Ms. Deckers Third- Grade Class

Mr. Renos Third- Grade ClassWelcome, students!

1Welcome to Third Grade!I will get to know you a little bit and show you the classroom.If you have any questions during the presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

Teacher InfoMy backgroundI was born in Liberty Missouri.However, I was raised in Cameron Missouri and went to all of the schools here. My experienceIve been teaching for 2 years.This is my second year as a third-grade classroom teacher.ContactsE-Mail: dreno@cameronschools.org.usPhone: (816) 632- 7212- Please leave a message and I will return the call when I am available

My GoalsTo give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to fourth grade.To provide a supportive, safe, secure, and fun classroom environment.To help you make new friends, and let you know learning can be fun, and discover new interests.Tips for ParentsAny homework will be in the students GREEN folder. So check this daily in your son/daughters backpack. Red folders are Not to leave the classroom!!Parents can chaperone on any field trips (Just let me know!!).

Classroom CommunityOur classroom is like a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with one another. Our class rules are:Be respectful and responsible.Be organized and follow directions.Treat everyone the way you want to be treatedBe on time.Be prepared to learn.HomeworkI will assign about 40 minutes of homework each night. 20 minuets is reserved for reading. Your homework is due on the following morning.If you need extra time to work on your homework or have questions, you can go to homework helpers during recess to work on it, or after school.

Classroom ScheduleMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayWritingWritingWritingWritingVocabulary/Writing TestReadingReadingReadingReadingAccelerated ReaderMathMathMathMathMath TestRecessRecessRecessRecessRecessScienceSocial StudiesScienceSocial StudiesArts PrototypeHealthPEHealthPEPESmall Group DiscussionsLibrarySmall Group DiscussionsComputer LabArtTardinessSchool starts at 8:00 A.M. If you arent in the classroom by the time the second bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class.If you are tardy four times, the school will contact your parents, and the child will receive a detention.Class Grading FactorsAttendance 5%Assessments 50%Class work 15%Homework 10%Written Assignments 20%(Writing prompts/Many essays)

Field TripsWe have lots of fun field trips planned for this year!We will attend two plays at the Childrens Theater as part of our reading units.We will visit Maple Grove park and take water samples from the river as part of our science unit on the environment.We will tour a bakery as part of our social studies unit on community.

Lets Have a Great Year!