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Welcome to Mrs. Khanijoun’s
Third Grade Classroom!
“Discerning Meaningful Action”
Who is Mrs. Khanijoun?
• Holy Trinity graduate ’96• Visitation 2000• Miami University 2004• Masters in Elementary Education, 2010
• Ms. Scarff • -Visitation 2006• -JMU ‘10,• Second year at HTS
Third Grade Team
• Mrs. Skonberg-teaches 3rd and 4th Language Arts-10th year at HTS-Stone Ridge and Georgetown grad• Mrs. DeFoor -teaches 2nd, 3rd, 4th Math and Science-3rd year at HTS-Gilford College, NC
Our Philosophy/Goals
• Classroom Community: share ideas, faith and talents with encouragement and without fear
• Establish meaningful and respectful relationships
• Students will learn responsibility and accountability
• Students will take pride in their work
Language Arts: Readers and Writers• Reading: Independent (Just Right) reading book,
Houghton Mifflin Anthology-Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Read Aloud, Reader’s Notebook (section in binder), *helpful websites*
• Writing : Writer’s Notebook, 6+1 Trait Writing (VOICES) Writing Process, Cursive
• Spelling : Routine, Pattern Words and High Frequency Words, Spelling Folder, Weekly Test
• Grammar: DLR and Mini lessons• Additional Reading:
– The Courage of Sarah Noble– Book Projects
Helpful Reading Websites
• A Book and a Hug http://www.abookandahug.com/• • Read Kiddo Read http://readkiddoread.com/• • Guys Read http://guysread.com/• • What Comes Next? Series and Sequels
http://www.mymcpl.org/books-movies-music/juvenile-series
Classroom Expectations
• Follow directions quickly• Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat• Be a good listener to classmates and teachers• Show respect by using kind words and actions• Be prepared for class by having your
assignments and materials
Classroom Tour
• Morning Routine• Science Table• Student Spotlight• Classroom Library• Prayer Corner• Classroom Centers
Discipline: Third Grade All Stars!
• Good Decision HitsHits:-students setting an example-students going out of their way to
help others-living the code
Discipline: Third Grade All Stars!
• Bad Decision Strikes-students not following directions-continued chatting or calling out during work time
-students being hurtful or rude to others-not following the Classroom Expectations or Honor Code
Discipline: Third Grade All Stars!
• 4 Hits = Home Run (praise note home)
• First Strike= Warning• Second Strike= Think Sheet• Third Strike= Student must write parent/s a
note. It must be signed by teacher and the parent/s.
• Fourth strike= parent, student, and teacher conference
Homework! (30-45 minutes)
• Homework is assigned daily in Language Arts and Math.
• Homework is assigned weekly in Religion, Spanish and Science/Social Studies.
• Students are responsible for copying their homework in their Homework Planner each day (and USING the planner at home)
• Homework is also posted on HTS website daily
Missing/Late Homework
• Homework Log, Missing HW Notice
• Must be made up/teacher initials log
• Students with no missing homework over a two week period of time will be rewarded with a small prize for their hard work.
How Can You Help With Homework?
• Encourage child to create a homework “space”• 3rd Grader – complete independently • HW is a reinforcement of a skill• If child does not understand, review directions• “Teaching moment”- Take it!• HW is an assessment, not for a “grade”• Send an email if there is a lot of difficulty • We want to see effort/responsibility
Math Concepts Covered
• Class split in half, Methods• Homework daily• Suggested daily math facts practice• Concept Reviews• Concepts covered:Place value, problem solvingNumber sense, +, -, x, /measurement, geometry,time, money, graphs, calendars, rounding
Social Studies/Science
• Map Skills/ Geography• Communities/Early Settlements• Branches of Government• National Symbols• Economics• Plants Animals• Simple Machines• Oceans- (Project)• Solar System
Religion
• Ignatian Prayers/Teachings• “Bit of Gratitude”• Examen• Gospel Readings• Topics: Trinity, Parts of the Mass, Stations of
the Cross• Plan two school masses
Things to look forward to!
• Third Grade Open House• Field Trips
– Colonial Focus– National Museum of American History– Art Trip– Discovery Theater or Lisner Theater
• Ocean Animal Project• Solar System Play
Odds and Ends
• Uniforms• “While You Were Out”• Ways You Can be Involved
– Mystery Reader– McKenna Sandwiches– Chaperones– Class Parties– Open House– Grace Art