1. Welcome to 3rd Grade Mrs. Armentrout 2013-14
Please sign up for conferences, and parties. Please also write a note to your child in his/her writing journal. Your child is so excited to see what you will write!

2. Schedule 7:45-8:00 – Prepare for the day, complete bellwork
8:00- Morning Announcments, Lunch Count
8:05-9:05 – Math
9:05-10:20 – Reading-Guided Reading Groups, Independent Reading, Mini-Lesson
10:20-10:55 Writing
10:55-11:10 Word Study
11:10-12:00 – Specials (Rotational Friday)
12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess
1:00-1:05 – Daily Planners/Take Home Folders
1:05-1:50 – Science/Social Studies
1:50-2:20 – Differentiated Math Activities
2:30 – Dismissal (busers, walkers, car riders)

3. Math Envision Math Program aligned to Common Core Standards
Bridge lessons to Ohio Common Core for OAA
Students will become proficient problem solvers, use math flexibly, will know when and how to apply math in different situations, and will see connections between what they learn in math and the math used in everyday life!
Daily Lessons Common Core Review, Problem Posed, Mini Lesson, Guided Practice, Independent Practice, Quick Check, Homework
Daily No New Instruction- centers to reteach, practice, extend
Assessments for each topic as well as each quarter

4. Reading Mini-lesson Guided Reading Independent Reading Occurs daily
Daily, brief, powerful whole group demonstrations about a specific reading concept
Guided Reading
Instruction catered towards individual, student needs in a small group setting.
Flexible
Sometimes have assignments to complete outside of the group
Independent Reading
Variety of genres
- Self-selected text (Personal Interest, ability to connect with the text, ability to understand what I am reading, series, author, recommendation, newly released, research/new learning, genre

5. Writing Mini-lesson Writer’s Workshop Occurs daily
Daily, brief, powerful whole group demonstrations about a specific writing concept
Writer’s Workshop
Independent Writing
Self-selected topics (free-write) or teacher-directed topics
Have own writing folder/notebook
Conferencing
Meet with child one-on-one to provide the child with feedback on the aspect of writing that is being taught in the mini-lesson
Writing Goals individualized to your child’s needs
Group Sharing
Students share their writing with partner, table or the class
Students offer feedback to other students – positive comments, suggestions for improvement and questions for the student writer

6. Word Study Word Study Small Groups Independent Word Study Activities
Meet at least once per week with teacher
Study certain features in words
Individualized to students’ needs
Independent Word Study Activities
Complete several activities per week – have their own word study activity checklist
Will complete these activities most days Monday-Friday

7. Social Studies History and Culture Geography Government - Citizenship
Economics

8. Science Rocks and Soil Forces and Motion
Animal Adaptations and Environments

9. Technology Basic Operations and Computer Awareness Document Design
Data Reporting (Database)
Data Analysis/Communication (Spreadsheet)
Multimedia Design
Communications and Information Literacy
Perform an advanced search using a search engine (Google)
Ipads and grade level laptops

10. I CAN Statements Lesson Vocabulary
Kid friendly language – helps students to understand specifically what they are learning about
Posted in the room for students to refer to
Referred back to during a lesson
Posted online

11. PYRAMID GOALS Student works on a specific, targeted skill
It’s an additional boost for academic skills
Student is monitored frequently for progress
Teacher meets with this child at least 2x per week individually to work on the targeted skill

12. Ongoing, Grade level common assessments (formative and informative)
Transitioning to electronic
Ohio Achievement Assessment

13. Behavior Expectations
I choose to try my best.
I choose to follow directions.
I choose to use kind words, kind hands, and kind feet.
Rewards Consequences
Move clip up Verbal Warning
Table Points Move Clip Down
Outstanding Award Consequence
Rocket Rewards Parent Contact
Good learning, grades and friends

14. Homework Needs to be completed
Set aside a daily time and place to complete homework
Link between school and home
Will teach your child responsibility
Student Planner
Absences-time out should match time needed to catch up

15. Communication Email-sarmentrout@solonboe.org Notes
Phone calls x5861
Report Cards
Conferences in November and as needed

16. WEBSITE
Go to Schools and click Roxbury. Choose Staff Directory and click on Sue Armentrout.
You will find:
Class news
Calendar with homework assignments and important dates
Links students can play on

17. FIELD TRIPS Chapin Forest – Science Domino’s Pizza– Social Studies
Thursday, Sept 19 from 9-1:45
Solon Historical Society-Social Studies
-TBA-Oct
Domino’s Pizza– Social Studies
Wednesday, May 21 from 9-11am

18. My Beliefs as Your Child’s Teacher
I believe in your child..
Your child is listened to.
Your child is cared for.
Your child is very important to me.
A bit of a challenge is healthy for motivation and learning. Constant frustration does not promote motivation and learning.
It is okay for your child to make mistakes.
Your child can be anything he/she wants to be.

19. Sign-Ups
Classroom Coordinator Mrs. Kinney
Parties and Field Trips
Conferences/Contact List
Volunteers

20. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TONIGHT TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT YOUR CHILD IS LEARNING AND DOING EVERY DAY IN CLASS! TOGETHER WE CAN HELP YOUR CHILD BE SUCCESSFUL!