Welcome to Third Grade!!We’re “SUPER”

STARS

Mr. Bruno Born and raised in New Orleans. 17 years experience as a third grade teacher. 7 years in third grade at South Douglas. Douglas County Teacher of the Year Finalist. Coach of South Douglas Reading Bowl Team,

Road Runners, and Science Fair Club. Married with two sons.

My BeliefEvery child is capable of learning and exceeding given the opportunity and a positive environment.

The ClassroomWhat it is….. What it’s not…..

Positive environmentHands onMovementGroup work/discussionIndependent workProjects and researchComputer labGames!Outside time!

Sitting at desk all day.Worksheet, after

worksheetComplete silenceNo movement

Set the Bar High!!!

South Douglas is ranked #1 in Douglas County.100% of Mr. Bruno’s students met or exceeded in all subjects on the CRCT every year that he’s taught at South Douglas. 95% of Mr. Bruno’s students exceeded in Math and 82% exceeded in Science on the CRCT last year. 82% exceeded in Reading, 77% exceeded in Language Arts, and 77% exceeded in Social Studies on the CRCT last year.

High Expectations for All Students

Maximize opportunities for reading in school through whole group reading and reading groups.Rigorous weekly comprehension quizzes.Review comprehension questions and quizzes at home even if the work was completed in class.Learn multiplication facts early in school year.Real- world story problems.Study skills on Thursday.“See- Me” math problems during lunch.

Timed Tests• Goal: Become Math Fact Masters in

Multiplication and Division• 30 problems/three minutes: Thats a Fact• Weekly multiplication and division timed tests

(Thursdays)• Practice daily through morning work and in

computer lab.

AR• Students are allowed to go to library after they read

AR books.• Assigned chapter books are also AR.• Must score 80% or better.• School and Classroom incentives (points include

books read at home and at school).• Goal for third grade is 80 points.• Monthly reports.

Agendas

Check dailyStudents know it is their

responsibility to write homework

Check front pocket for notes

Place homework in agenda folder

Notes and money in agenda folder

Behavior• Start at

Ready to Learn

• Recognize good behavior

• Chance to make better decisions

• Earn Cub Cash

• Notified if your child lands on Parent Contact/ Office

Cub Cash

All students are aware of morning procedures and hallway rules

Students receive a treat on Friday if they collect 12 Cub Cash tickets

Will be notified if it becomes a problem

Com

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Very important for your child’s success.

Important for you to know what is going on in the classroom

Email, monthly newsletters, notes, agendas

Class web page: http://southdouglas.dce.schoolinsites.com/

Homework

Practice exactly what was covered that particular day.

Usually involves a math activity sheet and a page from the activity books.

Any unanswered reading group discussion questions are completed for homework.

Optional: Read AR book each night.

Conferences

Two a year (September and February).

Additional conferences can be arranged.

I am here to help you anyway I can.

Extra opportunities to learn and have fun!

Science Fair ClubReading Bowl TeamRoad RunnersEarly morning tutoring

Final Tips for a Successful Year Your child needs to know their

password (birthdate: mm/dd/yy) Access to computer-practice

Word, Power point, and typing in web addresses

Help teach your child responsibility

Apply math and reading skills to the real world

Read with your child daily Talk to your child about school Make school a priority Keep the communication lines

open Praise!

Scholastic Book Orders

• Send home monthly• Different book orders for

different levels• All points earned are used to

purchase classroom books!!

Questions

**See me to discuss personal issues.