Getting Started: Dismissal sheet on front board – please fill in your child's name under correct transportation Write your child's name in all books and put inside the desk Look through paper work and begin filling out

Welcome to Ms. Feddersen’s 3 rd Grade Class!

Who is Mrs. Feddersen? From northwest Iowa (near Spencer) 11th year teaching at LIES, 8 th year at 3 rd grade Minnesota State University, Mankato Shenadoah University, masters Hobbies- running, reading, spending time with family, friends

Volunteering (kidney table) Room parent/s Monday Folders Book Room Writing helper Reading helper Math helper Box Tops Laminating, cutting, copying Volunteer Meeting-Sept. 1 st at 8:30 AM

Parent Work All the Forms to Fill Out On your child’s desk Transportation sheet (side table) About Your Child sheet Class Directory & Permission Form (on desk) Volunteer sign up sheets (kidney table) Scholastic News $6.00

The Binder (1 ½ inches) Planner Word Study Notebook & Words Reading Log Forms to be sent home and returned Monday Folder

Star Student One student/week (unless very short week) Will be selected randomly 4-6 Pictures

Planners Filled out daily (in the binder) Assignments, test dates, parent information Expectation: –Brought home Monday-Thursday –Parent’s initials nightly after checking over work (please do NOT sign if not completed) –- please correct with child

Student Homework County says no more than 30 minutes Monday-Thursday –Word Study twice a week –Reading (15-20 minutes per night) –Math Reflex/Dreambox Occasional Worksheets –Content (occasionally) –Projects (very few)

Grading and the 3 rd Grade Report Card A/4= EXCELLENT, Self-directed, HIGH level of proficiency –Consistent –Able to extend ABOVE 3 rd Grade Standards

Grading and the 3 rd Grade Report Card B/3= ACHIEVING,developing –MEETING 3 rd Grade expectations

Grading and the 3 rd Grade Report Card C/2= DEVELOPING, recalls and uses some skills with some consistency –Requires frequent teacher support and assistance

Grading and the 3 rd Grade Report Card D/1= Needs Improvement, needs significant teacher support, performance shows lack of understanding F=below standards

Science Content Bus Safety Matter and Water Cycle Natural Cycles Energy Sources Simple and Compound Machines Environments, Animal Adaptations, Food Chains

Social Studies Content Civics/Government Maps, Globes, and Communities Ancient Civilizations: Mali, Greece, Rome Explorers Famous Americans Economics

Reading Balanced Approach- –Shared (whole class) –Guided (Small groups based on individual reading level) –Independent (at desk and RAZ) –Reading Log-completed and initialed daily DRA -All students will be tested in September, January, and June.

Reading continued… Sensory Images Making Connections Questioning Drawing Inferences Determining the Importance Synthesizing Fix-Up Strategies

Math Review of basic facts-Reflex (addition, subtraction, multiplication through x12, and division) Higher level critical thinking Multi-step problems Explain how to solve problems Dreambox

Writing Workshop During writing time students will go through the process of writing: –Prewriting –Drafting –Revising –Editing –Final Copy/Publishing

Wax Museum Make a tri-fold poster Choose a famous person to research Write a report Dress up as their character Share a brief speech

Ketchup Not a punishment For students who need extra time to finish work –did not complete in time –were absent

Grade Level Projects One to the World (OTTW) –PBL (project-based learning) content student made problem public –SCA Rep Project

What is PBIS? Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports county-wide behavioral framework to support students and staff so ALL students can achieve success Students are expected to be ready, respectful, and responsible at all times. –Awesome Pawsomes –Leading Leopards –Hallway "Hall of Fame" –Silver Spoon

Classroom Discipline ~Class Dojo (independent, small group, whole class) –Students will earn points for positive behaviors –Students will lose points for negative behaviors –Students will be given rewards after reaching set goals * See form to sign up (on desk).*

Classroom discipline cont. Misbehaviors Form filled out by student & teacher; signed by parent and returned to school Phone call home to parent

What to Expect From 3 rd Grade Main goal = moving towards greater independence and developing successful work and study habits –More tests ( paper and online) –More studying- parent support/guidance –Students will need access to the internet for homework, see me if this is an issue

What to Expect From 3 rd Grade Continued… TESTING –Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (1st quarter) –DRA/Pals (September, January & June) –SOLS (May) Math Reading

Communication Tools Monthly Memos –Posted on my website the 1st of the month Class planners and binders rather than loose notes Class DOJO

Additional Information Nutritional Snacks (please aim for healthy--no candy, also no peanuts) No food treats for birthdays First Day Folders (paperwork)- due ASAP Students have to be in the room by 7:50! 7:30 would be beneficial for your child Absences –Contact the office by phone or for absences and early dismissal –Sickness (will send homework upon request) –Vacations- no assignments prior to the trip. All assignments that can be made up upon return will either be sent home or completed in class. Vacations will NOT be considered for excused absences this year, even if notification is sent in prior to the vacation.

October Conferences Dates * will be sent to sign-up*

A Year Of Independence In 3 rd grade, we encourage the students to put their homework in their bags themselves, ask you to sign their planner, and say good bye at the front door after the 1 st week of school unless you need to carry in large items.

Please hold your child accountable by not “rescuing” by regularly bringing in forgotten items such as homework, and planners. It takes time out of your schedule. Together we can prepare them for 3 rd grade and work towards 4 th grade!

Apps to Download Scholastic Book Wizard Class DOJO

Questions

Thank you! I hope to see all of the students tomorrow morning for Meet the Teacher (8:30-10:00)!