Welcome to Third Grade!Mrs. Lorenzi’s Class

CommunicationVoice Mail: (708) 524-3060 ext. 8120Email: slorenzi@ op97.org (preferred) *Please let me know

if you did not receive an email from me.

Notes in assignment notebookFamily Letters (reading, social studies, math)Webpage will include nightly assignments and dates

on calendar in addition to other pertinent informationBlog: mrslorenzi.blogspot.com –will be converted to

webpage soonUnsatisfactory progress reports- distributed at

conferencesReport CardsFamily Conferences

Assignment NotebooksHomework log -signed by Mrs. L and

parent/guardianParent signature means all assignments are

completeGoes home every night along with take home

folder and chapter bookReading Log (monthly chapter books

recorded here independently- minimum 2 books per month)

Various other pages in the back(writing, reading, etc….)

HomeworkRoutine—same time, same place every night (organized, quiet—

possibly play classical music?)Check backpacks before bed to ensure everything is ready to goAssignments are due next day unless noted otherwiseUse time wisely in class—get signed off quickly—get homework

done!Incomplete assignments are marked late and done at recess-

watch for “Oops Slips”Signatures and corrections required on 1’s and 2’s“While you were Out Folders”Sunrise Study Hall and Academic Study Hall availableWe will ease in to homework load through September15-45 minutes of homework per night plus 20 mins. of reading

aloud (varies per child)

Post OfficeMail comes home daily in the take home

folderCheck folders daily—Bring Right Back and

Left at Home (students are responsible for checking their personal mail box)

Please reflect over graded assignments

Mrs. Lorenzi’s Top Twenty“The whole point of Ms. Martin’s Top Twenty

is to be respectful to others. We like the Top Twenty because they are like rules but they are very specific so we know exactly how to act. It also helps people stay civilized. It stops people from going wild and crazy. It keeps people in line figuratively. It also takes respect to a whole different level.”

-Caleb Purham-Rogers and Adrien Kenig

Morning Meeting/Afternoon Wrap UpInteractive morning message—incorporates

daily oral language using editing marksSpecial announcementsOverview of the daySharing time (current events, etc….)Read Alouds/Book Hooks/Book Reviews

It’s against the law to say you did nothing at school today!

Behavior ModificationBehavior Cards (for individual behavior)

Green-Good BehaviorYellow-WarningPurple-Loss of Recess (exercise….teacher’s choice)Red-Note home/Office Referral

Star Chart (for class behavior)100 stars—class party!!

Team Points ChartPoints added for being ready on time, working well together, etc…

Positive ReinforcementBear Necessity Slips and Raffle-kids can

nominate othersStar Chart/Reward PartyGroup Points/Rewards“Clap-offs”Sportsmanship Ribbons“Job Well Done” plantIndividual notes/cards/lunch with studentsWeekly Awards, etc……

We celebrate small successes to keep children enthusiastic about learning and proud of their work.

MathematicsHomework given each nightPre-tests given prior to each unit and kids

can “test out” of lessons (will be used as study guide at end of unit along with an additional study guide)

Rocket Math for computation (multiplication and division)

Hands on approach to learning—manipulatives

“Math Take Out” availableWhole group, small groups, pairs, individuals“Walking Math” for some students

ScienceTaught by Mrs. Flowers—see Welcome LetterEarth: phases of the moon, day/night, solar

and lunar eclipsePhysical: Newton’s Laws of Motion/Simple

MachinesLife: Plant growth and DevelopmentNo textbook—lots of science literature to

take home“Geared Up” Lego programGlobal Village Scientist

Social StudiesWe will explore the various kinds of communities

and cultures which exist within our nation and beyond. A focus on geography of our land and how the early Native American tribes adapted to their environment will be key. Early settlements along the east coast will be learned. The development of the west will also be studied. Our government and the branches which make up our nation’s authority will be taught.

Lesson quizzes and chapter testsRead Unit Family Letters-extra credit

opportunitiesTime for Kids will address current events

TechnologyResearch projects conducted on the InternetIpod Touch Sessions, Laptop CartsElmo Document Readers?Q wicki videos to introduce new concepts,

United Streaming, etc……

Assessments

ISATs—math and readingFluency checks (Dibels)MAP Testing (Measure of Academic

Progress ) Reading and Math tests taken on the computer -Fall, Winter, and Spring

Sign and return all major tests that are stamped

Language arts, math, social studies tests and quizzes

Informal assessments (clipboard crusing)

Grading System4: Above Grade Level3: At Grade Level2: Below Grade Level1: Academic Warning

Subjective/No Percentages

Odds and EndsWater Bottles (take home each night)Healthy snacks for morning recessStore bought, healthy birthday treats (with ingredients

listed) and supplies *please let me know in advance when you will be sending in treats

Answering in complete sentences (do not start with….)Rephrase question in your answerEncourage writing in cursive (second half of year)School supplies should be replenished throughout the

year…..look for “I Need Slips”Checks for Scholastic Book ordersParty Fund moneyProject fee (Time for Kids magazines)

Parent VolunteersRoom Parent (plan and run class parties,

organize snacks, etc….)Photographer (take pictures and possibly

make photo slideshows for our webpage)Weekly Paper Grader Helping HandsPersonal Visit

I can use parental help inside and outside of the classroom! Thank you! (Please be sure to sign in at the office if you are coming into the classroom.)