1. Mrs. Hooven, Mrs. Kennerson, Mrs. Rascon and Mrs. Zembal
WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !
Mrs. Hooven, Mrs. Kennerson,
Mrs. Rascon and Mrs. Zembal

2. Our Philosophy
Teach the Common Core curriculum using our own distinctive techniques
Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles
Provide positive and challenging learning experiences
Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning

3. CA Common Core Standards
OLD CA State Standards
NEW Common Core Standards
A mile-wide-inch deep curriculum
More focused content and deeper thinking
The R’s:
Rote Memorization
Regurgitation of facts
The C’s:
Critical Thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
Sage-on-the-stage-based classroom
Guide-on-the-side teaching
A quiet obedience-based classroom
An interactive collaboration-based culture
Bubble-based STAR Testing
Computer-based Smarter Balanced Assessment (Starting in 3rd grade)
Common Core standards encompass the same fundamentals as the previous CA State standards. However, Common Core emphasizes Thinking Deeply, Integrating Learning, and having students Show What they Know and How they know it. Common Core stresses the following 4 C’s: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity. The goal is to prepare ALL students to be college and career ready.

4. Common Core Example Requirements: Unlock the Problem
Identify what is being asked
Explain
Show Work with Strategy Used
Correct Answer

5. 3rd Homework Binders home and returned daily
Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in planner/due daily
20-30 minutes each night should be dedicated to reading
Reading Log & Personal Spelling Word Quiz Sheet due Friday
Parents Initial “Reading” and “Math Facts” on yellow SURF log nightly
Keep all papers in binder
Do only assigned page

6. Physical Education and Health
100 minutes per week
Supported by P.E. Specialist
Please make sure that students are dressed for playground and P.E. activities daily.

7. Field Trips & Special Programs (Thanks to our PTA)
Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Feb./March
Music twice each month
Special Assemblies
Apple Valley Simulation

8. Tips for a Successful Year
Teach a morning routine. All materials in backpack
Start each day with a nutritious breakfast
Bring a “healthy” recess snack daily
Monitor TV, video games, and computer activities
Provide a study area and a homework routine at home
Check planner nightly
Sleep ten or more hours each night (asleep by 8:00 pm)
Keep children home when ill

9. Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
PBIS …
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for all students.

10. Responsible On Time and Ready Positive Attitude Expect Respect
Mission Statement
Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence within a positive social climate.
Behavioral Expectations
Responsible
On Time and Ready
Positive Attitude
Expect Respect
Safety First
Cindy

11. ROPES coupons…
Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement
Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck

12. Minor and Major Behavior Reports
Behavior Referral Forms (Minors and Majors) are issued to students who demonstrate problem behaviors as a way to reinforce the school-wide expected behaviors.

13. EL Coordinator Meadow Park Elementary Jeanette Kumamoto
ELAC English Language Learner Advisory Committee
1st Meeting – September 20, 2016
Room 24 – 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Childcare Provided
Parent Involvement
CELDT – California English Language Development Test
*If you have questions, please contact Jeanette Kumamoto directly at

14. PLEASE REMEMBER: Without you, the Foundation will cease to exit!
Meadow Park Foundation
Since inception (1993), we have raised over $275,000 in order to provide a strong technology environment at Meadow Park
Between 2004 – 2016, through corporate and parent donations, we have raised and purchased over $150,000 of technology-related items including:
Chromebooks for 4th, 5th & 6th grades resulting in an almost 1:1 ratio with students
60 Chromebooks for 2nd and 3rd grades
iPad purchases for 6th grade resulting in a 4:1 ratio
New iPads for all Meadow Park teachers
Full replacement of computers in the Computer Lab
Purchase and donation of over 100 laptops
However, as the technology needs of MP changes, we are reshaping our vision to best support the school’s technology needs – stay tuned for more details!
How you can help:
Join the Foundation!
Assist with corporate donations, grant writing, and liaising with PTA
Make a tax deductible donation
Amazon Smile
Select Meadow Park Foundation as your charitable organization
If you are interested, please let your child’s teacher know or contact Alan Kessel
PLEASE REMEMBER: Without you, the Foundation will cease to exit!

15. This year we are receiving $84,483.68 in Title 1 funds.
Here are some of the things Title 1 funds were used for last year:
Instructional Assistants for the classroom
TOSA support
Math and Reading Intervention materials
Teacher support materials
This year we will be having select before/after school interventions, as well as interventions provided during the school day, for grade 1st -6th.
Nutrition Services is here tonight to help parents pre-pay for lunches or to help with signing up for Free or Reduced Lunch.

16. Please visit the PTA website for information and forms

17. PTA Direct Donation

18. Meadow Park Parent Communication
M.P. Website
School, program and staff events, updated regularly.
Mustang Express
Weekly school-wide electronic newsletter. Provides tidbits on events and/or school news. 
PTA Website
Created and updated by our PTA board
Grade-level Websites 
Used by K-3 for grade-level information.
   
Meadow Park News
Issued periodically throughout the year. Contains more detailed information about our school programs.
Staff teacher first and last name + iusd.org. This is the preferred method of communication with staff. 
Digital Citizenship will be discussed with students during their first visit(s) to the computer lab. 
Teacher Notes:
Digital Citizenship 
In the digital world that we live in, students have the opportunity now to be involved in a variety of social media. Part of our curriculum is to help students safely and responsibly navigate our online world.