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Welcome Parents! Thank you for coming to Parent Night. Please take a minute to fill out the class directory form on your child’s desk.

About Mrs. Eldridge! Mother of Annabel – 17 year old in 12 th grade! Wife of Jerry Eldridge – Verizon Wireless Teaching for 26 years - in the Amphitheater School District National Board Certification – Nov. 2008

Our Daily Schedule 8: 55 -10: 30– English Language Arts Block (Reading, Language, and Our Daily Schedule Writing) 10: 30 -10: 40 – RECESS (ok to send in a healthy snack) 10: 45 -12: 00 – Math 12: 00 -12: 45 – LUNCH 12: 45 -1: 10– Math 4 Today/Daily Language Review 1: 10 -2: 00 - Specials 2: 00 -2: 30– Writing 2: 30 -3: 10– Social Studies/Science

Art, Music, P. E. These subjects will be taught weekly for the entire year by specialists in that field.

Specialist Schedule Art(Mrs. Coulter) - Monday 1: 10 -2: 00 Computer Lab – Wednesday 1: 10 -2: 00 Library (Mrs. Cuestas) – Wednesday 2: 00 -2: 30 Music(Mrs. Marcy) –Thursday 1: 10 -2: 00 P. E. (Mrs. Houser) – Friday 1: 10 -2: 00 (wear tennis shoes)

Curriculum ØEnglish Language Arts : Scott-Foresman Reading Street ■Increase text complexity in reading ■Provide accessible rigor ■Balance fiction and informational texts ■Build content-area knowledge ■Emphasize close reading ■Focus on informative/explanatory, argumentative/opinion, and narrative writing ■Integrate media and 21 st century skills

Language Arts and Writing ØSix Traits of Writing ØGrammar ØWriter’s Workshop ØUse of Reference tools ØSpelling and word study

On Spelling City, type in your spelling words, then pick from the menu of practice and games! **I am also providing a menu of 50 ways to practice your spelling words! DO NOT TURN SPELLING PRACTICE IN!

Math Series My Math –Mc. Graw-Hill-Focus on the 8 Mathematical Practices 1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them 2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively 3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others 4. Model with mathematics 5. Use appropriate tools strategically 6. Attend to precision 7. Look for and make use of structure 8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

Social Studies and Science Social Studies Science • Six Pillars of Character • Scientific Inquiry • Maps and Globes • Sound and Light • Government • Geology • Civil War • Plants • Ancient Greece/Rome • Environments • European Explorers • Engineering

Computer Lab Technology • Basic computer skills • Keyboarding **It would be very helpful for your child to bring their own earbuds or headphones and a thumb drive to save their work. • Digital camera • Saving to a USB drive and school server • Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Smart Board software • Internet and Internet safety • Smart Board skills

Handwriting ØD’Nealian Method ØEmphasis on neatness/legibility on all assignments ØCursive Ø**handwriting is NOT graded on the report card

Grade Level Proficiency Scale Grades 2 -5 4. 0 – Exceeds grade level standard 3. 5 – Consistently meets/at times exceeds grade level standard 3. 0 – Meets grade level standard 2. 5 – Often approaches/meets standard 2. 0 – Making progress toward standard 1. 5 – Making progress with guidance toward standard 1. 0 – Making limited progress toward standard

Homework is sent home most days Monday through Thursday. NEED IS A NOTE OR CALL FROM YOU! If your child cannot complete homework - ALL I Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1. 20 min. reading (Monthly Reading Log) 2. Math Homework/Mad Minute 3. Spelling Practice (does not need to be turned in) Tuesday Your initials in your child’s planner indicates homework completed each night. 1. 20 min reading (Monthly Reading Log) 2. Math Homework/Mad Minute 3. Spelling Practice (does not need to be turned in) 4. Contract work – Contract work due every Wednesday – Final contract is due at the end of each quarter

Weekly Homework for Mrs. Eldridge’s Third Grade *Parent Initials daily in student planner will indicate completion of all homework for each day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 20 min. reading Spelling Practice 2 (online at Spelling City or spelling choices) 3 Math Homework and Fact Practice Math Homework and Fact Practice 1 4 Contract Work turn in Wed. to be checked (Mrs. Eldridge will return it to you by Thursday)

Assignment Books/Planners • Assignment books come home daily • List of assignments and activities for the day • Means of communication to and from school • **Please initial assignment book daily to indicate completion of homework

• One Contract will be given each quarter • Students work on it the whole quarter (about 8 weeks) • Tuesday nights – work on Contract about 20 minutes • Wednesday – return to school so I can check progress • Completed project at the end of the quarter shared with class • Samples from past years are on the back table

Communication • Assignment Book/Planner • Weekly Conduct Report • Mrs. Eldridge’s Weekly Newsletter/e-mail • Graded papers sent home about every 2 weeks **Please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me with questions/concerns. I will call you at my first free opportunity.

Behavior Management System Classroom Rules: 1. Follow directions the first time given. 2. Show respect: Use only kind words (No putdowns). 3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself 4. Listen and stay focused on the speaker. 5. Respect your property and the property of others.

Behavior Management System Positive Rewards • Brain Bucks – 10 = homework pass • Class rewards – extra recess, Fun Friday, Compliment Party Consequences • Behavior reflection form completed/signed by student and parent • No Homework = must be done during class recess time

Birthdays We will celebrate birthdays in our class. Each student will be treated special all day! Treats are OK if they are store bought with a label (NO NUTS PLEASE). We will enjoy treats during recess breaks.

Book Orders I place Scholastic orders once a month. You can write a check for your order or you can order online using a credit card. No cash please.

Class Parties We have 4 main class parties. Please take time to sign up for a party item and I will send you a reminder note prior to the party! Thanks! Pumpkin Day Winter Celebration Valentine’s Day End of the Year/Aloha Days

Optional Donations • Third Grade T-Shirt – (approximately $12. 00) • Wish List items located on the door– please take a star for an item you can donate! Classroom Volunteers **If you would like to volunteer on a regular basis in the classroom, please fill out the HELP WANTED form. I will be making a schedule of volunteers that will begin after Labor Day.

Thank You for Coming!! • Don’t forget to leave your child a note on the yellow half sheet. • Leave the directory form on the desk. • Leave your child’s homework folder. • Please take all other handouts with you! Have a nice evening!