Welcome to Third Grade Malcolm S Mackay Elementary

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Welcome to Third Grade Malcolm S. Mackay Elementary School Tenafly, New Jersey 2016 -2017

Welcome to Third Grade Malcolm S. Mackay Elementary School Tenafly, New Jersey 2016 -2017

Introduction Third Grade Teachers ▪ Mrs. Erin Burns ▪ Ms. Anne-Marie Tully ▪ Mrs.

Introduction Third Grade Teachers ▪ Mrs. Erin Burns ▪ Ms. Anne-Marie Tully ▪ Mrs. Diane Voltolina

Third Grade Classes Mrs. Burns-24 students Ms. Tully -24 students Mrs. Voltolina-24 students

Third Grade Classes Mrs. Burns-24 students Ms. Tully -24 students Mrs. Voltolina-24 students

Mackay Expectations Dream Big and Make It Happen! �Take Care of Yourself Care of

Mackay Expectations Dream Big and Make It Happen! �Take Care of Yourself Care of Others Care of this Place

Classroom Expectations � Raise � Stay � Be your hand before you speak. seated

Classroom Expectations � Raise � Stay � Be your hand before you speak. seated during independent work times. polite and use kind words. � Take pride in yourself and your work. � Treat others and their belongings with respect.

Equity and Differentiation • Desk Arrangements • Whole Class Instruction • Group Work •

Equity and Differentiation • Desk Arrangements • Whole Class Instruction • Group Work • Partner Work • Small Group Instruction • Independent Work

Student Expectations and Responsibilities • Neatness • Organization • Speaking and Listening • Independent

Student Expectations and Responsibilities • Neatness • Organization • Speaking and Listening • Independent Workers

Color Coding System Math-Orange Literacy-Red Writing-Yellow Science-Green Social Studies. Blue Spanish-Purple

Color Coding System Math-Orange Literacy-Red Writing-Yellow Science-Green Social Studies. Blue Spanish-Purple

Daily Schedule See Individual Teacher Websites

Daily Schedule See Individual Teacher Websites

Conferences & Grading Policy Conference Dates: December 1 st and 2 nd March 23

Conferences & Grading Policy Conference Dates: December 1 st and 2 nd March 23 rd and 24 th Genesis Report Cards 1 -Not Meeting Expectations 2 -Aprroaching the Standard 3 -Meeting the Standard 4 -Exceeding the Standard

Academic Curriculum BALANCED LANGUAGE ARTS/LITERACY MATHEMATICS � Schoolwide � Everyday Reading and Writing Programs

Academic Curriculum BALANCED LANGUAGE ARTS/LITERACY MATHEMATICS � Schoolwide � Everyday Reading and Writing Programs � Map Assessment for Reading and Language � Grammar � Word Study Mathematics Program � Spiral Approach � Unit Tests � Everyday Math Games � Family Letters-Answer Keys � Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication (3 minute-timed tests)

Academic Curriculum SCIENCE � Weather SOCIAL STUDIES and Climate � Food Chains and Webs

Academic Curriculum SCIENCE � Weather SOCIAL STUDIES and Climate � Food Chains and Webs � Solar System � Conflict Resolution � World Explorers � Colonization of the Americas � Map Skills

State Assessment PARCC: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers • •

State Assessment PARCC: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers • • • May 3 rd – 9 th English Language Arts / Literacy Mathematics

Homework �Nightly independent reading assignment (30 minutes) �Math: Home Links pages �Word Study Exercises

Homework �Nightly independent reading assignment (30 minutes) �Math: Home Links pages �Word Study Exercises �Additional assignments �Daily Agendas: Parent signatures and notes

Class Trips � The Tenafly Nature Center � Van Cortlandt Manor � Other Science

Class Trips � The Tenafly Nature Center � Van Cortlandt Manor � Other Science Related Activities CHAPERONE EXPECTATIONS � If you volunteer to join us on a class trip, you must devote your full attention to the safety of the students in your group.

Germs � Absences: Homework is not given until the 2 nd day � Handwashing

Germs � Absences: Homework is not given until the 2 nd day � Handwashing � Clorox Wipes � Tissues � Coughs and Sneezes

Classroom Allergies We are a peanut and tree nut free school. We follow a

Classroom Allergies We are a peanut and tree nut free school. We follow a strict NO SHARING policy!

Parent Teacher Communication PHONE � Mackay E-MAIL Main Number 201 -816 -7700 � Mrs.

Parent Teacher Communication PHONE � Mackay E-MAIL Main Number 201 -816 -7700 � Mrs. Burns eburns@tenafly. k 12. nj. us � Ms. Tully atully@tenafly. k 12. nj. us � Mrs. Voltolina dvoltolina@tenafly. k 12. nj. us Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.