§ Bachelor’s and Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Mississippi
§ 15th year of teaching § Married to Matt § Two children: Sutton and Sully Cate§ Born and raised in
Collierville, Tennessee§ Fun Fact:
Traveled to Ethiopia 4 times and can’t wait to go back!
§ Bachelor’s in Banking and Finance from the University of Mississippi § Worked in Banking for 4 years § Master’s in Arts of Teaching from
Christian Brothers University § 8th Year of Teaching § Married in 2009 to Ben § 2.5 year old little boy, Wells § Grew up and currently live in
Collierville, Tennessee § Fun Fact: Mrs. Salentine went
to Woodland in K and 1st
A Day: Art (3B) and Music (3S) B Day: P.E. and Art (3S) and STEAM (3B)C Day: Library (3S) and Spanish (3B)D Day: P.E., Spanish, Bible (3B), and STEAM (3S) E Day: Music (3B) and Spanish (3S)F Day: P.E., Library (3B), and Bible (3S)
§ Reading to Learn vs. Learning to Read§ Novel Studies
(Because of Winn Dixie, The One and Only Ivan)
§ Vocabulary Workshop www.vocabularyworkshop.com
§ Daily 5(Read to Self, Word Work, Writing, Read with Someone, Listen to Reading)
§ Book Reports
§ Spelling tests will be given every A day§ Students will be responsible for recording
words in agenda book § Spelling City https://www.spellingcity.com/bandermannsalentine/
§ Handwriting Without Tears curriculum
§ Basic Grammar skills (sentences, subjects, predicates, nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns)
§ Writer’s Workshop (personal narrative, 5-7 sentence paragraphs, expository
paragraphs, etc.
• Place Value, Rounding, Addition and Subtraction with Regrouping,
Multiplication, Measurement, Fractions, Geometry, Problem Solving
• Tests will be given at the end of each unit. You will receive at least one week
notification on all testing.
• Facts 1-12 • Mastering multiplication is key to success with
division and other math skills • You really should practice for a few minutes
every single night!
• Tests will be given every Friday beginning August 30th!
• Students will need to be able to complete 50 problems in 4 minutes!
• This WILL be for a grade. However, students will have 3 opportunities to “Make the Grade”! After the 3rd try, students will be given that grade!
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
2‘s 3’s4’s
5’s 10’s 11’s
6’s7’s 8’s
9’s12’s Mixed Review
Each student will move at their own pace. If they pass, they can move on immediately. The grade will be given during the quarter above. At minimum, these facts must be mastered by the end of each quarter.
The weighted grading system begins in Third Grade. Tests = 40%
Classwork = 50% Participation/Homework = 10%
ELA includes Reading, English, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, etc.) It will be
weighted into one ELA grade as follows: Reading = 40% English = 30% Spelling = 20%
3rd Grade Essential 18 This is our new class contract. We will follow these rules in school and out of school. These will help me be the best I can be!
1. Iwillrespondtoalladultswith“ma’am”and“sir”.______
2. Iwillrespondtoothers,includingclassmates,whenIamspokento.______
3. Iwillmakeeyecontactwhenspeakingtoothersandwhenothersarespeakingtome.______
4. Iwillcongratulateandupliftotherswhenevergiventhechance.______
5. Iwillsaythankyouwhengivensomething.______
6. Iwillnotexpectarewardoraskforareward.Thegreatestrewardisknowingthatyou’vedoneyourbest.______
7. Iwillbesuretoparticipateinclassdiscussionsanduseacademictalkwhenagreeingor
disagreeingwithothers.______
8. Iwillalwaysbeagoodsport.Iwillnotbragwhenwinning.Iwillnotcomplainwhenlosing.______
9. IwillsurpriseotherwithrandomactsofkindnesswhenIcan.______
10. Allquestions,writtenorverbal,willbeansweredincompletesentences.______
11. Iwillcompletemyhomeworkdailyandbesuretonevercomplainaboutit.______
12. IwillgreetadultsasItravelaroundthebuildingduringtheday-ex-“GoodmorningMrs.…”
“GoodafternoonMr.…”Iwillalsoshakehandswiththatadultwhenappropriate.______
13. Iwillcleanupaftermyself-NOMATTERwhereIam.______
14. IwillalsoholdthedoorifIamthefirstpersontoreachit.Iwillalwayssaythankyoutotheoneholdingthedoor.______
15. IwillalwaysBEPOSITIVE!______
16. IwillacceptmistakesandtheconsequencesIamgivenwithoutargument.______
17. IwillalwaysBEHONEST!______
18. IwillalwaysbetheBESTmeIcanbe!______
This year, we are using Class Dojo to build classroom community and encourage important skills like working together and listening.
