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WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !. Mrs. Hooven, Ms. Viscardi and Mrs. Zembal. Our Philosophy. Teach a standard-based curriculum using our own distinctive styles Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles Provide positive and challenging learning experiences

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WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !

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  1. WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE ! Mrs. Hooven, Ms. Viscardi and Mrs. Zembal

  2. OurPhilosophy • Teach a standard-based curriculum using our own distinctive styles • Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles • Provide positive and challenging learning experiences • Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning

  3. Homework • Binders home and returned daily • Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in planner/due daily • 20-30 minutes each night should be dedicated to reading • Reading Log & Personal Spelling Word Quiz Sheet due Friday • Initial “Reading” and “Math Facts” on log nightly • Keep all papers in binder • Do only assigned workbook pages

  4. Field Trips & Special Programs(Thanks to our PTA) • Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Jan./Feb. • (A letter will be sent home with dates and details) • Music twice each month • Special Assemblies

  5. Helpful Hints at Home • Memorizing facts • Counting money • Reading non-fiction • Following recipes • Telling time • Reading a map

  6. Tips for a Successful Year • Start each day with a nutritious breakfast • Bring a healthy recess snack every day • Monitor TV, video games, and computer activities • Provide a study area and a routine at home • Sleep ten or more hours each night (asleep by 8:00 pm) • Keep children home when ill

  7. PBIS … is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for all students. Positive Behavior Interventions and Support

  8. Mission Statement Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence within a positive social climate. Behavioral Expectations Responsible On Time and Ready Positive Attitude Expect Respect Safety First

  9. ROPES coupons… • Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement • Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck

  10. Minor and Major Behavior Reports Minor and Major Behavior Reports are issued to students who demonstrate problem behaviors as a way to reinforce the school-wide expected behaviors (R.O.P.E.S.)

  11. Meadow Park PTA 1st Annual Direct Donation Drive Replaces Gift Wrap Sales – Simple (no work for parents!) fundraising method with proven success at South Lake Middle School and other IUSD elementary schools. 100% of donations go directly to Meadow Park Suggested Donations: $125 (1 student) $150 (2 students) $175 (3 students) $200 (4 students) Any amount is welcome and appreciated ▪ Many employers will match your donation. Tax deductible Donations help support: Art lessons and supplies, field trips, lunch time activities, teacher allotments, assemblies, school supplies, Mother/Daughter Tea, and Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for your support and contribution to this new, fall campaign. For questions, please contact PTA President, Susan Kramer: snckramer@cox.net

  12. Meadow Park Foundation Mission: Enhance our children’s education through technology. Who: Parents (we need You!). What: Raise funds for technology-related purchases for ONLY Meadow Park. Why: Shrinking world of the future – prepare our kids! Budget cuts. Funded by: Your donations, corporate grants. Recent Results:50+ laptops & desktops; Wireless Access points for all of MP; memory upgrades; teacher technology training; software upgrade; and so much more… When we meet: 2nd Thursday each month at 7pm. Please join us! (in conference room by lobby) We need You! to: • Help us research corporate grants! (research from home or work, whenever convenient). • Make a tax deductible donation (credit cards now accepted). • Enter the raffle (fabulous prizes!) Visit our table in the lobby for credit card donations now. president@MeadowParkFoundation.Org Cell: 949.683.7122 www.MeadowParkFoundation.Org

  13. Meadow Park Parent Communication M.P. Website School, program and staff events, updated regularly. Grade-level Websites  Used by K-3 for grade-level information. Class Websites Used by grade 4-6th. Class new, homework, and curriculum links, etc. Mustang Express Weekly school-wide electronic newsletter. Provides tidbits on events and/or school news.  Meadow Park News Issued periodically throughout the year. Contains more detailed information about our school programs. Staff Email FirstnameLastname@iusd.org. This is the preferred method of communication with staff.  Digital Citizenship Digital Citizenship will be discussed with students during their first visit(s) to the computer lab. 

  14. Before you leave, remember to. . . • Sign up to volunteer • New volunteers must fill out district volunteer form • Sign up for Fall Conference • Write your child a note in their journal

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