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Welcome Back to School!Mrs. BenovitzRoom 27

Background and InterestsCal State San Marcos GraduateTeaching Credential from Cal StateCertified to teach GATESMUSD1994Science/Math/Reading/GardeningCamping/FishingCrafts

Schedule8:45-3:108:45-10:55 Language Arts10:55-11:15 Recess11:20-11:50 Target Time11:50-1:00 Math1:00-1:45 Lunch1:45-3:10 Science/Social Studies/CursiveRemediation/ReviewP.E. 1:45-2:25Library Music

Language ArtsText: Houghton MifflinHomework Packet: Spelling and WritingSent home Monday and due on FridayCursive and Seatwork (when not completed in class)

Charlottes WebRalph S. MouseThe Mouse and the MotorcycleJames and the Giant PeachThe Fantastic Mr. Fox

STUDENT INTERESTThe Great Reading Race

MathText: Houghton MifflinBasics of addition and subtraction, fractions, place value, geometry, estimation, measurement, probability, algebra, problem solving and the investigation of number. I am interested in students understanding the relationships of numbers (patterns, steps in solving problems).

Multiplication and division tables from zero to ten AUTOMATICITY

Homework nightlyFirst in Math

Homework and daily practice books for the life of the adoption

Science Text: Scott ForesmanPractice bookSome homework

Energy and matterLightAdaptations in animal habitatsPlanets/Moon

Introduction to the Scientific Method

QuestionExperimentObserveCommunicateTwo student experiments each week

Social StudiesText: Harcourt Our CommunitiesGeography /Map Skills Luiseno IndiansSan Marcos Community HistoryNational Holidays Movement WestOur Government and Patriotic symbols/songsPatriotic Program

Discipline PlanConsequences for no homework:Lose recess and do the work!Lose lunch recess and do the work!Discipline Buddies: Mrs. Milazzo and Mrs. Buckley

If something comes up and your child cannot finish homework, please write me a note for them to be excused from the assignment date. Homework should still be completed.

Be RespectfulSolve Our ProblemsMake Good Decisions

REWARDS:Positive phone calls homeMarbles in the jarComputer time (Power Point)Teachers AssistantIndividual tickets for On Target behaviorWeekly raffle

CONSEQUENCES:Warning/Sign in and circle warning on the Behavior Tracking SheetCircle #2Circle #3 Phone call home. Lose five recess minutes.Circle #4 Parent conferenceCircle #5 Severe infraction/Sent to principal Parent conference with assistant principal/principal/student/teacher

Homework ScheduleMath: Homework goes home daily and is completed and returned the next day. Please check to make sure your child understands the concept being taught. Please write me a note to let me know if your child needs extra help.

Spelling: Every Monday, students take a spelling pretest and are assigned a spelling packet that is to be completed and returned on Friday. There is always a writing assignment in each packet that must be completed. Please check to make sure your child has completed the packet by Thursday evening. Students are tested on the spelling words each Friday.

Reading Log: Students receive a reading log each week that must be initialed by you. Please make sure your child is reading at least fifteen minutes daily and writing a daily response on the log. The reading log is turned in on Friday with the spelling packet.

Science and Social Studies: Assignments will be sent home with special instructions and due dates.

Current Social Studies Assignment: Students are to memorize the continents and oceans and know how to draw a compass rose by Friday, September 11th . We will be practicing and reviewing this skill daily. Please help your child study for the test and remember spelling is important.

9Please Communicate with Me!San Marcos Unified School District EMAIL julianne.benovitz@smusd.orgSend a noteLeave a message/Phone callSee me after schoolSet up a meeting

We are partners in your childs education!

Parent ClubMeetings Music TeacherMisc.FundraisersNeed support, participation, & $$$$ for Knob Hill extras

Extra!Garden ClubGloves

SalsaButterflyPizza HerbsNative American

Time for Kids $4.4228 issues CashNon-fictionCurrent EventsBuilds vocabulary and fluency

Wish ListClorox WipesTissuesXerox PaperBlack SharpiesMagic MarkersElectric pencil sharpenerTiconderoga PencilsLarge and small zip lock bagsPhoto paperPaper towels

T-ShirtsLets Vote!

Field trip volunteersClassroom helpers

Third Grade Cheer 2009!Homework folder , ruler, scissors, and a clipboard

Focus: Exploring literature, mastering multiplication and division, developing cursive writing skills, the introduction of scientific method, historical exploration; both local and national. Dont forget the Great Reading Race and First in Math!

Character Counts at Knob Hill!