1. Welcome to
Curriculum Night!
Mrs. McAllen
3rd Grade

3. Welcome! Please get started on the following while listening:
Find your child’s desk, read the letter from your child and write a response.
Create a 2-sided bookmark for your son or daughter make sure to write their name on it! Supplies located in caddy on desks! 
Take a guess at the Estimation Jar- don’t forget your name/child’s name.

4. Two Teachers + Two Kids = Fun Summers ?!?!?
About Me
Born, Raised, and Lived in NJ until 2 years ago
Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Seton Hall University
Bachelors Degree in Communications from Stockton University in New Jersey
Have taught Kindergarten, Third Grade and Fifth Grade over the past 14 years
I love to bake, run races, read books, and sit outside in the sun
Two Teachers + Two Kids = Fun Summers ?!?!?

5. Communication Classroom: 425.837.7524
Connect:
Go to the Apollo Website and click on “Room 206 Rockets” (last one on the list on the left sidebar)
Classroom newsletter
s or paper notices

6. THIRD GRADE IS A BIG STEP BECAUSE…..
We work for longer periods of time.
We read for information.
We read longer and more varied text.
We use problem solving strategies.
We explain our understanding
orally and on paper.
We write for a variety of purposes.
We are becoming independent learners.

7. Class Expectations Respect Others Positive Attitude Self-Control
Listen Attentively
Follow Directions and Procedures
Work Independently
Materials Ready
Complete All Assignments
Develop strong organization skills!

8. Homework
No Mandatory Homework unless classwork wasn’t finished except for long-term projects like Book Talks, Science Fair, etc.
Encourage your child to Read for around 20 min each night
Zearn, IXL, and Homework Packs for Math
MobyMax for multiple subject practice
Monthly Activity Calendar
Weekend Journal- your homework! Goes home Friday due back on Monday
Math in Action/Read at Home PTA programs

9. Typical Daily Schedule
8:30- 8:50 Check-in, Morning Work, Community Building
8:50 – 10:00 Math Block  
10:00 – 10:10 Snack
10:10 – 11:05 Writing Workshop
11: :50 Recess and Lunch
11:55- 1:05 Reader’s Workshop
1:05 – 1:25 Cursive/Grammar/Spelling
1:25 – 1:55 Specialists
1:55 – 2:15 PM Recess
2:15 – 2:45 Sci/SS
2:45- 2:55 Pack up/ Homework and Dismissal
Mondays: PE
Tuesdays: Computers and Music
Thursdays: Library and PE
Fridays: Music

10. Reading Making Meaning Fountas and Pinnell
Focuses on comprehension
Aligns with the Common Core State Standards
Fountas and Pinnell
Running Record assessment two or three a year, to determine reading level
Reader Workshops– “Fur & Feathers” and “Myths & Legends”
Guided Reading Groups
Book Talks/Book Reports Monthly
Patricia Polacco Author Study
Comprehension Strategies
Making Connections
Visualizing
Making Inferences
Wondering/Questioning
Analyzing Text Features
Determining Important Ideas

11. Writing
District adoption of Common-Core aligned “Lucy Caulkins Units of Study”:
Narrative Writing
Information/Expository Writing
Persuasive/Opinion Writing
Fairy Tales/Tall Tales
Frequent revisits of all genres of writing

12. Word Work and Cursive
Spelling: Spelling will be integrated with writing instruction, with an emphasis on application in students’ daily writing. Spelling tests and observations of daily work conducted throughout the year to assess
Vocabulary: Students are taught how to learn words and how to remember words. Strategies for learning vocabulary include : context clues, root words, prefixes and suffixes.
Cursive - “Handwriting Without Tears” workbook

13. Eureka Math – A Story of Units
A comprehensive curriculum written by a team of teachers and mathematicians who took great care to present mathematics in a logical progression, preparing students to understand advanced math
Developed specifically to meet the math standards adopted by our state
Connects math to the real world in ways that take the fear out of math and build student confidence
Teaches math as a “story” to build students’ mathematical knowledge logically and help them achieve deep understanding
This approach can be unfamiliar to those of us who grew up memorizing mathematical facts and formulas

14. Eureka Math – How Parents Can Help
Understand that students are learning math in a way that will prepare them for the higher demands of college and careers today and in the future – focused math skills and real-world, challenging problems
Read the Parent Roadmap for your child’s grade level
At the beginning of each module, read the Parent Tip Sheet to get an overview of the topics your child will be learning and how you can support this learning at home
Recognize that Eureka Math lessons can be customized by teachers to meet the varying needs of students

