Mrs. Schieck’s Third- Grade Class Welcome!

Welcome to Third Grade!  I will introduce you to third grade and to our classroom.  If you have any thoughts or questions during my presentation, please file it away and when I’m finished I will answer all questions.

All About Me  My background  I’ve taught in Japan, Brooklyn, Guggenheim and Salem.  My hobbies are running, cycling, swimming, reading, traveling and playing with my cats!

My Family  My husband  Peter  My daughter  Katrina  Our cats  Sheldon  Sara  Muffin Peter and Me Sheldon Sara KatrinaMuffin

My Goals  To give my students the academic and social skills they need to progress to fourth grade.  To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.  To help them make new friends and discover new interests and cultures.  To take a trip around the world!

Class Subjects  The subjects we cover during third grade meeting common core standards are:  Reading and writing  Math  Science  Social studies  Music and art

Reading  Read a variety of genres  Fiction  Non fiction  Social Studies Articles  Skeletal System Books  Biography  Historical fiction  Folktales  Poetry * Fables

READING Reading Groups Partner Reading Reading Journals Independent Reading DEAR TIME

READING ASSESSMENTS  One to one conferences with the teacher  DRA: Directed Reading Assessments  Reading Response Journals  Comprehension Questions  Completed Graphic Organizers  Literature Circle Discussions

Writing  Write for different purposes  Entertain  Study/ Summarize Facts  Letters  Poetry (word play)  Process our reading

Writing  Personal Journals  Reading Response Journals  Writing Workshop Model/ Columbia Writing  Draft  Revise  Edit  Publish  Reflect

Math  Triple Digit addition and subtraction using a variety of strategies  Explaining how you got your answer  Multiplication  Making Change  Elapsed Time  Measurement  Problem Solving Fractions Area and Perimeter

Science  Systems/Energy  Skeletal System  Buoyancy  Rocks and Minerals

Social Studies  Communities Around the World  North America  South America  Antarctica  Asia  Oceania  Africa  Europe

Music and Art  Is incorporated in all social studies lessons.

Classroom Community  Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.  Our class rules are:  Be respectful and responsible.  Be organized and follow directions.  Be on time.  Be prepared.

Homework  I will assign about 45 minutes of homework every night. This includes 20 minutes of reading.  Parents can help, not do, if it is impossible, do not fight with your child Parent just write Mrs. Schieck a note that it was really difficult.  Neatness, effort and care count!

Tardiness  School starts at 8:45 A.M.  If you aren’t in the classroom by that time, please check in at the school office before coming to class.  Being on time is the best way to start the day!

Field Trips  Baxter Pond  Green Meadows Farms Festival of Cultures

House Keeping  Sign up for a fall conference  Class dues  Please send in a check payable to Scholastic if you are ordering from the book club.  Sign Up For Remind Notifications  to  Thank You!

Reading Buddies  With Mrs. Keogh’s Class

Let’s Have a Great Year!