Mrs. Hooven, Mrs. Kennerson, Mrs. Rascon and Mrs. Zembal WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE ! Mrs. Hooven, Mrs. Kennerson, Mrs. Rascon and Mrs. Zembal

Our Philosophy Teach the Common Core curriculum using our own distinctive techniques Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles Provide positive and challenging learning experiences Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning

CA Common Core Standards OLD CA State Standards NEW Common Core Standards A mile-wide-inch deep curriculum More focused content and deeper thinking The R’s: Rote Memorization Regurgitation of facts The C’s: Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity Sage-on-the-stage-based classroom Guide-on-the-side teaching A quiet obedience-based classroom An interactive collaboration-based culture Bubble-based STAR Testing Computer-based Smarter Balanced Assessment (Starting in 3rd grade) Common Core standards encompass the same fundamentals as the previous CA State standards. However, Common Core emphasizes Thinking Deeply, Integrating Learning, and having students Show What they Know and How they know it. Common Core stresses the following 4 C’s: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity. The goal is to prepare ALL students to be college and career ready.

Common Core Example Requirements: Unlock the Problem Identify what is being asked Explain Show Work with Strategy Used Correct Answer

3rd Homework Binders home and returned daily Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in planner/due daily 20-30 minutes each night should be dedicated to reading Reading Log & Personal Spelling Word Quiz Sheet due Friday Parents Initial “Reading” and “Math Facts” on yellow SURF log nightly Keep all papers in binder Do only assigned page

Physical Education and Health 100 minutes per week Supported by P.E. Specialist Please make sure that students are dressed for playground and P.E. activities daily.

Field Trips & Special Programs (Thanks to our PTA) Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Feb./March Music twice each month Special Assemblies Apple Valley Simulation

Tips for a Successful Year Teach a morning routine. All materials in backpack Start each day with a nutritious breakfast Bring a “healthy” recess snack daily Monitor TV, video games, and computer activities Provide a study area and a homework routine at home Check planner nightly Sleep ten or more hours each night (asleep by 8:00 pm) Keep children home when ill

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support PBIS … Positive Behavior Interventions and Support is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for all students.

Responsible On Time and Ready Positive Attitude Expect Respect Mission Statement Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence within a positive social climate. Behavioral Expectations Responsible On Time and Ready Positive Attitude Expect Respect Safety First Cindy

ROPES coupons… Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck

Minor and Major Behavior Reports Behavior Referral Forms (Minors and Majors) are issued to students who demonstrate problem behaviors as a way to reinforce the school-wide expected behaviors.

EL Coordinator Meadow Park Elementary Jeanette Kumamoto ELAC English Language Learner Advisory Committee 1st Meeting – September 20, 2016 Room 24 – 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Childcare Provided Parent Involvement CELDT – California English Language Development Test *If you have questions, please contact Jeanette Kumamoto directly at 949-936-5937.

PLEASE REMEMBER: Without you, the Foundation will cease to exit! Meadow Park Foundation Since inception (1993), we have raised over $275,000 in order to provide a strong technology environment at Meadow Park Between 2004 – 2016, through corporate and parent donations, we have raised and purchased over $150,000 of technology-related items including: Chromebooks for 4th, 5th & 6th grades resulting in an almost 1:1 ratio with students 60 Chromebooks for 2nd and 3rd grades iPad purchases for 6th grade resulting in a 4:1 ratio New iPads for all Meadow Park teachers Full replacement of computers in the Computer Lab Purchase and donation of over 100 laptops However, as the technology needs of MP changes, we are reshaping our vision to best support the school’s technology needs – stay tuned for more details! How you can help: Join the Foundation! Assist with corporate donations, grant writing, and liaising with PTA Make a tax deductible donation Amazon Smile http://smile.amazon.com Select Meadow Park Foundation as your charitable organization If you are interested, please let your child’s teacher know or contact Alan Kessel (adkessel@yahoo.com) PLEASE REMEMBER: Without you, the Foundation will cease to exit!

This year we are receiving $84,483.68 in Title 1 funds. Here are some of the things Title 1 funds were used for last year: Instructional Assistants for the classroom TOSA support Math and Reading Intervention materials Teacher support materials This year we will be having select before/after school interventions, as well as interventions provided during the school day, for grade 1st -6th. Nutrition Services is here tonight to help parents pre-pay for lunches or to help with signing up for Free or Reduced Lunch.

Please visit the PTA website for information and forms http://www.meadowparkpta.com/

PTA Direct Donation

Meadow Park Parent Communication M.P. Website School, program and staff events, updated regularly. Mustang Express Weekly school-wide electronic newsletter. Provides tidbits on events and/or school news.  PTA Website Created and updated by our PTA board   Grade-level Websites  Used by K-3 for grade-level information.     Meadow Park News Issued periodically throughout the year. Contains more detailed information about our school programs. Staff Email: teacher first and last name + iusd.org. This is the preferred method of communication with staff.  Digital Citizenship will be discussed with students during their first visit(s) to the computer lab.  Teacher Notes: Digital Citizenship  In the digital world that we live in, students have the opportunity now to be involved in a variety of social media. Part of our curriculum is to help students safely and responsibly navigate our online world.