Back to School Night Mrs. Pinto August 23, 2017

Back to School Night Welcome to 3rd Grade Pick up the informational papers on the reading table, then find your desk. Please leave everything inside your desk!

Meet Mrs. Pinto Graduated from Robert Morris University in December 2012 Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Certified to teach Early Childhood Education (PreK-4)

Meet Mrs. Pinto Fifth year teaching Supervised teaching experience in both first and third grade within the Quaker Valley School District Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.us Email – alexa.pinto@glsd.us Phone – 724-539-9777

Classroom Procedures & Expectations Classroom behavior chart and calendar Pink tickets and “Sweet Behavior” Black Take Home Folder Please check daily! Behavior chart initialed Homework and papers from class/office Red Tuesday Folder Graded work each week Front chart initialed

Classroom Procedures & Expectations Organization and responsibility Weekly reading and spelling assessments Third grade departmentalization

Third Grade at a Glance English/Language Arts Weekly phonics and vocabulary Comprehension skills and strategies Understanding complex texts Text based writing—using evidence Math Mastery of addition and subtraction Multiplication basic fact fluency Division concepts Problem solving and explanations Integrated Studies Scientific method , basic scientific concepts, and STEM Handwriting New social studies program St. Vincent Drug & Alcohol

Home-School Connection Homework and Study Help Make it a priority Encourage best work Prepare throughout the week At Home Extras Independent reading Fact mastery Volunteer Opportunities Class field trips Class parties PTO Volunteer Clearance packet

GLSD Website www.glsd.us LES main page Mrs. Pinto’s page Think Central Student login and materials Journeys & Go Math!

Take a Look Around Parent-Teacher Conference sign up Informational papers Lunch number & bus number check Encore teachers Mrs. Dongilli & Mrs. Ball

Thank You for Attending!