1. Back to School Night August 23, 2016
Welcome to Third Grade
Back to School Night
August 23, 2016

2. 3G Students Mrs. Guidi: Math Science Miss Oshnock: Reading Spelling
Writing
Language

3. Meet Mrs. Guidi
Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Special Education)
Elementary Certification-Seton Hill University
Master of Education in Special Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania

4. Meet Mrs. Guidi I have taught K-6 Learning Support and third grade
Please see my website for additional information – –
Phone – (x1365)

5. Expectations
Try your BEST. I am here to help you.
Listen carefully and follow directions.
Be respectful to self and others.
Smile and be kind and helpful.
Use your brain…Strive to learn new things.
Take responsibility for self and others.

6. Classroom Rules
In or classroom we RESPECT learning.
We RESPECT each other. We are helpful and kind.
Follow directions the first time they are given.
Pay attention and participate in learning.
Work hard.
Be proud of your work.

7. Encore Schedule
Day 1 Library-Mrs. Lammert
Day 2 Music- Mrs. McConahay
Day 3 Gym- Mrs. Klugh
Day 4 Art- Miss Palmer
Day 5 Music- Mrs. McConahay
Day 6 Gym- Mrs. Klugh

8. Homework
Reinforces what has been taught in class
Prepares the student for upcoming lessons
Develops responsibility and organizational skills
Should be completed by the student and reviewed by a parent
Homework assignments are written in the homework assignment book daily by the student and checked by teacher

9. GLSD Website www.glsd.us LES main page Mrs. Guidi’s page Story Town
Go Math!
Think Central Resources

10. Home-School Connection
We need your help!
Volunteer opportunities:
LES Parent Tutors
Field Trips Chaperones
Prep at Home
PTO Clearance Packet on line

11. Home-School Connection
Ideas for Homework Help:
Quiet space
Materials – pencil, crayons, scissors, glue
Encourage best work
Encourage independent work
Refer to class work for help
Fun Websites for Parents & Kids:

12. Scavenger Hunt
Can you find:
Your child’s seat & locker
Visit the Encore teachers
Visit the Book Fair in the library
Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale

13. Reading
Within our reading program we will teach grade level curriculum as well as differentiated material that will expand your child’s reading skills. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to:
Literal comprehension Predicting
Interpretive comprehension Persuading
Vocabulary Summarizing
Fluency Topic/Main Idea/Details
Locating Information Analyzing
Nonfiction Story Elements
Close Reading
Phonics
Author’s purpose

14. The language component of our curriculum covers:
Parts of speech
Sentence structure
Types of sentences
Complete sentences
Capitalization
Punctuation
Grammar
Writing

15. Writing
Your students will have many opportunities throughout the year to practice writing for different purposes. The following are some examples of types of writing students may be doing in third grade.
Narrative Journaling
Informative Paragraphs
Descriptive Poetry
Note taking Editing Persuasive/argumentative

16. Addition and Subtraction within 1,000 Represent and Interpret Data
Math
Addition and Subtraction within 1,000
Represent and Interpret Data
Understand Multiplication
Understand Division
Time, Length, Liquid Volume, and Mass
Perimeter and Area
Two dimensional Shapes

17. Science
Investigating Questions
Engineering Process
Plants and Animals
Ecosystems and Interactions
Changes to the Earth’s Surface
Earth and Its Moon
Physical Properties and Matter

18. Social Studies
What Is a Community?
Where People Start Communities
Communities Grow and Change
Living Together in a Community, State, and Nation
Geography Map Skills
Chart and Graph Skills (timelines, graphs, flow charts)

19. Reminders
Morning Tutoring-Tuesday and Thursday mornings (8:40 start time)
Wellness Walk
Birthday treats are welcomed to celebrate special days. Please precut any food if necessary. Please include napkins or forks if needed.
Any food containing NUTS is not permitted.

20. Expectations
Cat’s Cash-Monthly Incentives
Stoplight
Think, Act, Be Pawsitive (School wide Positive Behavior)
Homework Assignment Book-Will be completed daily by students and checked by teacher
Please initial or sign daily that you have seen the homework assigned

21. Goals
To provide your child the academic and social skills he/she needs to progress to fourth grade
To provide each student with positive and enjoyable learning experiences
To provide a supportive and fun
classroom environment
To build each student’s self-esteem
To challenge students and help them realize their potential
To help your child make new friends and discover new interests.

22. Thank You For Attending!