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Welcome to Mrs. Yanity's 3rd Grade Class! A Year of Learning and Growth Awaits

Join us in Mrs. Yanity's 3rd grade class, where learning is exciting and engaging! With 15 years of teaching experience, Mrs. Yanity fosters a nurturing environment that encourages students to thrive. Our curriculum emphasizes Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, all designed to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. We promote reading through various programs and celebrate individual achievements. Together, as citizens of the 3Y TEAM, we adhere to rules that promote respect and responsibility. Let’s make this school year exceptional!

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Welcome to Mrs. Yanity's 3rd Grade Class! A Year of Learning and Growth Awaits

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  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!

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