Room 8 Back To School

NightWelcome Parents!

Meet The Teacher

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Suggested Supply List

Box of sharpened pencils Crayons (24 colors) 2-pocket folder

1 composition notebook (black and white ones) 2 spiral-bound notebooks (wide-ruled)

If you are not in a position to contribute, please rest assured that no student will go without the necessary supplies. Thank you

for your support!

Classroom Wish ListPlease Do Not Write Student Names on Classroom Supplies.

These items are optional. Feel free to donate one orMore items to the classroom.

Highlighters (large size) Baby wipes

Elmer’s glue bottle 4 oz. (white only) Crayola Brand crayons – 24 count

Crayola Brand washable watercolor markers Expo dry erase markers

Staples White 20-lb. or heavier copy paper

Colored copy paperColored cardstock 8½” x 11” 65-lb to 90-lb. or greater

Pink Pearl rectangle erasers (NO pencil top erasers)Clorox/Lysol disinfectant wipes

Ziploc bags (gallon or quart-sized) Scotch tape

Sharpie black markers – fine or extra fine Roll of paper towels

Box of Kleenex tissues

Thank you!

Classroom Rules, Proceduresand Expectations:

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Classroom Procedures:

Lining Up: We line up in two lines. #1-15 line-up in line one. #16-31 line-up in the second line. We practice walking to and from classes quietly, so that we can listen to instructionsand not disturb classes that are still in session.

Classroom Jobs: Students are assigned jobs Monday morning and keep those jobs through the week. Students earn tickets for performing these jobs.

Tickets: Are earned for following classroom rules and procedures, for being caught doing something right. They can use these tickets to spend in the classroom store availablethe last Friday of the month.

School Schedule

Monday is an Early Release Day: 8:15 to 1:25

Tuesday to Thursday: 8:15 to 2:30

Volunteering Opportunities

Field Trip ChaperonesSpecial Activity HelpersClassroom HelpersWatch Dogs

Donate to our Classroom Donor’s Choose ProjectsJoin the PTAShare Your Expertise

Other Ways to Help

REPORT CARDS AND PARENT CONFERENCES

Report cards will be issued 4 times during the year. You will get the first one in October during your

parent conference. The other three will be at theend of each quarter.

Classroom Schedule

Language Arts

Daily Oral Language:Students will circle all errors found in a series of sentences and provide thecorrections. Mistakes will include capitalization, punctuation, grammar and spelling.

They will review antonyms, synonyms, homonyms, syllables, verb tenses andother elements of language.

The page should take about 10 minutes to complete. When Students are done with the page they immediately begin writing in their journal.

8:15

Language Arts

Journal Writing

Every day students will choose between three possible prompts. Here are some examples: •Opinion piece about book they have recently read•How many ways can you find to say no? Write 10 sentences that say no in various ways, but without using the word no. *•Write a poem about what they did over the weekend

I usually take one to three students during this quiet time to work ona specific writing or reading skill.

*(Unjournaling: Daily Writing Exercises That are Not Personal, Not Introspective, Not Boring! ThurstonAnd DiPrince)

8:25

Language Arts

Silent Reading: Children should read chapter

books that are at their level and that they find interesting. After AR books are read a test

may be taken.

Research shows 3rd grade reading level can predict success in:

eighth-grade reading levelninth-grade course performance

high school graduationcollege attendance

8:45

Language Arts

AR Books can be located at these websites: http://www.arbookfind.com/default.aspx

http://www.renaissance.com/products/accelerated-reader-book-finder

8:45

AR Tests or Accelerated Reader Tests provide regular assessment of your child’s reading level, as well as, whether they completed reading the book they are being tested on. Finally, It provides book suggestions based on their reading level. Every time your child Completes reading an AR book they are encouraged to take an AR test.

Student who earn 75 points per semester are invited to a pizza party to celebrate their success !

100 Book Challenge

• Students read 30 minutes at school and 30 minutes at home.

• Every students works at their own level• Connects to Common Core State Standards• Keeps parents informed of student progress and

allows them to paticipate in their child’s success

For More Information: http://www.americanreading.com/products/100bc

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Language ArtsCenters (an example)

9:00

Language Arts Literature

Our Reader is Houghton Mifflin It is divided into six themes with three to four related stories within each section.

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Core-Required: (We Provide the texts)Charlotte’s Web-WhiteCourage of Sarah Noble-DalglieshThe Girl Who Loved Wild Horses-GobleLittle House in the Big Woods-Wilder

What Will Come Home:Book Reports: QuarterlyReading: 15-30 minutes a nightdepending on work load.

