Welcome to Welcome to Parent OrientationParent Orientation

Welcome to Welcome to Parent OrientationParent Orientation

Mrs. Schaar Mrs. Schaar

Room 23Room 23

Contact Information• School Phone: 833-2115 • E-mail:

beth_schaar@fc.pickerington.k12.oh.us• Web site:

http://fc.pickerington.k12.oh.us/~beth_schaar/

• How do I reach you?- please fill out form and return

Specials• Monday: None• Tuesday: Library (Return books)

• Wednesday: Art (Need smock, please keep in book bag)

• Thursday: Music• Friday: Gym (tennis shoes required)

• Lunch: 12:45 - 1:30

MathMath

Envision math text To view on-line textbook, see my

webpage for directions

Envision math text To view on-line textbook, see my

webpage for directions

Math JournalMath Journal

Daily word problem Completed with partner showing

two solutions Reviewed daily as a class

Daily word problem Completed with partner showing

two solutions Reviewed daily as a class

PALPAL

PAL needs to be included with all word problems.

P- ProblemA- AnswerL- Label

Example: 6+4=10 balloons

PAL needs to be included with all word problems.

P- ProblemA- AnswerL- Label

Example: 6+4=10 balloons

Timed TestsTimed Tests

Flash Cards (please keep these at home to practice)

Addition and subtraction facts will be reviewed on Fact Master (instruction sheet coming soon)

Timed tests will be taken for multiplication facts starting in January.

Flash Cards (please keep these at home to practice)

Addition and subtraction facts will be reviewed on Fact Master (instruction sheet coming soon)

Timed tests will be taken for multiplication facts starting in January.

Language Language ArtsArtsLanguage Language ArtsArts

Drop in the Bucket (DIB)Drop in the Bucket (DIB)

Daily Language Review Brought home on Thursday Weekly Quiz on Friday (Graded)

ReadingReading

Whole group books Small group books Individual books Mysteries, Multicultural, Biographies,

Fairy Tales, Poetry Scholastic Book Orders - Will be sent

home soon (CHECKS ONLY)!!

Accelerated ReaderAccelerated ReaderAccelerated ReaderAccelerated Reader

Five books each nine weeks Tests must be on level within their range Scores must be 60% or higher Can do more books to improve grade AR tests will be taken on Fridays Send book to school for use during test Book levels can be checked by following

directions on website

WritingWriting

Handwriting - we will REVIEW all upper and lower case letters

- once all letters are reviewed cursive

will be required on all work- example of D’Neilan alphabet

provided

Paragraphs - We will work on types and parts of a paragraph

SpellingSpellingThe spelling program is based on a two week

schedule.

1st Mon.: Pretest at school Spelling list will come home

Tues.-Fri.: Spelling skills instruction at school Study words at home

2nd Mon.: A Take-home Task will be sent home to compliment the skills we are working on at school.

2nd Tues.: Take-home Task will be reviewed at schoolStudy words at home

2nd Wed.: Dictation Sentences at schoolStudy words at home

2nd Thurs.: Word test and skill test at school 2nd Fri.: Tests will be reviewed at school. Words to

master and practice will be recorded.

ScienceScienceScienceScience Health

- circulatory system- respiratory system- germs

Rocks and Soil Animals / Lifecycles Force and Motion

Health- circulatory system- respiratory system- germs

Rocks and Soil Animals / Lifecycles Force and Motion

Social StudiesSocial StudiesSocial StudiesSocial Studies Map Skills Timelines Local History Local Government Local Economics

Map Skills Timelines Local History Local Government Local Economics

Testing ScheduleSTAR - Sept. 7 - 17, 2010

OAT Reading - Oct. 5, 2010

STAR- Dec. 6 - 16, 2010

STAR - March 14 - 24, 2011

OAT Reading - Apr. 27, 2011

OAT Math - Apr. 28, 2011

Assignment Assignment NotebookNotebook

Homework written in dailySigned by parent each nightHomework checked or reviewed in

classHomework Passes

Behavior/DisciplineBehavior/Discipline

• Individual behavior monitored by a Card System will be rewarded with play money. Twice a nine weeks money will be spent on a special group activity.

• Group behavior rewarded weekly.• Whole class good behavior earns compliments

for bubble gum party.

Toy Policy

• The Pickerington Elementary rules do not allow the children to bring toys from home. The third grade has a policy that if a student is caught with a toy from home it will be taken and returned at the end of the school year or a parent may come into school to pick it up. Thank you in advance for your help!

• For outside recess, students may bring playground balls. (nerf football, basketballs, soccer, etc.)

Supplies

Please be sure to periodically check with your child to see if they need any new pencils, erasers, glue sticks, etc.Extra Supplies - Please send in something to use as an eraser for dry erase boards.If in need of supplies please contact Mrs. Toopes.No No’s!! -

- mechanical pencils- hand held pencil sharpeners

Daily SnackDaily SnackDaily SnackDaily Snack

Healthy snack Finger foodAbout five minutes to eat

EXTRASComplete survey titled “Handle with Care”Class list includedScholastic Book Orders - Will be sent home soon (CHECKS ONLY)!!K.I.S.S. Luncheon will be March 15, 2011

Picking up your childPicking up your child

»Must go to the MPR to get child. Children may not be released from the classroom.

Thank you for Thank you for coming coming tonight!tonight!