1. Welcome to 3rd Grade! Mrs. Mullin’s Class B-17 While you are waiting:
Find your child’s desk, have a seat
Read the letter from your child. Write a letter back to them
Fill out the parent survey
Please fill out the parent on the easel for the PTO.

2. All About Mrs. Mullin Education 27th year teaching at Hillcrest
Central Bucks High School West
Lock Haven University
Early Childhood
East Stroudsburg University
Master’s Degree
27th year teaching at Hillcrest
Gunner, Shelby, Ashleigh, Jett, Ginger
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3. Our Goals
To create a classroom environment in which students are comfortable and safe
To help students develop a love of learning and enhance self confidence and responsibility.
To provide opportunities for
Creative thinking
Problem solving
Positive peer relationships
Positive communication skills
Asking questions
Thinking critically
Teamwork
Differentiated instruction/activities
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4. R.O.A.R
Clothes pin chart
Students fill in corresponding color to match behavior
Parent initials each night
See bottom of chart for behavior color coding system
Principal’s 100 Club
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5. Our Schedule 8:55-9:10 Homeroom 9:10-9:30 T.C.O.B. / Morning Meeting
9:30-10:30 Language Arts
10:30-10:45 Recess
10:45-11:45 Language Arts
11:45-12:25 Special
12:30-1:30 Lunch/Recess
1:30-2:30 Math
2:30-2:45 Snack
2:45-3:30 Social Studies / Science
3:30-3:40 Pack Up/Dismissal
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6. Math
Envision Math
Spiral Curriculum, a lot of new material building upon familiar concepts
Quizzes, chapter tests, district tests, performance tasks
Homework every night reinforces what was learned in school!!
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7. Math
Packet –
Lives in math pocket of binder
Please don’t work ahead
Parent letter/vocab cards/useful tools
Resources on the internet (mozilla firefox)– for review and practice
Username: first initial, last name, hce
Password: first initial, last initial, id #
Visual Bridge, e-tools, games
Online student text
Access practice pages
Click here for parent pamphlet
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8. Language Arts Reading Reading Logs– 75+ minutes per week
At least 5 nights a week
Initialed by parents weekly
Checked by teachers daily
Balance reading genre
Scholastic Book Orders
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9. Journeys
Instruction in Vocabulary, Comprehension, Fluency, Phonics, Grammar, Spelling, and Writing
Whole group and small group instruction
Weekly comprehension “checks”
Weekly homework assignment
to reinforce skill
Access program through
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10. Spelling Spelling lists with each Lesson
Pre-tests Mondays, Tests the following Friday
Packets should be completed neatly and handed in by Friday
Studying is encouraged

11. Language Arts Writing (Journeys)
Graded on Writing Domains– Focus, Content, Organization, Style, and Conventions
Narratives, friendly letters, directions/ instructions, research, persuasive writing, poetry
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12. Science 3 main topics Group Work
Earth Materials
Sound
Plants
Group Work
Teacher prepared quizzes, performance tasks, and lab reports
Field Trip to Lost River Caverns – more information to follow
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13. Social Studies Scholastic News - Current Events Topics
Communities
Government
Geography
Citizenship
Biographies
Market Day in the spring to teach Economics
Quizzes, chapter tests, quarterly tests, research projects
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14. Homework Math Reading Logs Reading Response Activity Spelling
Occasionally science/social studies/studying for tests
Binders very important to teach organization
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15. Homework
Please initial student planning page and behavior calendar each night
3 assignments missed – parents sign hw record sheet
We encourage parents to work with children and check to make sure HW is complete each night
Questions on HW??? Students should check in with Mrs. Mullin
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16. PSSA April 3-7 & April 24-28 Reading and Math
Multiple choice and open-ended questions
Teach children test-taking strategies.
Look for practices and more information to be sent home in early 2017.

17. Very Important Person
Each week a person will be nominated as the Very Important Person.
We will let the person know a week ahead of time so they are prepared.
They may hang their things and present on their given Monday will take their things home that Friday.
They should bring in photos and keepsakes that are special to them to present to the class.
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18. Report Card Standards Based Accessed through HAC Grading Scale:
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Approaching Expectations
Improvement Needed
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19. Snack/Recess
Snack – We encourage healthy snacks. Only have about 10 minutes so should be something quick and easy.
Re-usable water bottles (must seal tightly and go home each night)
Only water (no juice)
Old sock recommended as “coozie”
Recess is usually outside – students should dress for the weather
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20. Music Lessons / Recorder
Students are responsible for the work they miss when they are out at music lessons.
Students will not be allowed to call home for forgotten instruments
Recorder will be used in music. Students are expected to have it each Tuesday and should practice at home.
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21. Birthday, Parties/ Invitations
Students are welcome to bring in non-edible birthday treats to celebrate their birthdays.
Nut-free items are required for parties and for snack
Please do not bring birthday party invitations to school unless you plan to invite the entire class.
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22. Absent Notes/ Tardiness
Please send in absent notes when your child is absent (online on the HCE website)
Hillcrest emphasizes promptness. Children should be in their seats, “Ready to learn” by 9:10
Parents should sign student in at the office if late.
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23. Communication
Please contact us anytime. is quick and easy. Please give us 24 hours to return s and phone calls.
Emergencies and late in the day dismissal changes should not be left on teacher voic s or s. Call the office and leave a message with them.
Placards for car riders
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24. Communication
E-Folders – In an effort to go paperless, many forms and papers will be available on the internet. If you don’t have computer access, please let us know and we will have papers available. All trip papers and papers deemed high importance will be sent home.
Website – Can check for announcements.
Go to Hillcrest Website
Click on classrooms and click on 3rd Grade. Click on Mrs. Mullin
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25. In Conclusion
Success will be achieved when the teacher, parent, and student are all working together.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact us and we will be happy to help in any way that we can.
Let’s make this your child’s best school year yet!!!
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