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to Miss Reisch’s 3rd Grade Class!
Welcome!
Good evening! Please read the letter your child wrote! You may respond on the
back. Thank you
A little bit about me… My background
I grew up locally in Havertown I graduated from Haverford H.S.,
Bucknell University, and West Chester University
Certified in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Reading
My experience Working with kids… forever! 13th year here at GVES
Goals for 3rd Grade
Academics – lifelong learners, personal growth
Social-emotional - happy kids learn better! Our “safe and caring” community
School habits- organization, responsibility, independence
Classroom Community
Our classroom is a safe community for learning. We are a “school family” that knows each other and cares.
Student-generated class rules Clear expectations for expected behavior Positive reinforcement - marbles, tickets Weekly class meetings (Olweus Anti-
bullying, Social Thinking, Mindset)
Awards and Special Events
#jaguarmax student recognition awards
Spelling Bee
Young Author’s Contest
Birthdays
Field Trips
Longwood Gardens – Social Studies (fall)
Assembly program – Rocks & Minerals (winter)
Theater – Language Arts - play (spring)
Homeroom Odds & Ends
Working Snack around 1:00 Lunch Choices - ABC (A changes daily) Absences – call the attendance line and
send an excuse note after Conferences – ONE math and homeroom
meeting. Sign up online at PTCfast.com Homeroom Parents & volunteer sign-ups
– party donations, library book exchange, etc.
Homework 100 BC reading & Math facts nightly Weekly HW & newsletter
Turn in signed newsletter on Fridays Complete most work in notebooks Missing HW – lose a ticket, complete at recess or that night A typical week:
Monday – Reading response Tuesday – Word Study Wednesday – Write on Wednesday Thursday – Word study
Daily Schedule 8:40 - 9:00 Homeroom routine 9:00 – 10:00 ELA: word study & guided reading 10:00 – 11:00 Math 11:00 – Lunch 11:30 – Recess 12:00 – 1:00 ELA: 100 BC & Writer’s Workshop 1:00 – 2:00 Science / Social Studies
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 – 2:00 – “WIN”
2:00 – 3:00 Specials
Social Studies TCI - Social Studies
Alive! 5 units: Map Skills & Geography People & the
Community Economics Our Community Global Community
Language Arts Some students see other
teachers for LA. Please see your schedule.
Mrs. Bietz – Room 239
Language Arts 4 Block Model:
1) Independent Reading
2) Writer’s Workshop
3) Guided Reading4) Word Study
1) Independent Reading
100 Book Challenge Program•Independent reading – strengthens skills…•School Goal: 16 lines per week•1-2 each school day + 1-2 each night = at least 30 minutes of independent reading per day •Sign each night at home and mark “IC” lines in class•After 15 minutes “on level,” students can read additional materials and still record lines. They should be choosing their books (within our limitations).
•Read together at home. Read aloud to kids. Have conversations about books! Ask questions!
2) Writer’s Workshop
Writer’s Notebooks Whole class projects – across the genres
Narrative Informative Opinion/Argumentative
Choice of topics Modeling & valuing the craft of good writing Sharing time – everyone has a story! Goal = Enjoy writing & to write everyday Using technology
3) Guided Reading Practicing reading strategies to increase
comprehension Modeling what “good readers” do and
think Variety of texts & genres – anthology,
trade books, nonfiction, choice activities/ books
Flexible grouping Working with a Reading Specialist,
Mrs. Kaczynski
4) Word Study Developmental Spelling (Ganske)
Spelling stage of development Pattern words – used for 1-2 weeks
Assessment (“Writing Sorts”) on Fridays Practiced words, transfer words, “rules”
Home component At least two nights a week Reinforces in-class activities
Other topics Vocabulary Parts of speech Word play
Time to go to Math! Thank you for coming Feel free to call/email/send a note if you have any additional
questions, comments, etc. Math Teachers:
Mr. Constable – Rm. 245 Ms. McGarry – Rm. 246 Ms. Ruoff – Rm. 252 Ms. Beck – Rm. 237
Welcome, Math Families!
Please pick up the green Family Contact Info sheet with your child’s name on it.
Feel free to fill it out tonight and leave it for me!
Thank you
Welcome to Math Introduction…
My math class Students are grouped with peers of
similar ability Pace is aimed to be aligned with
students’ abilities Problem Solving - hands-on and “real
world” whenever possible. Perseverance!
Continuous reinforcement of topics taught (Daily Common Core Review)
Math Series & Curriculum Math series – Pearson enVision math Fully aligned to the PA Standards Emphasizes “Standards of Mathematical
Practice” Across all grades Practices and abilities of mathematical thinkers Emphasizes perseverance, reasoning, problem
solving, modeling, and decision making Interactive learning –investigative topic
openers, hands-on learning Online component
Engaging videos Access to tutorials and text resources at home
Homework 2 pages: Reteaching/Practice page & a
problem solving page most nights Newsletter Packets with the week’s
assignments and an optional bonus (turn in on Friday)
Math Facts nightly – at least 5 minutes Meaningful, varied, daily practice Sign off nightly fluency targets and goal setting
3rd Grade Math Topics
1. Numeration2. Number Sense-
Addition/Subtraction3. Using Place Value to Add and
Subtract4. Meaning of Multiplication5. Multiplication Facts - Use
Patterns6. Multiplication Facts- Use
Known Facts7. Meaning of Division8. Division Facts
9. Understanding Division10. Fraction Comparison and
Equivalence11. Two-Dimensional
Shapes and Attributes
12. Time13. Perimeter14. Area15. Liquid Volume and
Mass16. Data
Assessment
Quick Checks in class most days Tests by chapter/topic – announced
in advance Studying – online textbook.
Practice problems. Review vocabulary.
Please sign and return tests