15. Science/Social Studies/Health
Life Science:
Animal Life Cycles: Salmon
Earth Science:
Water and Weather
Physical Science:
Properties of Matter: Rocks and Minerals
Read-aloud books and classroom discussions
Topics include:
Changes in Families
Self-Empowerment
Conflict Resolution
Managing Stress/Understanding Emotional Health
We are What we Eat!
GLAD Nutrition
Body Systems
Non-Communicable Illness
Smoking and Drugs
Pacific Northwest Native Americans
Pioneers / The Westward Movement
Democracy/Citizen ship
Social Skills/Anti- Violence

16. Thanks to the Apollo PTA, Our class has been gifted a set of WalkKits from the Walking Classroom Program to try out this year. The Mission of the Walking Classroom is to help strengthen the physical, mental, and academic health of children by establishing and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits while building their health literacy and core content knowledge. Students walk, listen, and learn.

17. Technology/Art Computer Lab once a week Classroom stations
Art docent projects (PTA funded)
***WE NEED AN ART DOCENT***
Other occasional art lessons in class
Clay Salmon
Remember to sign up for Artsonia
Computer Lab once a week
Classroom stations
Keyboarding “Type to Learn”
Activeboard
End of Year Assessment (SBAC) is on the computer so…..
Practice, Practice, Practice!!!!

18. Your Role As Parents REMEMBER- they still tell us EVERYTHING!!!!!
1) Check the folder for papers
2) Ask about your child’s learning that day
3) Encourage them to use the extra resources to continue to improve
4) Provide a quiet place for them to work/read
5) Support the teachers the best way you can by never talking badly about school, teachers, or school practices in front of your child-
REMEMBER- they still tell us EVERYTHING!!!!!

19. Be a part of PTA greatness
Be a part of PTA greatness. Sign up for YOUR Apollo Elementary PTA today at: apollopta.org or by completing a membership form today. When you do, you are supporting the nation’s largest volunteer advocacy group for children in this country.
The PTA brings together parents, teachers and students to support the Apollo staff, provide curriculum enhancement opportunities for every student, and build a strong, welcoming school environment. 

21. WHAT is the Issaquah Schools Foundation?
29 year-old, community
powered nonprofit.
Helps students build academic foundations, explore opportunities and launch successfully into their future.
Has channeled more than $10 million dollars into our schools to benefit students.
Raises over $1.5 million annually with the help of 4,000 plus families.
Benefits all students … every school, every grade, every year.

22. How do we fuel success for your student?
Reading and Science Curriculum Adoptions
Writing Instruction Professional Development for teachers
Healthy Youth Initiative supporting  anti-bullying  and basic student needs like food, dental care and school supplies
Elementary Coding Pilots at three schools
VOICE Mentoring
Highly Capable (SAGE and MERLIN) funding
Pre-K Summer School
Science-Tech Magnet Support
Special Services Funding

23. How do we raise money?
All in for Kids Annual Fund Campaign August through November 17
Nourish Every Mind Luncheon & Breakfast
Employee Giving Campaigns Microsoft, Boeing, United Way
Grants and Corporate Support

24. The Foundation relies on parents for over 80% of its revenue…

25. But only 1 of 5 families donate
The Foundation helps ALL students.
They need support from ALL parents.

26. Every gift matters every year
For those who already donate …
Continue to donate (average family donates $373)
Tell your friends about the Foundation .
For the 80% who haven’t donated, please join us!
We Need Everyone to Go
All in for Kids!

27. Math In Action New Enrichment Math Program
Free Math enrichment program, push kids to their maximum potential and develop out of box thinking strategy and problem solving skills.
15 sets of worksheet, twice a month from Sep. to May. Parents download and print it out for kids. Kids return the completed sheet to teacher before or on due date.
Each worksheet has 10 to 18 problems ordered by level of difficulties which enables students from various grades to participate; Problem solving strategies such as draw a picture or model, make an organized list, look for a pattern, working backward, and guess and check.
Prize based on Grade level and participation and will hand out prizes each month. End of Year prize is also available. Monthly prize is based on:
2nd – 3rd Grade: 5+ correct answers
First worksheet will be available online on 9/30/2016 and due on 10/7/2016. Check Apollo PTA website, look for “Math In Action” for more details.
Also, Family Math Night is 10/7/2016 at 6pm – 8pm, MPR room. We have board games and mind teaser game fun Questions? Please contact Laura at

29. Thank you for coming!
On your way out, don’t forget to grab a pin and mark where your family is from on the map by the front of the school!

30. Class Dismissed!