august 27, 2014. bachelor of arts degree in psychology from mercyhurst university montessori...
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Welcome to Open House
August 27, 2014
Mrs. Germano’s Background Information Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology
from Mercyhurst University Montessori Certification from Carlow
University Master’s Degree in Elem. Ed. & Teaching
Certificate from Seton Hill University 11 Years with GLSD 9 Years teaching 3rd Grade 18 years of teaching experience
Montessori (3 -5 yr. olds) 3rd, 5th, & 6th grades.
Contact Information:
Beth Germano1010 Mt. View DriveGreensburg, PA 15601
Phone# 724-834-4379
www.glsd.us
Expectations for 3rd Graders
Try your BEST. Listen carefully and follow directions. Be respectful to self and others. Keep hands, feet, and unkind
comments to yourself. Learn something new each day. Take responsibility for self and
actions. Smile and be helpful.
3G Bingo Bonuses Students are rewarded for whole class positive
behaviors and showing common courtesies. Following classroom procedures and
directions. Using good manners. Working well together. Getting compliments from other teachers. Extra-helpful or kind behaviors.
A tally of these positive behaviors are kept next to our Bingo Board and numbers are drawn daily. (Same idea as a marble jar, but a little more exciting.)
Behavior Clip Chart 3G students will also be held accountable for
their own classroom behaviors.
All students start each day on the “Ready to Learn” & have the opportunity to move up or down throughout the day depending upon their individual behaviors.
Anyone who gets to the Awesome level will earn a sticker & a chance slip to be drawn for a prize at the end of each month.
We will also have a Star Wall where those students who get up to Awesome 5 times will be moved to the Star Wall.
Homework
Homework is written daily in the homework journal which is located in your child’s red take home folder.
Most third grade students spend about 30 minutes on average to complete homework assignments.
Third graders are also encouraged to read daily, both independently and out loud for fluency practice. (Suggestion: 20 minutes/day)
Storytown , GoMath! & Science Fusion
www.thinkcentral.com
Username: 24 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (first 4 letters of last name) (first 4 letters of first name)
Password: g L ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (6 digit lunch number)
Storytown Students will receive new spelling
words each Monday and will be tested each Friday, unless otherwise notified.
Robust Vocabulary will be defined, used in sentences, and discussions each week.
Reading Focus Wall ( check it out ) Comprehension, vocabulary, and skills
for each lesson will be assessed on Fridays, unless notified otherwise.
GoMath! Third grade will be using GoMath! and other
resources to teach real world problem solving skills. Addition and Subtraction within 1,000. Represent and Interpret Data Understand Multiplication Concepts, Facts, and
Strategies▪ Third graders are required to memorize Multiplication
facts 0-12) Understand Division Concepts, Facts, and Strategies. Understand and Compare Fractions Measurement – time, length, liquid volume, & mass Geometry – 2-dimensional shapes &perimeter and area
Xtramath.org
•XtraMath is an online program which helps kids to master basic math facts.•Students will work on XtraMath during Core Extension time.
Student Log In Information will be sent home.
Science FusionInvestigation QuestionsEngineering ProcessPlants and AnimalsEcosystems & InteractionsChanges to the Earth’s SurfaceEarth and its MoonPhysical Properties and Matter
Social Studies What is a Community? Where People Start Communities Communities Grow and Change Living Together in a Community, State
and Nation Geography Map Skills
Reading maps, landform & product maps Chart and Graph Skills
Timelines, tables, graphs, flow charts Current Events – Scholastic News
Home – School Connections
We need your help! Volunteer Opportunities
a note was sent home yesterday regarding volunteers for parties and PTO activities.
Fun Websites for Parents and Children: Please see teacher websites for lots of
kid friendly, educational sites on the Internet
Birthday Celebrations
We currently have 19 students in 3G. If you plan on sending a birthday snack, please
make sure it is pre-cut (i.e. cookie cake) if needed or are individually wrapped treats.
It also helps to send in any other items needed for the treat (i.e. napkins, plates, plastic utensils, etc.)
As a reminder, the school nurse has asked to not send in treats that contain any type of nuts, due to allergies.
We do have nut allergies in our room this year.
RemindersConferences—will take place in
November 10th —sign-up tonight! Take a post-it note to remember the time you selected.
Morning Tutoring—by invitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting September 23rd
Wellness Walk will be held October 3rd —all MVES donations come back to our school
Thank You for Attending!
Scavenger Hunt Can you find:
Your child’s desk Job Helper chart “Bing” Map Daily Objectives ABC’s of Me Bingo Board Clip Chart
Visit the Encore teachers, Guidance, and support staff.
Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale