1. Welcome to Mrs. DeClue’s Class
3rd Grade
Open House
Welcome to Mrs. DeClue’s Class

2. Meet Mrs. DeClue

3. Social Studies/ Science
Our Schedule
Block A
Music B
Art C
PE/ Health D
Library/ Technology E
Daily Schedule
Reading
Writing
Lunch
Math
Social Studies/ Science
Words their Way
Block

4. Reading Workshop Lucy Calkins Units of Study Structure:
Mini-Lesson: Introduce strategies for reading comprehension, decoding words, or reading fluently using the Lucy Calkins units
Independent: Students read self-selected books on their reading level
We will confer with students during this time using the CAFÉ model which highlights the four parts of a good reader: Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expanded Vocabulary.
Guided Reading Groups
Reflection: Share and reflect on progress
Why Reader’s Workshop?
Students are allowed to progress at their own reading level and receive more time to implement the learning topic- motivation is high because books are self-selected.

5. Reading Workshop Guided Reading Groups Unit Focus: Reading Community
Students meet with teacher in small groups based on reading level and/or skills/concepts that students need to support their growth
Grouping is flexible -- students will not stay in the same groups
Unit Focus:
Reading Community
Characters
Informational/Nonfiction
Biographies
Mysteries
Folktale and Fairytale
and more!

6. Lucy Calkins Units of Study
Writing Workshop
Lucy Calkins Units of Study
Structure:
Mini-Lesson: The teacher will introduce and model writing skills
Independent Writing: Students work on their own writing- they have control over the topic, but their topic falls within a particular unit. Teacher will conference with students during this time either individually or with a small group
Reflection: Share and reflect on progress.
Why Writer’s Workshop?
Students advance at their own pace- because they choose their topic, motivation is intense and, in turn, immense growth is made

7. Writing Unit Focus Narrative Informational Persuasive Fairy Tale
and more!
Writers Notebooks
Students will have a writers notebook that they will use as a place to store their ideas

8. Math Workshop My Math Structure:
Mini-Lesson: Focused on specific topic/skill
Workshop Stations:
Teacher Group: Remediate, practice, extend
Independent Work: Reinforce topic/skill
Game: Students will be playing interactive games
Computer: Practice current and previously taught skills on ALEKS
Flashcards/Problem Solving: Students will first work with a group to solve a real world problem then practice fluency
Share and Reflect
Why? Each students instruction is tailored to their needs

9. Math Technology - ALEKS
 ALEKS is a math website that we use as a learning tool starting in third grade. Your child is welcome to go on the site at home, too. I will send more information home after each student has an initial assessment.

10. We will alternate between science and social studies units
Topics will include:
Living Things/Plans
Ecosystems
The Water Cycle
Matter
Earth, Sun, Moon

11. We will alternate between science and social studies units
Topics will include:
Geography/Maps
Government
Newcomer’s Settle/Westward Expansion
Communities
Economics

12. Word Study/Spelling Words Their Way
-Students given a pre assessment in the beginning of year
-Students are placed in group
-Students will receive a word sort that will focus on spelling patterns
-Groups will complete activities based on their sort for the week
Rainbow Write, Word Hunt, Silly Sentences, etc.
-Spelling tests will be given about once a week (every 7-8 days)

13. Thank you for your helping your student label their tabs
Student Binders
Thank you for your helping your student label their tabs
Binder will go to and from school every day to help students stay organized and it will be a great communication tool
-It includes a planner and calendar as well as a tab for every subject
-Binders will be cleaned out at the end of every unit so please keep all papers inside the binder until then

14. Homework is all about practicing and learning!
Reading
Reading log every week
Monday-Thursday students should read 20minutes a night
Friday-Sunday students should read 30 minutes total over the weekend
Math
Students will have math practice Monday-Thursday
Additional:
Spelling practice
Science and social studies practice

15. Grades Letter grades begin in 3rd grade! A = 95%-100% A- = 90%-94%
C+ = 77%-79%
C = 74%-76%
C- = 70%-73%
D+ = 67%-69%
D = 64%-66%
D- = 60%-63%
F = 59% and below
Report Cards are given 4 times per year

16. B.Y.O.D. – Bring Your Own Device
Technology
B.Y.O.D. – Bring Your Own Device
Students are welcome and encouraged to bring devices as long as…
-They can access our student wireless network and/or include applications of educational value
-You know that your student has a device present at school and you are liable for it

17. We have a Halloween, Holiday, and a Valentine Party!
Classroom Parties
We have a Halloween, Holiday, and a Valentine Party!
-Sign-up sheets are available tonight classroom for volunteers
-Nurse Klahs will approve food/treats up to 1 day before the party.
-Please remember that we have allergies in our classroom

18. Birthdays
-Birthday treats are welcome, but please make sure the treats are PRE-PACKAGED
Examples: an unopened package of Oreos, pre packaged cupcakes, fruit gummy packs
-Birthdays will be celebrated in the Cafeteria
-Snacks and treats must be approved by Nurse Klahs
-If you are handing out invitations at school, please make sure there is one for everyone
We have 23 kids in our class
We have nut, dairy, and gluten allergies in our class. Please try and let me know about 2 weeks in advance of B-Day treats, so I can let parents know so their child can bring a special snack that day, too.
Every snack has to be NUT Free for our class

19. Communication
Please contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns
– We are a team-
Check out our classroom website and Facebook page!

20. Behavior and
Leader of the Week

21. Thank you so much for coming tonight
Thank you so much for coming tonight! You have already made me feel so welcome here. Please leave a note on your child’s desk.
Thanks!

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