Welcome to Mrs. Khanijoun’s Third Grade Classroom! “ Discerning Meaningful Action ”

Who is Mrs. Khanijoun? Holy Trinity graduate ’96 Visitation 2000 Miami University 2004 Masters in Elementary Education, 2010 Ms. Scarff -Visitation JMU ‘10, Second year at HTS

Third Grade Team Mrs. Skonberg -teaches 3 rd and 4 th Language Arts -10 th year at HTS -Stone Ridge and Georgetown grad Mrs. DeFoor -teaches 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th Math and Science -3 rd year at HTS -Gilford College, NC

Our Philosophy/Goals Classroom Community: share ideas, faith and talents with encouragement and without fear Establish meaningful and respectful relationships Students will learn responsibility and accountability Students will take pride in their work

Language Arts: Readers and Writers Reading : Independent (Just Right) reading book, Houghton Mifflin Anthology-Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Read Aloud, Reader’s Notebook (section in binder), *helpful websites* Writing : Writer’s Notebook, 6+1 Trait Writing (VOICES) Writing Process, Cursive Spelling : Routine, Pattern Words and High Frequency Words, Spelling Folder, Weekly Test Grammar: DLR and Mini lessons Additional Reading: –The Courage of Sarah Noble –Book Projects

Helpful Reading Websites A Book and a Hug Read Kiddo Read Guys Read What Comes Next? Series and Sequels series series

Classroom Expectations Follow directions quickly Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat Be a good listener to classmates and teachers Show respect by using kind words and actions Be prepared for class by having your assignments and materials

Classroom Tour Morning Routine Science Table Student Spotlight Classroom Library Prayer Corner Classroom Centers

Discipline: Third Grade All Stars! HitsGood Decision Hits: -students setting an example -students going out of their way to help others -living the code

Discipline: Third Grade All Stars! Bad Decision Strikes -students not following directions -continued chatting or calling out during work time -students being hurtful or rude to others -not following the Classroom Expectations or Honor Code

Discipline: Third Grade All Stars! 4 Hits = Home Run (praise note home) First Strike= Warning Second Strike= Think Sheet Third Strike= Student must write parent/s a note. It must be signed by teacher and the parent/s. Fourth strike= parent, student, and teacher conference

Homework! (30-45 minutes) Homework is assigned daily in Language Arts and Math. Homework is assigned weekly in Religion, Spanish and Science/Social Studies. Students are responsible for copying their homework in their Homework Planner each day (and USING the planner at home) Homework is also posted on HTS website daily

Missing/Late Homework Homework Log, Missing HW Notice Must be made up/teacher initials log Students with no missing homework over a two week period of time will be rewarded with a small prize for their hard work.

How Can You Help With Homework? Encourage child to create a homework “space” 3 rd Grader – complete independently HW is a reinforcement of a skill If child does not understand, review directions “Teaching moment”- Take it! HW is an assessment, not for a “grade” Send an if there is a lot of difficulty We want to see effort/responsibility

Math Concepts Covered Class split in half, Methods Homework daily Suggested daily math facts practice Concept Reviews Concepts covered: Place value, problem solving Number sense, +, -, x, / measurement, geometry, time, money, graphs, calendars, rounding

Social Studies/Science Map Skills/ Geography Communities/Early Settlements Branches of Government National Symbols Economics Plants Animals Simple Machines Oceans- (Project) Solar System

Religion Ignatian Prayers/Teachings “Bit of Gratitude” Examen Gospel Readings Topics: Trinity, Parts of the Mass, Stations of the Cross Plan two school masses

Things to look forward to! Third Grade Open House Field Trips –Colonial Focus –National Museum of American History –Art Trip –Discovery Theater or Lisner Theater Ocean Animal Project Solar System Play

Odds and Ends Uniforms “While You Were Out” Ways You Can be Involved –Mystery Reader –McKenna Sandwiches –Chaperones –Class Parties –Open House –Grace Art

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