WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE ! Miss Globerson, Mrs. Hooven, Miss Sandstrom and Mrs. Zembal

Our Philosophy Teach the Common Core curriculum using our own distinctive techniques Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles Provide positive and challenging learning experiences Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning

CA Common Core Standards OLD CA State StandardsNEW Common Core Standards A mile-wide-inch deep curriculumMore focused content and deeper thinking The R’s: Rote Memorization Regurgitation of facts The C’s: Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity Sage-on-the-stage-based classroomGuide-on-the-side teaching A quiet obedience-based classroomAn interactive collaboration-based culture Bubble-based STAR TestingComputer-based Smarter Balanced Assessment (Starting in 3 rd grade)

Common Core Example Requirements: Unlock the Problem Identify what is being asked Explain Show Work with Strategy Used Correct Answer

3 rd Homework Binders home and returned daily Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in planner/due daily minutes each night should be dedicated to reading Reading Log & Personal Spelling Word Quiz Sheet due Friday Parents Initial “Reading” and “Math Facts” on yellow SURF log nightly Keep all papers in binder Do only assigned page

Physical Education and Health 100 minutes per week –Supported by P.E. Specialist Please make sure that students are dressed for playground and P.E. activities daily.

Field Trips & Special Programs (Thanks to our PTA) Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Feb./March Music twice each month Special Assemblies Apple Valley Simulation

Tips for a Successful Year Teach a morning routine. All materials in backpack Start each day with a nutritious breakfast Bring a “healthy” recess snack daily Monitor TV, video games, and computer activities Provide a study area and a homework routine at home Sleep ten or more hours each night (asleep by 8:00 pm) Keep children home when ill

P ositive B ehavior I nterventions and S upport PBIS … is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for all students.

Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence within a positive social climate. Behavioral Expectations R esponsible O n Time and Ready P ositive Attitude E xpect Respect S afety First Mission Statement

ROPES coupons… Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck

Minor and Major Behavior Reports Minor and Major Behavior Reports are issued to students who demonstrate problem behaviors as a way to reinforce the school-wide expected behaviors (R.O.P.E.S.)

GATE at Meadow Park All GATE teachers maintain current GATE training certificates with ongoing professional development throughout the year. Meadow Park GATE news and insights will be communicated through the s. IUSD GATE news will be communicated through the GATER Newsletter. Specific classroom/grade level information will be sent home with students. Any questions about testing, general GATE qualifications, and the selection process can be found on the IUSD website. ( 5 th Grade GATE Cluster Checklists

Mission: Enhance our children’s education through technology. Who: Parents (we need You!). What: Partner with the school to ensure funding for technology continues Why: Provide our children with the best opportunities to learn When: 1x a month in the evening at Meadow Park. Join the Foundation! Without you, the Foundation will cease to exist! How you can help: Join the Foundation! Help us research and write corporate grants! Make a tax deductible donation Amazon Smile Select Meadow Park Foundation as your charitable organization Contact us: or Meadow Park Foundation

Key Accomplishments: Over $250,000 raised since inception (1993) –Over $130,000 raised over the past 10 years –Over $130,000 in technology related purchases including: iPads for all Meadow Park teachers Full replacement of computers in the Computer Lab Purchase and donation of over 100 laptops Chromebook purchases for 6 th grade resulting in a 2:1 ratio iPad purchases for 6 th grade resulting in a 4:1 ratio 1 Chromebook cart Teacher training Printers and keyboards Upgrades to the wireless network Document cameras for the classrooms Meadow Park Foundation

Meadow Park Parent Communication M.P. Website School, program and staff events, updated regularly. Mustang Express Weekly school-wide electronic newsletter. Provides tidbits on events and/or school news. PTA Website Created and updated by our PTA board Grade-level Websites Used by K-3 for grade-level information. Meadow Park News Issued periodically throughout the year. Contains more detailed information about our school programs. Staff teacher first and last name + iusd.org. This is the preferred method of communication with staff. Digital Citizenship will be discussed with students during their first visit(s) to the computer lab.