1. Welcome to 3rd Grade Mrs. Levine 2015-16

2. Statement of Purpose: Why I Teach I believe all children can learn and deserve the best education. I believe I can provide a climate that promotes fairness and respect, where students feel safe. I believe this safe environment fosters and promotes self-directed, reflective learning for all students. I believe that as a teacher, it is my responsibility to teach and promote social development and group responsibility. I believe as a teacher, I play one of the critical roles in a child’s life. That role is not to be taken lightly, and that role is to be treated with respect. I believe as a teacher, it is important to model the love of learning that lasts a lifetime. I believe in myself as a teacher, and strive everyday to become better than the day before.

3. Clip Chart Move up or down the chart Every day starts with “Ready To Learn” Over the top gets a raffle ticket or pencil pass Calls home for both positive and negative behaviors

4. Weekly Report (of some sort) No packet this year. Work Habits:  You had a good week!! But keep working on:  Being more attentive and participate in class.  Following directions given by teacher and/or completing assignments.  Not talking during instruction and/or work time.  Staying on task and completing assignments in a timely manner.  Working cooperatively with others.  Raising hand. All Homework completed on time:  Missing/Incomplete Homework: M  T  W  Th  Reading Log:completeincomplete Math Log:completeincomplete I have looked over the behavior report and my child’s graded work. Please sign below Parent Signature July 28-August 1 Weekly Evaluation for July/August

5. We are learning to respect each other as individuals and encouraging everyone to be their best. Instead of telling the teacher every time there is a problem, and as a way to promote problem solving, I encourage students to talk about their problem and try to solve it themselves using an “I” message: "I feel _____ when you_______ so could you please ________." If a student is hurt or threatened, they need to tell me or an adult.

6. Reading Main Goals –Improve fluency –Increase vocabulary skills –Provide decoding skills –Improve comprehension of material read by learning to apply comprehension strategies –Make connections to text –Develop a lifelong love for reading Houghton Mifflin curriculum

7. Writing Main Goals –Choosing a topic, writing a topic sentence, developing paragraphs –Clearly expressing thoughts –Writing for a purpose –Using the writing process 1)Ideas 2)Organization 3)Voice 4)Sentence fluency 5)Word choice 6)Conventions

8. Spelling A weekly spelling list Weekly vocabulary words Spelling and vocabulary words come from our Houghton Mifflin Reading/Language Arts program and high frequency words/sight words Students will be tested on Fridays Test includes spelling words and dictation sentences

9. Math TERC and district online resources will be utilized. Use of manipulatives will be used whenever possible. Moving students from manipulatives, to paper pencil drawings, to the algorithms. Math Journals The goal is to develop mathematical THINKERS, not just mathematical DOERS! We will be focusing on our mathematical critical thinking strategies.

10. Homework Homework will be sent home daily and will be expected back the NEXT DAY. An additional assignment due on Friday will be on the back of the homework sheet. Weekly cover sheet and reading log Spiral Notebook Please go over the homework with your child and insist on quality work. NO HOMEWORK, NO RECESS (Homework is MANDATORY! If a child doesn’t return it he/she will do it at recess time.) If there are special circumstances as to why homework could not be completed, please contact me to let me know, or write a note. Read 20 minutes each night. Practice Math facts for 10 minutes each night. Parents initial each night. Homework folders and responsibility Should not be a frustrating experience!

13. Grading I use a variety of ways to evaluate each student (observation, grading work, formal tests, oral responses and discussions…) Letter grades Infinite Campus – register Friday Binder– work will be sent home on Friday. Please review it with your child, and DO NOT remove the papers from the binder. Return the binder on Monday. Please sign the weekly report that is in the binder.

14. This and That Drop off and Pick up – patience, follow directions, student safety Birthday Celebrations – new district policy: no edible treats (see school website for more information)

15. Communication Schoolwires/Website Attendance Number: 812-6003 Office Number: 812-6000 Room #15 Voicemail Number: 812- 6045 Emails: levine.lori@cusd80.com(Confidential information will not be shared via email.)

16. It’s Going to be a Great Year! Open Communication We are a team I am here for your children Questions? Thank you for coming tonight!

17. Discipline Plan Everyday, I will do my PART and act TeRRiFiCC so we can all be successful. P – Positive attitudes only A - Always follow directions the first time given R – Respect others and raise your hand T – Try your best TeRRiFiCC includes: TRUSTWORTHINESS RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY FAIRNESS CARING CITIZENSHIP Choices and Logical Consequences