WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT! Please take the quiz that your child left for you on his/her desk. Then feel free to leave your child a note!

Topics to be discussed…. E-Alerts!! Growth Mindset Classroom Expectations Curriculum Homework Technology in the Classroom Housekeeping Tidbits Questions …

E-ALERTS Please sign up for class e-alerts if you have not already! Directions to do so can be found on our class website! Feel free to contact me anytime: jdavis01@rtmsd.org 610.627.7137

Growth Mindset The belief that the ability to learn is not fixed. Learning can change with effort. TED Talk: Angela Lee Duckworth, The key to success? GRIT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8 Khan Academy: Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh0OS4MrN3E

Classroom Expectations Listen when others speak. Follow directions quickly. Use appropriate voices. Be responsible for actions and things. Always do your best!! Schoolwide expectations: Be Ready. Be Respectful. Be Responsible.

Curriculum Reader’s Workshop, Lucy Calkins, Teachers College Writer’s Workshop, Lucy Calkins, Teachers College Word Study, Words Their Way Envisions Math 3.0 Online Materials: www.pearsonrealize.com Log In: last name first initial @rtmsd and Password: cat123 Cursive Handwriting, Handwriting Without Tears Social Studies: Geography, Government, History, Economics, Intro to PA History (Social Studies Alive!) Science: Land & Water, Electricity, Embryology, Solar System, Human Body

Homework Homework is assigned every Monday – Thursday and sometimes on weekends for Captain of Week preparations or long-term projects Students are responsible for copying down their homework daily. Daily required homework: Read 20 minutes and log it Daily math worksheet for extra practice Weekly required homework (once introduced): 2 Kid Biz articles 20 minutes on Khan Academy Other homework may include: study for tests, typing writing, long-term projects, etc.

Technology in the Classroom Smartboard/iPad Kid Biz Typing Pal Khan Academy Google Classroom – Google Drive, Mail, Docs & Slides Macbook Airs in the classroom XtraMath MobyMax

Housekeeping Tidbits Tests/Quizzes – Please be sure to sign & return all tests and quizzes this year. They will be kept in your child’s file at school. Remember: All chaperones need clearances to attend field trips. 3rd grade goes to Lankenau Hospital & Franklin Institute Pack a healthy snack every day Captain of the Week Check our classroom website for classroom happenings, updates, etc.

Questions?? I look forward to working together with you as a team this year!