1. Welcome to 3 rd Grade Curriculum Night! I am so glad you are here!

2. Introduction Welcome to a new year! Introduction letter- Parent/Student Student information sheet Third Grade Curriculum Night Packet Child Survey Send in a family picture to display in the classroom

3. All about Mrs. Benge… My Background Graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy in 2002 – I received my bachelors in elementary education from The University of Missouri and my masters degree in curriculum and instruction through the MU fellowship program My experience – This is my 10 th year teaching 3 rd grade at SPE. Third grade is the BEST!!! – I love teaching and helping students grow personally and academically. I am excited to share my love and enthusiasm with you and your child! My Family I have two sisters, one brother, and 6 nieces. I recently got married to my husband Matt on April 25 th, 2014! The past few months have been super new and exciting for me.

4. Daily Schedule To-FromActivity 9:05-9:30Morning Business 9:30-10:55Reader’s Workshop 10:55-11:40Special Class 11:40-12:50Snack/Math Workshop 12:50-1:45Lunch, Recess, and Read Aloud 1:45-2:45Writer’s Workshop 2:45-3:05Recess and Restroom 3:10-3:45Science/Social Studies 3:45-4:05Afternoon Business

5. Curriculum-Common Core Math*  Grade Level Expectations  Math Workshop  Problem Solving  Mathematician’s  Notebooks  Manipulatives  Games  Fact Practice English Language Arts* (ELA)  Grade Level Expectations  Reader’s Workshop Comprehension Strategies Mini-Lesson Crafting session/conferences Reflection Skill work integrated in weekly  Writer’s Workshop Mini-Lesson Crafting time/conferences Reflection Grammar skills integrated weekly *Students will receive a letter grade in these subjects and be tested on the state assessment test (MAP).

6. Curriculum Science Matter Plants Earth, Sun, and Moon Food Chains Social Studies Economics Government Communities and Cultures Geography Computer Lab SRI Math Practice Research projects Keyboard skills Handwriting – see sample alphabet in packet – Zaner-Bloser Book Reports – Passport to Literature – 16 required

7. Common Core Standards www.smarterbalanced.org Practice Tests and released items MAP test and Common Core Test Our kids will be prepared!! Computer Practice

8. Planner and PUMA Folder CHECK PUMA FOLDER DAILY Homework  Monday –two sides skill sheet goes home-math skill and ELA skill. This will be due on Thursday of the same week  Reading Log-EVERY NIGHT (requires a parent signature)  No homework will result in a Responsibility Think Ticket. SIGN PLANNER DAILY  Superb way to interact with your child and know what they are learning Teaches your child responsibility for the future

9. Friday Folder Please read and return the signed progress report on Monday in your child’s Friday Folder.  Great source of communication between your family and me  Look for school information, field trip information, etc.  Weekly grade, behavior update

10. Progress Report/Grades Friday Folder  Weekly grade update  Weekly behavior update Mid-term  Sign and return Academic Achievement Report*  Quarterly  Sign and return

11. What is PBS? (Positive Behavior Supports) All students and staff are taught school wide expectations with regular and frequent opportunities to practice them and be acknowledged when they use them. Interactions between students and staff focus on positive as opposed to negative reinforcement Staff uses data to make decisions regarding school behavior expectations A PBS school provides consistent rewards and interventions for all students Rewards will be an ongoing stage that may change depending on what our school needs.

12. Tickets and Rewards Think Tickets  Responsibility Tickets-homework, planner signed  Re-Think Think Tickets-behavior  PUMA Time- popsicles, snack and read, movie or etc….-your child can earn puma time if they do not have more than 2 responsibility/think sheets during that  week  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about homework- I am here to HELP your child receive these special rewards

13. How can my child earn reward tickets? planner signed (1) reading log signed each day (1) HW brought back on Thursday(2) Friday Folder brought back on Monday (1) Forms/slips returned on time (1) 10-50 Tickets for reward incentives- candy, treasure box, helping another student or etc…..(these will change as the students show interests in other rewards)

14. Field Trips Permission Slips  sign and return School of Economics  January Arts Partners  TBD

15. PTA Please support our wonderful PTA  Playground Equipment  Projector in the Gym  Courtyard Maintenance  Holiday parites  Spirit Days  Etc!  JOIN TONIGHT TO HELP OUR CLASS REACH  100% membership!

16. Family pictures Please send in a framed picture of your family to help us create a family friendly environment

17. Odds and Ends donations to help our class shine. Grab a star If you can help Lunch payment http://bluesprings.revtrak.net/ student lunch number is on the inside of puma folder for reference http://bluesprings.revtrak.net/ Snack Planner Fee $3.00 Cash or check (made to SPE)

18. Thank you for coming! It’s going to be a great year! – Mrs. Benge