Ms' Deckers Third Grade Class

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IB Learner Profile We want our students to be.
CARING THINKERS INQUIRERS BALANCED OPEN-MINDE
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Third- Grade

• Welcome, parents!

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Welcome to Third Grade!

• The Third Grade Team is
• Teri Hopkins
• Sue Friedrichs
• Monique Campbell
• Nancy Hultquist
• Amy Hirth
• Amber Stevens
• Elyse Darlis/Alison Moran

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Our Goals

• To give the students the academic and social
  skills they need to progress to fourth grade
  beyond.
• To provide a supportive and fun classroom
  environment.

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Class Subjects

• The subjects we cover are
• Reading Writing (including Spelling Grammar)
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Health
• French

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We are an IB SchoolWhat does that mean?

• We will teach integrated IB Units of Inquiry that
  unite the essential elements of IB around
  universally important concepts.

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IBhow can you help?

• You can help by modeling the profile with your
  child.
• ACTION one component of our IB Planners is
  Action. We do not always see the effects that
  the activities we do in school have. Please
  watch your child and let the teacher know of any
  ways your child is demonstrating skills they
  learned in a recent unit, or how they are
  displaying the IB Profile!

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Reading

• We will use various strategies to teach reading.
  
• Students will also be required to use the
  Accelerated Reader Program (beginning in
  September.)

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Book Clubs

• We will be forming book clubs in each class.
• This is a great way for parents to get involved.
• Watch for sign up and further information!

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Writing

• Third Grade students are evaluated in March on
  their writing. We will work to teach students
  the skills required to be successful.
• We will focus on different types of writing,
  including Personal Narrative, Expository,
  Persuasive, etc.

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Math

• New Math skills are introduced this year,
  including multiplication division.
• Students should have mastered addition
  subtraction basics by now.
• You can help by making or purchasing flashcards
  for your child practice, practice, practice!

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Everyday Math

• There is a big home component in Everyday Math.
• Please complete Home Links with your student as
  needed.
• We would like for you to purchase Home Links
  books for your child. The cost is 6.00. The
  teachers have already ordered the books, so
  please pay your childs teacher.

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First in Math

• The program involves on-line challenges for the
  students.
• Students practice their skills with games
  drills.
• The Finance Committee is reviewing a proposal, so
  pricing will be available soon.

• First In Math Online Program

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• Brandon PTA is purchasing Study Island for all of
  our students.
• Study Island is a leading provider of web-based
  state assessment preparation programs and
  standards based learning programs.
• CRCT style practice on-line.

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Science

• A lot of our IB units are based around Science.
• We have Field Trips planned to support the
  curriculum.
• Sign up sheets will be available during PTA Open
  House, 9/6/07.

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Social Studies

• Again, IB Units have been designed to incorporate
  Social Studies into the classroom.
• Field Trips include a visit to The Jimmy Carter
  Library and The Funk Heritage Center.

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Français

• Program Overview
• Units of Instruction
• How to be a successful language learner

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Connections SciTech

• These are new specials added this year to the
  rotation.
• Connections Last year this class was called
  Enrichment and is taught by Kelley
  Jordan-Monne.
• SciTech will focus on Science Computers and
  will be taught by Chrystal Washington.

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Homework

• Third Graders will be assigned about 30 minutes
  of homework every night (Monday-Thursday). They
  should also complete another 20 minutes of
  reading.
• Homework is due daily the students are
  responsible for writing their homework
  assignments in their agenda.
• Please do not do your childs homework for him or
  her and do not sit beside him or her as they
  complete each assignment. In third grade students
  must learn that it is their responsibility.
• If you notice your child taking extra time to
  work on homework, please discuss that with the
  teacher.

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Projects

• We are planning for six projects this yeara
  project to go along with each IB unit.
• Project guidelines, rubrics, and due dates will
  be provided well in advance.

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Tutoring

• Each member of the 3rd Grade Team offers small
  group tutoring. Please contact your childs
  teacher for dates times.
• Tutoring is not a permanent situation, but if you
  think your child is struggling in a subject area,
  we are here to help!

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Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In our community,
  we have Essential Agreements to help us respect
  one another.
• Teachers students have discussed the Essential
  Agreements at the beginning of the year so
  everyone is clear on what is expected.

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Grading Policy/Teacherease

• APS has updated the grading policy.
• This new policy will be available shortly.
• We will make our grade books available to parents
  on line at a later date. This will enable you to
  view progress, missing assignments, etc.

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Attendance

• Please send your student to school, on-time every
  day.
• If you have to make an appointment, please
  schedule it after 11 am.
• We need your children to be in our classrooms! ?

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Birthdays

• Birthday parties for the student should be
  celebrated during their scheduled lunch period.
• You may bring a treat to the children in the
  cafeteria.
• Please let the teacher know if when you are
  planning to celebrate your childs birthday.

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Lets Have a Great Year!