Welcome to 3rd Grade! Mrs. Mullin’s Class B-17 While you are waiting: Take a look around the room Find your child’s desk, have a seat Read the letter from your child, write a letter back to them Fill out the parent survey Please fill out PTO email list and volunteer sheet on the U-Table

All About Mrs. Mullin Education 28th year at Hillcrest Central Bucks West Lock Haven University Early Childhood Education East Stroudsburg University Masters in Education 28th year at Hillcrest (K, 2nd, 3rd ) Family Time, Phillies, HGTV, Pinterest, Sports Mom Todd, Gunner, Shelby, Ashleigh, Jett and Ginger LOVE teaching at HCE 2/21/2018

Our Goals To create a classroom environment in which students are comfortable and safe To help students develop a love of learning and enhance self confidence and responsibility. To provide opportunities for Creative thinking Problem solving Positive peer relationships Positive communication skills Asking questions Thinking critically Teamwork Differentiated instruction/activities 2/21/2018

R.O.A.R Clothes pin chart Students fill in corresponding color to match behavior Parent initials each night See bottom of chart for behavior color coding system Principal’s 100 Club 2/21/2018

Our Schedule Specials M – Music T – Art W – Computers Th – Library 8:55-9:10 Homeroom 9:10-9:30 T.C.O.B. / Morning Meeting 9:30-10:20 Language Arts 10:30-10:45 Recess 10:45-11:45 Language Arts 11:45-12:25 Special 12:30-1:30 Lunch/Recess 1:30-2:30 Math 2:30-2:45 Snack 2:45-3:30 Social Studies / Science 3:30-3:40 Pack Up/Dismissal Specials M – Music T – Art W – Computers Th – Library F - Gym 2/21/2018

Math enVision Math Spiral Curriculum, a lot of new material building upon familiar concepts Quizzes, chapter tests, district tests, performance tasks Homework every night reinforces what was learned in school 2/21/2018

Math Packet – “Lives” in math pocket of binder Please don’t work ahead Parent letter/vocab cards/useful tools Resources on the internet (mozilla firefox)– for review and practice www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Username: first initial, last name, hce Password: first initial, last initial, id # Visual Bridge, e-tools, games Online student text Access practice pages 2/21/2018

Language Arts Reading Reading Logs – 75+ minutes per week At least 5 nights a week Initialed by parents weekly Checked by teachers daily Balanced reading genre Come prepared each day with a “just-right” book School Library Classroom Library Scholastic Book Orders 2/21/2018

Language Arts - Journeys Instruction in Vocabulary, Comprehension, Fluency, Phonics, Grammar, Spelling, and Writing Whole group and small group instruction Weekly comprehension “checks” Weekly homework assignment to reinforce skill Access program through http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com 2/21/2018

Spelling Spelling lists with each Journey’s Lesson Pre-tests Mondays, Tests the following Friday Packets (usually 3 – 4 pages) should be completed neatly and handed in by Friday Studying is encouraged

Language Arts - Writing Weekly Writing Prompt / Response Graded on Focus, Organization, Style, Content, and Conventions Narratives, friendly letters, directions/ instructions, research, persuasive writing, poetry 2/21/2018

Science 3 main topics Group Work Earth Materials Sound Plants Group Work Teacher prepared quizzes, performance tasks, and lab reports Field Trip to Lost River Caverns – more information to follow 2/21/2018

Social Studies Scholastic News - Current Events Topics Communities Government Geography Citizenship Biographies Market Day in the spring to teach Economics Quizzes, chapter tests, quarterly tests, research projects 2/21/2018

Homework Math (nightly M-Th) Reading Logs (nightly) Reading Response Activity – (Assigned Monday - Due Friday) Spelling (Assigned Friday - Due Friday) Occasionally studying for science/social studies tests 2/21/2018

Homework Binders – Very Important, help teach organization Please initial student planning page and behavior calendar each night 3 assignments missed – parents sign HW record sheet We encourage parents to work with children and check to make sure HW is complete each night Questions on HW??? Students should check in with Mrs. Geller or Mrs. Schneider 2/21/2018

PSSA April 9-13 (ELA) April 16-20 (Math) Reading and Math Multiple choice and open-ended questions Teach children test-taking strategies. Look for practices and more information to be sent home in early 2017.

Very Important Person Each week a person will be nominated as the Very Important Person. We will let the person know a week ahead of time so they are prepared. They may hang their things and present on their given Monday will take their things home the following Friday. They can bring in photos and keepsakes that are special to them to present to the class. 2/21/2018

Report Card Standards Based – click here to see it Accessed through HAC Grading Scale: Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Approaching Expectations Improvement Needed 2/21/2018

Snack/Recess Snack – We encourage healthy snacks. Only have about 10 minutes so should be something quick and easy. Re-usable water bottles (must seal tightly and go home each night) Only water (no juice) Recess is usually outside – students should dress for the weather 2/21/2018

Music Lessons / Recorder Students are responsible for the work they miss when they are out at music lessons. Students will not be allowed to call home for forgotten instruments Recorder will be used in music. Students are expected to have it each Monday and should practice at home. 2/21/2018

Birthday, Parties, & Invitations Students are welcome to bring in non-edible birthday treats to celebrate their birthdays. Pre-packaged, nut free items will be served at parties (Halloween, December, Valentine’s Day) Please do not bring birthday party invitations to school unless you plan to invite the entire class 2/21/2018

Absent Notes/ Tardiness Please send in absent notes when your child is absent (HCE Homepage) Hillcrest emphasizes promptness. Children should be in their seats, “Ready to learn” by 9:10. Parents should sign student in at the office if late. 2/21/2018

Communication Please register in HAC if you have not yet submitted your child’s updated demographic form. One for each child in the district. Mrs. Jones – Tate sends a weekly newsletter. Please read for important school information. 2/21/2018

Communication Please contact us anytime. Email is quick and easy. Please give us 24 hours to return emails and phone calls. Emergencies and late in the day dismissal changes should not be left on teacher voicemails or emails. Call the office and leave a message with them. Placards for car riders! 2/21/2018

A Message From the Nurse Message from the school nurse:  Please be sure to send the school nurse a copy of a dental exam for your child. This is a Pennsylvania State requirement and must be received for every third grader by the first day of school. Any exam dated after September 1, 2016 will be acceptable. Copies of the dental form are available on the Health Services section of Hillcrest Elementary’s website or in the health office.    2/21/2018

Mark Your Calendar! Hillcrest PTO - Important Events! Tue. 9/12 - 9:30 am New Parent Coffee Tue. 9/12 – 6:30 pm First PTO Meeting Thu. 9/14 – 5:00-7:00 pm Back to School Family Picnic (School Grounds) – Rain Date 9/19 Tue. 10/10 – 7:00 pm October PTO Meeting Fri. 10/13 & 10/27 – 7:00 pm Family Bingo Nights Wed. 11/15 – 7:00 pm – Annual Science Fair! **PLEASE SEE THE PTO PAGE ON THE HILLCREST WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION **

In Conclusion Success will be achieved when the teacher, parent, and student are all working together. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact us and we will be happy to help in any way that we can. Let’s make this your child’s best school year yet!!! 2/21/2018