to Miss Reisch’s 3rd Grade Class!

Welcome!

Good evening! Please read the letter your child wrote! You may respond on the

back. Thank you

A little bit about me… My background

I grew up locally in Havertown I graduated from Haverford H.S.,

Bucknell University, and West Chester University

Certified in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Reading

My experience Working with kids… forever! 13th year here at GVES

Goals for 3rd Grade

Academics – lifelong learners, personal growth

Social-emotional - happy kids learn better! Our “safe and caring” community

School habits- organization, responsibility, independence

Classroom Community

Our classroom is a safe community for learning. We are a “school family” that knows each other and cares.

Student-generated class rules Clear expectations for expected behavior Positive reinforcement - marbles, tickets Weekly class meetings (Olweus Anti-

bullying, Social Thinking, Mindset)

Awards and Special Events

#jaguarmax student recognition awards

Spelling Bee

Young Author’s Contest

Birthdays

Field Trips

Longwood Gardens – Social Studies (fall)

Assembly program – Rocks & Minerals (winter)

Theater – Language Arts - play (spring)

Homeroom Odds & Ends

Working Snack around 1:00 Lunch Choices - ABC (A changes daily) Absences – call the attendance line and

send an excuse note after Conferences – ONE math and homeroom

meeting. Sign up online at PTCfast.com Homeroom Parents & volunteer sign-ups

– party donations, library book exchange, etc.

Homework 100 BC reading & Math facts nightly Weekly HW & newsletter

Turn in signed newsletter on Fridays Complete most work in notebooks Missing HW – lose a ticket, complete at recess or that night A typical week:

Monday – Reading response Tuesday – Word Study Wednesday – Write on Wednesday Thursday – Word study

Daily Schedule 8:40 - 9:00 Homeroom routine 9:00 – 10:00 ELA: word study & guided reading 10:00 – 11:00 Math 11:00 – Lunch 11:30 – Recess 12:00 – 1:00 ELA: 100 BC & Writer’s Workshop 1:00 – 2:00 Science / Social Studies

Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 – 2:00 – “WIN”

2:00 – 3:00 Specials

Science

Science Kits Sun, Moon, &

Earth Rocks & Minerals Plants

Social Studies TCI - Social Studies

Alive! 5 units: Map Skills & Geography People & the

Community Economics Our Community Global Community

Language Arts Some students see other

teachers for LA. Please see your schedule.

Mrs. Bietz – Room 239

Language Arts 4 Block Model:

1) Independent Reading

2) Writer’s Workshop

3) Guided Reading4) Word Study

1) Independent Reading

100 Book Challenge Program•Independent reading – strengthens skills…•School Goal: 16 lines per week•1-2 each school day + 1-2 each night = at least 30 minutes of independent reading per day •Sign each night at home and mark “IC” lines in class•After 15 minutes “on level,” students can read additional materials and still record lines. They should be choosing their books (within our limitations).

•Read together at home. Read aloud to kids. Have conversations about books! Ask questions!

2) Writer’s Workshop

Writer’s Notebooks Whole class projects – across the genres

Narrative Informative Opinion/Argumentative

Choice of topics Modeling & valuing the craft of good writing Sharing time – everyone has a story! Goal = Enjoy writing & to write everyday Using technology

3) Guided Reading Practicing reading strategies to increase

comprehension Modeling what “good readers” do and

think Variety of texts & genres – anthology,

trade books, nonfiction, choice activities/ books

Flexible grouping Working with a Reading Specialist,

Mrs. Kaczynski

4) Word Study Developmental Spelling (Ganske)

Spelling stage of development Pattern words – used for 1-2 weeks

Assessment (“Writing Sorts”) on Fridays Practiced words, transfer words, “rules”

Home component At least two nights a week Reinforces in-class activities

Other topics Vocabulary Parts of speech Word play

Time to go to Math! Thank you for coming Feel free to call/email/send a note if you have any additional

questions, comments, etc. Math Teachers:

Mr. Constable – Rm. 245 Ms. McGarry – Rm. 246 Ms. Ruoff – Rm. 252 Ms. Beck – Rm. 237

Welcome, Math Families!

Please pick up the green Family Contact Info sheet with your child’s name on it.

Feel free to fill it out tonight and leave it for me!

Thank you

Welcome to Math Introduction…

My math class Students are grouped with peers of

similar ability Pace is aimed to be aligned with

students’ abilities Problem Solving - hands-on and “real

world” whenever possible. Perseverance!

Continuous reinforcement of topics taught (Daily Common Core Review)

Math Series & Curriculum Math series – Pearson enVision math Fully aligned to the PA Standards Emphasizes “Standards of Mathematical

Practice” Across all grades Practices and abilities of mathematical thinkers Emphasizes perseverance, reasoning, problem

solving, modeling, and decision making Interactive learning –investigative topic

openers, hands-on learning Online component

Engaging videos Access to tutorials and text resources at home

Homework 2 pages: Reteaching/Practice page & a

problem solving page most nights Newsletter Packets with the week’s

assignments and an optional bonus (turn in on Friday)

Math Facts nightly – at least 5 minutes Meaningful, varied, daily practice Sign off nightly fluency targets and goal setting

3rd Grade Math Topics

1. Numeration2. Number Sense-

Addition/Subtraction3. Using Place Value to Add and

Subtract4. Meaning of Multiplication5. Multiplication Facts - Use

Patterns6. Multiplication Facts- Use

Known Facts7. Meaning of Division8. Division Facts

9. Understanding Division10. Fraction Comparison and

Equivalence11. Two-Dimensional

Shapes and Attributes

12. Time13. Perimeter14. Area15. Liquid Volume and

Mass16. Data

Assessment

Quick Checks in class most days Tests by chapter/topic – announced

in advance Studying – online textbook.

Practice problems. Review vocabulary.

Please sign and return tests

Let’s have a great year together!

Feel free to tour the building and visit some of our special area

classrooms!