Third Grade Mrs. Harkcom Room 107

Unpack/“Welcome Work” Math (whole group, heterogenous) Special (see schedule on next slide) English/Language Arts (ELA) Lunch Read aloud Daily 3 (small group, differentiated) Snack Daily 5 (small group, differentiated) Social Studies (whole group)

Center rotation within classroom Choice! Reinforce current/past concepts D5: Reading, Writing, Listening, Word Work, Teacher Time D3: Self, Buddy, Writing, Teacher Time

Students are grouped with like learners Fluency & comprehension are the focus

Grading Scale % - A 84-91% - B 74-83% - C 65-73% - D 64% and lower - F

Day 1: Library (3 books) Day 2: Music Day 3: Art Day 4: Gym (Sneakers!)

Due to allergies in our building, no snacks containing nut products are allowed in the classroom Your child is encouraged to bring in a healthy snack each day Need ideas? Just ask!

Develop comprehension skills Develop social skills Create a judgement free zone Allow for a variety of learning styles Differentiated Instruction

Behavior chart Think Sheets SOAR tickets

Pencil pouch Writing utensils, SOAR tickets, earbuds Green folder Check nightly Assignment book Contact info

Usually given nightly Should take 30 minutes max. Reading 20 minutes nightly Incomplete homework

Interactive journals Work in and return to school daily Should be used as a resource to review concepts

Open door policy , handwritten note, phone Weekly newsletters

Offered by WES! Form can be picked up in the office Complete and return to school

Flyers will be sent home once a month – more titles available online Payment can be made with a personal check or online Great way to add inexpensive titles to your home library AND help our classroom library grow! CLASS CODE: GMRXM

We are looking for a few parents who’d like to come in to read with students during Daily 5! Daily 5 is run every day from 2:10-2:40. Parents who wish to help out must have clearances on file. Please sign up on the clipboard near the door.

I truly appreciate you taking time to meet with us tonight! Don’t forget to sign up for a conference time! Please take one of the Post-its and write on it either: Something you’d like your child to accomplish this year. A worry you have for the upcoming school year.