Welcome!

· Please sign in. · Have a seat at your child’s desk. · Each student wrote you a Sunnygram. Please

read the Sunnygram and write back to them on the attached sheet. It will be the first thing your child sees tomorrow morning.

· We have a short video message from the School Board, Dr. Bowers, and the PTA.

Mrs. Kim’s3rd Grade

Mrs. Kim’s3rd GradeWelcome!

Who is Mrs. Kim?· From Maryland

· Columbia· Schooling

· University of Maryland, College Park· Elementary Education · Concentration in Mathematics

· Work Experience· Taught 3rd Grade in Fairfax County for 6yrs· Long Term Substitute 4 years in 3rd Grade

(Hutchison/Pinebrook/Arcola)

ReadingA balanced or comprehensive literacy approach is used. This includes mini-lessons, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, as well as read-alouds, literature studies, and author studies.

· Scholastic Book orders will be sent home each month.· Online ordering is available

· Class Code is P86JL

Writing· Writing

Students write for many purposes with emphasis on explanatory and descriptive writing. Students also practice basic research skills, with an emphasis on information collection, summarizing, paraphrasing, and identifying resources. We follow a Writer’s Workshop approach to writing (mini-lesson, independent writing, conferencing, sharing)

· Writing Rubrics (Learning Targets)· Grammar Usage, Conventions, Mechanics · Word Study Approach

Discovering patterns, rules and meanings.· Cursive Writing

Math· Graphing · Probability & Statistics· Addition & Subtraction · Geometry· Patterns, Functions,

Algebra· Multiplication & Division· Measurement· Money· Time· Problem Solving

Science· Units

Matter Earth Cycles Energy Resources Simple Machines Environments Animal Adaptations Life Cycles Soil

Science

Social StudiesUnits

1. Map and Globe Skills2. Government3. Famous Americans4. Explorers5. Economics6. Greece7. Mali 8. Rome

Technology· Keyboarding· Word processing· DreamBox math· Internet Safety· Smartboard· Integration within curriculum· Laptops and iPads· Educational Software Programs· SOL related websites

Testing· Units Tests

· Study guides· Benchmark Tests

· 2nd and 3rd quarter· SOLs

· May· solpass.org· Virginia Department of Education

· Released tests· Review

· Study Guides· Old tests

Specials· Music (MF)· Art (Th)· PE (MWF) · Library (Tu)· SEARCH · Guidance· Computer Lab

Morning Meetings· Every morning students will greet each

other· Go over the schedule· Sharing Time

Interactive Notebooks

· These notebooks will be completed using composition notebooks for each subject.  They can be used for review at any time. It is a learning process and requires time and several procedures.

 

· One to the World is an instructional initiative that addresses what an LCPS graduate should know and be able to do.  

· This instructional approach focuses on significant content and important competencies.

· More information to come as the 3rd grade

team plans for future curriculum

based projects.

Homework· Homework is a nightly 30 minute process

· Reading-Silently/Read Aloud- 20 minutes · Math- as needed and assigned by teacher· Word Study done in class (HW if not completed)· Projects as assigned· Content based assignments as needed

Assessments/Grading· Assessments will be graded with 1,2,3,4· Phoenix - 4=A, 3=B, 2=C 1=D· Observations· Anecdotal notes· Discussions/conferences· Work samples· Verbal and nonverbal participation· Enrichment Opportunities· A copy of the report card is attached

Behavior Programs

· Individual Behavior Program· Tickets

· Class/School Behavior Program· PBIS (ROAR Matrix)

Celebrations/Birthdays· Birthdays

· No lunch time treats. See school policy.· No invitations unless for everyone

· Class Parties· Winter· End of year

Medication· If your child

requires medication, please give it directly to our school nurse.

Field Trips

· We are permitted one field trip so far this year. Planning on going to the National Zoo in April.

· Chaperones· Must complete

Volunteer/Mentor Application· Epi-pens

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

· First bell @ 7:35 am. · Students arriving between 7:30 and 7:35

should report to the front hall until the bell rings.

· Late bell is at 7:50.· Tardy Slip

· Dismissal @ 2:35 - 2:45 pm.· Early dismissal procedures

Communication

· Newsletters· Hard copy- beginning of October

· Email· Phone call· Website · Thursday folders· Agenda

Communication Continued

· Fall Conferences· Link will be emailed to you from Sign Up Genius

· First come first serve basis· 15 minutes long· Promptness is necessary and appreciated

· Additional conferences as needed and requested· Teacher· Parent

Best Contact Methods· E-mail: Alisa.Kim@lcps.org· School Phone: (703) 957-4390· Notes placed in Take Home folder

or in your child’s agenda.

We Are Looking Forward to a Great Year!