Activities to Support Fluency and Comprehension: Language Journal: Vocabulary, Greek/Latin roots, Story MappingRepeated Reading/Listening to proficient readerSocratic seminars Task CardsI Read to You, You Read to MeBook Talks

Recess 10:00

Please try to provide your student with a healthy snack,such a fresh or dried fruit. Please try to avoid or limitcandy, junk food and soda.

Students should use this time to also use the restroom and get a drink of water.

10:20 Daily Math Review:

Every day we spend 10 to 20 minutes reviewing recently learned material, as well as, basic concepts

(addition, subtraction, divisions, multiplication).

Some days we use worksheets, which we correct immediately afterwards. Other days we use our

white boards to check for understanding.

10:45Math Lab: Fast Math-We complete 2 lessons and 2 games. Fast Math helps build Math Fluency. We use this program four times a week (Monday-Thursday).

Math Instruction: Are textbook is Go Math (Houghton Mifflin Hartcourt, which is aligned with Common Core State Standards.

To learn more about Fast Math: http://www.scholastic.com/fastt-math/

To learn more about math CCSS:http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/3/introduction/

11:15Math Centers (an example)

This is run much like our Literacy Centers. The groups are kept small so that they can stay on task, but are still able to collaborate with each other. We try to rotate at least twice. This is a good opportunity for parent volunteers to come in.

12:15Lunch

Nutritious Meals

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and

federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified child nutrition professionals. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.Special Meal RequestsStudents who require a special meal due to a medical disability should complete a MEDICAL STATEMENT. Please be sure to have your childs physician complete the bottom portion of the form and return to your schools cafeteria.

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Lunch Menus

Meal Applicationshttp://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?page=lunchapps&sid=2110111645366853

12:50PE: 2x a week. Monday and Wednesday. Please bring appropriate shoes. We Stretch, practice running the mile and particate in a variety of activities that help achieve the five California state standards. For more information on 3rd grade state standards: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/pestandards.pdf

Library:Students will visit the library once a week as a class. They will get to listen to a story selected by the librarian. Afterward they will be allowed to check out three books. Two of these books need to be chapter booksat their lexicon level. The third book is their choice. They are responsible for returning the books. Failure to bring back their books will result in an inability to check out further books. Additionally, student will have two other days they are permitted to visit the library in groups of three.

Quiet Reading Time:Students are provided additional time for quiet reading. Students who finish their reading are encouraged to take an AR quiz. Students may be pulled for one on one or small group instruction with the teacher.

1:20Writing

For more information on CCSS : http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/3/

Large Group Instruction: Students are introduced to concepts, which we go over together. We write in our writing journals and complete activities that strengthen our understanding. We frequently use Mentor Texts to inspire our writing. Students work independently to complete writing assignment. Small Group Instruction: Students work in groups to complete activities. They share, edit and critique each others’ work (Writers’ Workshop).

During both types of instruction students may be pulled for one-on-one or small group instruction. We may also use this time to write in specific subject: Science or Social Studies.

1:50Science:We study life science, earth science and physical science.Our textbook: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill For information on our text: http://activities.macmillanmh.com/science/ca/grade3/index.html

Science FairWe will be participating in the science fair. Last year 20 students from our District were

selected for advancement to the Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair.

Hands on ScienceProject-Based ProjectsCollaborative GroupsAuthentic MaterialsScience Journaling

1:50Social Studies

Our big project will be in May: This will be the Living Wax Museum. Student will begin in March

Researching their subjects, working on a webquest, Making a poster and getting ready to be expertsOn their subject. Watch for instructions to comeHome at the end of April. Information can also

Be found on class webpage.

Other Important Information:Standardized Testing: May 12-18

Grade Scale for Report CardsA = 90 -100B = 82 - 89C = 75 - 81 D = 70 - 74F = 0 – 69

HomeworkStudents are expected to write their homework down every night. It is written down on the board before they arrive every morning. They are given multiple opportunities to do so through out the day. However, I understand that sometime emergencies, illness, and unexpectedly being pulled out of class may prevent this. That is why the assignments are available on the class website. www.ypreiss.room8.org

Thank you all for coming tonight. This PowerPoint isavailable on our class website. www.ypreiss.room8.org

Please feel free to contact me:Email:ypreiss.mvusd.k12.ca.eduPhone: 951-696-1600 ext 12345

Walk-in after school for quick questions.Please call me ahead of time for conferences.