Welcome to Open House

1. Welcome to Open House Mrs. Yanity’s Class 3rd Grade

2. So Glad You Are Here! 3Y 2014-2015

3. Introducing Mrs. Yanity • 15 years teaching 3rd grade at MVES • Bachelor of Arts in English/Writing Seton Hill University • Elementary Teaching Certificate--St. Vincent College • Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum & Instruction--St. Vincent College

4. Contact Information kathleen.yanity@glsd.us Kathleen Yanity 724-834-7399 www.glsd.us • Do not email changes in dismissals. This information has to go through the office.

5. Every day and minute counts in 3Y! • Being at school on time matters. • We have a very busy schedule in 3rd grade. Students check out the morning greeting & get organized for the day as soon as they walk into class.

6. Expectations We the citizens of 3Y agree to the following rules & consequences. We understand our rights and responsibilities as citizens of the 3Y T.E.A.M.

7. 3Y Class Rules • Be respectful. Treat others the way you want to be treated. • Follow directions the FIRST time. • Raise your hand & wait to be recognized. One speaker at a time. Pay attention to the speaker. • Bring all materials to class. • 5. Be honest.

8. Incentives TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore Individual: Clip It Chart Class: The class can earn puzzle pieces for exceptional behavior. When the complete a puzzle they will be rewarded with a class reward.

9. Overview of 3rd Grade Curriculum Math Language Arts – Reading; Writing & Spelling Social Studies Science Health Handwriting

10. Storytown READING *robust vocabulary discussed in class and recorded in language arts journal *weekly story should be read at home once it has been shared in class *comprehension tests are given on Fridays—students read the tests independently *one period of reading is in small group instruction

11. Reading “Bookworm Oath” Your children promised to read like bookworms!

12. Encouraging Reading • Scholastic Book Orders (about once a month) • Pizza Hut Book It Program • Highlights Magazines (return slips even if you don’t order for classroom supplies)

13. Storytown WRITING/GRAMMAR *weekly grammar skill practiced with vocabulary sentences *monthly writings correspond with Storytown & can be cross curricular *Use of the writing process. SPELLING *new lists & pretest given on Mondays *tests given on Fridays *challenge words are graded *students held accountable for spelling correctly in their work *review weeks focus on individual errors

14. GoMath! • Third grade will be using GoMath! and other resources to teach real world problem solving skills. • Addition and Subtraction within 1,000. • Represent and Interpret Data • Understand Multiplication Concepts, Facts, and Strategies • Third graders are required to memorize Multiplication facts 0-12) • -Count Money and Make Change • -Tell Time and Calculate Elapsed Time -Geometry 2-dimensional shapes & perimeter & area • -Measurement – length, mass, capacity • -Understand and Compare Fractions • -Understand Division Concepts, Facts, and Strategies.

15. Xtramath.org Check the homework book for student log in information. • XtraMath is an online program which helps kids to master basic math facts. • Students will work on XtraMath during Core Extension time.

16. Science Fusion -Investigation Questions -Engineering Process -Plants and Animals -Ecosystems & Interactions -Changes to the Earth’s Surface -Earth and its Moon -Physical Properties and Matter

17. Storytown & GoMath! Science Fusion www.thinkcentral.com Username: 24 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (first 4 letters of last name) (first 4 letters of first name) • Password: g L ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ • (6 digit lunch number)

18. Social Studies • Understanding location and our role in our community. • Learning how the people of a community work together. • Discovering the history of communities As citizens of 3Y we wrote our own class rules and agreed to follow them.

19. Health • Incorporated in other subject areas, mainly science & physical ed. • St. Vincent Prevention Programs • Peace Table • Health Fair • Weekly Readers • Healthy Eating Choices WELLNESS WALK October 3, 2014

20. Desk Organization • Students are responsible for their work & materials • All papers & projects are kept in flat folders • Homework (orange) • School (purple) • Writing (green)

21. Homework Policy • Students are responsible for their homework. • They must write all work in orange homework folder by copying what I write. • Homework is the first communication tool with families. • It helps students develop organizational & study skills. • Homework Detour Slips

22. Birthdays • I like to recognize your child’s birthday. • If you send a treat, PLEASE send a note in prior to the day. • On the birthday, send everything necessary for the treat. (napkins, plates, spoons, etc.) • CUT any cakes or cookie cakes BEFORE you send it to school. • We have 18 students in our class and 3rd graders are permitted to deliver treats to the other 3rd grade teachers. • Be aware of peanut and nut allergies. • We celebrate summer birthdays at the end of the year.

23. Reminders • Conferences—will take place in November 10th —sign-up tonight!  Take a post-it to remember the time you selected. • Morning Tutoring—by invitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 23rd • Wellness Walk will be held October 3rd —all MVES donations come back to our school 

24. Family School Partnership • Homework is the first communication tool. • Families are involved in assignments. • Be sure to take home the xtra math & thinkcentral directions for home use. • Fill out “Parent Homework” sheets & Homework Buddy Sheets.

25. Thanks for stopping by 3Y! Tour 3Y Thank you for coming! Be sure to visit the encore teachers and tour our classroom!