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Welcome to the Leslie/Kempke/Miller 3rd Grade Team! We aim to promote equity through excellence, fostering a growth mindset, rigorous instruction, and positive relationships. Stay updated with communication through Class Dojo, email, and planners. Homework, transportation changes, lunch with your child, birthday treats, and class parties are also discussed. Our curriculum is based on Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. We use personalized instruction and progress monitoring tools to ensure student growth. Volunteers are welcome to sign up and assist in our classrooms. Visit our website for more information.
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Welcome to the Leslie/Kempke/Miller 3rd Grade Team http://lesliekempkemiller.weebly.com/
“Equity through Excellence” One Year’s Growth in One Year’s Time Growth Mindset Monitor with Feedback Build Positive Relationships and Culture Rigorous Instruction
This is too hard! Instead of thinking… I give up! I will keep trying and learn how to do this! I always make mistakes! Think… This may take more time and effort! Growth Mindset Mistakes help me improve!
Positive Reinforcement Class Dojo/ Auction Verbal Praise Knight of the Week Armor Awards Sweet Treats
Thursday Folders *Expect Thursday folders EVERY Thursday * All graded papers will be sent home in the folder * Please check and sign the back paper of the Thursday folder and return to school the next day * School news and information will also be coming home in this folder.
Homework • *Homework will come home daily in the Homework Folder. • *Homework is due when your child gets to school, the next morning, unless stated otherwise.
Communication • *We use Class Dojo, email, and planners. • *Please sign the planner dailyto check homework assignments and record reading minutes. • Thank you!
Transportation • Changes in transportation home must be in writing . • In case of an emergency change please contact the front office(407-320-6850). • Please do NOT leave any messages on voice mail or Class Dojo regarding transportation!
Lunch With Your Child • Parents are invited to eat lunch with their child on Thursdays. (No Siblings) • Picnic tables available outside lunchroom • Go to Front Office to sign in at your child’s scheduled lunch time (11:42) • Wait at picnic tables for your child’s class to arrive. No classmates to be included.
Birthday Treats and Class Parties • Birthday treat time is during snack/lunch • Send them in with your child or leave it at the front office. • Send individual items that are the SAME, nothing that needs to be cut up by the teacher. • Avoid items with nuts, peanuts, and all tree nuts please. Class Parties: * Winter Party on Dec. 20 * End of the year in May Drop Off Parties: • Fall Drop Off • *Valentine Drop Off FYI—Siblings are not permitted to attend class parties.
Curriculum Based on…. • Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) • Mathematics Florida Standards (MAFS) • Science (NGSSS) • Social Studies
ELA (Reading and Language Arts) Reading • Phonemic Awareness • Phonics • Fluency • Vocabulary • Comprehension Language Arts • Spelling • English - grammar, proofreading/editing, punctuation, capitalization, word usage • Writing • Cursive Handwriting
SOCIAL STUDIES • Taught weekly/integrated in ELA • Map and Globe Skills • U.S. Geography and Government • North America
A web based tool to help students make real gains in Reading and Mathematics. It includes assessments which measure students’ growth and performance through personalized instruction. The Portal Parents please refer to Skyward email from Mr. White on directions to access the portal.
Progress Monitoring • Our Progress Monitoring will be assessments and teacher observations. • There will be a standardized test in the spring (April) that will be aligned to Florida Standards.
MATH • Emphasis on use of manipulatives and higher-level thinking skills • Consumable books • On-line resources on Go Math (Elementary) • Memorize multiplication facts 1 through10
SCIENCE • Bodies of Knowledge: Physical, Earth, and Life Science • Taught daily • Labs / activities • Use of scientific method • Tested in 5th grade on FCAT • Consumable books
Volunteers a.k.a. Dividends • Volunteers are always welcomed to assist us in our classrooms. Please sign up! • A signupgenius.com link will be emailed out to dividend. • Go to our Weebly website for the Dividend Application link.
Questions ???? Please take a minute to look at the Sign-Up Sheets on the table !