical: Number Smart Linguistic: Word Smart Bodily/Kinesthetic: Body Smart Spatial/Visual: Picture Smart Musical: Music Smart Naturalist: Nature Smart Intrapersonal: Myself Smart Interpersonal: People Smart
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3rd Grade Curriculum
Emphasis on California grade level standards CDE website: www.cde.ca.gov
Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
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Language Arts
Prefixes and suffixes
Cursive
Writing: Narrative, Expository, Argumentative
Nancy Fetzer Graphic Organizers
Identifying main idea and supporting details
Integrate knowledge in media
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Math
Rounding
Multiplication
Division
Fractions
Beginning Geometry
Measurement and estimation
Graphing
Adding and subtracting thousands
Show your work and explain your answers!!
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Science
Life Science: Adaptations, Ecosystems
Physical Science: Energy and matter, Light
Earth Science: Geology, Space
Scientific Method!
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Social Studies
LIVING MUSEUM!!!
Physical and Human Geography
Native Americans
Communities
Citizenship
Rules, Laws, and US Constitution
American Heroes
Local Economy
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Homework Policy
School wide policy
Homework is given daily- 30-45 minutes per day plus 20 minutes of Independent Reading a night
Students are expected to turn in their best work
Incomplete homework assignments will receive a Homework Deficiency Notice
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Grading Policy
Subject specific grades will be based on tests, quizzes and classroom activities. These forms of assessment are assigned to show a student’s mastery of grade level standards
90-100% = A (Advanced)
80-89% = B (Proficient)
70-79% = C (Basic)
60-69% = D (Below Basic)
0-59% = (Far Below Basic)
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Online Grades
We will be switching to a new online grading system and it is still being finalized. The new system will show all grades and attendance for your Champion.
Once the system is ready to go live, each of you will receive information on how to login to the new grading system.
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3rd Grade Non-Core Classes
Taekwondo
Computer Lab
P.E.
Science Lab
Library
Chinese
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Behavior Plan
REACH for success Reach- Respect yourself, respect others, respect
OPA. Effort- Always do your best Attitude- Be positive and encouraging to yourself
and others Cooperation- Work well with others Honesty- Always tell the truth
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Making Good Choices
Students who make positive choices are rewarded for their positive behavior: Blue raffle tickets for weekly prizes Duke Dollars Scholarships Class points for whole class rewards
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Making Poor Choices
When students make poor choices the consequences will be as follows:
Verbal warning 2% clip board (grade is lowered 2%)
Making Better Choices Slip (grade is lowered additional 3%)
Phone Call Home (grade is lowered additional 5%) Office Referral (grade is automatically lowered to a
60%)
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Field Trips
The 3rd grade team is currently planning an educational and exciting field trip that will be enjoyable for the students.
Native American Walk Through
SCRIP for Trips Participating families purchase gift cards through
www.shopwithscrip.com and profits are recorded in a family “account” for use for reimbursement when you wish to apply the funds to student travel.
Different giftcards give you different percentages back to your student’s travel account.
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Parent Volunteers
There is a list for volunteers in the back of the classroom
If you are interested in being the University Parent or Art Volunteer, please put your name on the interest list in the back of the room
We will need volunteers for our Native American Walk Through
We have four parties during the school year: Literature Day Winter Celebration Valentine’s Day End of the year
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Volunteers
Parents are welcome!
Need: Room Parent (1) Copiers (2) Picture Parent Art Masters MAJORS classes Science Lab monitor Door Decorators Math Tutors Suggestions are welcome!
Donations are always welcome! Lined college ruled
paper Clorox wipes New/Used books for
classroom library Computer paper Items for raffles
Stickers, pencils, erasers, etc.
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Parent Volunteer Meetings
Please make sure you attend a yearly volunteer meeting. Haven’t attended one yet this year? You’re in luck! The next meeting is tomorrow morning at 8:30am in Honour Hall!
Additional meetings will be announced soon!
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Volunteers Needed Schoolwide
Recess Volunteers Organizing Multiple Intelligence Activities during
recess and lunch recess.
Game Room Help out with Champions in the game room. Playing Ping Pong with our Champions.
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Short Term Independent Study
Offered if your child is going to be absent for a short amount of time (i.e.: family events, doctor’s appointments, etc.)
Can complete THREE times a year (total of 20 days)
Please notify the office if your Champion will be absent.
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Birthday Celebrations
We love birthdays at OPA! I promise to make your champion feel special on
their birthday! Please respect our birthday policy by not bringing in food or goodie bags.
Suggestions: Bring your child a special lunch or take them out to
lunch! Donate a book to our classroom library!
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Traffic Reminders
Great job so far! Traffic has been flowing great.
I will be walking students to the front so please wait at the front or by the lunch tables.
There is no parking on Fridays in front of the school (on C Street).
In front of the school: Drop off and pick up after crosswalk
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IS Level 2 Students
We will be having a 3rd grade informational meeting this month to discuss policies and procedures. We will be contacting you about the date and time!
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Questions
Feel free to ask questions!
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Sign Up
Please remember to sign up for any of the volunteer positions if you are wanting to volunteer in the class.