Back to School NightMrs. Holly Izsa
Room 2082014 – 2015
My Job DescriptionMy Job Description
It is my job to look at each child as an
individual who needs to be taught in a way
that matches their learning style.
My classroom should be a place whereevery child feels happy, safe andrespected.
The 411NO MORE VOICE MAIL.
[email protected]@chatham-nj.org
Email is the quickest and best way to be in touchEmail is the quickest and best way to be in touch. .
Please remember to send in a note if there is a change in your child’s dismissal plan! ** (SUBSTITUES)
Any Emergency Messages, please call SBS Main Office
(973) 457-2509
Attendance Line: You must call the attendance line if your child will be late or absent. 973-457-2509 (press 1). Our new system will automatically send you an instant alert at 9:12.
FAQHow do we celebrate birthdays?In third grade we celebrate birthdays with a “no-food” policy. To celebrate your child’s special day your child can choose a book that they can read to our class. Your child will have the opportunity to visit the prize box in Mr. Gardella’s office.
What about our snack time? A healthy and simple snack is best. Snack time is approximately 10 minutes and it is typically a working snack. As a reminder please send your child’s snack in a separate bag or container. SNACKS MAY NOT BE SHARED!
How can we keep our classroom healthy? Please keep your child home when they are sick! When in doubt check the guidelines: http://www.chatham-nj.org/Page/5123All medications must be administered by our nurse and must be “stored” in the nurse’s office. (even cough drops)
Room Mothers
Please contact them if you are interested in volunteering for special events, holiday parties.
Class Room PromiseClass Room PromiseWe care about each other and our
classroom.We treat each other the way we
all want to be treated.We share and take turns.We always try our BEST!!
We help each other and work together.
We know it’s ok to make mistakes and we learn from them.
We think about what is RIGHT and we stop if someone asks us to.We are the AMAZING IZSA ALL-
STARS!!
3rd Grade…Battle of the Books
Continental Math League
Trips: Waterloo Village/ Bronx Zoo
Cursive handwriting
Chromebooks (PASSWORDS)
PARCC (March/May)
Third grade yearbooks
Third grade breakfast
Our Typical Day Jobs/Morning Assignment
ELA (Reading Workshop)
Snack
Special Area Classes
(Health, P.E. Technology, Music, Art, Library)
Problem of the Day
Math
Recess/Lunch
DEAR (unfinished work)
Science/Social Studies/Writing workshop
ELAEnglish Language Arts- English Language Arts- includes includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, reading, writing, speaking, listening, spelling, grammar, handwriting…spelling, grammar, handwriting…
Reading WorkshopReading Workshop Comprehension Club Comprehension Club and and Good Habits, Great ReadersGood Habits, Great Readers
Writing Workshop Writing Workshop Lucy Calkins Lucy Calkins Units of Study Units of Study +White Books+White Books
HandwritingHandwriting Zaner-Bloser CursiveZaner-Bloser Cursive
Spelling / Word StudySpelling / Word StudyWords Their WayWords Their Way
GrammarGrammarProblem of the Day + AuthenticProblem of the Day + Authentic
Math All Around Us…Pearson Program
Visit www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
We follow our curriculum CCSSConcepts include: algebra, addition and subtraction (with and without regrouping), place value, geometry, decimals, fractions, measurement, time, money, multiplication…
Timed tests for Basic Facts!
PROBLEM SOLVING: EXPLAINING AND PROVING
What can parents do to support their children?
Students must… Parents can…UNDERSTAND why the math worksKnow which math to use for which situation
Notice whether your child REALLY knows why the answer is what it is
PROVE that they know why and how the math works
TALK to your child about the math. Ask them to justify their answers.
Be able to use basic math facts FLUENTLY
Encourage children to know/memorize basic math facts
Apply math in real world situations
Ask your child to DO the math that comes up in your daily life
Science and Social Studies
ScienceClimate & Weather Living ThingsPushes and Pulls Rocks and MineralsSolar System Matter and ChangesScientific Method
Social Studies• Native Americans• Geography/map skills• New Jersey
• History• Geography• Government
Unit 1 Skills for LearningUnit 2 EmpathyUnit 3 Emotion ManagementUnit 4 Problem Solving
This is our pilot year, many of the lessons included in the program have always been taught in our school, but this is now in a formal and sequential format.
What are we doing?Thematic Curriculum 2014-2015
Kindergarten: A Home for All Seasons
1st Grade: Agriculture Around Us
2nd Grade: Our Environment, Our Health
3rd Grade: Every Drop Matters
Design and TechnologyMs. Stojanov (Ms. S)
The Engineering Design Process
What is the problem?
What is the problem?
What are possible solutions?
What are possible solutions?
What will your solution look like?
What will your solution look like?
Follow your plan and build your solution.
Follow your plan and build your solution.
How could you make your solution better?
How could you make your solution better?
HomeworkHomework Monday-Monday-Spelling in agenda (ParentSpelling in agenda (Parent’’s please check)s please check) Spelling SortSpelling Sort
Math Math ELA Journal (Due Friday)ELA Journal (Due Friday)
Tuesday- Tuesday- Spelling SentencesSpelling Sentences Math Math
Wednesday- Wednesday- Grammar Grammar oror reading comprehension reading comprehension Math Math
Thursday- Thursday- Study for SpellingStudy for Spelling Math Math
EVERY NIGHT- READ for 20 minutes EVERY NIGHT- READ for 20 minutes
Please check the agenda each night!!Please check the agenda each night!!
Please be involved with the homework, this will show your child that homework is important to you!
Questions?Need Help?RESPONSIBILITY!!
Classroom Classroom BehaviorBehavior
We work as a team and focus on the positive. We follow our Class Promise that includes kindness, respect and responsibility.
Parents will be notified of any behavior concerns as soon as possible. Together, we will work through any situation.
Children may forget what you say, but they will NEVER forget how you make them feel!!