1. WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!
Please take the quiz that your child left for you on his/her desk. Then feel free to leave your child a note!

2. Topics to be discussed….
E-Alerts!!
Growth Mindset
Classroom Expectations
Curriculum
Homework
Technology in the Classroom
Housekeeping Tidbits
Questions …

3. E-ALERTS
Please sign up for class e-alerts if you have not already! Directions to do so can be found on our class website!
Feel free to contact me anytime:

4. Growth Mindset The belief that the ability to learn is not fixed.
Learning can change with effort.
TED Talk: Angela Lee Duckworth, The key to success? GRIT
Khan Academy: Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck

5. Classroom Expectations
Listen when others speak.
Follow directions quickly.
Use appropriate voices.
Be responsible for actions and things.
Always do your best!!
Schoolwide expectations:
Be Ready. Be Respectful. Be Responsible.

6. Curriculum Reader’s Workshop, Lucy Calkins, Teachers College
Writer’s Workshop, Lucy Calkins, Teachers College
Word Study, Words Their Way
Envisions Math 3.0
Online Materials: Log In: last name first initial @rtmsd and Password: cat123
Cursive Handwriting, Handwriting Without Tears
Social Studies: Geography, Government, History, Economics, Intro to PA History (Social Studies Alive!)
Science: Land & Water, Electricity, Embryology, Solar System, Human Body

7. Homework
Homework is assigned every Monday – Thursday and sometimes on weekends for Captain of Week preparations or long-term projects
Students are responsible for copying down their homework daily.
Daily required homework:
Read 20 minutes and log it
Daily math worksheet for extra practice
Weekly required homework (once introduced):
2 Kid Biz articles
20 minutes on Khan Academy
Other homework may include: study for tests, typing writing, long-term projects, etc.

8. Technology in the Classroom
Smartboard/iPad
Kid Biz
Typing Pal
Khan Academy
Google Classroom – Google Drive, Mail, Docs & Slides
Macbook Airs in the classroom
XtraMath
MobyMax

9. Housekeeping Tidbits
Tests/Quizzes – Please be sure to sign & return all tests and quizzes this year. They will be kept in your child’s file at school.
Remember: All chaperones need clearances to attend field trips.
3rd grade goes to Lankenau Hospital & Franklin Institute
Pack a healthy snack every day
Captain of the Week
Check our classroom website for classroom happenings, updates, etc.

10. Questions??
I look forward to working together with you as a team this year!