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Welcome to Open House. Mrs. Yanity’s Class 3 rd Grade. So Glad You Are Here!. 3Y 2013-2014. Introducing Mrs. Yanity. 14 years teaching 3 rd grade at MVES Bachelor of Arts in English/Writing Seton Hill University Elementary Teaching Certificate--St. Vincent College
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Welcome to Open House Mrs. Yanity’s Class 3rd Grade
So Glad You Are Here! 3Y 2013-2014
Introducing Mrs. Yanity • 14 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
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.
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.
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 learning. • Bring all materials to class. • 5. Be honest.
T.E.A.M. Consequences • Penalty—(warning)--move your jersey. Lose a chance ticket. • Turnover—turn over your rights to Mrs. Yanity. Lose minutes off recess and/or fill out a behavior log. • Bench—Report to Mrs. Pellis. Mountain View Disciplinary Referral.
Incentives TogetherEveryoneAchievesMore Individual: Moves off the 50 Yard Line will be noted in the homework book, and parents sign Class: Scoreboard Goal 50 yard line – 1 point 1st down – 2 points Field Goal – 3 points Touchdown – 7 points Any Penalty – 0 points
Overview of 3rd Grade Curriculum Math Language Arts – Reading; Writing; Spelling Social Studies Science Health Handwriting
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 SPELLING *new lists & pretest given on Mondays *tests given on Fridays *challenge words are graded *students held accountable for spelling correctly in their work WRITING/GRAMMAR *weekly grammar skill *monthly writings correspond with Storytown & can be cross curricular *Use of the writing process.
Reading “Bookworm Oath” Your children promised to read like bookworms!
GoMath! • Place Value • Adding & Subtracting with regrouping • Measurement • Multiplication & Division Facts • Geometry • Time and Money • Fractions • Data & Graphing • **ALL with a focus on PROBLEM SOLVING. GoMath materials are supplemented during transition to this program. Students are expected to know basic + and – facts already.
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)
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.
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 rules & consequences.
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 4, 2010
Science Inquiry-Based Science -Hands on -Ask answerable questions -Take detailed observations 3rd Grade STC (Science & Technology for Children) Units: *Plant Growth & Development *Rocks & Minerals *Chemical Changes
Classroom/Desk Organization • Students are responsible for their work & materials • All papers & projects are kept in flat folders • Homework • School • Writing
Homework Policy • Students are responsible for their homework • Must write all work in orange homework folder • Helps them develop organizational & study skills • Homework Detour Slips
Family School Partnership • Homework is the first communication tool • Families are involved in assignments • Welcome volunteer helpers • Fill out “Parent Homework” sheets • Conferences are November 6 & 11 . • Use the GLSD website www.glsd.us • Contact me via email at kathleen.yanity@glsd.us. • Do not email changes in dismissals. They won’t be read till after the students have left.
Thanks for stopping by 3Y! Tour 3Y Thank you for coming! Be sure to visit the encore teachers and tour our classroom!