1. Leslie/Kempke/Miller
Welcome to the
Leslie/Kempke/Miller
3rd Grade Team

2. “Equity through Excellence”
One Year’s Growth in One Year’s Time
Growth Mindset
Monitor with Feedback
Build Positive Relationships and Culture
Rigorous Instruction

3. Growth Mindset Instead of thinking… I give up!
This is too hard!
I give up!
I will keep trying and learn how to do this!
I always make mistakes!
Think…
This may take more time and effort!
Mistakes help me improve!

4. Positive Reinforcement
Class Dojo/ Auction
Verbal Praise
Knight of the Week
Armor Awards
Sweet Treats

5. Thursday Folders *Expect Thursday folders EVERY Thursday
* All graded papers will be sent home in the folder
* Please check and sign the back paper of the Thursday folder and return to school the next day
* School news and information will also be coming home in this folder.

6. Homework
*Homework will come home daily in the Homework Folder.
*Homework is due when your child gets to school, the next morning, unless stated otherwise.

7. Communication *We use Class Dojo, email, and planners.
*Please sign the planner daily to check homework assignments and record reading minutes.
Thank you! 

8. Transportation Changes in transportation home must be in writing .
In case of an emergency change please contact the front office ( ).
Please do NOT leave any messages on voice mail or Class Dojo regarding transportation!

9. Lunch With Your Child
Parents are invited to eat lunch with their child on Thursdays. (No Siblings)
Picnic tables available outside lunchroom
Go to Front Office to sign in at your child’s scheduled lunch time (11:42)
Wait at picnic tables for your child’s class to arrive. No classmates to be included.

10. Birthday Treats and Class Parties
Birthday treat time is during snack/lunch
Send them in with your child or leave it at the front office.
Send individual items that are the SAME, nothing that needs to be cut up by the teacher.
Avoid items with nuts, peanuts, and all tree nuts please.
Class Parties:
* Winter Party on Dec. 20
* End of the year in May
Drop Off Parties:
Fall Drop Off
*Valentine Drop Off
FYI—Siblings are not permitted to attend class parties.

11. Curriculum Based on…. Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS)
Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS)
Science (NGSSS)
Social Studies

12. ELA (Reading and Language Arts)
Phonemic Awareness
Phonics
Fluency
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Language Arts
Spelling
English - grammar, proofreading/editing, punctuation, capitalization, word usage
Writing
Cursive Handwriting

13. SOCIAL STUDIES Taught weekly/integrated in ELA Map and Globe Skills
U.S. Geography and Government
North America

14. A web based tool to help students make real gains in Reading and Mathematics. It includes assessments which measure students’ growth and performance through personalized instruction.
The Portal
Parents please refer to Skyward from Mr. White on directions to access the portal.

15. Progress Monitoring
Our Progress Monitoring will be assessments and teacher observations.
There will be a standardized test in the spring (April) that will be aligned to Florida Standards.

16. MATH Emphasis on use of manipulatives and higher-level thinking skills
Consumable books
On-line resources on Go Math (Elementary)
Memorize multiplication facts 1 through10

17. SCIENCE Bodies of Knowledge: Physical, Earth, and Life Science
Taught daily
Labs / activities
Use of scientific method
Tested in 5th grade on FCAT
Consumable books

18. Volunteers a.k.a. Dividends
Volunteers are always welcomed to assist us in our classrooms. Please sign up!
A signupgenius.com link will be ed out to dividend.
Go to our Weebly website for the Dividend Application link.

19. Please take a minute to look at the Sign-Up Sheets on the table !
Questions ????
Please take a minute to look at the Sign-Up Sheets on the table !