1. Welcome to Third Grade Open House 2014 Mrs. Ball

2. Meet Mrs. Ball Graduated with honors from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2006 Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Certified to teach K-6 Currently studying English Language Learners at Walden University and has completed graduate studies in gifted education and reading education

3. Meet Mrs. Ball This is my ninth year teaching I have taught students in grades 1-7 in classroom, enrichment, and outdoor education settings Attended L.E.S. as a student Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.us –coming soon!www.glsd.us Email – heather.ball@glsd.us Phone – 724-539-9779 ext. 1301

4. Classroom Procedures and Expectations Classroom behavior chart and classroom economy reward system Cat’s Cash Red Tuesday Folder Blue Take Home Folder – Please check daily! – Homework and daily papers from class/office

5. Encore Schedule Day 1 Art Days 2 and 5Gym Days 3 and 6 Music Day 4 Library

6. GLSD Website www.glsd.us LES main page-top left dropdown menu Mrs. Ball’s page- this is under teachers and lists tons of useful websites for students! Think Central

7. Home-School Connection Volunteer opportunities: o Classroom parties o Field trips PTO Volunteer Clearance Packet o clearance paperwork due Sept. 26 th

8. Home-School Connection Homework Tips: o Read 20 minutes every night o Quiet space o Use examples to help with proper practice Extra Resources: o http://www.mathfactspro.com/#/home http://www.mathfactspro.com/#/home o http://www.abcya.com/ http://www.abcya.com/ o http://www.funbrain.com/ http://www.funbrain.com/ o http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

9. Take a Look Around Classroom library-I love to read! Student behavior chart Assignment board Student desks

10. Thank you for taking the time to come in tonight!