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WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE! Ms. Byrne 2008 - 2009 Byrne’s Brightest! Our motto: READ, THINK, and WRITE! A little about me • I have been teaching for 13 years – kindergarten, first, second, third, high school and teachers. • I was a costume, bridal gown, and jewelry designer prior to teaching. • I have two sons – one is 19, one is 22. • I have started work on a doctorate. I have a BA in Art and a Master’s in Education. T-Shirts: Crab printing! • For field trips! • For special school events! • For fun! Bring in your t-shirt ASAP – will be printing the second week of school. Wash regularly – it shouldn’t wash off! Daily Schedule Language- 9:00 – 10:45 Science/Social Studies 10:45 – 11:30 Remediation 11:30 – 11:55 Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 Recess 12:35 – 12:50 Math 12:50 – 2:15 Resource 2:15 – 3:00 Dismissal 3:07 **If your child is absent, it is considered unexcused unless a note from the parent is sent in to the office** Guided Reading Groups • These are flexible reading groups. They may be groups according to ability or interest level. Rigby levels and STAR levels determine ability. • They are FLEXIBLE, meaning the student may change groups throughout the year. • During reading groups, we also have independent work. Please Note: In third grade, it is expected that students will work independently! Word Study Groups • Spelling progresses in a predictable way as students learn various patterns in spelling. • Students are grouped by what they already know or need to learn. • Choice board homework – Your child can choose how to practice each night – but make sure they know how to sort the words by pattern (ex. a, ai, ay, aCe). Social Studies and Science • Each Tuesday and Thursday we switch classes for Science and Social Studies (Mrs. Farr). I teach Science to both classes. Cooperative Learning The Kagan Model We use a lot of cooperative learning to keep kids engaged in the subject matter. Rally coach is when one student acts as the coach while the other child works aloud; then roles switch. Quiz, quiz, trade is when students ask each other questions; trade questions and find new partners. Sometimes we play cooperative jeopardy. Sometimes we even take quizzes cooperatively! Assessments • Multiple choice tests for units mirror the SOL types of questions. – http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html – http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Assessmen t/releasedtests.html • In class project work requires students to apply knowledge and share their understandings. These assessments often count MORE than multiple choice tests because they show understanding. Grading Scale • • • • • • 92-100 A 84-91 B 75-83 C 67-74 D 66 and below F All graded work will have either a number or letter grade. Ungraded work will have a check or star (practice work while learning). Homework Policy: This is the year to help your child develop study skills. • An average of 45 minutes per night. AR! • Spelling practice – quiz on Thursdays – be sure they can write them in categories! • Math practice – skill done that week. Please assist as needed. • Read 20 minutes. Please write the title of the book and sign the agenda each evening. • Study guides will come home for science and sometimes math. Study them nightly – develop the habit! Accelerated Reader • Independent level/STARS test • Goals- new each quarter – usually about 10 points. • Be aware that some books are .5 (not 5). • Students should get about 85 % or higher – or I will ask them to go down a level. • Students must take a test each week! Reading Programs • Read Aloud Virginia is a program (Oct. to May) that fosters parents reading TO their children. It is proven to increase vocabulary and comprehension. Calendars- sign nightly • Book-It (Oct. to March): Independent reading (can be AR books) – 10 per month. Pizza prize! • Admirals Hockey: Can be Book-it books. Read 10 books and win 4 tickets to Admirals game. Classroom Environment • RESPECT- for any adult, yourself, and fellow classmates. • “Constitution for Learning”: we will develop our own rules. • Friday folders: your child’s work habits and behavior will be noted here – please sign and return Monday. SOL test….What is it? • The test is given in May. • All the skills taught from K-3 are tested during the assessment. • English reading, math, social studies, and science are tested. • We will start a daily review in January. • The children will receive study guides for review prior to the test. Open Communication • Please feel free to e-mail. • Please call after school hours. If it is during the school day, simply leave a voice mail and we will return the call. • WEBSITE: has homework, some files that you can use, websites, classroom news. – http://byrnesbrightest.weebly.com/