Color Symbol Image On your childs desk is

Color, Symbol, Image �On your child’s desk is a paper labeled Color, Symbol, Image. Please fill out the CSI about your child. �Color – What color do you feel represents your child. In the box below please explain why you chose that color �Symbol – What symbol do you feel represents your child (think app icons on your phone). In the box below, please explain why you chose that symbol �Image – Choose and draw an image (snapshot) of a time that you feel was important between you and your child. In the box below please explain why you chose that image.

Welcome to Ms. Schueneman’s Class!!!

Dolsen Elementary School �Mission Statement: The Dolsen community is committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities in an enriched and safe environment. We will inspire academic excellence, improve student achievement, promote life-long learning and instill respect for self and others. We are determined to go beyond teaching and will empower children by giving them an understanding of how they learn. By putting the needs of children first, we will develop individuals who will unite with, and lead generations of confident, caring and capable citizens.

We are Dolsen! �We take care of ourselves. �We take care of each other. �We take care of our school. �We are ready to learn!

Our Readers “Reading to Learn” �Read often! (at their own level) �Read a wide variety of materials �Think critically about what they read, building comprehension skills �Use word attack skills �Read fluently �Use research skills �Create lifelong reading habits

Oakland Schools for Writing and Reading �Workshop Formatted Lessons �Curriculum is tailored to the student Third Grade �Personal Narrative �Personal Essays �Fiction �Informational Writing �Research �Poetry Second Grade �Personal Narrative �Opinion Writing �Fiction �Informational Writing �Research �Poetry

Writing � Write often! � Use steps in the writing process � Learn how to use writing as a tool for reflecting and learning � Write in different genres � Write across the curriculum � See themselves as writers

Math Investigations �Place Value �Data and Graphing �Word Problems �Perimeter, Angles and Area �Fractions �Multiplication �Division �Measurement �Counting, Coins and Combinations �Shapes, Blocks and Symmetry �Place Value �Story Problems �Data and Graphing �Addition and Subtraction (up to 2 digit numbers) �Fractions �Measurement (Length and Time)

Math Workshop �Small Group Instruction �Whole Group instruction �Differentiated Instruction based on student needs �Number Talks

Math Essentials �Students must know the basic math facts: Addition Multiplication Subtraction Division �Tomorrow builds on today: Students must complete each day’s work on time. �If you think you can, you can! Students need a positive attitude and a willingness to grow in order to succeed.

Instructional Practices in Mathematics �Cooperative work �Discussion of mathematics �Questioning �Justification of thinking �Writing about mathematics �Problem solving approach �Use of manipulative materials �Number Talks

Third Grade Social Studies: All About Michigan �Geography �Civics �History �Economics �Decision Making using the Core Democratic Values �Metropolitan Detroit, Oakland County, regional public issues, and other parts of the world.

Second Grade Social Studies: All About Communities �What is community? �Where is my community and what is it like? �How do people live together in a community? �How do people work together in a community? �How do communities change? �How can a citizen affect a community?

Spelling �Packet and Spelling lists sent home on Friday and will be due the following Friday �Pre-Test Midweek �Spelling Test Friday �Look for the first spelling packet to come home OCTOBER 2 nd (week 1)

Third Grade Science �Plant Growth �Sound �Finding the Moon �Fossils �Animal Studies Taught by: Ms. Wylie, Ms. Sicheneder and Mr. Iverson

Second Grade Science �Buzzing a Hive �Soils �Magnets �Changes �Air and Weather Taught by: Mrs. Badillo, Mrs. Gray and Ms. Flanagan

Assessments Classroom Assessments � Teacher observation � Class discussions � Written assessments � Class activities District Assessments � South Lyon Math Assessment � Mid year and End of Year � South Lyon Reading Assessment (Narrative and Informational) � Fall and Spring � Science and Social Studies Assessments � After the end of each Unit M-Step (3 rd Grade ONLY) ELA, Mathematics

Standards Based Grading � 4 -Exceeds Standards � 3 -Meeting Standards � 2 -Approaching Standards � 1 -Area of Concern �Unmarked…Concept has not yet been assessed

Technology Connections � Filtered Internet � Explore and use search strategies to locate and retrieve information electronically � Explore a variety of mediums (computers, SMARTBoard, i. Pads) to gain technological skills vital to the workforce � At home: if technology is available at home, encourage your student to be typing and learning basic computer skills

Typing Club � All 3 rd graders will be using the Google Chromebooks twice a week to practice their typing skills. � http: //southlyon. typingclub. com � Students will have their own personal log-ins. � Students have access to the typing program both at school and at home.

Creating Positive Classroom Habits We expect all students to: �Use assignment books effectively �Participate in group discussions �Cooperate with others �Follow directions �Organize materials �Consistently produce quality work

Creating Positive Social Behavior We expect all students to: �Respect authority and each other �We are a Community of Learners �Follow school and classroom rules �Stay on task �Demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior �Demonstrate responsibility

Home Support You can help your child to succeed by: �Providing a quiet workplace that contains necessary materials �Monitoring his/her assignment book daily (T. E. A. M. Binder) �Practice Basic Math Facts At home, students should be �Reading nightly-Raz Kidz �Completing unfinished class work �Working on spelling/vocabulary �Practicing math – Xtra. Math, Front Row

Making Thinking Visible �Creating a Culture of Thinking in the classroom �Making thinking valued and visible �Develops a deep level of understanding across content areas �Enhances engagement and metacognitive skills in students

Behavior Management �Classroom Expectations �T. E. A. M. Binders �Student Behaviors �Individual �Small Group �Whole Class �Behavior Log (If needed) �Disney Dollars �Clip Chart �Making it Magical!

Habits of Mind Characteristics that help children interact socially and academically. � Creativity and Flexibility � Metacognition � Checking for Accuracy � Using all the Senses � Precision of Language and Thought � Using Appropriate Humor � Listening � Wonderment � Drawing on Past Knowledge � Managing Impulsivity � Questioning � Persistence

Help Wanted �Copies �Laminating, Die-Cuts, Binding Books �Classroom Party Coordinator �Healthy Snack Donations �Goldfish �Pretzels �Fruit Snacks �Please see the sign up on the table!

Websites! �Front Row �www. frontrowed. com/login �Raz-Kids �www. Raz-Kids. com/login �Xtra Math �www. Xtra. Math. org � 2 nd / 3 rd Grade Website �www. dolsengrade 23. weebly. com �Dolsen Cultures of Thinking �http: //dolsenthinkers. weebly. com

DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR CONFERENCES!!! See the back table forms, curriculum maps, e-mail lists, and conferences time sign ups!!

Student Led Tour �Your child will be coming back shortly and is prepared to share wonderful aspects of our classroom with you �Please be sure to visit all of the stations listed on your Classroom Tour Checklist �Enjoy our room!

Contact Information Email- schuenemanb@slcs. us Phone – (248) 573 -8400 ext. 2704 Please feel free to contact me at any time! Thank you SO much for coming! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter! @msschueneman @mswyliesclass @mriversonsclass @mssicheneder