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Welcome to Open House

September 4, 2013. Welcome to Open House . Mrs. Germano’s Background Information. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mercyhurst University Montessori Certification from Carlow University Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Seton Hill University 10 Years with GLSD

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Welcome to Open House

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  1. September 4, 2013 Welcome to Open House

  2. Mrs. Germano’sBackground Information • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Mercyhurst University • Montessori Certification from Carlow University • Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Seton Hill University • 10 Years with GLSD • 8 Years teaching 3rd Grade • 17 years of teaching experience • Montessori (3 -5 yr. olds) 3rd, 5th, & 6th grades.

  3. Contact Information: Beth Germano 1010 Mt. View Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone# 724-834-4379 beth.germano@glsd.us www.glsd.us

  4. Expectations for 3rd Graders • Try your BEST. • Listen carefully and follow directions. • Be respectful to self and others. • Keep hands, feet, and unkind comments to yourself. • Smile and be helpful. • Learn something new each day. • Take responsibility for self and actions.

  5. 3G Bingo Bonuses • Students are rewarded for positive behaviors and showing common courtesies. • Following classroom procedures and directions. • Using good manners. • Working well together. • Getting compliments from other teachers. • Extra-helpful or kind behaviors. • A tally of these positive behaviors are kept next to our Bingo Board and chance slips are drawn daily.

  6. Homework • Homework is written daily in the homework journal which is located in your child’s orange take home folder. • Third grade students spend about 30 minutes on average to complete homework assignments. • Third graders are also encouraged to read daily. • I suggest 20 minutes of independent reading a day as well as reading out loud to practice fluency.

  7. Storytown & GoMath! www.thinkcentral.com Username: 23 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (first 4 letters of last name) (first 4 letters of first name) • Password: g L ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ • (6 digit lunch number)

  8. Storytown • Students will receive new spelling words each Monday and will be tested each Friday, unless otherwise notified. • Robust Vocabulary will be defined, used in sentences, and discussions each week. • Reading Focus Wall ( check it out ) • Comprehension, vocabulary, and skills for each lesson will be assessed on Fridays, unless notified otherwise.

  9. 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 and area • Measurement – length, mass, capacity • Understand and Compare Fractions • Understand Division Concepts, Facts, and Strategies.

  10. Xtramath.org Student Log In Information was sent home this week. • XtraMath is an online program which helps kids to master basic math facts. • Students will work on XtraMath during Core Extension time.

  11. Science • Life Cycle of Wisconsin Fast Plant • Rocks and Minerals • Chemical Changes • Simple Machines

  12. Social Studies • What is a Community? • Where People Start Communities • Communities Grow and Change • Living Together in a Community, State and Nation • Geography Map Skills • Reading maps, landform & product maps • Chart and Graph Skills • Timelines, tables, graphs, flow charts • Current Events – Weekly Reader

  13. Home – School Connections We need your help! • Volunteer Opportunities • a note was sent home on the first day of school regarding volunteers for parties and field trips (the 3rd grade field trip will take place during Spring 2014) • PTO Clearance Packet • Fun Websites for Parents and Children: • Please see teacher websites for lots of kid friendly, educational sites on the Internet

  14. Reminders • Conferences—will take place in November—sign-up tonight!  Take a post-it to remember the time you selected. • Morning Tutoring—by invitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays • Field trip—will take place in May 2014 • Wellness Walk will be held on October 4—all MVES donations come back to our school 

  15. Thank You for Attending!

  16. Scavenger Hunt • Can you find: • Your child’s desk • Job Helper chart • “Bing” Map • Weekly Objectives • Personality Name • Surfing “Wave” Objective • Summer Memory Writing • Visit the Encore teachers, Guidance, and support staff. • Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale

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