Welcome to Third Grade!! Mrs. Glushko & Mrs. DiStasi-Kissam

PLEASE Please sign in. Please be sure to NEATLY complete the Class Birthday List/Party List. Use the index card to jot down any questions you may have and we’ll get back to you later this week.

remind I have created “Glushko17-18” on Remind. This is a simple way to stay informed and up-to-date on what’s happening in our class. By joining, you will receive class messages via text messages. Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with me or anyone else in the class. Simply text @glush to 848-248-4828 and leave the rest to me.

Curriculum Reading- Read with fluency, literal and inferential comprehension, targeted reading strategies. This year we are continuing implementing our District Initiative: Reader’s Workshop. Every night we will be sending home Reading Bags and a Reading Log. Students need to be reading 20 minutes a night. We will be engaging in IDR during the school day which usually focuses on the reading skill of the week. Math- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, word problems, place value, money, graphs, estimation, fast facts. EnVision online access: Username is Lunch ID number & Password is firstname03 (No Capital letters and no spacing).

Curriculum Spelling- Words Their Way This is a visual and auditory approach to word study. Phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary will be addressed. Homework activities may include: sorting words, hunting for words, making new words, and writing words. Vocabulary – Words will be pulled from our weekly interactive read aloud. Students will be notified of upcoming tests. Writing – Sentences, parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation.

Curriculum Science, Social Studies, Health Whole-class activities on content along with small group work/projects; Classroom activities are project-based and student-centered.

Jackson School District Reading Log To promote the love of reading and based on parent survey feedback, the Literacy Department introduces the reading log that we will use in third grade. 1-5 District Reading Log The reading log is designed to support the JSD Homework Policy which encourages daily independent reading. Students are encouraged to read nightly and record their reading in order to strengthen the connection between home and school.

Math Flashcards Flashcards should be practiced daily Consistent practice of the flashcards will help your child master their facts. This will help your child be prepared for future concepts. Multiplication is a key concept in 3rd grade. Students will be expected to memorize their facts up to twelve times tables. We will begin Multiplication Facts in October. Weekly quizzes will begin after winter break.

The current dates for the PARCC testing are: PARCC State Testing The current dates for the PARCC testing are: Literacy: April 25, 26, & 27 Math: May 11 & 14

Report Cards The district is in the process of utilizing the Portal as a way to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Once this is up and running we will notify you. We encourage you to keep in contact with us and discuss your child’s progress. Please let us know when you have any concerns.

HOMEWORK Homework will be written in their planners daily. Homework is due the following day. Please sign planners daily as part of homework. We try to always list upcoming events, like tests in planners, so always check them. Students earn stickers on a HW chart every night that their homework is completed and the planner is signed. Once the chart is filled students will receive a homework pass for a free night of written homework.

Behavior On the first day of school, we discussed the importance of rules. We explained that we have rewards and consequences for our actions. We expect all of the students to follow the classroom rules each day. In addition, we have a coupon system that helps students stay aware of their daily choices.

Specials Monday – World Language Tuesday - Art Wednesday – Music Thursday – Computers Friday – Gym (remember your sneakers)

Birthdays Birthdays are very special days. If you would like to celebrate your child’s birthday with the class, you may send in a small treat. Please be mindful of the allergies in our classroom. This is a peanut/tree nut free room PLEASE SEND IN A LIST OF INGREDIENTS. As per district procedure, birthdays will be celebrated during the lunch period. Please be sure to fill out the Birthday Mailing form.

Scholastic Book Clubs Every month we will send home a Scholastic order form for you to look through. The book club offers you a chance to build your child’s home library. If you decide to purchase from the book club, please send in a check or money order made out to Scholastic books. You can order online using our class activation code: HLZQV

What Can You Do At Home? Help with homework! ~ At this age, children sometimes need extra support at home and at school. Create a homework environment. ~ Create a place for your child to do homework with supplies at their fingertips. Create a routine. ~ Children at this age need routines in their daily lives. Read! Read! Read! ~ Read together or have your child read alone daily.

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E-mail address: lglushko@jacksonsd.org mdistasikissam@jacksonsd.org Thank you for coming!