Welcome Parents! Thank you for coming to Parent Night. Please take a minute to fill out the index card on your child’s desk. Directions are on the whiteboard.

About Me! Mother of Annabel – 11 year old cutie pie! Wife of Jerry Eldridge – Real Estate Agent Teaching for 20 years in the Amphitheater School District National Certification – Nov. 2008

Please utilize my web page for the calendar, newsletter, grades, AND MORE!

My calendar is updated regularly.

Our Daily Schedule 8:45-9:00 – Opening/Math 4 Today/Journal 9:00-9:50 – Specials (Art, Music, P.E., Library, Computer) 9:50-10:40 – Writing with Mrs. Greer 10:40-11:35 – Reading Block 11:40-12:20 – Lunch 12:20-1:10 – Social Studies with Mrs. Haloftis 1:10-2:00 – Science with Mrs. Gosla 2:00-2:15 – Recess and Snack Break 2:15-3:10 – Math with Mrs. Eldridge 3:15- Dismissal

Specialist Schedule Library –Thursdays 9:00-9:50 Art – Mondays 9:00-9:50 P.E. – Tuesdays 9:00-9:50 Music – Mondays 9:00-9:50 Computers – Fridays 9:00-9:50

Curriculum  Reading: Guided Reading - focus on literary themes, comprehension, fluency and decoding strategies Self-Selected Reading – focus on fluency, independent use of the strategies taught during guided reading and fostering a love of reading

Language Arts and Writing  Six Traits of Writing  Grammar and Spelling  Writer’s Workshop  Use of Reference tools  Working with Words Block

Sitton Spelling Program Emphasis: Correct spelling in daily writing Two ways of Grading: A.Core Words (165) – 10 new words each week tested on a dictation test. Bonus words for extra credit. B. No Excuse Words: High Frequency words that are expected to be spelled correctly on every piece of writing in every subject. Random samples will be taken for a grade. **The two scores along with class work will be averaged together to determine your child’s grade

Handwriting  D’Nealian Method  Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all assignments  Cursive: Lower case, then capitals  4 th Quarter, students will be expected to begin to write most assignments in cursive

Math Everyday Math  Emphasis on using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as they relate to problem solving  Multiplication/Division timed tests will begin approx. November-December  Hands on activities and games to reinforce concepts taught

Social Studies and Science Social Studies Character Civil War Greece/Rome Explorers Government Maps and Globes Science Plants Life Cycles Sound/Light Rocks and Minerals Earth’s Materials

Art, Music, P.E. These subjects will be taught weekly for the entire year by specialists in that field.

Technology Computer Lab Basic computer skills Keyboarding Fonts Clip art and word art Saving to a disc, USB drive, and school server Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Smart Board software Internet and Internet safety Scanning Digital camera Smart Board skills

Homework Homework is sent home on a daily basis Monday through Thursday. Fun Friday will be rewarded to those who complete their homework and have good classroom behavior. If your child can’t complete homework due to scheduling, ALL I NEED IS A NOTE FROM YOU! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday  20 min. reading  Math Home Link  Spelling Practice (does not need to be turned in) Tuesday  20 min reading  Spelling Practice

Weekly Homework for Mrs. Eldridge’s Third Grade *Parent Initials daily in student planner will indicate completion of all homework for each day MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday 1 20 min. reading 2 Spelling Practice 3 Math Home Link and Mad Minute TBDMath Home Link and Mad Minute Math Home Link and Mad Minute

Check out the Family Letters for each unit for answers to the Home Links!

Click here to practice spelling words in Spelling City.com!

On Spelling City, type in your spelling words, then pick from the menu of practice and games! **I am also sending a menu of 50 ways to practice your spelling words!

Assignment Books Means of communication to and from school – you can write notes to the teacher here. Please initial assignment sheet daily to indicate completion of homework

Grading Scale for 3 rd Grade The District has adopted a new report card for K-5 and students will be assessed as follows: 1 = falls far below the standard 2 = approaches the standard 3 = meets the standard 4 = exceeds the standard

Click here on my web page to check your child’s grades: ***Your child’s username and password are on the refrigerator magnet I gave you!

Birthdays We will celebrate birthdays in our class. Each student will be treated special all day! Treats are OK if they are store bought with a label. We will enjoy treats during recess breaks.

Book Orders I place Scholastic orders once a month. You can write a check for your order or you can order online using a credit card. No cash please.

Class Parties We have 4 main class parties. Please take time to sign up for a party item and I will send you a reminder note prior to the party! Thanks! Pumpkin Day Winter Celebration Valentine’s Day End of the Year/Aloha Days

Behavior Management System Classroom Rules: 1.Follow directions the first time given. 2.Show respect: Use only kind words (No putdowns). 3.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself 4.Listen and stay focused on the speaker. 5.Respect your property and the property of others.

Behavior Management System Consequences: 1 st - Flip a Strip - YELLOW – warning 2 nd - Flip a Strip – BLUE – lose one recess 3 rd - Flip a Strip – RED – lose all recess, call parent and/or discipline slip *ALL STUDENTS START THE DAY ON GREEN Severe Behavior: Fighting, threats, profanity, open defiance are sent directly to the Principal

Positive Rewards Brain Bucks – 10 Brain Bucks earns one Homework pass! Class parties (other than main 4) Free Time Computer Time Call to parent Stickers, pencils, extra recess, praise, etc.

Thank You for Coming!! Don’t forget to leave your child a response in their journal. Leave the index card and Scholastic News envelope on the desk. Please take all handouts with you! Have a nice evening!