Mrs. Stock 2018-2019

IMPORTANT REMINDER YOU MUST HAVE AND SHOW YOUR LICENSE ANYTIME YOU PLAN TO ENTER OUR BUILDING.

Have questions? Not sure about a due date? The first thing you should do is check my web page! Also, check your child’s planner for due dates and test dates.

Communication The best way to contact me is to send an email at: gstock@franklinregional.k12.pa.us Send a note with your child to school Call the classroom at 724-327-5456 X4116 and leave a message if I’m unable to answer at that time.

Your Role This Year ◦ Check your child’s planner every night. ◦ Review the contents of your child’s homework folder every night. ◦ Study with your child. ◦ Review all contents of the Graded Work Bag. Take all of your child’s papers out, sign the sign-off sheet, and return the bag to school as soon as possible. *Check your child’s homework folder every Friday for weekly class work – remove from folder ◦ Read with and to your child. * Practice math facts!

Our Third Grade Day * Pledge & morning work * Students should arrive no later than 8:50 AM in order to begin class at 9:00. * Math (We begin promptly at 9:00 AM!) * ELA (literacy/writing) * Panther Power time * Lunch/Recess * ELA ( literacy) * Social Studies / Science/Writing * Special Classes

Lunch and Recess Lunch and Recess- 11:30 – 12:15 Due to our early lunch, students can bring a healthy snack to enjoy in the afternoon. Snacks are optional.

Report Card Grades will be given for main subject areas: Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies. Spelling, grammar, and writing are weighted subcategories of ELA. Comprehension – 50%, Spelling 10% Writing – 25%, Grammar – 15%) Sub skills are graded as Requires Support (RS); Meeting Standard (MS); and Exceeding Standard (ES).

Math Curriculum Math – Place Value, Addition, Multiplication & Division, Subtraction, Fractions, Time, Graphing, Geometry , Measurement

Math Instruction Most units are pretested Depending on the topic being studied, students may be taught math within our classroom. However, for some units, children may be assigned to Mrs. Reger for math instruction, based on students’ pretest results and the skills that need to be addressed/reviewed. Both Mrs. Reger and I will be teaching the same third grade competencies and skills. Application and problem solving are the main emphasis of the skills taught. Fact mastery is crucial – please practice the basic facts with your child. Currently, addition and subtraction facts should be recalled fluently. Later, multiplication and division facts should be practiced.

ELA – English Language Arts Students will read Story Town stories, reading passages from other resources, and at times, novels. Tests will be based on “cold reads” and not the story from the reading book. Comprehension will be assessed through quizzes and biweekly tests. Vocabulary will be tested for every story.

Written Responses on Reading Tests Responses are completed with the teacher for the first nine weeks. Within the response, we will be grading for: Restate the question as a topic sentence Answer the question Cite evidence from the passage or story Explain how you know the evidence supports the answer Sentence to conclude the paragraph

SPELLING Lists are aligned with our StoryTown program Three review or enrichment words are given with each list Weekly dictation sentences are given – one point per sentence. Students may qualify for a challenge spelling list based on pretest results. * Students receiving the challenge list may vary with each list.

Writing Instruction The goal is to develop writing skills through a combination of skill instruction and creative writing. Students will learn three types of writing: informative, opinion, and narrative

Science and Social Studies Units rotate: one Science, then one Social Studies Study guides will be provided when necessary Formal tests are given – your child will need help studying!!!

Cursive Taught throughout the year Students may be required to use it for specific assignments the last nine weeks. Students will be required to write their names on all papers in cursive after all letters have been learned.

Homework Homework may not be given every night. It will only be given when practice on a skill is needed or a writing assignment is given. Studying for tests will be required. Expectation is that the homework is completed by the due date Your child may need your guidance. Reading each night is highly recommended. Math fact practice is also important. Extra fact practice may be given to students who have not mastered their facts.

Birthdays If possible, notify me several days in advance if you plan to send in a treat Please remember to send napkins and/or plates Please- no cookie cakes – unless they are precut We currently have 22 students in our class

Assignments, due dates, and test dates will be written in the students’ planners. This information will also be posted on my website. Please check frequently to stay informed about upcoming events. I am looking forward to a successful year. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year. Thank you for your support! Mrs. Stock