welcome to room 8 michael hendricks alta sierra elementary please take a moment to write a note to...
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Welcome to Room 8Michael Hendricks
Alta Sierra Elementary
Please take a moment to write a note to your child on the apple on his or her desk. Before you leave tonight, please check the classroom roster for accuracy, modify if needed, and consider signing up as a volunteer.
Classroom Website
All critical information from tonight’s presentation, including this PowerPoint, can be found on our new classroom site
Updated weekly, if not daily – please bookmark and check in regularly
Educational Philosophy
I aspire to create a classroom that:
provides a safe, inclusive environment where all are treated with respect and given the opportunity to develop a sense of self-worth.
instills an intrinsic sense of responsibility, helping children become competent problem solvers and self-directed learners.
is a place where children enjoy being and learning.
Rules and ProceduresSchool Rules
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to oneself
• Be respectful of others
• Remain in assigned areas
• Complete all school assignments
• Be responsible
Classroom Motto: TOTWYWTBT
Classroom Management
Classroom Community
Positive reinforcement – Verbal Praise and “Catcha” Being Good
Discipline Ladder (Checking In)
1st classroom disruption Warning
2nd classroom disruption miss 5 minutes of a preferred activity
3rd classroom disruption miss 10 minutes of a preferred activity
4th classroom disruption sent to office, parents contacted
Snacks, Recess, and PE
Nutrient Rich Snacks/Snack Drawer
Water Bottles – Please don’t freeze
PE Attire
Speaking of Snacks…
Please be sure to provide individual snacks – thank you!
As you plan with your child, please contact Mrs. Bianchi ahead of time, to ensure that Bella will be
able to take part.
Birthday Treat Alternatives…
Special School Supplies for classmates
Donate a book and/or be a
Mystery Reader
Third Grade Curriculum
Common Core Standards Similar content Depth of Knowledge Details by subject on
website
Third Grade CurriculumELA Reading
Open Court Reading Reading Focus Wall
Daily Reading Comprehension
Scholastic News and Ranger Rick
Independent reading at ability level Reading Journal/Book Talk Accelerated Reader (AR)
Third Grade CurriculumELA Writing/Language Arts
Spelling Connections by Zaner Blozer
Daily Language Review
Cursive – Handwriting Without Tears
Typing Pal (lab, chromebooks)
Writer’s Workshop
Daily HomeworkApproximately 40-45 minutes per day, M-Th
Written Daily in Homework Agenda
Ability-Level Reading (20+ minutes)
Completion of Reading Journal
GoMath homework (2-sided)
Rocket Math (highlighted rocket)
Spelling – Practice Words
Thursday Envelope
Focused work environment
Third Grade CurriculumHistory/Social Studies
Our Region’s Development
Native Americans
Settlement
Economic Influences
The role of rules/laws in our lives
Third Grade CurriculumScience
Matter/light
Space – the moon and beyond
Animal and Plant Adaptations
Investigation and Experimentation
Field TripsHarmony Valley Farm
Nevada County HistoryNarrow Gauge RR MuseumEmpire MineNorthstar Mine Powerhouse
Discovery Museum
Bridgeport
Please add $5 to envelope for transportation costs
Classroom VolunteersRocket Moms and/or Dads
Thursday envelope back-up for Mrs. Hayden
At-Home Correctors
Auction Basket Coordinator
Jog-a-Thon (9/16)
To Be Announced (Website)
Celebration helpers
Weekly Language Arts Groups and Substitutes?