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Parent Orientation

Parent Orientation. Mrs. Estes and Miss Busby’s 3 rd Grade Class. Alexandria Estes AEstes@midlakes.org. Graduated from Midlakes in 2004 Received BA degree from SUNY Fredonia in 2009 Received MS degree from SUNY Fredonia in 2011 Avid sports fan and soccer player

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Parent Orientation

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  1. Parent Orientation Mrs. Estes and Miss Busby’s 3rd Grade Class

  2. Alexandria EstesAEstes@midlakes.org • Graduated from Midlakes in 2004 • Received BA degree from SUNY Fredonia in 2009 • Received MS degree from SUNY Fredonia in 2011 • Avid sports fan and soccer player • Modified Cross Country Coach Fall 2013 • Love to spend time outside!

  3. Karen Busby kbusby@midlakes.org • Graduated from Midlakes in 2002 • I received my Bachelors degree from Roberts Wesleyan in December of 2006 and my Masters degree from Walden University in 2010 • I am the youngest of 4, including two brothers and 1 sister. • I love spending time with my 2 nieces, playing guitar, and running. • I love football season and am a Green Bay Packers fan!

  4. Common Core State Standards • The Common Core Standards were implemented last year. • Third grade will look different then in past years • Shifts in ELA & Math ~ Rigor ~ Text dependent/~ Evidence! ~ Word problems ~Vocabulary www.engageny.org

  5. Monthly Newsletter • Newsletter will come home each month. • The letter will tell what we are working on, plus any other important information/ dates for the week. • The Newsletter will also include a calendar (special events, homework due dates) • I also have a web page for our classroom. Important class information will also be posted there.

  6. Homework/Take Home Folders Homework • The entire third grade will have mostly the same homework • Spelling • Math on Tuesdays and Thursdays • Reading for 20 minutes per night, letter due each cycle • Projects and/or Study Guides Take Home Folders and Agendas • Every student has received a maroon take-home folder. The folder needs to be returned everyday. • Every student has an agenda to record assignments. This is a great organizational tool. It is also great for parent/teacher communication. Please feel free to jot me a note!

  7. What can I talk to my child about when we are reading at home? FICTION • Who is the main character? • What is the setting? • What is the main problem in the story? • What is the story mainly about? • What do you predict will happen next in the story? • Did the character learn a lesson? • Did the character change? • Pick a character. What character traits does he or she exhibit? NONFICTION • What is the main idea of the text? • What new information did you learn? • What was the author’s purpose in writing this piece? • Were there any text features (charts, photographs, diagrams) that were important? What did you learn from them? • BIOGRAPHY: What contribution did the subject make to society? THESE ARE ALL “THINKING POINTS”! What is the “gist”?

  8. Language Arts Reading • Guided Reading @ INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL using trade books (fiction and nonfiction) • Independent Reading-interest reading of “just right” books • Word Study • Content area reading • Homework- Reading for at least 20 minutes each night, Letter once a cycle. Writing • Units of Study • Writer’s Notebooks • Content area writing/Research • Note-taking Speaking • Oral Presentations • Daily Sharing of Written Work Listening • Read alouds • Verbal directions

  9. Spelling • All 3rd grade classes are using a word study program that involves learning high frequency words (writing words) and pattern words. • A new pattern or rule will be taught each week. • We believe in the importance of putting the words in long-term memory, so once the words are given for spelling they will be added to our Word Wall. • Grades are based on nightly homework, weekly tests, daily use and transferring words correctly (copying). • A new spelling list will come home each Monday (many of the assignments will stay the same each week). Please keep the assignment sheet in the take-home folder. Spelling homework is to be completed nightly and returned the next day in order to receive credit.

  10. Math • Third grade is a building year. We will be learning multiplication, division, and various problem solving strategies necessary to be a successful math student. • Facts are important. Memorization is a must. 10 minutes a day is all that is needed. • “Thinking” – Students must be able to explain their thoughts orally and in written form.

  11. Science and Social Studies Units for Social Studies and Science will be taught quarterly Social Studies • Communities and Geography • Communities Over Time • Citizens and Government • People in Communities Science Science 21 • Plant Investigation • Investigating Electricity • Investigating the Water Cycle • Investigating Animal Cycles

  12. Specials Schedule • Music- Day 1 • P.E.- Days 2, 4 and 6 (Remember sneakers on these days!) • Computer- Day 3 Library- Day 3 (Remember books on these days!!) • Art- Day 5

  13. New York State Testing This year 3rd grade students will be required to take a state ELA test and a state Math test. • ELA – April 1-3, 2014 • Math – April 30- May 2, 2014

  14. SOAR • SAFETY • ORGANIZATION • ACCOUNTABILITY • RESPECT

  15. First Class Globetrotter • Monday: Sharing Sack: A small backpack will be sent home with your child to use as the “sharing sack.” Please help your child collect special items from home with which to fill the bag, and send it back to school with your child on Monday to share with his or her classmates. Try to encourage your child to choose items that have some sort of meaning rather than just a collection of toys. • Tuesday: Favorite Book: Your star student brings one of his or her favorite picture books to read to the class (or have the teacher read to the class) at our class meeting. • Wednesday or Thursday: Lunch Buddy: If possible, join your child in the cafeteria for a special lunch on this day. You may also choose to invite a sibling or a favorite relative to be your child’s lunch buddy. You can have the buddy be a surprise or let your child know ahead of time. You can bring lunch from a favorite restaurant to the cafeteria, or you can order lunch at school. OUR LUNCH TIME IS 1:00-1:30. • Friday: Star Friends: Your star student will be presented with a friendship CARD created by his or her classmates. The card will include compliments written by his or her classmates.

  16. Birthdays • Please feel free to send in treats for your child’s birthday ** Please see snack letter that went home to see what is OK to bring in.** • If your child has a birthday in the summer, we can celebrate “half” birthdays (e.g.. Aug. 20th + 6 months = Feb. 20th ). You could also choose a day to celebrate (just let Mrs. Estes know which day) • Provide enough for 20 .

  17. Book Orders • If you wish to order, please make checks payable to the book company (scholastic). • You can also order online: Go to scholastic.com, click on book clubs, click on parents • Our Class Code is: JC8DG

  18. Team Work An apple for the teacher Is really nothing new, Except when you remember Parents are teachers, too! • Let’s work together to make this a great year for your child! • Please sign up for a parent/teacher conference before leaving. Ways to contact us • aestes@midlakes.org or kbusby@midlakes.org • School Phone: 548-6900 • Note

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