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Information sheet—Northpoint is going Green!
• I’ve got an information page going around. If you can complete I would appreciate it.
• Your preferred name, email addresses, phone numbers and who is likely to answer. Ex. Home, Mom, Dad etc.
• Also remember to sign up for conferences
Who is teaching my student? • Bobby Scott• Lived in Bloomington-Normal my whole life. • I went to Glenn, Chiddix, NCHS and then ISU. • Taught eleven years of fifth grade at Colene
Hoose. • Beginning 8th year of 3rd grade at Northpoint. • I have my masters degree in administration. • Married and have two sons and one daughter
• I enjoy sending time with my family. • I enjoy being outside. • We like to travel and often go camping. • I enjoy sports—playing and watching– I
incorporate a lot of sport stuff into the classroom.
• I take this job very seriously. It’s a job that
never ends. I think about school all the time, knowing that there is always something more than can be done.
• I recognize that it is not your typical 9-5 job, and that it’s difficult to reach me during the day (since I’m with the students most of it).
• Feel free to call me at home 451-1955 if you feel it is necessary. I may not get back to you until the next day.
• Best way to reach me is email. I always try to respond– it might just be a “thanks” or short response.
• Typically the shorter the email the quicker the reply.
• Class website http://www.unit5.org//Domain/1706
Personal Beliefs/goals for third grade students
• Respect and polite to all • organization • learning is fun
Homework • We will have some– Likely not too much • Enough to create good organization habits
and enrich classroom learning• If you find them spending too much time
with it, let me know• I don’t believe in giving homework for the
sake of giving homework• Chance of assigned reading from text
books.
Assignment Notebook• We will do this daily• Students have the responsibility to get
their assignment notebook signed. • Signing it means you have communicated
with your child about their day and assignments.
• Feel free to leave a note. I try to respond back.
Handwriting• We will be practicing cursive handwriting
throughout the year. • Students are encouraged to use cursive. • I will not be grading handwriting practice
sheets but usually review them. • I occasionally give out a “cursive writing
bonus” on assignments. • Please encourage your students to write
neatly and use cursive.
Skyward
• I typically update Skyward every Sunday. • I give each student a note of missing
assignments on Monday mornings. • Check it every couple weeks or so, but
don’t micro manage. • Don’t panic if you see a low grade– if
you see many then we should talk.
My Philosophy on Grades • What students know is the most important. • Don’t put too much pressure on students. • Don’t compare students to each other. • Encourage and praise effort. • Grades aren’t perfect.• I believe skills are more important than
grades
Math• Working toward a workshop approach• We will use journals daily. • Home Links nearly everyday • It is helpful if you indicate how much assistance you
provided. • Circle the “A lot, some, little, none” • I encourage you to assist them– but please let me know if
they are not grasping a skill or concept. • If a student always has a perfect paper and I don’t know they
are receiving a lot of additional help can create problems. • Mastery of every skill is not expected-series spirals• Games• SRB (Student Reference Book) • Flash Cards are great!• Multiplication 0-12 are to be mastered by end of year. • esuite
Reading• 90 minutes a day.• We are using a workshop approach. • Still new at this approach to teaching—
grading is a big part of the challenge • I’ll read out loud to the class daily. • Always assign 15 minutes to read– adjust as
necessary. • I let students borrow my books. Please help
see that they get returned.
Reading cont.• 30 minutes a day for SWORD time.• Students Working On Reading Development• Strategic grouping
WritingDifficult for many students • moving toward a workshop approach• Grading is somewhat subjective– less important than
skills• Goals:
– Make it fun– Provide a lot of ideas– Understand that writing is a process– even the best
writers complete several drafts before they are “done”• Teach students about plagiarism and tips for avoiding it.
Parental help is usually necessary. • Writers Notebook
– Will come home tomorrow and students can decorate it• Hope to include parents in “Writers’ Workshop”
Spelling• Words there way• A word study• Learn about letter patterns• Lots of grouping• Not sure it will be graded
Science/Social Studies• Extension of reading• Less time will be spent on these subjects• Social Studies- Good mix of geography,
history, economics and government • Science- spirals, many topics may seem
like they repeat from previous years• Hope to make both fun and interesting!• Hope to use the netbooks often for
research• May have to assign reading from text
books at home
Areas
• Music- with Mrs. Ogdon• Art- with Mrs. Cunningham • P.E.-with Mrs. Leake • I.M.C.- Mrs. Tindall
Newsletter• Try to write a weekly newsletter• Students will do writing and eventually the typing. • Hopefully it will improve throughout the year. • Student perspectives are very interesting (I’ll believe
part of what they tell me about you if you believe part of what they tell you about me).
• We will likely start it next week. They will partner write the first time then move to self writing.
• Almost all written communication will come through emails.
Parent Helpers • Writers’ workshop– hopefully???• Math workshop– hopefully???• PTO• IMC• Mrs. deFreese is in need of help as well • A note will come home about these as they
become available.
Classroom Discipline
• Stop Signs/ Warning Signs• Positives: add a penny• Students created our 3S Classroom
Constitution• Get your Armorrr On!! • Tickets/drawings/auctions
Snacks• Fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and cheese sticks. (NO
DIPPING SAUSES). • Remember to send a spoon if necessary• Otherwise students will receive 5 animal
crackers. • I will be asking for donations of animal crackers
or animal cracker like snacks. • I used to let the class bring their own snacks,
but realized I was in violation of the district policy.
Rusty
• We watch Rusty almost every day. • He give tips and reminders on how to be a
better citizen.
Various items from the office• Volunteers need to be screened.
– Sign up in the office • Pick up and drop off must occur out front• Eating with child
– Space is a real problem– Call office by 9:00– No fast food
• All visitors need a badge • Please contact the office (and me if possible)
your student will be missing school. • Remember to sign up for a conference when we
are done.
Odds and Ends• Assignment Notebook $5• Time for Kids (TFK) $5- only need 4 more
– Great for non-fiction reading• Calculator (optional)• Book orders once a month• Water container– with lid. • Camera• Netbooks• Passwords• Room is often cool– students can leave
sweatshirt/sweater here
3S Code• A star or P= paper was reviewed but not taken
for a grade. Often I’ll spot check just one problem.
• C & R= Student can correct and return for partial credit.