Welcome to 3 rd Grade Mrs. Armentrout Please sign up for conferences, and parties. Please also write a note to your child in his/her writing journal. Your child is so excited to see what you will write!

Meet the Staff Ms. BlaneMrs. Immormino

Schedule 7:45-8:00 – Prepare for the day, complete bellwork 8:00- Morning Announcments, Lunch Count 8:05-9:05 – Math 9:05-10:20 – Reading-Guided Reading Groups, Independent Reading, Mini-Lesson 10:20-10:55 Writing 10:55-11:10 Word Study 11:10-12:00 – Specials (Rotational Friday) 12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess 1:00-1:05 – Daily Planners/Take Home Folders 1:05-1:50 – Science/Social Studies 1:50-2:20 – Differentiated Math Activities 2:30 – Dismissal (busers, walkers, car riders)

Morning Check In

Math Envision Math –Program aligned to Common Core Standards –Bridge lessons to Ohio Common Core for OAA –Students will become proficient problem solvers, use math flexibly, will know when and how to apply math in different situations, and will see connections between what they learn in math and the math used in everyday life! Daily Lessons Common Core Review, Problem Posed, Mini Lesson, Guided Practice, Independent Practice, Quick Check, Homework Daily No New Instruction- centers to reteach, practice, extend –Assessments for each topic as well as each quarter

Math

Reading Mini-lesson –Occurs daily –Daily, brief, powerful whole group demonstrations about a specific reading concept Guided Reading –Occurs daily –Instruction catered towards individual, student needs in a small group setting. –Flexible –Sometimes have assignments to complete outside of the group Independent Reading –Occurs daily –Variety of genres - Self-selected text (Personal Interest, ability to connect with the text, ability to understand what I am reading, series, author, recommendation, newly released, research/new learning, genre

Reading

Writing Mini-lesson –Occurs daily –Daily, brief, powerful whole group demonstrations about a specific writing concept Writer’s Workshop –Independent Writing Occurs daily Self-selected topics (free-write) or teacher-directed topics Have own writing folder/notebook –Conferencing Meet with child one-on-one to provide the child with feedback on the aspect of writing that is being taught in the mini-lesson Writing Goals individualized to your child’s needs –Group Sharing Students share their writing with partner, table or the class Students offer feedback to other students – positive comments, suggestions for improvement and questions for the student writer

Writing

Word Study Word Study Small Groups –Meet at least once per week with teacher –Study certain features in words –Individualized to students’ needs Independent Word Study Activities –Complete several activities per week – have their own word study activity checklist –Will complete these activities most days Monday-Friday

Social Studies History and Culture Geography Government - Citizenship Economics

Social Studies

Science Rocks and Soil Forces and Motion Animal Adaptations and Environments

No New Instruction

Technology Basic Operations and Computer Awareness Document Design Data Reporting (Database) Data Analysis/Communication (Spreadsheet) Multimedia Design Communications and Information Literacy –Perform an advanced search using a search engine (Google) –Ipads and grade level laptops

I CAN Statements Lesson Vocabulary Kid friendly language – helps students to understand specifically what they are learning about Posted in the room for students to refer to Referred back to during a lesson Posted online

PYRAMID GOALS Student works on a specific, targeted skill It’s an additional boost for academic skills Student is monitored frequently for progress Teacher meets with this child at least 2x per week individually to work on the targeted skill

Assessments Ongoing, Grade level common assessments (formative and informative) Transitioning to electronic Ohio Achievement Assessment

Behavior Expectations I choose to try my best. I choose to follow directions. I choose to use kind words, kind hands, and kind feet. RewardsConsequences Move clip up Verbal Warning Table PointsMove Clip Down Outstanding AwardConsequence Rocket RewardsParent Contact Good learning, grades and friends

Homework Needs to be completed Set aside a daily time and place to complete homework Link between school and home Will teach your child responsibility Student Planner Absences-time out should match time needed to catch up

Communication Notes Phone calls x5861 Report Cards Conferences in November and as needed

WEBSITE Go to Schools and click Roxbury. Choose Staff Directory and click on Sue Armentrout. You will find: –Class news –Calendar with homework assignments and important dates –Links students can play on

FIELD TRIPS Chapin Forest – Science –Thursday, Sept 19 from 9-1:45 Solon Historical Society-Social Studies -TBA-Oct Domino’s Pizza– Social Studies –Wednesday, May 21 from 9-11am

My Beliefs as Your Child’s Teacher I believe in your child.. Your child is listened to. Your child is cared for. Your child is very important to me. A bit of a challenge is healthy for motivation and learning. Constant frustration does not promote motivation and learning. It is okay for your child to make mistakes. Your child can be anything he/she wants to be.

Sign-Ups Classroom Coordinator Mrs. Kinney Parties and Field Trips Conferences/Contact List Volunteers

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TONIGHT TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT YOUR CHILD IS LEARNING AND DOING EVERY DAY IN CLASS! TOGETHER WE CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BE SUCCESSFUL!