1. Welcome!  Please sign in.  Have a seat at your child’s desk.  Each student wrote you a Sunnygram. Please read the Sunnygram and write back to them on the attached sheet. It will be the first thing your child sees tomorrow morning.  We have a short video message from the School Board, Dr. Bowers, and the PTA.

2. Mrs. Kim’s 3 rd Grade Welcome!

3. Who is Mrs. Kim?  From Maryland  Columbia  Schooling  University of Maryland, College Park  Elementary Education  Concentration in Mathematics  Work Experience  Taught 3 rd Grade in Fairfax County for 6yrs  Long Term Substitute 4 years in 3 rd Grade (Hutchison/Pinebrook/Arcola)

4. Reading A balanced or comprehensive literacy approach is used. This includes mini-lessons, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, as well as read-alouds, literature studies, and author studies.  Scholastic Book orders will be sent home each month.  Online ordering is available  Class Code is P86JL

5. Writing  Writing Students write for many purposes with emphasis on explanatory and descriptive writing. Students also practice basic research skills, with an emphasis on information collection, summarizing, paraphrasing, and identifying resources. We follow a Writer’s Workshop approach to writing (mini-lesson, independent writing, conferencing, sharing)  Writing Rubrics (Learning Targets)  Grammar Usage, Conventions, Mechanics  Word Study Approach Discovering patterns, rules and meanings.  Cursive Writing

6. Math  Graphing  Probability & Statistics  Addition & Subtraction  Geometry  Patterns, Functions, Algebra  Multiplication & Division  Measurement  Money  Time  Problem Solving

7. Science  Units  Matter  Earth Cycles  Energy  Resources  Simple Machines  Environments  Animal Adaptations  Life Cycles  Soil Science

8. Social Studies Units 1.Map and Globe Skills 2.Government 3.Famous Americans 4.Explorers 5.Economics 6.Greece 7.Mali 8.Rome

9. Technology  Keyboarding  Word processing  DreamBox math  Internet Safety  Smartboard  Integration within curriculum  Laptops and iPads  Educational Software Programs  SOL related websites

10. Testing  Units Tests  Study guides  Benchmark Tests  2 nd and 3 rd quarter  SOLs  May  solpass.org  Virginia Department of Education  Released tests  Review  Study Guides  Old tests

11. Specials  Music (MF)  Art (Th)  PE (MWF)  Library (Tu)  SEARCH  Guidance  Computer Lab

12. Morning Meetings  Every morning students will greet each other  Go over the schedule  Sharing Time

13. Interactive Notebooks  These notebooks will be completed using composition notebooks for each subject. They can be used for review at any time. It is a learning process and requires time and several procedures.

14.  One to the World is an instructional initiative that addresses what an LCPS graduate should know and be able to do.  This instructional approach focuses on significant content and important competencies.  More information to come as the 3 rd grade team plans for future curriculum based projects.

15. Homework  Homework is a nightly 30 minute process  Reading-Silently/Read Aloud- 20 minutes  Math- as needed and assigned by teacher  Word Study done in class (HW if not completed)  Projects as assigned  Content based assignments as needed

16. Assessments/Grading  Assessments will be graded with 1,2,3,4  Phoenix - 4=A, 3=B, 2=C 1=D  Observations  Anecdotal notes  Discussions/conferences  Work samples  Verbal and nonverbal participation  Enrichment Opportunities  A copy of the report card is attached

17. Behavior Programs  Individual Behavior Program  Tickets  Class/School Behavior Program  PBIS (ROAR Matrix)

18. Celebrations/Birthdays  Birthdays  No lunch time treats. See school policy.  No invitations unless for everyone  Class Parties  Winter  End of year

19. Medication  If your child requires medication, please give it directly to our school nurse.

20. Field Trips  We are permitted one field trip so far this year. Planning on going to the National Zoo in April.  Chaperones  Must complete Volunteer/Mentor Application  Epi-pens

21. Arrival/Dismissal Procedures  First bell @ 7:35 am.  Students arriving between 7:30 and 7:35 should report to the front hall until the bell rings.  Late bell is at 7:50.  Tardy Slip  Dismissal @ 2:35 - 2:45 pm.  Early dismissal procedures

22. Communication  Newsletters  Hard copy- beginning of October  Email  Phone call  Website  Thursday folders  Agenda

23. Communication Continued  Fall Conferences  Link will be emailed to you from Sign Up Genius  First come first serve basis  15 minutes long  Promptness is necessary and appreciated  Additional conferences as needed and requested  Teacher  Parent

24. Best Contact Methods  E-mail: Alisa.Kim@lcps.org  School Phone: (703) 957-4390  Notes placed in Take Home folder or in your child’s agenda.

25. We Are Looking Forward to a Great Year!