1. 2012 – 2013 3 rd Grade Parent Information Night Welcome to Room 135 Please sit at your child’s desk.

2. 3 rd Grade Daily Schedule 8:30 – 8:45Arrival and Morning Work 8:45 – 9:00 Announcements and Greetings 9:00 – 9:55 Specialist (Science, Technology, Art, Music, Phy Ed) 10:00 – 10:45 Unit Studies 10:45 – 11:00 Snack 11:00 – 12:00 Math 12:00 – 12:40 Writing/Homeroom 12:40 – 1:25 Recess and Lunch 1:30 – 3:15 Reading/Language Arts 3:15 – 3:25 Planners and Dismissal

3. Cursive Writing D’nelian cursive lower case letters D’nelian cursive upper case letters Students using cursive

4. Unit Studies – Social Studies Based on the new social studies standards students will rotate through – Science (Structures of Life) – Ancient World History and Geography – Economics and Government

5. Math and Reading Teachers MaryAnn Bergantine (114) Julie Connolly (132) Mike Drinane (117) Heather Martell (118) Danielle Miller (119) Deserae Pikula (135) Anne Nelson (134) Meet the 3 rd Grade Team

6. An Island Lake 3 rd Grade Tradition Continues Students choose an animal to research Students conduct research and write several chapters complete with pictures and references. They put it all together into a book. Most of this work is completed in class. They share their books in May at an open house. YOU ARE INVITED.

7. Social Skills are Integrated Throughout the Day and Throughout the School. – Responsive Classroom – C.A.R.E.S – B.E.S.T. Other Activities and Responsibilities -Homeroom

8. Birthdays We love to celebrate birthdays. If you wish to share a treat, please make it a nonfood item. Parties Halloween – “Luau” December Holiday Party Valentine’s Day Sledding Party Other Activities and Responsibilities -Homeroom

9. Field Trips Wildlife Science Center – Fall Stepping Stone Theater – Winter Bell Museum of Natural History – Spring Bowling – End of School Year Other Activities and Responsibilities -Homeroom

10. Snack Please send a small, neat, and healthy snack each day. Students may bring a water bottle from home. No Peanut Products Other Activities and Responsibilities -Homeroom

11. Planners Students are responsible for recording homework assignments. Look for “Peek of the Week.” Please check the pockets of the 3 ring binder (return to school and keep at home). Please sign your child’s planner daily. Dismissal Please write a note if there is a change. Other Activities and Responsibilities -Homeroom

12. Early Communication and Conferences Parent Information Night Early Goal Setting Meeting (with reading teacher) October 10 th and 15 th (4:00 – 8:00) Electronic Grade Book – “School View” call Debbie Zamow Web Page Peek of the Week Other Communication – Web Sites – Email Blast – Meeting with reading and math teachers in the spring Parent Communication

13. Keep Our Communication Lines Open Write a note in your child’s planner. E-mail deserae.pikula@moundsviewschools.org Teacher Web Pages Linked from the school main page Phone Call directly at 651-621-7057 Call the office at 651-621-7000 Parent Communication

14. Ways You Can Help Volunteer These opportunities include: Parties, field trips, other events, photography, animal book project Wish List See Post-it notes at the back of the room Classroom Donation $20.00 per student to help with cost of parties, Time for Kids, other expenses. Cash please. Thank you very much. Parent Involvement

15. PTA Wonderful way to be involved! SCRIPT table by the door for fundraising opportunities Website: –http://www2.moundsviewschools.org/i slandlake/index.asp?ID=1978http://www2.moundsviewschools.org/i slandlake/index.asp?ID=1978

16. You will meet with your child’s reading teacher to discuss –Reading goals –Social/Emotional goals Signup information will be sent out by Sept 27. Signup will be on signupgenius.com Early Goal Setting Meetings