Welcome to Welcome to Third GradeThird Grade

Mrs. StasenMrs. Stasen

Welcome to Welcome to Third GradeThird Grade

Mrs. StasenMrs. Stasen

Just A Little About Me …

• I have been teaching for 9 years.– 6 years in 3rd grade

• I graduated from CMU with degrees in Elementary and Special Education (Cross Categorical)

• Received my Masters in 2008 from Lindenwood University.

• My husband Eric and I have been married for 4 years.

• Finley, our 4 year old Golden Retriever.

Organizational Tools• Assignment Notebook

– All assignments, reminders and important dates – Best way to communicate with your child’s teacher

• Take Home Folder– Graded papers, notes and homework

Please check both every night and initial the assignment notebook

• Class Website

Balanced Literacy• Reading Workshop

– Mini-lesson– Independent Reading

• Reading Journals

• Book Baggie– Just Right Books– Reading Log– 20 minutes of reading

each night

• Pasta House

• Word Study– Incorporated into

reading and writing– Approached as a whole

class/strategy group learning opportunity

• Writing Workshop– Mini-lesson– Independent Writing

• Writer’s Notebook• Individual Conferences

– Published work stays in a student portfolio

• Weekly Writing– Included in reading log– Reinforce concepts taught in

our current unit

*Scholastic Book Orders• Can order online via class website

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• Investigations Series• Student Workbook and Student Handbook

– Students are responsible for the Student Handbook

• Data, Analysis, Geometry, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Area, and Measurement

• Support at Home– Addition and Subtraction Facts– Homework pages from the Student Workbook– Memorization of Multiplication Facts 0-12

Class Mission Statement

We, the students in Mrs. Stasen’s class will be respectful of others and work together to have fun learning. We will do our best to learn all we can, whatever it takes. We will be responsible students who study, complete all assignments, and pay attention in class. We know that we are responsible for our own learning. In 3rd grade, we will be capable students that show what we know. We will be curious learners by asking questions and wanting to learn more. As “Star Learners” we will be confident and believe in our selves.

General Information• Graded papers will be sent home

throughout the week• Please go over them with your child• G.P. = Group Paper

– Done in class therefore no grade is given– This is the first year for letter grades

Look for 3rd grade newsletters in your child’s home folder every other week!

Birthdays We love to celebrate birthdays!

– Treats• Finger Treats• No large cakes or cookie cakes please!• Individually wrapped and store bought

SnacksPlease send in one healthy snack for your

child to eat each day.

Absences – Contact the office if your child will be

absent. If you would like work sent home please leave a message with the office. We need to know this early in the day so that we can gather all the needed assignments and materials.

After School Activities-Please send in a note when your child will

be attending activities after school.

Thank you for your Thank you for your time and support.time and support.

Thank you for your Thank you for your time and support.time and support.

We are looking forward to We are looking forward to another wonderful year!another wonderful year!

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