1. Welcome to 3 rd Grade !

2. Grade 3 – Room 58 Teacher Mrs. Debra McMaster mcmade@centennialsd.org 215-441-6093 X11230

3. Mrs. McMaster Arizona School District- 4 Years Centennial School District – 11 Years Certified in Elementary Education Reading Specialist Certification Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Anti-bullying Certification I went through Centennial S.D.

4. Our Specials Day 1 ~ Library Day 2 ~ Computers Day 3 ~ Guidance/Health Day 4 ~ Gym Day 5 ~ Music Day 6 ~ Art

5. Homework Recorded daily in assignment books Student’s responsibility, Homework Binder Must be done neatly and on time Show best effort Please indicate struggle in student’s assignment book Parents may be asked to initial assignment book

6. Things to Remember : Snack Our morning is long so we will have a daily snack. Please provide your child with a healthy snack and water (no juice in classrooms, please!) School colors: blue and gold School Mascot: Puma Principal: Mr. Donnelly Assistant Principal: Mr. Drago

7. Absences: Please remember if your child is absent, a note must be received within 3 days of returning to school, or the absence will be considered unexcused. After 10 days absent, a doctor’s note is required.

8. Home School Communication *Wednesday Express: Please sign and return all tests *Email/Phone: mcmade@centennialsd.org 215-441-6093 X11230 Monthly Newsletters/Web Page

9. Curriculum EVERYDAY MATH Basic Operations Daily Time Tests Time, Money$ PSSA Preparation Estimation Geometry Measurement Probability / Graphs Algebra Fractions / Decimals Multiple Step Problem Solving

10. Reading and Language Arts Journeys *New* Focus on teaching comprehension strategies (Focus Wall) Whole Group Instruction Small Group Instruction (Guided Reading) Independent Practice (Reading Workshop) Spelling - Focus on teaching word study and spelling strategies Daily homework assignments Writing – Focus on process and domains Typically a large area of growth in grade 3

11. 25 Book Goal Must be chapter books with the exception of 5 picture books With teacher’s or parent approval/initial Goal set each marking period, 25 total by the end of the school year If goal is met, they receive a homework pass Logs can be updated in school or at home

12. Curriculum Social Studies Map Skills Geography of North America & the Caribbean Celebrating Culture Economics Government & Civics Science Foss – Hands On Inquiry Lots of Experiments Life Science Chicks Beetles / Crayfish Plants Water Cycle

13. Classroom Management Noise Levels Classroom Rules Group Points – Character Counts Coupons “Caught you being Good” tickets Character Counts Coupons – School Wide

14. Character Counts 6 Pillars RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY CARING TRUSTWORTHINESS FAIRNESS CITIZENSHIP