2013 2014 first day keynote - Forest View Elementary School

Welcome to 3rd Grade
Mrs. Kim’s Class
Room 306
2014-2015 School Year
Contact Information
Forest View Elementary School
1901 W. Estates Dr.
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
847-593-4359
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Mrs. Kim
847-472-3606, please call only before 8:45am and after
3:50pm
E-mail address: kim.sarah@ccsd59.org
Website: use Forest View Site and click on TEACHER
PAGES, then find Mrs. Kim
Reading Focus
Reading Log:
- Total of 800 minutes per trimester (see sample)
- The students are required to read 100 minutes on weekly basis., along with a
written reflection
- Each 100 minutes allows the students to move around our themed bulletin board.
Please see the hallway board.
- The parents will total the minutes and initial before the students turn in their logs.
- The logs are to be completed by each Monday.
TIC TAC squares:
- The students will complete 9 squares with various comprehension activities (book
reports, dioramas, book talks, projects, 5 AR points, reading log, etc.), (see sample)
- A TIC TAC sheet will be sent home at the beginning of each trimester and/or
posted on Mrs. Kim’s website for reference.
- The students will have a copy of the TIC TAC sheet displayed at school to keep
track of their progress.
Reading Log and TIC TAC
samples
Summer Reading for AR tests on TIC TAC
The Flunking of Joshua T. Bates by Susan Shreve Lexile 840
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Freckle Juice by Judy Blume Lexile 370
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The Chalkbox Kid by Clyde Robert Bulla Lexile 270
Math Facts
- Timed math facts quizzes will be given to students at the end of each month
with a motivational bulletin board displaying their success on monthly basis (please
see the hallway board)
- Please practice basic math facts daily.
Literacy “I Can” Statements
Integrated Block
- Integrated instructional period that is 160 minutes per day
devoted to instruction that integrates content and language/
literacy. !
- This will provide an instructional block for teaching the
integrated units.
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- Teachers will use literacy skills and content area materials to
create common lessons in both areas and paint a big picture
using the aligned themes.
Writing Genres for 3rd Grade
Expository (Informal/Explanatory)
Opinion
Narrative
Content Areas
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Our Science and Social Studies curriculum is very hands on, so many of the
standards will be met in class through small and whole group activities during the
integrated block.
- Students will have homework and projects that go along with the units being
taught.
- Encourage your student to read from the textbooks at home to review for class
discussions and tests/quizzes even if there isn’t nightly homework for that day.
- Quizzes, tests, projects, classwork will be part of the grade in each subject.
- Cooperative skills will be developed during the integrated block.
Science Units
Sun, Moon, Stars
Matter and Energy
Human Body
Rules
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Respectful:
Raise your hand to be called on
Use kind words
Use quiet voices
Respect the materials of others
Be Responsible:
* Complete all homework assignments
* Take good care of your materials
Be
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Safe:
Walk at all times
Keep 6 legs on the floor
Keep your hands, feet and other objects to yourself
Behavior
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The school and most classroom rules follow the PBIS model.
The rules in our classroom are closely aligned with the rules of the
school. In case a student breaks a rule , a Behavior Referral
Communication Form will be used for communication purposes
between FV and home.
- OWLS on their desk
-Kim Cash- student earn money and shop at my store monthly
-Passes
-Positive punch cards
Parents Communication
What is Positive Behavioral Interventions
and Supports (PBIS)
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PBIS places an increased emphasis on
proactive approaches in which expected and
more socially acceptable behaviors are
directly taught, regularly practiced in the
school environment, and followed by
frequent positive reinforcement.
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Why are we doing PBIS at Forest View?
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PBIS is a program supported by the Illinois
State Board of Education and Community
Consolidated School District 59 that
promotes and maximizes academic
achievement and behavioral competence. We
believe that by helping students practice
good behavior, we will foster an even more
positive school community where all
students have an environment where they
can succeed and grow. It is a school wide
strategy for helping all students achieve
important social and learning goals. We
know that when good behavior and good
teaching come together, our students will
excel in their learning. Forest View is proud
to be a part of this exciting initiative.
Class Schedule
Class Schedule
9:00-9:20 Team Time
9:20-10:20 Math
10:20-11:20 Guided Reading
11:20-12:00 Specials
12:00-12:50 Lunch/Recess
12:50-3:50 Integrated Block
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Schedule
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Specials Schedule
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Day 1 Fine Arts
Day 2 Fine Arts
Day 3 P.E
Day 4 P.E
Day 5 LRC
Day 6 LRC
* students should have an extra pair of gym shoes in their lockers for the days
they have P.E.
