1. Welcome to 3 rd Grade! Mrs. Lenicky’s Class B-15

2. Welcome to… Mrs. Lenicky’s Class Rm. B-18 (if you know your child’s #, turn it over on the “We’re Here!” board!) 1. Please sign-in on the clipboard, then sign the Bubble Q: on the easel. 2. Find your child’s desk and please fill out the blue PARENT SURVEY. 3. Read the letter to you and respond on the other side of the same paper. 4. Sign the P.T.O. email list!

3. 10/20/2015 3 Homeroom Moms Mrs. Denise Baehser Sarah Floyd Kathy Friend Please return their emails and calls!

4. 10/20/2015 4 Our Goals To create an environment where students are comfortable and safe To help students develop a love of learning and enhance self-confidence & responsibility. To provide opportunities for –Creative thinking –Problem solving –Positive peer relationships –Positive communication skills –Asking questions –Thinking critically –Teamwork –Differentiated instruction/activities

5. 10/20/2015 5 A Wise Teacher Once Said… I’ll only believe half of the bizarre things your kids say about you if you promise to only believe half they say about me… I am not perfect, but I do care…and am available.

6. 10/20/2015 6 A Wise Teacher Once Said… Drew Dudley. Click here to view the Drew Dudley TED talk. Watch it a few times – it is worth repeating & each time you see this video, you will take away something new and interesting from his message.Click here to view the Drew Dudley TED talk. Lollipop Moments. Share these moments with me – sending them to me or tell me about them.

7. 10/20/2015 7 Our Schedule 8:55-9:10Homeroom 9:10-9:20T.C.O.B. 9:20–9:40AM Mtg. 9:40-10:35 Math 10:20-10:35Snack, Bathroom 10:35-11:45Language Arts 11:45-12:25Special 12:30-1:30Recess/Clinic/Lunch 1:30-2:30Language Arts 2:30-2:45Recess 2:50-3:30Social Studies / Science 3:30-3:40Pack Up/Dismissal

8. 10/20/2015 8 Math Envision Math Spiral Curriculum, a lot of new material building upon familiar concepts Quizzes, chapter tests, district tests, vocab., performance tasks Homework every night reinforces what was learned in school!!

9. Math Resources on the internet (Mozilla Firefox recommended) – for review and practice www.pearsonsuccessnet.com www.pearsonsuccessnet.com –Username: first initial, last name, hce –Password: first initial, last initial, Student ID # –Ex:Username: alenickyhce Password: al123456 Click here for parent pamphletClick here Click here to locate practice pages in online student text bookClick here 10/20/2015 9

10. Math First in math – 24 game is available to students –Fun, easy-to-use educational website that gets students excited about math! Click here to Log in to FirstinMath!Click here to Log in to FirstinMath! Username & password is in homework planner –Program can be accessed from home –Player of the Day lanyard awarded –See me if technology access is a problem 10/20/2015 10

11. 10/20/2015 11 Language Arts Reading –Reading Log Goal: 105 minutes per week (15 per night), signed by parents!!! Due every Friday.Reading Log –25 Books Read –Come prepared each day with a “just-right” book –Coming soon: Must record books completed at home on the paper in students hw folderpaper Read books in a variety of genre Collected at the end of each MP and graded Parent read aloud with – okay!

12. Journeys Instruction in Vocabulary, Comprehension, Fluency, Phonics, Grammar, Spelling, and Writing Whole group & small group instruction Access program through http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com Student log-in information will appear In inside cover of homework planner… 10/20/2015 12

13. Spelling Spelling lists with each Lesson – typically on a week, off a week ~7 day cycle, check student planners for test dates Homework will be assigned and studying is expected –SpellingCity.com Click here to access SpellingCity.com!Click here to access SpellingCity.com! –Written

14. 10/20/2015 14 Language Arts Writing (Journeys) –Graded on 5 domains – Focus, Content, Organization, Style, and Conventions –Narratives, friendly letters, directions/ instructions, research, persuasive writing, poetry

15. 10/20/2015 15 Language Arts Scholastic Book Orders –Inexpensive books –Class gets free books or materials, too –Click here to order Scholastic Books through our webpageClick here to order Scholastic Books –YOU get free book for each ONLINE order

16. 10/20/2015 16 NorWester Dog Program Started as a "reading“ program Now a true canine assisted learning program The dogs can be utilized in many ways to enrich the educational environment Miss Marilyn & Frisco (Collie) joining class once permissions returned

17. 10/20/2015 17 S.A.G.E. & STARS S.A.G.E. – senior citizens volunteers –Mrs. Katz S.T.A.R.S. – high school student volunteers College & parents…

