Read story at home to an adult- at least 15 minutes per night *Vocabulary Book -This book will be brought home 3x a week. Vocabulary tests will be given on a Thursday. A selection test will be given on a Friday.

Genre Assignment Due Date Series Book Memory Bag October 4th Mystery/AdventurePumpkin Book ReportNovember 9th Biography Important Person February 7th and Timeline Fiction Sandwich Report March 7th Poetry Poetry Notebook May 3rd Directions for the following book reports will be passed out in class and gone over in detail. I will also have instructions posted on my website under the “Reading” tab.

We have grouped for math this year Access on-line math material Sumdog XtraMathXtraMath –If your child has me for math

U.S. Government Economy Pennsylvania History Geography cardinal and intermediate directions continents landforms

Life Science Earth Science Physical Science Space and Technology Solar System- (This unit will not be the textbook) Mrs. Eggleston will be their Science teacher

Student will have a spelling contract each week Tests will always be given on a Friday Spelling words will be posted on my website in advance To practice your spelling words, click on “Spelling City” under my homework tab

The students will receive either a S (Satisfactory) or an I (Needs Improvement- D or F – 74% or below) Science and Social Studies I do not use percentages when I am grading assignments; I use a point system. A 99-95C A C B C B 90-88D B F 64 and below

Homework will always be written on the board in order for the students to copy and review at the end of day. Homework Board Daily homework assignments MAY also be recorded on my website Every student is responsible for writing homework in his/her homework book (supplied by PTO).

This will start at the beginning of each month st- warning nd- homework is made up during recess rd - make up during recess and stay in the remainder of the recess th– phone call home to parents th– homework detention

Parents sign inside of folder Sent home every Friday Includes graded papers from previous week, notes from teacher, or information from office Return empty folder Monday morning Student Name

10 accomplishments or more-YOU WILL BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAMEHALL OF FAME

Classroom Discipline Classroom Dojo 1 st Place *Roller chair for the entire week *Lunch with the teacher *Prize box *Wear a princess or king crown for the week 2 nd Place Winner *White slip *Homework pass *Pass out the white boards all week 3 rd Place Winner *Sticker *Pick your job next week

DaySpecial(s)Time Day 1GYM1:10-1:40 Day 2GYM2:10-2:40 Day 3MUSIC1:10-1:40 Day 4MUSIC LIBRARY 1:10-1:40 2:10-2:40 Day 5ART pot.com / 2:00-2:40

PSSA Test Third grade takes the math and reading PSSA tests will be given March 18 th -20 th and March 25 th -27th In order for students to prepare for these tests, we will be using the computer program “Study Island” when we have computer lab. They may use this website at home to practice, but I would prefer that they take the tests in school.Study Island

 4-Sight tests are tests to help teacher monitor student progress and gives some insight as to how the students will do on the PSSA’s  4 test will be given throughout the year. The second test will be held at the end of October beginning of November The third test will be given at the end of January AIMS web will be give three times a year

 New playgroup equipment  Meetings  Melanie Morrison is the President  Tom Hassinger is V.P.  Jamie Long is Secretary  Missy Long is Treasurer

Please sign up on the paper in the hall if you would llike to be a homeroom parent Please sign up on the paper in the hall if you would llike to be a homeroom parent Next to your name, if there is a specific event you would like to attend, please let me know Please or call me anytime with any questions or concerns