Welcome to 3 rd Grade! Mrs. Hudak B-18 While you are waiting: 1.Find your child’s desk, have a seat 2.Read the letter from your child, write a letter back.

Welcome to 3rd Grade!

Mrs. Hudak

B-18

While you are waiting:

1.Find your child’s desk, have a seat2.Read the letter from your child, write a letter back to them3.Fill out the parent survey4.Please fill out PTO email list

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All About Mrs. Hudak

• Education– Pennsbury High School– Lock Haven University

• Elementary/Special Education

– Holy Family University• Elementary Education

• 5th year at Hillcrest• Running, baking, family time• Mike, Mikey, Mookie & Blue• I LOVE teaching!

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Our Goals

• To create a classroom environment in which students are comfortable and safe

• To help students develop a love of learning and enhance self confidence and responsibility.

• To provide opportunities for– Creative thinking– Problem solving– Positive peer relationships– Positive communication skills– Asking questions– Thinking critically– Teamwork– Differentiated

instruction/activities

R.O.A.R• Clothes pin chart• Students fill in

corresponding color to match behavior

• Parent initials each night

• See bottom of chart for behavior color coding system

• Principal’s 100 Club

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Our Schedule

8:55-9:10 Homeroom

9:10-9:30 Morning Meeting

9:30-10:20 Language Arts

10:30-10:45 Recess

10:45-11:45 Language Arts

11:45-12:25 Special

12:30-1:30 Lunch/Recess

1:30-2:30 Math

2:30-2:45 Snack

2:45-3:30 Social Studies / Science

3:30-3:40 Pack Up/Dismissal

Specials : Mon. (Art), Tues. (Music), Weds. (Library), Thurs. (Computer), Fri. (Gym)

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Math• enVision Math• Spiral Curriculum, a

lot of new material building upon familiar concepts

• Quizzes, chapter tests, district tests, performance tasks

• Homework every night reinforces what was learned in school!!

Math• Packet –

– Lives in math pocket of binder

– Please don’t work ahead

– Parent letter/vocab cards/useful tools

• Resources on the internet (mozilla

firefox)– for review and practice – www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

• Username: first initial, last name, hce• Password: first initial, last initial, id #

– Visual Bridge, e-tools, games– Online student text– Access practice pages

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Math

• First in math – basic skill practice, development, and enrichment

• Username and Password in binder

• Player of the Day, Team of the Week, etc.

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Language Arts

• Reading– Reading Logs –

• 75+ minutes per week• At least 5 nights a week• Initialed by parents weekly• Checked by teachers daily• Balance reading genre• Check for the monthly

challenge

– Come prepared each day with a “just-right” book

• Scholastic Book Orders

Journeys

• Instruction in Vocabulary, Comprehension, Fluency, Phonics, Grammar, Spelling, and Writing

• Whole group and small group instruction

• Weekly comprehension “checks”• Weekly homework assignment

to reinforce skill• Access program through http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com

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Spelling

• Spelling lists with each Lesson

• Pre-tests Fridays, Tests the following Thursday

• Packets should be completed neatly and handed in by Thursday

• Studying is encouraged

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Language Arts

• Writing (Journeys)– Graded on Writing

Domains– Focus, Content, Organization, Style, and Conventions

– Narratives, friendly letters, directions/ instructions, research, persuasive writing, poetry

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Science

• 3 main topics– Earth Materials– Sound– Plants

• Group Work• Teacher prepared

quizzes, performance tasks, and lab reports

• Field Trip to Lost River Caverns – more information to follow

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Social Studies

• Scholastic News - Current Events

• Topics– Communities– Government– Geography– Citizenship– Biographies

• Market Day in the spring to teach Economics

• Quizzes, chapter tests, quarterly tests, research projects

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Homework

• Math• Reading Logs• Reading Response

Activity• Spelling• Occasionally

science/social studies/studying for tests

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Homework• Please initial student

planning page and behavior calendar each night

• 3 assignments missed – parents sign HW record sheet

• We encourage parents to work with children and check to make sure HW is complete each night

• Questions on HW??? Students should check in with Mrs. Hudak

PSSA• April 11 – 21st • Reading and Math

– Multiple choice and open-ended questions

– Teach children test-taking strategies.

– Look for practices and more information to be sent home in early 2015.

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Very Important Person

• Each week a person will be nominated as the Very Important Person.

• We will let the person know a week ahead of time so they are prepared.

• They may hang their things and present on their given Friday will take their things home the following Friday.

• They should fill out the poster provided and can bring in photos and keepsakes that are special to them to present to the class.

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Report Card

• Elementary Report card new last year

• Standards Based• Grading Scale:

– Exceeds Expectations– Meets Expectations– Approaching Expectations– Improvement Needed

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Snack/Recess• Snack – We encourage healthy

snacks. Only have about 10 minutes so should be something quick and easy.

• Re-usable water bottles (must seal tightly and go home each night) – Only water (no juice)

• Recess is usually outside – students should dress for the weather

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Music Lessons / Recorder

• Students are responsible for the work they miss when they are out at music lessons. – Students will not be allowed to

call home for forgotten instruments

• Recorder will be used in music. Students are expected to have it each Friday and should practice at home.

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Birthday, Parties, & Invitations

• Students are welcome to bring in non-edible birthday treats to celebrate their birthdays.

• Nut-free items are required for parties and for snack

• Please do not bring birthday party invitations to school unless you plan to invite the entire class

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Absent Notes/ Tardiness

• Please send in absent notes when your child is absent (HCE Homepage)

• Hillcrest emphasizes promptness. Children should be in their seats, “Ready to learn” by 9:10

• Parents should sign student in at the office if late.

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Communication

• Please contact us anytime. Email is quick and easy. Please give us 24 hours to return emails and phone calls.

• Emergencies and late in the day dismissal changes should not be left on teacher voicemails or emails. Call the office and leave a message with them.

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Communication

• E-Folders – In an effort to go paperless, many forms and papers will be available on the internet. If you don’t have computer access, please let us know and we will have papers available. All trip papers and papers deemed high importance will be sent home.

• Website – Can check for announcements. – Go to Hillcrest Website– Click on classrooms and click

on 3rd Grade. Click on Mrs. Hudak

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In Conclusion

• Success will be achieved when the teacher, parent, and student are all working together.

• If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact me and I will be happy to help in any way that we can.

• Let’s make this your child’s best school year yet!!!