18. 10/20/2015 18 Social Studies Scholastic News - Current Events Topics –Communities –Government –Geography –Citizenship –Biographies Market Day in the spring to teach Economics Quizzes, chapter tests, quarterly tests, research projects

19. 10/20/2015 19 Science 3 main topics –Earth Materials –Sound –Plants Group Work Teacher prepared quizzes, performance tasks, and lab reports Field Trip to Lost River Caverns (spring) & Doylestown Rock Gym – (fall) more information to follow

20. 10/20/2015 20 Homework Math Reading (75 minutes per week MINIMUM = 15 x 5) Spelling Occasionally science/social studies/studying for tests

21. PSSA March 17-28, 2014 (no excused vacations) Reading and Math –Multiple choice and open- ended questions –Teach children to include details in their reading and math responses. Look for practices and more information to be sent home in early 2014.

22. 10/20/2015 22 Homework Please sign student planner each night 3 assignments missed – parents sign missed Missed HW Assignment PageMissed HW Assignment Page –We encourage parents to work with children and check to make sure hw is complete each night –Questions on hw??? Students should check in with Mrs. Lenicky before leaving, phone a study buddy (in planner), check website, or me at 610- 299-1740.

23. Classroom R.O.A.R. Behavior Chart Clothes pin chart Students fill in corresponding color to match behavior Parent initials each night See bottom of chart for behavior color coding system 10/20/2015 ß23

24. 10/20/2015 24 Report Card The 3 rd Grade Report Card is different from 2 nd. Students will be graded in all marking periods using 4, 3+, 3, 2, 1 Here is a link to the 3 rd Grade Report Card 3rd Grade Report Card

25. Grading 4 – Exceeds Expectations 3+ - Beginning to Exceed Expectations 3 – Meets Expectations 2 – Approaching Expectations 1 – Improvement Needed 10/20/2015 25

26. 10/20/2015 26 Grading 94%-100% 4 (Advanced) 90%-93% 3+ 80%-89% 3 (Proficient) 70%-79% 2 (Basic) >69% 1 (Below Basic)

27. 10/20/2015 27 Snack/Recess Snack – We encourage healthy snacks. Only have about 10 minutes so should be something quick and easy. Re-usable water bottles (must seal tightly and go home each night) –Only water (no juice) –Old sock recommended as “coozie” Recess is usually outside – students should dress for the weather Clinic available most days for make up work and extra help.

28. 10/20/2015 28 Music Lessons / Recorder Students are responsible for the work they miss when they are out at music lessons. –Instrumental recruitment assembly –Students won’t be allowed to call home for forgotten instruments Recorder will be used in music. Students are expected to have it each TUESDAY and should practice at home.

29. 10/20/2015 29 Birthday Treats & Invitations Students are welcome to bring in non-edible birthday treats to celebrate their birthdays. Please do not bring birthday party invitations to school unless you plan to invite the entire class. PTO Directory has addresses.

30. 10/20/2015 30 Absent Notes/ Tardiness Please send in absent notes when your child is absent (online) Hillcrest emphasizes promptness. Children should be in their seats, “Ready to Learn” by 9:10 Parents should sign student in at the office if late.

31. 10/20/2015 31 Communication Please contact me anytime. Email is quick and easy. Please allow 24 hours to return emails and phone calls Emergencies and late in the day dismissal changes should not be left on teacher voicemails or emails. Call the office and leave a message with them.

32. 10/20/2015 32 Communication E-Folders – In an effort to go paperless, many forms and papers will be available on the internet. If you don’t have computer access, please let us know and we will have papers available. All trip papers and papers deemed high importance will be sent home. List Servs – HCE, CRSD, PTO Website – Can check for announcements, homework…Website –Go to Hillcrest Website –Click on classrooms and click on 3 rd Grade. Click on Mrs. Lenicky.

33. 10/20/2015 33 P.T.O. News Join!!! $6 Mums tonight! Race for Education - $15,000 goal –Annual jog-a-thon –Walking and/or jogging in designated area for 1 hr –Based on students bringing in names of potential sponsors –Only fund raiser –Successfully raised $50-75 per student in public schools across the country –Replaces gift wrap/candy –Details to follow Sign up for HR Mom email list request on clipboard PTO Picnic Thurs. 9/20

34. 10/20/2015 34 In Conclusion Success will be achieved when the teacher, parent, and student are all working together…home/school If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact me; I’ll be happy to help in any way that I can. Let’s make this your child’s best school year yet!!!

35. Thank You for Coming… Please LEAVE on child’s desk: –Letter response –Parent Survey Please TAKE home: –the school house folder –Contents other than listed above Clipboards in back: –PTO email list & VIP 10/20/2015 35