Welcome to Back to School Night Mill Creek Elementary School Mr. Robert Martin

My goal is to guide your child through third grade, give them the support and challenges they need to form the foundations that make all third graders successful! We are on a journey together, and together we will celebrate all of their success, both large and small throughout the year. First Thought

Routines and Expectations Family Events Our Six Words Homework Routines Math Connections Reading and Writing (Everything) Routines and Expectations

We are a diverse community of families, experiences, and backgrounds Family Events If you have a family holiday or religious event which falls outside of the CB calendar, please let me know. We are a diverse community of families, experiences, and backgrounds We will work very hard to embrace our differences to make us collectively stronger

Consistently doing their best work: Work Habits Our Six (6) Words Challenging Practice Cooperation Mistake Effort Listening Consistently doing their best work: Asking for help Participating in class and small group discussions Being able to work independently and with a group on common tasks Following the classroom routine

Must Do’s: Reading/Math facts May Do’s: Spelling/Study/other Homework As a building, Mill Creek has aligned our homework practices with best practices and current research. Our goal(s) are to bring flexibility to students and families, while providing choices that are important and meaningful to all third graders. Must Do’s: Reading/Math facts May Do’s: Spelling/Study/other You Choose too--

Your child will have a folder which contains the following: Math Your child will have a folder which contains the following: A list of skills/big ideas for the unit Daily practice slips or “entry tickets” Activities practiced on their own All may and should be used to review, practice, and explore leading up to each assessment

Knowing those math facts… It’s an important component to learning and becoming proficient in math computation and problem solving Online resources (websites, Xtramath) Apps Traditional flash cards **It needs to become a regular routine in your child’s weekly homework USE WHAT WORKS FOR YOUR CHILD Math facts practice will be an important part of e-weekly online math homework (XtraMath)

Reading and writing go together to show proficiency Another transition for third graders is adding more opportunities to write responses to demonstrate reading skills/strategies (Across the curriculum) Complete sentences, purposeful vocabulary, and connecting ideas are the targeted goal. We are learning to read and reading to learn throughout the year.

Any questions so far??

Other classroom items: Mystery Reader: (Organized through Signupgenius.com) Done once a month or more depending on the sign-ups. Pick your favorite book and visit our classroom Snack and birthday celebrations Snack is not a buffet…keep it simple Sick and vacation time By school policy, school work is not prepared prior to your departure. I will catch them up on core concepts when they return. Sick work: If it’s a day or two, they will complete when they return. If it is extended, call and I will work with you.

Communication Email: Great for those quick notes and questions that have “short answers” Letting me know of a schedule change Communication log if needed Email me for a phone call—let me know a time to reach you

Communication: Website Website Information: Weekly updates on classroom activities A listing of resources and extra help sites Calendar of classroom and school events Documents for larger projects available during the year Schoolwires Website **Link also below signature on email

Book club ordering Ordering made simple!!! All book orders will be placed online at: www.scholastic.com/parentordering Class Username: millcreek3 Password: magic Code: GR6PL Advantages are you order and pay from home, books delivered to school.

BIG projects this year… Insect Zoo Presentations (During Celebrate Education Week) Parent Friendly Third Grade Motion Experience: Unit will place an emphasis on the concepts of Motion, measuring motion, and analyzing data to make connections. (February 2018) Writer’s Showcase: Late May/Early June 2018

We are on a journey together, to build a solid foundation for your child— and together we will celebrate all of their success, both large and small throughout the year. Final Thoughts

Thank you for attending tonight!!! Final Questions??? You may contact me: School: 267-893-3600 rmartin@cbsd.org http://www.cbsd.org//Domain /749 Thank you for attending tonight!!!