Hedrick Heroes 2017-2018

Theresa Hedrick Born and raised in Miami, Florida I received my Bachelors degree in ECE from Kennesaw State University I received my Master degree in Educational Technology from The American College of Education. I love to teach This is my second year at Nickajack This is my 10th year teaching

Attendance: Many 3rd grade learning activities are group oriented and involve interaction with classmates. Therefore, it is next to impossible to recreate these activities at home. Please view school as a priority and see to it that your child attends everyday except in cases of illness or emergency.

READING The year of reading mastery-Reading to learn Your student will read different types of fiction and nonfiction — from poems and early literature to science and technical texts The best way to become a better reader is to read! Your child is expected to read 20 minutes each day. Please sign their reading log daily.

MATH Develop critical thinking skills How to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them How to justify thinking and answers Weekly multiplication assessment-students will be hindered if they are not fluent in addition 5 minutes 100 problems https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/math- trainer-multiply.html

Social Studies American Indians Early Life European exploration in North America Shaping of the British Colony Major Rivers of the U.S. Democracy Types of resources Our government

SCIENCE Rocks and Soil Fossils Georgia Habitats Effects of Pollution Heat energy Scientific process

Class Dojo Positive reinforcement Clear expectations Monthly reward Insight to the classroom Quick and easy communication

B3 Be A Better Brave Students learn appropriate behavior of a respectful, responsible, role-model through instruction, practice, feedback, and positive reinforcement.

Gifted Eligibility Meeting - Friday, August 11 at 9AM in the Learning Commons. Purpose: to share with the public the eligibility process in Cobb County. All are welcome to attend.

Communication We are a team! theresa.Hedrick@cobbk12.org Class Dojo messaging Agenda http://www.cobblearning.net/thedrick/ Nickajack 678-842-5814

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