1. Welcome to mrs. Simpson’S third grade
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

2. I grew up in upstate NY on a dairy farm
I grew up in upstate NY on a dairy farm. I went to college at Hobart William Smith College in Geneva, NY. I got my masters degree from NCState in Raleigh. This is my 19th year teaching Third Grade at TDS.

3. third Grade Class. Parent Volunteer. opportunities:. Parent readers
third Grade Class Parent Volunteer opportunities:   *Parent readers *weekly Estimation jar *Shell Jar Rewards *Prize Box Donations *Gardening help Snacks and/or activity for these celebrations: *Winter Celebration   *Valentine’s Day *St. Patrick’s Day   *End of the Year

4. Keys to a great year (Classroom rules)
1. Be respectful to others and school property!
2. Be responsible with actions and work!
3. Be compassionate!
4. Be honest!
5. Be resilient and try your best!
6. Be a good sport!
7. Be yourself and have fun!

5. Field Trips (Sept.) Senior CommUnity Center
(Oct.) Nature School (West Point on the Eno)
(Nov.) Old Salem (3-5th grade)
(Feb.) Science Field Trip: Planetarium
(March) Music Field Trip: Carrboro Art Center
(April) Duke Gardens
(May) Behind the Scenes Tour of WRAL

6. Talented Tornado Letter
Star Board
Every two weeks we will have a new “Star of the Week.”
We have a small bulletin board outside our classroom door where I will post a special newspaper that each third grader will fill out at home with their hobbies and interests. Below is a list of which student will be the “star” for each two-week period during our school year. Each child is also invited to bring in a few special items to share with the class during their special week(s).
Here are some items that students have brought in to share in the past:
Photos of them doing something they enjoy
A special drawing or piece of artwork they have done
Memorabilia of places they have visited
Star Board 2016
*The schedule for Talented Tornado Awards in listed on the back of the Star Board Schedule!
Talented Tornado Letter

7. OUR SCHEDULE Schedule Curriculum Map Topic Map
*See handouts for both
(Also listed on website)

8. Flat stanley project *Please see handouts for information!
..\Flat Stanley
*Please see handouts for information!
Flat Stanley Letter
Each child should send out two Flat Stanley envelopes.

9. Internet Connections for our curriculum
Language Arts
Imagine It
Vocabulary
Quizlet
Science
Interactive Science
Social Studies
Tikatok
Spelling
Spelling City

10. Reading incentive programs
Book-It
Read with the Blue Devils
The goal is 15 minutes a day or 1 hour and 45 minutes a week.
The same 15 minutes of reading counts for both programs!

11. Other info Twister Trot 5K Run and Family Fun Run:
Mark your calendars- Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9am!
Password for picture gallery on 3rd grade class website: tornado317
Scholastic Book Clubs Code: GQP68
(You can order online or send in cash or check with order form.)
TDS gmail accounts

12. Battle of the books This is optional for 3rd graders!
Minimum: Students must read
3 books from the list!
We will start meeting in October!
Battle of the Books Parent Letter
Battle of the Books List

13. Student council
Third graders are invited to run for class representative. Third graders will create a poster and give a short speech to the 3rd grade class. We will chose two third graders to represent our class on Student Council this year.
9/13: Applications due
9/19-23: We will post campaign posters!
9/23: 3rd graders make speeches!
(3rd-8th will also hear speeches and vote on 5th-8th grade officers)
9/30: 3rd grade class representatives and 5-8th grade officers are announced

14. Other Questions?
Thanks for coming!