1. Miss Rienow’s Third Grade Class

2. About Me

3. My Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.
Masters Degree in Reading
Certified Reading Specialist

4. Experience Rhema Christian School -1 year in 1st grade
Seneca Valley School District
-1 year in 1st grade at Haine Elementary
-2nd year in 3rd grade at Evans City Elementary

5. Grading Policy
Students will be graded in Reading, Language, Spelling, Math, and Social Sciences
Letter Grades: A …
B … 80 – 89
C … 70 – 79
D … 60 – 69
F … Below 60
Handwriting will be assessed by O, S, N

6. Homework Policy
All homework is mandatory, unless otherwise noted. (Approximately 30 minutes/night)
Spelling
Spelling lists will be sent home on Fridays so students can begin practicing their words for the following week.
For homework, students will choose an activity Monday through Thursday from a grid of practice choices which will need to be signed by a parent and turned in on Fridays.
Math
-- Homework will usually be nightly Monday through Thursday.
Reading
There will also be a reading packet given at the beginning of the week. The packet will be due Fridays. This will include reading activities and test taking strategies.
Monthly Book Project
Each month the students are required to read a book of their choice to present to the class. They will choose from a variety of different ways to present.
Agenda/Planner – Students will write homework assignment and parents will sign each night after checking completed homework

7. Behavior Plan Class Dojo
Online tool for you to see how your student is behaving in school and a great communication tool!
Receive points for positive behavior
Lose points for inappropriate behavior
You can message me using the app on your device or on your computer
Brag Tags
Positive reinforcement rewards for exhibiting outstanding behavior
Students collect tags all year
For every 10 points students earn they will receive a Dojo Brag Tag

8. Olweus Consequences are consistent throughout the school.
Parents will be called at least by the second time child has bullied another child in the school.
EC Cares Meeting will be every Day 4.

9. Daily Schedule Daily Schedule
8:30 – 8:40 – Arrival / Morning work / Announcements
8:50 –9:25 – Special
9:25 – 10:00 – C.A.R.E.
10:00 – 10:45 – Writing
10:45 – 11:15 – Reading: Whole Group
11:15- 12:00 – Reading: Small Group
12:05 – 12:35 – Lunch
12:35-1:25 – Social Sciences
1:25- 1:50 – Math
1:50-2:10 – Recess
2:10-3:05 – Math
3:05-3:10- Pack-Up/ Fill in Planner
3:05-3:30- Dismissal

10. Special Schedule Special is at 8:50 – 9:25 each day
 Day 1: Gym (Mr. Pelloni)
 Day 2: Music (Mrs. Carson)
Day 3: Art (Mr. Kamer)
Day 4: Library (Mr. Moskos)
Day 5: Computers (Mrs. Kelly)

11. Math Topics Place Value Rounding
Addition / Subtraction(1,2,3 digit numbers, regrouping)
Money and time
Mental Math Strategies
Graphs
Fractions / probability
Geometry
Multiplication/division
Story Problems / Writing in Math
Higher level thinking problems
Investigations

12. Reading / LA
Whole group instruction using thinking strategies such as determining importance, making connections, asking questions, fix-up monitoring, inferring, and summarizing.
Small group instruction is based on students’ various needs.
Students will apply their learning from whole group instruction either independently or in a small group.

13. Social Studies Communities (Project) Map Skills Pennsylvania
Local, State, and National Government
President (Biographies)

14. Science Plant Growth and Development
Sun, Moon, and Earth System (night and day / seasons)
Magnetism and Electricity

15. Health Body Systems Skeletal System Respiratory System
Circulatory System

16. Writing Lucy Calkins – Writer’s Workshop Personal Narrative
Nonfiction Book
Persuasive (Speeches, Petitions, Editorials)
Fairy Tales

17. Report to Office
If your child is late, you MUST sign them in at the main school office before sending them to their room.
If you are volunteering with classroom activities, you MUST sign in at the office and have a tag before entering the classroom. You must also fill in a confidentiality form.

18. Vacations / Make-up Work
If your child is absent and you would like homework prepared, please let me know that morning. (You can send a sibling or contact the office.)
Vacations – Fill out required “Trip Request” form. Please notify me as soon as possible so assignments can be prepared before you leave.

19. Important Dates Evans City Elementary & Middle School
 Wednesday, September 14th - Evans City Elementary PICTURE DAY
Friday, September 16th … Olweus Bully-Prevention Kick Off
Friday, October 28th … 1:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten thru Grade 4 - Halloween Parties
Friday, November 11th … No school for Students
PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES
Friday, February 10th … 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. - Valentine’s Day Parties
Saturday, February 25th … 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Science Fair
Tuesday, March 7th … 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Evans City ELEMENTARY School (Grades K - 4) – OPEN HOUSE
PSSA’s-Week of April 3rd

20. Parent Volunteers Room parents Party planners Field trip chaperones
Field Day volunteers
Class volunteers
Exploratory Period for part of our CARE time (parents can share their career or talent)

21. Parent Teacher Conference
Sign-Up Genius
Look for an from me. The link will take you to a website where I have placed all available times to meet with me for conferences.
Any problems, let me know!

22. C. A. R. E Time
CARE time will be in the morning after special each day.
This is a time where students’ learning needs will be met.
It can be for reinforcement or enrichment.
We will work on both math and LA concepts.
Students in the Purpose program, Speech, and OT will meet during this time.

23. Contact Information
School Phone Number – (724) My

24. Class Website http://www.svsd.net
You need to click on our ECE and then on Teacher Websites. Click on Rienow and the website will open.
PTO website
SV Portal

25. REMINDERS Don’t forget to sign up for volunteer opportunities!
The Conference Sign Up will be sent shortly, so please look for that to pick a time to meet with me.

26. Thank You! For any donated items to the classroom!
School supplies for your child!
For coming tonight!
QUESTIONS?