Welcome to Third Grade Mrs Kristin Young Miss

Welcome to Third Grade Mrs. Kristin Young, Miss Hunt & Mrs. Melissa Neiman Room 125 Web Page: Phoenixville Home Page Schools ~ Schuylkill Elementary. Teacher Pages Mrs. Young

How to Contact Us • To leave me a voicemail during the school day, please dial 484 -927 -5075. • My extension is 3521 (Young) 3538 (Hunt/Neiman) • Please send all emails to: youngk@pasd. com huntk@pasd. com, neimanm@pasd. com • Don’t ever hesitate to call, write a note in your child’s assignment book or email us—that’s what we’re here for!

What’s Different About Third Grade? * longer periods of attention * higher expectations * higher level of responsibility * more than one skill/concept within one lesson (build upon prior knowledge) * more text on pages * more depth to concepts (especially in Social Studies & Science) * application of learned skills * more detailed writing is expected * attention to organizational skills and study habits Student Government

Remind Your Child About These Things * to watch and listen during lessons * to participate to show understanding of the lesson * to ask questions when they are confused * to check work CAREFULLY * to watch their spelling * to bring papers home daily * to read and reread directions carefully * to write their name on all papers * to complete homework each night

The Phantom Way Be Kind Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Your Best Clip Chart

Our Typical Day 8: 30 – Arrive and unpack, complete work on the board 8: 45 – Special Area Classes 1 – world language, 2 – art, 3 – library, 4 – music, 5 – gym, 6 - gym 9: 30 – (ELA) Writing 10: 15 – Math (Mrs. Young, Miss Hunt/Mrs. Neiman & Mrs. Valko) 11: 30 – WIN 12: 00 - Recess 12: 30 - Lunch 1: 00 – (ELA) Reading (Mrs. Young, Miss Hunt/Mrs. Neiman & Miss Kiernan ) 2: 15 – Social Studies/Science (Mrs. Young & Miss Kiernan )

Curriculum Summary Math English Language Arts Basic facts (+, -, x, ÷) Reading Workshop Problem solving Writing Workshop Grammar Science/Social Studies Word Study Read Aloud WIN

Reading and Writing Workshop • Whole class lesson • Time to practice new skill or strategy independently • Individual conference time • Time to meet in a small group for continued guided practice/enrichment • Opportunity to share • Grammar and word study groups and reinforcement

WIN • Researched Based Programs • • • Junior Great Books: Higher Order Thinking Skills (whole group comprehension) • Text Types: Develops Comprehension Strategies • • (small group) Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI): • • • Decoding and Comprehension (reading specialist – small group)

Word Study Our focus will be on patterns in words Look for assignments to come home connecting to the word patterns of each unit. Encourage your child to be on the look-out for the new spelling patterns while they read!

Math ~ Math In Focus (MIF) We will be using a 3 -2 -1 rating scale, as we teach to mastery of mathematical concepts. Homework: Expect to see homework relating to a lessons as a way of continuing to practice skills and concepts taught. Look for home Connection Links at the beginning of each chapter

Science & Social Studies Mapping Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Science Ecosystems/Habitats Physics of Sound Water Human Body (bones, muscles and coordination)

Grading Policy Language Arts/Math Rating Scale 3, 2, 1 3 = Mastery of skills and concepts 2 = Meeting expectations 1 = Working toward expectations N/A = Not applicable at this time Science & Social Studies O, S, U (Outstanding , Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory)

• * PSSA Tests (reading 4/3 – 4/7, math 4/24 – 4/28) • * PCR (Please Correct and Return) Notes • * Reading Logs – Remember to have your child hand it in each Friday. Near the end of the month and new log will be given out for the next month. When this log comes home, tally up the current month and return it to school! (Thank you) • * Book orders will come home most months • * Please sign up through SSHA if interested in being a parent volunteer CLEARANCES REQUIRED • * Dismissing early – often unable to check email between 1: 00 – 3: 00

At this time… • Please enjoy writing a note to your child in his or her journal! • Sign up to be a Mystery Reader OR note a few dates for a family member to come in and read. • If you are interested in helping out in the classroom please sign up on the school home page by 9/20. Thank you for coming tonight! we are looking forward to a great year!