Mrs. Fredette’s

Third Grade Class

2015-2016

Who is Mrs. Fredette? Education: BA in Comparative Literature from Brandeis U. and post-baccalaureate in Education from Ramapo College.

This is my 11th year teaching at Harrington Park School, and my second year in third grade.

This is my 2nd career. Before teaching, I managed systems analysts in the insurance field.

Family: I have a supportive husband, a daughter, who graduated college in June, 2012 and a son who works in the film industry.

I am passionate about teaching.

My Guiding Beliefs

Children genuinely want to

learn.

If we set high standards, children

will strive to meet them.

Children perform best when they

know that teachers and parents are

working together.

It is my job to find the best way

to meet your child’s learning needs.

My Goals for Each and Every Student

They will all be sound thinkers.

They will all be strategic problem

solvers.

They will all be proficient readers

and writers.

They will all be kind to each

other.

Math Curriculum Covers: Place Value

A review of addition and subtraction

Multiplication and division

Word problem strategies

Mastering multiplication and division basic facts (to 12).

Time

Graphing

Math Curriculum Covers (cont’d):

Geometry

Fractions

Measurement

Balanced Literacy Approach for Teaching Reading and

Writing Reader’s Workshop

Writer’s Workshop

Guided Reading Groups

Read-Alouds

Shared Reading

Systematic Word Study Grammar Vocabulary Spelling

Spelling Lists based on class needs New list about every two weeks Choice of spelling activities completed in spelling notebook. Two words on each list will be individualized. Your child will choose words that they often misspell in their writing.

Grammar Mentor sentences to guide understanding Emphasis is on usage, not terminology Taught through activities as much as possible Goal is to see evidence of grammar skills taught in student writing

Vocabulary Literature-based Introduced a few words at a time Cooperative group activities to practice word usage Goal is to strengthen reading comprehension Goal is to enhance writing

Science Curriculum Topics Plants and Animals Solar System Weather, Water, and Air Forces and Machines

Social Studies Curriculum Topics

Maps Government New Jersey Civics, Citizenship, and American Values Economics

Homework Reinforces classroom learning. Never introduces new material.

Never given over weekends or holidays.

Includes at least 20 minutes of independent reading.

Should not take longer than one UNDISTRACTED hour (including reading).

Homework (cont’d.) You can help and/or check homework if you’d like. Homework is never graded.

Missed homework must be made up.

Work missed due to absence will be sent home on the day your child returns, and should be made up as soon as possible.

Report Cards

Major Academic Subjects:

Mathematics

Reading

Writing

Math

Social

Studies/Science

Grade Key for Common Core

Standards

4 Exceeds Standard

3 Meets Standard

2 Approaching

Standard

1 Improvement Toward

Standard Needed

How Can You Help Your Child Succeed in Third

Grade?

Help your child arrive at school on time each morning.

Make sure your child comes to school well-rested.

A healthy breakfast makes a big difference!

Help your child arrive at school prepared each morning.

How Can You Help Your Child Succeed in

Third Grade? Go through your child’s homework folder each night.

Sign graded work on

time.

Make sure your child accurately updates his/her reading log each night. Sign and return it on Fridays.

How Can You Help Your Child Succeed in Third

Grade?

Model strong reading habits. Set aside a time each night to turn off the TV and the computer and read.

Talk to your child about books. Ask questions about the book he/she is reading.

Encourage math fact practice. Keep it fun!

How Can You Help Your Child Succeed in Third

Grade? Ask questions about school. Take an active interest in what we are learning.

Let me know if you have any concerns. We are a team with a common goal.

Spark your child’s

curiosity.

Celebrate progress, not just success!

Incentives Prize box tickets awarded . Bi-weekly drawing of two tickets. Bingo Board for Homework. One lucky winner every two weeks! All lucky winners choose from a choice of new Scholastic books!

Snack Every morning, usually at 11:00. Avoid peanut snacks. If possible, keep snack small and healthy. No three course meals, please!

Extra Help Offered on an “as needed” basis. Your request, or my request.

Before announced math assessments. Check your child’s Assignment Notebook.

Before You Leave:•Please sign up for a parent-teacher conference.•Please write back to your child in his/her Writer’s Notebook.•Please see our class parents.•Check out your child’s work in the hallway.

Any questions?Just ask!

Thank you for coming tonight!