welcome to mrs. baker’s class 2015-2016. top 10 things a new third grader might want to know…
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Welcome to Mrs. Baker’s Class
2015-2016
Top 10 Things a New Third Grader Might Want
to Know…
Who is my teacher?• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, UGA
• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from State University of West Georgia.
• Certified in grades P-5.• 20 years teaching in Cobb County Schools, teaching
1st, 3rd, and 4th grades.• Eastvalley Eagle for 14 years!• Georgia native! Married 18 years to my husband,
Kevin. Two boys, Ben, 12, and Beau, 10. Two fur babies, Abbey and Sarge.
What are the behavior expectations in 3rd grade?
Leader in Me, Learning for a lifetimeExcelling in our talentsAchieving goals togetherDoing what is right
~Compliments ~ Table Points ~ Mystery Numbers
~Name on board- warning, check yourself~Second offense- note home and in class
consequence~Third offense- out of class time out or
possible office referral
Is 3rd grade hard?~EVRC/Accelerated Reader Program
~Common Core Curriculum
~Guided Reading (STAR Reading)
~Writer’s Workshop
~Math- (STAR Math) Addition/Subtraction facts should have been mastered in 2nd grade. All students need to master
multiplication facts.
~Guided Math
~Science & Social Studies Research Projects (Mrs. Levinson will be teaching science and Mrs. Baker will be teaching social studies)
~Standardized Tests (CoGAT, IOWA, Milestones, SLO)
• 7:20-8:00- Morning Work/ Announcements• 8:00-9:15- Math• 9:15-10:15- Guided Reading/ Restroom/Snack • 10:15-11:05- Writing• 11:10-11:55- Enrichment• 11:55-12:10- Restroom, Read Aloud• 12:12-12:42- Lunch• 12:45-12:50- Restroom• 12:55-1:20- Recess• 1:20-2:00- Science • 2:00-2:20- Math Review, Read Aloud• 2:10-2:20- Pack-up/ Dismissal
What will we do all day?
Other Classroom Procedures
~Daily Reading Logs (in class/home)
~Communication Folders/Agendas (daily)
~Red Graded Work Folders (Wednesdays)
~Weekly Tests
What homework will we have?
Weekly Homework:~Begins week of August 10~~Reading-20 min/daily (no log,
record in agenda)~Spelling –daily (2 activities per
week, due Thursday; Spelling City= one activity)
~Math-daily~Science, SS, Health-occasionally~Book reports occasionally
Do I really have to go to school?
• Attendance (notes, excused or unexcused)
• Instruction time is important. Please plan family vacations with the school calendar in mind.
• School begins at 7:50 A.M. Children who arrive after 7:50 A.M. must stop by the office to sign in with a parent.
• Please see EV handbook for more info on excused/unexcused absences.
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Breakfast is $1.25 and is served from 7:20-7:45 a.m.
• Student lunch is $2.15.
• Place all money in an envelope with your child’s name, my name and what the money is for.
What field trips will we take?
•Performing Arts
•Center for Puppetry Arts
•Chattahoochee Nature Center
•High Touch, High Tech
•All field trips are tentative until further notice.
How can my parents/family help?
Room Rep Media Moms/Dads Art Print Third Grade Olympics Special Projects-at home
or at school (as needed-copying, laminating)
How will my parents know what happens in
my class? OPEN DOOR OF COMMUNICATION!!!
~Green folders-daily~Agendas-daily (sign daily)~Blog~Remind 101~Email [email protected]
(best form of communication)
How can I make this the best year ever?
Teacher To build good character
and create life-long learners
To provide a safe, risk-free environment
To teach students the tools for clear communication and skills for life
Student To be caring and
responsible individuals To work toward all
academic goals To demonstrate problem
solving and communication skills throughout the year
To strive for their best work always
That’s a lot, anything else?
• New Report Cards. 3+ (Range of Reading only), 3, 2, 1
• One healthy snack (anytime before 10:30) • Birthdays~ ~Birthdays will not be celebrated during instructional time. ~Please feel free to join your child for lunch and distribute cookies
or cupcakes. ~Invitations may be passed out at school only if ALL children from
the class are invited. ~Teachers are not permitted to give out addresses or phone
numbers.
• Dismissal changes should be in a separate, written form.
Thank you for coming!
It’s going to be a great year!!