We’ll be able to communicate updates with you and share class photos, as well. It is an easy way for you to see how your child is
doing each day!
Points are totaled at the end of the week for conduct grade.E – 90% or above G – 80% to 89%S – 70% to 79%N – 65% to 69% U – 64% or below
ReadingLanguage Arts
& Writing Math Science & Social Studies
How to Be Cool in Third Grade
Language Arts What is a sentence?
Statements & Questions
Writing Writing Process
Introduction
Place Value Ones, Tens,
Hundreds, & Thousands
Science The Scientific
Method
Social Studies Life in
Communities
Third Grade TimesAugust 17 -21, 2015
Spelling Words
Important Dates
1.raise2.rise3.spear4.spare5.dairy6.diary7.quiet8.quite9.quit10.breed11.bread12.hug13.huge14.strip15.stripe
Wordly Wise
1.cylinder2.examine3.fatal4.feature5.grasp6.jet7.marine8.scar9.tentacle10.vessel
Homework Monday: Math Weekly Monday
Tuesday: Math Weekly TuesdayReading-Find the Evidence worksheet
Wednesday:Math Weekly WednesdaySpelling -Study for test
Thursday:Math Weekly ThursdayWordly Wise- Choose 5 words and write a sentence using each word
Tests 8/20 Spelling Test8/26 Wordly Wise 1 Test8/28 Grammar Quiz, Lessons 1-38/28 Multiplication, 2’s Facts
8/18 3rd Grade Parent Meeting at 7am
8/25 Back to School Night/Picnic8/26 School Pictures8/28 Spirit Day
This will be sent via email by Friday for the upcoming week! Please review weekly and let us know if you have any questions! It can also be found on our websites!
• Monday-Thursday• Math Weekly• ASC Homework Room • Learning to study content!
• Spelling – A Day • Multiplication – Friday
All other tests will be given as units or lessons are finished.
• Graded papers will come every Tuesday beginning August 27th.
• Review papers and sign anything below 64%.
• Review conduct and sign folder. • Return to school with ALL papers.
• Often important papers come home on Tuesdays as well.
• 5 tardies = ½ absence • Our day begins promptly at 8am so it is
crucial for your child to be on time, in order to not fall behind.
• Please notify us via email by 10am if you would like to pick up make-up work on a
day when your child is out. Then, it may be picked up any time after 2pm in the
cabinets located across from the art room.
Wednesday 7:30 am We will communicate with you if we think it
would be beneficial for your child to come. If you notice something you would like us to work on more exclusively, please don’t hesitate to let us
know. Please notify us ahead of time if you plan to send
your child.
• 11:50am – 12:20pm • If you join your child for lunch, please
meet us in the lunchroom. • Please do NOT send soft drinks in their
lunches. • Piccadilly Lunch Program
• Notify homeroom teacher via email before 2pm
• If no response or after 2pm, notify the office.
• Birthday treats will be distributed during lunch
• Send 25 birthday treats for all of 3rd
grade.• Please follow the peanut and tree
free rule.• Summer birthdays
• Cupcakes are highly discouraged! • Private parties and invitations
Please visit our class websites for weekly updates and class news. You will find the following:
1. Third Grade Times2. Google Photos & Photo Gallery3. Helpful Links
We are SO excited to have flexible seating in our classrooms this year! The idea is that every student has a different learning style and we want to empower each student to choose which seat will best meet their needs. Desks are still an option if that is what works best. Our seating options include stability balls, floor cushions, wobble chairs, seat bubbles, and standing desks.
We are so honored to be a part of the Woodland family and get to know your
children. Thank you for sharing them with us! We look forward to a wonderful year in
3rd grade! Nicci Bandermann
[email protected] Salentine