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Study Skills
- Check your child’s assignment notebook and homework folder daily
- Ask your child about their progress (TIC TAC, AR, Facts, chapter tests)
- Set aside time to complete homework, try to keep it consistent i.e. 5-6pm
everyday
- Allow for play time after school, followed by uninterrupted homework time
- Assist your child with difficult tasks and always check their work before
sending it to school
Homework Policy
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If a student forgets to complete his/her homework or misplaces it,
he/she will be asked to: !
1. Sign the classroom MISSING HOMEWORK LOG. (see sample)
2. The teacher will contact the parents after numerous late or
incomplete assignments.
3. Student will be asked to finish the missing/late assignment.
Homework
- Students should read for about 15-30 minutes per night and complete the reading
log.
- Students should also practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication daily.
- It is the students’ responsibility to write down their homework in their assignment
notebook and bring all the necessary materials home.
- Homework will be emailed or it may be on the website by Mrs. Kim’s on a daily basis
- Many homework assignments will be completed using student laptops or tablets, and a
worksheet or a packet will not always come home.
Testing
About 1 week notice will be given prior to any tests.
Pop quizzes can take place at any point during our units.
3rd graders will participate in the following tests this year:
FAST (previous known as Aimsweb)
MAP PARC (previous known as ISATs)
Report cards assessments applicable to the report card descriptors
Skills Assessed for report cards
Reading
Reads grade
Determines Independently
Reads to
Uses word level text with
the meaning understands
identify key
analysis and fluency and
of words and third grade
ideas and
phonics skills
accuracy
phrases
texts
details
ORF - English
Writing
Composes organized &
detailed texts
Applies spelling skills in
written work (grade-level
words)
Makes
Identifies how
connections
reasons and
and
evidence are
comparisons
used to
using two
support ideas.
texts
Uses capital letters
and punctuation
Uses correct grammar and
correctly (upper case
sentence structure
letters at beginning
(complete sentences,
of sentences and
subject/verb agreement,
proper nouns, correct
irregular past tense)
ending punctuation)
Skills Assessed for report cards
Math
Understands place value
concepts to the 100,000 Adds and Subtracts within
and rounds whole numbers
1,000
to the nearest 10 and 100.
Expresses fraction of
Multiplies and divides within
area of part of a shape
100 using various strategies
as part of the whole
Classifies
quadrilaterals and
recognizes
similarities and
differences
Geometric
Measurement:
Perimeter & Area
Solves problems
involving the four
operations and can
identify patterns in
arithmetic
Understands the properties
of multiplication and the
relationship between
multiplication and division
Understands fractions as
Measures lengths in 1/4,
numbers with same and
1/2 and whole inches
different denominators
Collects, graphs
and interprets
data
Can determine
elapsed time
Estimates & Measures
liquid volumes and
masses using metric
standard units
Skills Assessed for report cards
Social Studies
Understands
concepts and
vocabulary
Uses and interprets
maps
Science
Understands
concepts and
vocabulary
Engages in inquiry
using scientific
processes
Draws conclusions
based on evidence
Listening and Speaking
Participates effectively in discussions (i.e.
listening to others, taking turns speaking, etc.)
Asks and answers questions about information
from a speaker
Academic Websites
Reading
Odyssey https://www.thelearningodyssey.com/
Mount Prospect Library http://mppl.org/
Arlington Height Library http://ahml.info/ (has free access to Tumble Books under the KIDS
section)
Math
Fun Brain www.funbrain.com
Xtramath www.xtramath.com
Pearson Success www.pearsonsuccess.net
Content
FOSS www.fossweb.com
KIDS.gov http://www.kids.gov/k_5/k_5_social.shtml
Birthdays
* Birthday treats are optional!! !
* Our school district strongly supports healthy eating, therefore, please keep
treats simple and healthy.
* Non-food treats are also welcome and strongly encouraged.
* Ideas for healthy treats include frozen treats, fruit, yogurt, cereal bars,
pudding, string cheese, train mix, rice cake, goldfish, pretzels, dried fruit
Thank You!
Let’s have a fantastic school year!
Please don’t forget to sign up
for the October Goal Setting
Conferences and the classroom
parties before leaving.