Meadow Park PTAMeadow Park PTA11stst Annual Direct Donation Drive Annual Direct Donation Drive

Replaces Gift Wrap Sales – Simple (no work for parents!) fundraising method with proven success at South Lake Middle School and other IUSD elementary schools.

100% of donations go directly to Meadow Park Suggested Donations: $125 (1 student)

$150 (2 students)$175 (3 students)$200 (4 students)

Any amount is welcome and appreciated ▪ Many employers will match your donation.Tax deductible

Donations help support: Art lessons and supplies, field trips, lunch time activities, teacher allotments, assemblies, school supplies, Mother/Daughter Tea, and Teacher Appreciation Week.

Thank you for your support and contribution to this new, fall campaign. For questions, please contact PTA President, Susan Kramer: snckramer@cox.net

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !

Mrs. Hooven, Mrs. Richardson/Ms. Sandstrom

Ms. Viscardi and Mrs. Zembal

CA Common Core Standards

OLD CA State Standards NEW Common Core Standards

A mile-wide-inch deep curriculum More focused content and deeper thinking

The R’s:•Rote Memorization•Regurgitation of facts

The C’s:•Critical Thinking•Communication•Collaboration•Creativity

Sage-on-the-stage-based classroom Guide-on-the-side teaching

A quiet obedience-based classroom An interactive collaboration-based culture

Bubble-based STAR Testing Computer-based Smarter Balanced Assessment (Starting in 3rd grade)

Our Philosophy• Teach the Common Core

curriculum using our own distinctive styles

• Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles

• Provide positive and challenging learning experiences

• Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning

3rd Homework• Binders home and returned daily• Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in

planner/due daily• 20-30 minutes each night should be

dedicated to reading • Reading Log & Personal Spelling

Word Quiz Sheet due Friday• Parents Initial “Reading” and “Math

Facts” on yellow SURF log nightly• Keep all papers in binder• Do only assigned workbook pages

Physical Education and Health

• 100 minutes per week• Please make sure that students are

dressed for playground and P.E. activities daily.

Field Trips & Special Programs(Thanks to our PTA)

• Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Feb./March

• Music twice each month

• Special Assemblies

• Apple Valley Simulation

Helpful Hints at Home• Memorizing +/X facts

• Counting money

• Reading non-fiction

• Following recipes

• Telling elapsed time

• Reading maps/GPS

Tips for a Successful Year• Start each day with a

nutritious breakfast• Bring a “healthy” recess

snack daily!• Monitor TV, video games, and

computer activities• Provide a study area and a

homework routine at home• Sleep ten or more hours each

night (asleep by 8:00 pm)• Keep children home when ill

Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

PBIS …

is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined

behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for

all students.

Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence within a positive social climate.

Behavioral Expectations

Responsible

On Time and Ready

Positive Attitude

Expect Respect

Safety First

Mission Statement

ROPES coupons…

• Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement

• Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck

Minor and Major Behavior Reports Minor and Major Behavior Reports are issued to students who demonstrate problem behaviors as a way to reinforce the school-wide expected behaviors (R.O.P.E.S.)

Mission: Enhance our children’s education through technology.Who: Parents (we need You!).What: Raise funds for technology-related purchases for ONLY Meadow Park.Why: Shrinking world of the future – prepare our kids! Budget cuts. Funded by: Your donations, corporate grants.Recent Results: 50+ laptops & desktops; Wireless Access points for all of MP; memory upgrades;

teacher technology training; software upgrade; and so much more…

When we meet: 2nd Thursday each month at 7pm. Please join us! (in conference room by lobby)

We need You! to: Help us research corporate grants!

(research from home or work, whenever convenient).

Make a tax deductible donation Amazon Smile http://smile.amazon.com

Select Meadow Park Foundation as your charitable organization

Contact us:adkessel@yahoo.com or digel@preceptgroup.com

www.MeadowParkFoundation.Org

Meadow Park Foundation

Meadow Park Parent CommunicationM.P. WebsiteSchool, program and staff events, updated regularly.

•PTA WebsiteCreated and updated by our PTA board

 •Grade-level Websites 

Used by K-3 for grade-level information.  Mustang ExpressWeekly school-wide electronic newsletter. Provides tidbits on events and/or school news.  Meadow Park NewsIssued periodically throughout the year. Contains more detailed information about our school programs. Staff Email is: teacher first and last name + iusd.org. This is the preferred method of communication with staff.  Digital Citizenship will be discussed with students during their first visit(s) to the computer lab.