1. Welcome Parents! Thank you for coming to Parent Night. Please take a minute to fill out the class directory on your child’s desk.

2. About Mrs. Eldridge! Mother of Annabel – 13 year old cutie pie! Wife of Jerry Eldridge – AFNI Teaching for 22 years in the Amphitheater School District National Certification – Nov. 2008

3. Please utilize my web page for the calendar, newsletter, AND MORE!

4. My calendar is updated regularly.

5. Our Daily Schedule 8:45-9:15 – Opening/Math 4 Today/Journal 9:15-10:30 – Math Block 10:15-10:30 – RECESS – ok to send in AM snack 10:30-11:15 – Reading Block 11:15-12:00 – Writing/spelling Block 12:00-12:45 – LUNCH 12:45-1:30 – Reading Workshop 1:35-2:25– Specials (Art, Music, PE) 2:30-3:15- Social Studies and Science

6. Specialist Schedule Library –TBA Art – Wednesday 1:35-2:25 P.E. - Monday 1:35-2:25 Music – Thursday 1:35-2:25 Computers – Friday 1:35-2:25

7. Curriculum  Reading: Guided Reading - focus on literary themes, comprehension, fluency and decoding strategies Reading Workshop – focus on fluency, independent use of the strategies taught during guided reading and fostering a love of reading

8. Language Arts and Writing  Six Traits of Writing  Grammar  Writer’s Workshop  Use of Reference tools  Spelling and word study

9. Sitton Spelling Program Emphasis: Correct spelling in daily writing Two ways of Grading: A.Core Words (165) – 10 new words each week tested on a dictation test. Bonus words for enrichment. B. No Excuse Words: High Frequency words that are expected to be spelled correctly on every piece of writing in every subject. Random samples will be taken for a grade.

10. Click here to practice spelling words in Spelling City.com!

11. On Spelling City, type in your spelling words, then pick from the menu of practice and games! **I am also providing a menu of 50 ways to practice your spelling words!

12. Math Everyday Math  Emphasis on using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as they relate to problem solving  Multiplication/Division timed tests will begin approx. November-December  Hands on activities and games to reinforce concepts taught

13. Check out the Family Letters for each unit for answers to the Home Links!

14. Social Studies and Science Social Studies Character Maps and Globes Government Civil War Greece/Rome Explorers Science Scientific Inquiry Sound/Light Rocks and Minerals Earth’s Materials Plants/Life Cycles Environments

15. Computer Lab and In-Class Weekly Lessons Basic computer skills Keyboarding Fonts Clip art and word art Saving to a disc, USB drive, and school server Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Smart Board software Internet and Internet safety Scanning Digital camera Smart Board skills Technology

16. Handwriting  D’Nealian Method  Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all assignments  Cursive: Lower case, then capitals  4 th Quarter, students will be begin to write most assignments in cursive **handwriting is NOT graded on the report card

17. Grade Level Proficiency Scale Grades 2-5 4.0 – Exceeds grade level standards 3.5 – Consistently meets/at times exceeds grade level standards 3.0 – Meets grade level standards 2.5 – Often approaches/meets standards 2.0 – Making progress toward standard 1.5 – Making progress with guidance toward standard 1.0 – Making limited progress toward standard

18. Art, Music, P.E. These subjects will be taught weekly for the entire year by specialists in that field.

19. Homework Homework is sent home on a daily basis Monday through Thursday. If your child can’t complete homework due to scheduling, ALL I NEED IS A NOTE FROM YOU! Monday, Wednesday, Thursday  20 min. reading  Math Home Link/Mad Minute  Spelling Practice (does not need to be turned in)  Song or Poem 3 times Tuesday  20 min reading  Spelling Practice  Math Home Link/Mad Minute  Contract work – Contract due end of quarter

20. Assignment Books Character Counts Assignment book come home daily List of assignments and activities for the day Means of communication to and from school Please initial assignment book daily to indicate completion of homework

21. Weekly Homework for Mrs. Eldridge’s Third Grade *Parent Initials daily in student planner will indicate completion of all homework for each day Monday TuesdayWednesdayThursday 1 20 min. reading 2 Spelling Practice 3 Math Home Link and Mad Minute Math Home Link and Mad Minute Math Home Link and Mad Minute Math Home Link and Mad Minute 4 Song or Poem – 3 times (counts toward 20 min. reading) Contract Work Song or Poem – 3 times (counts toward 20 min. reading)

22. One Contract will be given each quarter Students work on it the whole quarter (about 8 weeks) Tuesday nights – work on Contract about 20 minutes Completed project at the end of the quarter Samples from past years are on the back table

23. Communication Weekly Conduct Report Weekly Newsletter **Please don’t hesitate to call me with questions/concerns. I will call you at my first free opportunity!

24. Birthdays We will celebrate birthdays in our class. Each student will be treated special all day! Treats are OK if they are store bought with a label. We will enjoy treats during recess breaks.

25. Book Orders I place Scholastic orders once a month. You can write a check for your order or you can order online using a credit card. No cash please.

26. Class Parties We have 4 main class parties. Please take time to sign up for a party item and I will send you a reminder note prior to the party! Thanks! Pumpkin Day Winter Celebration Valentine’s Day End of the Year/Aloha Days

27. Behavior Management System Classroom Rules: 1.Follow directions the first time given. 2.Show respect: Use only kind words (No putdowns). 3.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself 4.Listen and stay focused on the speaker. 5.Respect your property and the property of others.

29. Thank You for Coming!! Don’t forget to leave your child a note on the blank sheet. Leave the directory form on the desk. Please take all other handouts with you! Have a nice evening!