1. Welcome 3 rd Grade Mrs. Carr

2. A video from Mr. Moyer and our PTA

3. Who Is Mrs. Carr? Saint Joseph’s University graduate BS in Psychology Master’s Degree in Elementary Education Spring-Ford Area School District since 2005 Oaks Elementary since 2009 I’ve also taught in Philadelphia and Charlotte, NC A Wife and Mom too

4. What is on the desk? Please write a letter to your child. Getting Acquainted -Parent/Child Survey Absence Homework Policy Puzzlemania order Homeroom Parent Media Center Birthday Book-Mrs. Rittenhouse Mrs. Carr's 3rd Grade Symbaloo – Raz-Kids – Xtra-math – Other sites …

5. Dates to Remember Picture Day and Back to School Picnic is Friday, September 18 th No School for Students on 9/14 & 9/23 Fire House Walking Tour 10/7

6. Notes Send in a snack for your child Box Tops Office Notes Trip forms, excuse cards, etc. are on district website. Please do not write early dismissal notes in the homework book.

7. Notes Our classroom is “Peanut Sensitive”. Oaks will no longer distribute snacks for birthday treats (Nonfood items are fine) Holiday Parties-Please send in prepacked food items

8. A Peek at Our Day …. Morning Work Morning Meeting Science/Social Studies RtII Special Math Lunch/Recess Language Arts

9. SPECIALS 10:40 -11:20  Day 1- Physical Education  Day 2-Art  Day 3- None  Day 4- Music  Day 5 Computers  Day 6-Library

10. Science Hands on experiences & a textbook Topics Covered:  The Survival of Living Things  Food Chains  Earth’s Crust  Protecting Earth’s Resources  Matter  Mixtures  Heat, Light, & Temperature

11. Social Studies Topics Covered:  Government  Community & Geography  Westward Movement  Native Americans  Economics

12. Math  Areas of focus …  Numbers and Operations  Algebraic Concepts  Geometry  Measurement, Data, and Probability  Homework-homelink each night  Practice, practice, practice facts! We use Xtramath.org and fact drills.  SRB-Connect ED – SRB, Homelinks, Games, & Family letters  http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.dohttp://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do

13. Reading & Language Arts  Response to Intervention (RtII)- October start  Whole Group  Shared Reading  Small Group Reading  Independent Reading  Fundations

14. Writing  Concentrated Genres  Personal Narrative  How-To  Opinion  Compare/Contrast  Genres  Writer’s Notebook  Collect ideas and develop their writing

15. PSSAs Stands for the ….. Pennsylvania State System of Assessment Testing window for 2015-2016 school year is from April 12 th -

16. Homework Homework (Monday-Thursday) Reading- 20 minutes each night 2 log entreis due Friday Math Practice facts daily Homelink Student Expectations Incomplete homework-turn it in the next day If missing homework becomes a habit, he/she will complete it during recess or at home depending upon the assignments. Note will be sent home.

17. Reading Log 1-2 entries per week Due Fridays

18. Grading Policy The district has developed a new report card which will be aligned to the PA Core Standards. The report card is being finalized and will be shared once fully completed.

19. Parent Volunteers New Policy Most volunteers will need limited clearances including guest readers, field trip chaperones, classroom helpers, school store colunteers etc. Please check in the office if you are not sure.

20. Good Choice Plan  Extra recess on some Fridays  Unable to participate if …  5 letters on chart in one week T=Talking C=Calling out D=Disrespect N=Not Following Directions - classwork/homework needs to be completed

21. Notes  Work Folder  Bathroom before school  Snack-10:30  Water Bottles  Guest Reader Guest Reader  Scholastic Book Orders  Highlights Orders  Guest Reader  Birthday Policy 2015-2016

22. Communication  Website-Mrs. Carr’s Fusion Page  Homework Book  Email-  lcarr@spring-ford.net lcarr@spring-ford.net  Call-  610-705-6008 ext 2716