Ms. Deckers Third- Grade ClassWelcome, students!

Welcome to Third Grade!I will introduce you to third grade and to our classroom.If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About MeMy backgroundI grew up in Pine Creek. I attended Bay Elementary, Bay High, and East College. My experienceIve been teaching for 20 years.I have also taught fifth and sixth grades, but third is my favorite.

My FamilyMy husband BobMy childrendaughters, Jan and Suzieson, JeffOur petsdog, Spotcat, Fluffy

My GoalsTo give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to fourth grade.To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.To help you make new friends and discover new interests.

Class SubjectsThe subjects we cover during third grade are:Reading and writingMathScienceSocial studiesMusic and art

ReadingBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Reading.This may take more than one slide.

WritingBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Writing.This may take more than one slide.

MathBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Math.This may take more than one slide.

ScienceBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Science.This may take more than one slide.

Social StudiesBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Social Studies.This may take more than one slide.

Music and ArtBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Music and Art.This may take more than one slide.

Classroom CommunityOur classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other. Our class rules are:Be respectful and responsible.Be organized and follow directions.Be on time.Be prepared.

HomeworkI will assign about 45 minutes of homework every night. This includes 20 minutes of reading.Your homework packet is due on Friday morning.If you need extra time to work on your homework, you can go to homework club during recess to work on it.

TardinessSchool starts at 9:05 A.M. If you arent in the classroom by the time the second bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class.If you are tardy four times, the school will contact your parents.

Field TripsWe have lots of fun field trips planned for this year!We will attend two plays at the Childrens Theater as part of our reading units.We will visit Maple Grove park and take water samples from the river as part of our science unit on the environment.We will tour a bakery as part of our social studies unit on community.

Lets Have a Great Year!