1. Welcome Parents Back to School Night
3rd Grade
Room F-8

2. Mrs. Walsh
Bachelor’s of Science, Biology from Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD
Served as Officer, United States Army
Masters of Education, LaSalle University
15th Year teaching at Goodnoe

3. Mrs. Sickler Grew up in Bucks County
Bachelor’s of Education, Juniata College
Master’s degree in Education, Holy Family University
11th year teaching at Goodnoe
Son, Wyeth just started kindergarten
Twin daughters, Lyla and Tessa are in preschool

4. Third Grade Team Mrs Walsh, Mrs. Sickler, Mrs. Tobias
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Sickler, Mrs. Tobias
Mrs. Sinisi
Mrs. Lowe
Mrs. McMacken

5. Goals in Third Grade Create a classroom community of support
We take care of each other
We reach out to help beyond our classroom
Fostering independence and ownership of learning
Development of study habits and organization
Taught/modeled in class,supported at home
Supportive environment to develop resilience
Mistakes present an opportunity to learn!

6. Highlights of Third Grade!
Text Books! Book Bowl KidBiz PSSA Instruments Star Spangled Salute Market Day Biography Wax Museum Sixth Grade Buddies Paleontologist’s Visit Howell Living History Farm

7. Typical Day in 3rd Grade
9:10-9:30 Morning Routine (unpack, copy HW, morning work)
9:30-9:40 Morning Meeting
9:40-10:45 Math
10:45-11:45 Recess/Lunch
11:45-12:15 Intervention
12:15-1:00 Special
1:00-2:10 ELA
2:10-2:25 Recess
2:25-2:45 ELA
2:45-3: Social Studies-Mon/Tues ELA- Wed Sci-Thurs/Fri
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8. Math Curriculum EnVision Math for students (e-book & online lessons)
First in Math online program
Investigations in numbers, place value, data
Mastery of basic multiplication & division facts is expected in 3rd grade
Algebra, Problem solving, & Vocabulary
Measurement, time, money, fractions
Shapes & Solids
Tests, Quizzes, Quarterly District Assessments, PSSA

9. Math Class Math-o-Meter Review homework (check for completion)
Interactive lesson presentation (can view at home)
Guided Practice
Independent Practice (Work at own pace)
Differentiated Instruction
Quizzes, Tests, Quarterly Assessments
Online lessons

10. Lessons on various writing types Rough drafts in “Writer’s Notebook”
Journeys by Houghton Mifflin Extending the Common Core State Standards ELA (Language Arts)
Lessons on various writing types
Rough drafts in “Writer’s Notebook”
Grammar
Vocabulary
Phonics/spelling (Incl Spelling City Program)
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11. Journeys (Reading) listen to models of reading fluency
respond to literature
small group & guided reading
reading workshop, independent work
Journeys Practice Book (PBJ)
on-line textbook and resources
for e-book

12. Journeys Weekly Checklist “Must Do”/Contracts
Follows Current Journeys Lesson
Includes all
ELA/Reading activities
Must Do
is collected as a packet
Develops students as Independent Learners

13. Reading Logs At least 5 nights a week
Completed by student, initialed by parents
Checked by teachers daily
Balanced reading genre (use for each new book)

14. Science Hands-on Investigations Classes Thursday and Friday
Plants
Sound
Forces and motion
Bridge Building
Classes Thursday and Friday
Students maintain a notebook
Occasional homework
Studying for tests & quizzes (study guides provided)

15. Social Studies
Topics: Communities, citizenship, geography, government, and economics
Classes: Monday and Tuesday
Projects/Events
Star-Spangled Salute
Market Day

16. Homework: What to Expect
Homework is given Monday through Thursday
Rule of thumb: 30 min (10 minutes per grade)
Usually one page of math (workbook or handout) and occasionally a small assignment from another subject
Homework Buddy should be selected (for absence or other)
For missed class, students should view EnVision lesson online
Students should be able to do HW with limited assistance*
* may need to go online to view the video from class

17. Accessing Online Resources
Journeys
Spelling City
View Math lesson
FIM
KidBiz

18. Birthday Celebrations
Each student will have his/her own special day to be celebrated!
Birthday Bag and special notes from each of their classmates
Do not send in treats

19. School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
SW-PBIS

20. PTO at Goodnoe
PTO Message

21. Reminders Sneakers for gym class (Monday)
Send in a note if your child is absentor if their transportation home has changed
Send a healthy snack and water bottle daily
Sign Assignment books and reading logs daily
Communicate concerns

22. Thank you for coming! Contact Information: Angela Walsh Beth Sickler Karole Tobias