Back to School Night 2018 Mrs. Wrenn 3rd Grade

Welcome! Find your child’s desk. Your child has written you a letter and you may have some tasks to complete.  You may write a response on the green paper before you leave this evening. I know your child will enjoy reading it!

All About Me Sixth year in RTM: 3nd year teaching 3rd grade B.S. in Elementary Education from Virginia Tech Masters of Instruction, University of Delaware Nine years of teaching experience in Maryland and Delaware (4th Grade) Certified in Elementary Education (K-6), Middle School Language Arts (7-9) and Middle School Math (7-9) Wife, and mother to Nicholas (23), Claudia (18), and Luca (14)

Classroom Community Core Values: Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible School Wide Positive Behavior Support Program (PBIS – Expected Behavior Matrix) Positive reinforcement: Wrenn Bucks Marble jar – whole class reward We do not share snacks due to allergies. Core Values: Be Ready Be Respectful Be Responsible Persevere

Reading/L.A. Reading Workshop – Fiction, Mystery, Informational, Series (Fiction), Biography, Social Issues Mini-lessons with lots of time to read and reflect “Just-right” leveled texts Writing Workshop – (Narrative, Informational, Opinion, Literary Essay, Fairy Tale) Writing process Word Study – Words Their Way Cursive – Handwriting Without Tears

Math Math enVisions 2.0 – challenging, Common Core Tools for Success Materials Pearson online resources for reference Student activity book (used for class and homework) Tools for Success Basic facts – starting in multiplication/division

Science Science Units: Hands-on lessons, group work, Science Lab Land and Water Space Magnetism & Electricity Embryology Human Body Hands-on lessons, group work, Science Lab

Social Studies Social Studies Alive! Emphasis on writing/discussion/group work Geography skills, Local Government, Biographies, Intro. to PA, Economics Current events – Scholastic News History through reading (Living History Project and Museum)

Assessments Teacher observation Student class work Tests/quizzes/ activities (both written and online) Projects/reports Performance-based activities Formal assessments: TC Assessments – Running Records DIBELS MAP PSSA

Homework Daily (M-Th) Reading for 20 minutes – often with Post-its or journal Tools for Success/Math fact practice – 5 min. a day Math Student Activity pg. ~ 10 minutes; limited problems; checked for completion only Kidbiz 1 time a week – goal is 75% first time; counts for their reading; starts in October Please check your child’s assignment book and folder daily. Homework is posted on my website, too. -If they aren’t understanding something, please email me to let me know -Students earn a Wrenn Buck for completing homework - Please send a note if you have a busy evening

Technology Students and parents can utilize the teacher website for links and information www.rtmsd.org Important sites: www.kidbiz3000.com www.pearsonrealize.com www.typingpal.com www.khanacademy.org www.xtramath.com

Save the Date Mystery Theater, November 30 2:30 pm Field Trip: West Chester Planetarium, February 28 Field Trip: Lankenau Hospital, spring 2019 Field Trip: Franklin Institute, June 2019 Living History Museum, May 30 2:15 pm

Sign-up Information for Classroom Please sign in on the back table. Complete a “help wanted” paper if you are interested in helping our class! My School Anywhere Sign up for E-Alerts (These can be done in the library or atrium) Kid Stuff Coupon Books Online conference sign-ups begin in October Parent Helpers/Chaperones – must have ID swiped and have clearances

Communication Email – lwrenn@rtmsd.org (checked before and after school daily) Phone – 610-627-6874 E-alerts: www.rtmsd.org – staff page, register for my site Handwritten notes are always ok, too!