1. 1 Balmoral Elementary Third Grade Student Handbook 2011-2012

2. Welcome Welcome to Third Grade – the class of 2021! Your scholar has an exciting year ahead! College Bound Initiative  Scholar need and learning style  Fullest potential  Critical thinking  Build community through service Scholars will experience  Research and best practices  Differentiated instruction  Character Education – LINKS  College and University Culture

3. Introducing the Third Grade Team Mrs. Machamer Mrs. French Mrs. Cwiertniak Mrs. O’Connor Mrs. Davis Mrs. Burgwald

4. Our Classroom Environments Instructional Strategies Physical Classroom Portfolio Bathroom Breaks Open Door Policy Valuable Volunteers!

5. Scholar Behavior Expectations/Consequences Classroom Expectations  Have all materials ready; be ready to learn  Follow directions the first time given  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself  Raise your hand to speak; when given permission – speak politely  Remain seated during instruction Consequences  1 st Consequence…Verbal warning will be given; move tag to Yellow  2 nd Consequence…Teacher has a pep talk with scholar, restating expectations; move tag to Orange  3 rd Consequence…Scholar goes to the reflection chair and fills in reflection journal; move tag to Blue  4 th Consequence…Scholar calls home to parents/guardians to inform them of misbehavior; move tag to Red  5 th Consequence…Referral to office

6. Homework & Absence/Make-up Work Monday through Thursday Weekend homework occasionally In-class assignments Homework Tips:  Help your child establish a homework time everyday.  Provide an interruption free environment.  Have your child read for at least 30 minutes each night. Absent work

7. Curriculum READING Incorporate many reading activities ISAT Reading at home Reading Strategies Comprehension Questions The power of reading for 20 minutes everyday MATH 4 Steps  Grabber  Teach the concept  Independent or Small group practice  Homework Rigorous Math Curriculum

8. Common Core Standards/Departmental Classes Phasing in Common Core in Reading and Mathematics Departmental Classes Science  Weather Watching  Magnetism and Electricity  Changing Earth  Motion and Design  Life Cycle Social Studies  Communities  Citizenship and Government  Communities Are Everywhere  Many Kinds of People and Communities Over Time  People Working in Communities Writing  Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive Pieces  Poems

9. Special Classes Library Physical Education Computers Fridays Common Core

10. General Information Birthdays  Treats shared in the cafeteria  Peanut free classes Car Riders/Bus Riders  Note  Cooperation Field Trips  Hands-on experiences  Proper behavior  Permission slips

11. Thank you!! Partnership between home and school Question and Answer session “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” ~Sydney J. Harris