Mrs. Mittiga’s 3rd Grade Class

Welcome Families!

All About Mrs. M.· My Background

· I grew up in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ.· I attended Muhlenberg College.· I will complete my masters in Literacy at Bank Street

College of Education in December.· I’m certified to teach K-6 in New Jersey,

Pennsylvania, and soon to be New York.· I’m entering my 7th year teaching.· I have been in many different classrooms and

experienced grades K-6, but 3rd is my favorite.

Goals for 3rd Grade· To give you the academic tools you

need to progress to 4th grade.· To provide a supportive learning

environment.· To have fun while we learn.· To make new friends and discover new

interests.

Class Content· We will cover all the subjects and topics that

our curriculum committee believes are important for you to learn during 3rd grade.

· Curriculum objectives are based upon state standards and guidelines set forth by the National Association of Independent Schools.

Language Arts· reading comprehension· reading with fluency and expression· vocabulary· word study: grammar and spelling· Writer’s Workshop· oral speaking and presentation

Math· addition and subtraction of

multiple addends· multiplication and division· fractions· measuring· word problems· time and money

Reading· DRA – reading assessment · Picking “Just Right Books”· Literature Circles· Guided Reading· Junior Great Books· D.E.A.R. Time

Social Studies· communities· multiculturalism· current events· maps· Native Americans· Colonial America· rivers and ports

Science· life cycles· Sun, Moon, Earth· Earth’s Resources· Roles of Living Things

Supporting School Virtues

Credos of the School· Each child is unique and special· Each child is curious and eager to learn· Each child learns best when he or she is safe, happy,

and self-confident· Each child deserves to perform in a caring, supportive

environment

Student Virtues Embraced bySt. Philip’s Academy

Honesty Kindness CourageRespect Loyalty Open-mindednessResponsibility Friendship Self-Control

· Supporting St. Philip’s Academy’s mission statement, we seek to provide a rigorous and moral education to our students.

 · This year the third grade will be focusing on the virtue of Respect.

Communication· Three ring binder

· Folder 1· Home/School Connection· Reading Log

· Folder 2· Homework and Resources

· Assignment Pad· Contract Folder

· Morning Learning Contract

Nutrition Policy· See page 11 in the Handbook

· It is the goal of St. Philip’s Academy to teach students healthy eating habits.

· With this goal in mind, the following is a list of acceptable snacks:

· Crackers· Pretzels· Fruit and/or Vegetables · Granola bars· Yogurt/Pudding· Trail mix· Cereal· Popcorn· Rice cakes· Applesauce· 100 calorie packs· String cheese· Mini-muffins· Raisins

Behavior Management• Class rules & Constitution

• Signed by parent & child• Classroom Traffic Light• Individual Traffic Light• Marble Madness• Mittiga Money

Daily Routine· Late Bell – 8:20am· Contract work· Morning Meeting· English Language Arts – ELA

· Guided Reading· Writer’s Workshop· Word Study· Penmanship

· Lunch/Recess – 11:35am-12:20pm· DEAR Time· Math· Social Studies & Science· Class Conference· Dismissal – 3:30pm

Homework· Check assignment pad, folders, and

reading log each day· Call or send in a note in case of

absences with homework request· Homework is checked daily!· Contracts must be signed and returned

upon return from the weekend.

In School Supplies· 3 ring binder (Trapper Keeper style)· 2 boxes of tissues· Red pen (correction)· Pencils (no pens!)· Erasers· Pair of unused socks· Girls:

· 1 box sandwich size Ziploc bag· 2 rolls of paper towel

· Boys: · 1 box gallon size Ziploc bags· 2 bottles of hand soap

Let’s Have a Great Year!