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Welcome to Mrs. Khanijoun’s Third Grade Classroom! “Discerning Meaningful Action” Who is Mrs. Khanijoun? • • • • Holy Trinity graduate ’96 Visitation 2000 Miami University 2004 Masters in Elementary Education, 2010 • • • • Ms. Scarff -Visitation 2006 -JMU ‘10, Second year at HTS Third Grade Team • Mrs. Skonberg -teaches 3rd and 4th Language Arts -10th year at HTS -Stone Ridge and Georgetown grad • Mrs. DeFoor -teaches 2nd, 3rd, 4th Math and Science -3rd year at HTS -Gilford College, NC Our Philosophy/Goals • Classroom Community: share ideas, faith and talents with encouragement and without fear • Establish meaningful and respectful relationships • Students will learn responsibility and accountability • Students will take pride in their work Language Arts: Readers and Writers • Reading: Independent (Just Right) reading book, Houghton Mifflin Anthology-Shared Reading, Guided Reading, Read Aloud, Reader’s Notebook (section in binder), *helpful websites* • Writing : Writer’s Notebook, 6+1 Trait Writing (VOICES) Writing Process, Cursive • Spelling : Routine, Pattern Words and High Frequency Words, Spelling Folder, Weekly Test • Grammar: DLR and Mini lessons • Additional Reading: – The Courage of Sarah Noble – Book Projects Helpful Reading Websites • • • • • • • A Book and a Hug http://www.abookandahug.com/ Read Kiddo Read http://readkiddoread.com/ Guys Read http://guysread.com/ What Comes Next? Series and Sequels http://www.mymcpl.org/books-movies-music/juvenileseries Classroom Expectations • • • • • Follow directions quickly Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat Be a good listener to classmates and teachers Show respect by using kind words and actions Be prepared for class by having your assignments and materials Classroom Tour • • • • • • Morning Routine Science Table Student Spotlight Classroom Library Prayer Corner Classroom Centers Discipline: Third Grade All Stars! • Good Decision Hits: -students setting an example -students going out of their way to help others -living the code Discipline: Third Grade All Stars! • Bad Decision Strikes -students not following directions -continued chatting or calling out during work time -students being hurtful or rude to others -not following the Classroom Expectations or Honor Code Discipline: Third Grade All Stars! • 4 Hits = Home Run (praise note home) • First Strike= Warning • Second Strike= Think Sheet • Third Strike= Student must write parent/s a note. It must be signed by teacher and the parent/s. • Fourth strike= parent, student, and teacher conference Homework! (30-45 minutes) • Homework is assigned daily in Language Arts and Math. • Homework is assigned weekly in Religion, Spanish and Science/Social Studies. • Students are responsible for copying their homework in their Homework Planner each day (and USING the planner at home) • Homework is also posted on HTS website daily Missing/Late Homework • Homework Log, Missing HW Notice • Must be made up/teacher initials log • Students with no missing homework over a two week period of time will be rewarded with a small prize for their hard work. How Can You Help With Homework? • • • • • • • • Encourage child to create a homework “space” 3rd Grader – complete independently HW is a reinforcement of a skill If child does not understand, review directions “Teaching moment”- Take it! HW is an assessment, not for a “grade” Send an email if there is a lot of difficulty We want to see effort/responsibility Math Concepts Covered • • • • • Class split in half, Methods Homework daily Suggested daily math facts practice Concept Reviews Concepts covered: Place value, problem solving Number sense, +, -, x, / measurement, geometry, time, money, graphs, calendars, rounding Social Studies/Science • • • • • • • • • Map Skills/ Geography Communities/Early Settlements Branches of Government National Symbols Economics Plants Animals Simple Machines Oceans- (Project) Solar System Religion • • • • • Ignatian Prayers/Teachings “Bit of Gratitude” Examen Gospel Readings Topics: Trinity, Parts of the Mass, Stations of the Cross • Plan two school masses Things to look forward to! • Third Grade Open House • Field Trips – – – – Colonial Focus National Museum of American History Art Trip Discovery Theater or Lisner Theater • Ocean Animal Project • Solar System Play Odds and Ends • Uniforms • “While You Were Out” • Ways You Can be Involved – – – – – – Mystery Reader McKenna Sandwiches Chaperones Class Parties Open House Grace Art Contact Me! • [email protected] • 202-352-6079 (cell)