Welcome to 3rd

Grade Curriculum Night!

I am so glad you are here !

Introduction•Welcome to a new year!•Introduction letter- Parent/Student•Student information sheet•Third Grade Curriculum Night

Packet•Child Survey•Send in a family picture to display

in the classroom

All about Mrs. Benge…My Background

•Graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy in 2002

–I received my bachelors in elementary education from The University of Missouri and my masters degree in curriculum and instruction through the MU fellowship program

My experience–This is my 10th year teaching 3rd grade

at SPE. Third grade is the BEST !!!–I love teaching and helping students

grow personally and academically. I am excited to share my love and enthusiasm with you and your child!

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My FamilyI have two sisters, one brother, and 6 nieces .

I recently got married to my husband Matt on April 25th, 2014! The past few months have been super new and exciting for me.

Daily ScheduleTo-From Activity

9:05-9:30 Morning Business

9:30-10:55 Reader’s Workshop

10:55-11:40 Special Class

11:40-12:50 Snack/Math Workshop

12:50-1:45 Lunch, Recess, and Read Aloud

1:45-2:45 Writer’s Workshop

2:45-3:05 Recess and Restroom

3:10-3:45 Science/Social Studies

3:45-4:05 Afternoon Business

Curriculum-Common CoreMath*

Grade Level Expectations

Math WorkshopProblem SolvingMathematician’s NotebooksManipulativesGamesFact Practice

English Language Arts* (ELA)

Grade Level ExpectationsReader’s Workshop

Comprehension StrategiesMini-LessonCrafting session/conferencesReflection Skill work integrated in weekly

Writer’s WorkshopMini-LessonCrafting time/conferencesReflection Grammar skills integrated weekly

*Students will receive a letter grade in these subjects and be tested on the state assessment test (MAP).

Curriculum•Science

•Matter•Plants•Earth, Sun, and Moon•Food Chains

•Social Studies• Economics•Government•Communities and

Cultures• Geography

•Computer Lab•SRI•Math Practice•Research projects•Keyboard skills

•Handwriting–see sample alphabet in packet –

Zaner-Bloser

•Book Reports–Passport to Literature–16 required

Common Core Standards

www.smarterbalanced.orgPractice Tests and released itemsMAP test and Common Core TestOur kids will be prepared!! Computer Practice

Planner and PUMA FolderCHECK PUMA FOLDER DAILYHomework

Monday –two sides skill sheet goes home-math skill and ELA skill. This will be due on Thursday of the same week

Reading Log-EVERY NIGHT (requires a parent signature)

No homework will result in a Responsibility Think Ticket.

SIGN PLANNER DAILYSuperb way to interact with your child and know what

they are learning Teaches your child responsibility for the future

Friday Folder

Please read and return the signed progress report on Monday in your child’s

Friday Folder.Great source of communication between your

family and meLook for school information, field trip

information, etc.Weekly grade, behavior update

Progress Report/Grades

Friday FolderWeekly grade updateWeekly behavior update

Mid-termSign and return

Academic Achievement Report*QuarterlySign and return

What is PBS? (Positive Behavior Supports)

All students and staff are taught school wide expectations with regular and frequent opportunities

to practice them and be acknowledged when they use them.

Interactions between students and staff focus on positive as opposed to negative reinforcement

Staff uses data to make decisions regarding school behavior expectations

A PBS school provides consistent rewards and interventions for all students

Rewards will be an ongoing stage that may change depending on what our school needs.

Tickets and Rewards

Think TicketsResponsibility Tickets-homework, planner signedRe-Think Think Tickets-behaviorPUMA Time- popsicles, snack and read, movie or

etc….-your child can earn puma time if they do not have more than 2 responsibility/think sheets

during that weekPlease let me know if you have any questions or

concerns about homework- I am here to HELP your child receive these special rewards

How can my child earn reward tickets?

planner signed (1)reading log signed each day (1)HW brought back on Thursday(2) Friday Folder brought back on Monday (1)Forms/slips returned on time (1)

10-50 Tickets for reward incentives- candy, treasure box, helping another student or etc…..(these will change as the students

show interests in other rewards)

Field TripsPermission Slips

sign and return

School of EconomicsJanuary

Arts PartnersTBD

PTAPlease support our

wonderful PTAPlayground EquipmentProjector in the GymCourtyard MaintenanceHoliday paritesSpirit DaysEtc!JOIN TONIGHT TO HELP OUR CLASS REACH 100% membership!

Family pictures

Please send in a framed picture of your family to help us create a

family friendly environment

Odds and Endsdonations to help our class shine.

Grab a star If you can help Lunch payment

http://bluesprings.revtrak.net/ student lunch number is on the inside of puma folder for reference

SnackPlanner Fee

$3.00

Cash or check (made to SPE)

Thank you for coming!

It’s going to be a great year! – Mrs. Benge