Welcome to Third Grade Parent Night !

1. Welcome to Third Grade Parent Night! Please take a minute to page through the “FYI” packet on your child’s desk and write them at note on the frog stationary. We’ll try to start on time!

2. About Mr Wippler • From a family of educators • BA from Gustavus • MA from St. Kates • Hobbies: remodeling, fishing, & basketball

3. My Philosophy • To develop lifelong learners • Promote creativity and problem solving-skills • Independent thinkers and risk-takers • Instill a level of resiliency in students for when they are faced with challenges or potential failure

4. Daily Schedule 9:15 Enter-students do morning workand Survey Question, or interact with Morning Message 9:30 Pledge, Attendance, Morning Meeting 9:40 ILA Block/ Making Meaning/Guided Reading 10:45 Snack 11:00 Writing Workshop 11:35 Specials Day 1: Music/P.E. Day 2: Inquiry Day 3: Art Day 4: Music/P.E. Day 5: Media/Computer Computer Lab DD5 12:05-12:50 12:35 Handwriting/Spelling/Class Meeting/Read Aloud/Morning Meeting  1:00Lunch/Recess 1:50 Math 2:50Math Intervention/Challenges 3:20Social Studies/Science/Health 3:45 Planners/Clean-up/Stack chairs/Announcements

5. ILA Block Guided Reading Block • Making Meaning – Resource for teaching comprehension skills and strategies using whole group instruction and responding with a partner • 3 groups/day small group lessons focus on needs of the students • Other students working independently with a choice of reading activities which mayinclude: read to self, read to other, monologues, readers theater, poetry, spelling word work, vocabulary activities, and writing about reading options, as well as others as the year goes on. *We will be sharing students during the ILA block with Gina Carlson’s class.*

6. Writing**Indicates New Units** • Launching the writing workshop • Personal Narrative • **Fiction Narrative** • Opinion Essay • Informational/Research • **Opinion Letter** • Poetry

7. Specials Day 1: Music/Phy.Ed ½ hour w/ Mrs. Lindstrom ½ w/ Mr. Maslowski Day 2: Inquiry/Science 1 hour with Mrs. Howell Day 3: Art 1 hour with Mr. Lindgren Day 4: Music/Phy.Ed ½ hour w/ Mrs. Lindstrom ½ w/ Mr. Maslowski Day 5: Media ½ hour w/ Ms. Salmon These teachers would love to visit with you during conferences as well.

8. Math • Everyday Mathematics is a math resource that is based on the idea that students build understanding and develop skills as a result of many meaningful and connected learning experiences. -Student Reference Book -Family Letters (Keep these, the answers to homework are included.) -Home Links -Math Games -Repeated Exposure and experience (Math Boxes) • Math Intervention Time • -Specific skill or concept instruction – small group • -those not in groups – games, challenges, math boxes AVMR(some students may participate with Mrs. Davis) • Small groups(2-4) – 10 day cycles • Skill specific in the areas of: Structure of Number; Forward/Backward Number Sequences; Addition/Subtraction; Place Value: and Multiplication/Division *3rd grade teachers will be sharing students during the math block.*

9. Content Areas • Science • Sun, Moon, and Stars – starting in here next week • Science Specialist – Mrs. Howell • Structures of Life • Sound and Light • Social Studies • Government • Economics • Geography • Ancient Civilizations • Health – Character Education, Safety, Making Healthy Choices

10. Home and School Connection • Weekly Planner • Describes class concepts and/or daily highlights • Shared and signed each night • Notes to teachers and parent • Home/School Folder -Homework -Announcements -Completed work • Weekly newsletters to update you on classroom learning and inform families of upcoming events – paper and email form • Email or Phone calls as further communication is needed • Good news postcards or phone calls from on of our principal • E-news - Sign up following the prompts on the Oxbow Creek Home Page • Allows you to be notified of emergency situations or important messages via email. The Principal’s Newsletter will also be sent to you online.

11. Report Cards and Conferences New this year – Standards Based Report Cards focusing on Minnesota State Standards A Few Highlighted Changes 1,2,3,4 Grading 1- Student is not meeting the benchmark 2 – Student is approaching benchmark 3 – Student has met the benchmark (This is a GREAT grade.) 4 – Available in a few areas (A few students who extend and investigate further learning on their own may earn) Behavioral Grades for each Subject Area Parents will have a more clear idea of what their child is able to do and what they are still working on. http://anokahennepin.schoolwires.net/anokahennepin Conferences October Conferences are goal setting conferences. I will share with you my brief observations so far into the year, and then we will talk about a couple of goals for your child. Please come with questions and ideas for goals you may have to prepare for your conference. -October 6th, 9th, and 14th -February 10th, 12th , and 17th PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR A CONFERENCE TIME BEFORE LEAVING TONIGHT.COMPUTERS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER LAB IN THE MAIN HALLWAY.

12. Performance Testing MAP testing dates (Measures of Academic Progress) • Fall: Reading Sept 17 Math Sept 26 Both in the AM MCA II and MCAIII testing dates (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment) • Both Reading & Math some time between March 11 & May 8 • These are the testing windows. I will give you the more specific dates as the time approaches. But please refrain from scheduling vacations and appointments during these weeks.

13. Homework • Reading is most important – keep track in planner • Spelling practice • Get outside and play each afternoon/evening • I will be sending a short packet of work to be done at home throughout the week. The packet will be sent home on Friday or the last day of the school week and collected the following Friday. The packet is meant to teach responsibility and planning, and for adults to see what we are learning. Watch for the green Family Letter at the beginning of each math unit. It has the key for all HomeLinks. • It is important to try and provide a structured/scheduled time at home. Each night… SHARE: concepts of the day SCHOOL WORK: complete any unfinished assignments READ: book, newspaper, magazine, and homework REVIEW: spelling words, math facts, or other subject areas.

14. Lunch/Recess Procedures Recess and Lunch Times • Lunch 1:00-1:25 • Recess 1:25-1:50 -Students who finish lunch early will be able to go outside when 1st group goes out. -If students are still eating they have the full 25 minutes to eat and go out at 1:25. -Recess paras will be taking the students outside and will be supervising the playground. Students are to report problems occurring at recess to our recess para, Mrs.Gupta. You are welcome to join your student for lunch any day. Just meet us down by the cafeteria after signing in at the front desk.

15. Discipline • All members of the Oxbow Community are expected to: • Be RESPECTFUL • Be RESPONSIBLE • Be SAFE At all times and in all areas of the school grounds. Consequences • Stop and Think • Buddy Room • Compass Room or office referral.

16. Talent Development Opportunities Math PlusChallenge ReadingDestination Imagination (D.I.)WordMasters Stock Market Junior Lego League These groups meets outside of the school day. Many volunteers are needed and training is provided.

17. Class Parties/Field Trips Class Parties Parties are 2:20-3:20 for third grade Clean-up from 3:20-3:35 Trimester 1: Oct 31st Trimester 2: Friday, Dec 19th Valentines Day: Feb 13 Trimester 3: TBD Field Trips still being planned but…. Mill City late November Jackson Observatory (2 times) Baker Park in February Huck Finn in March Feed My Starving Children in June

18. Thanks for coming I am happy to stay and answer any questions that you may have at this time or you my email me if that is easier for you. John.Wippler@anoka.k12.mn.us Have a terrific evening!