WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE !
Miss Globerson, Mrs. Hooven,
Miss Sandstrom and Mrs. Zembal
Our Philosophy• Teach the Common Core
curriculum using our own distinctive techniques
• Strive to meet the needs of individual learning styles
• Provide positive and challenging learning experiences
• Facilitate skills and strategies that promote life long learning
CA Common Core Standards
OLD CA State Standards NEW Common Core Standards
A mile-wide-inch deep curriculum More focused content and deeper thinking
The R’s:•Rote Memorization•Regurgitation of facts
The C’s:•Critical Thinking•Communication•Collaboration•Creativity
Sage-on-the-stage-based classroom Guide-on-the-side teaching
A quiet obedience-based classroom An interactive collaboration-based culture
Bubble-based STAR Testing Computer-based Smarter Balanced Assessment (Starting in 3rd grade)
Common Core Example
Requirements:•Unlock the Problem•Identify what is being asked•Explain•Show Work with Strategy Used•Correct Answer
3rd Homework• Binders home and returned daily• Mon.-Thurs. homework recorded in
planner/due daily• 20-30 minutes each night should be
dedicated to reading • Reading Log & Personal Spelling
Word Quiz Sheet due Friday• Parents Initial “Reading” and “Math
Facts” on yellow SURF log nightly• Keep all papers in binder• Do only assigned page
Physical Education and Health
• 100 minutes per week– Supported by P.E. Specialist
• Please make sure that students are dressed for playground and P.E. activities daily.
Field Trips & Special Programs(Thanks to our PTA)
• Heritage Hill Historical Park Native American Experience – Feb./March
• Music twice each month
• Special Assemblies
• Apple Valley Simulation
Tips for a Successful Year• Teach a morning routine. All
materials in backpack• Start each day with a nutritious
breakfast• Bring a “healthy” recess snack
daily• Monitor TV, video games, and
computer activities• Provide a study area and a
homework routine at home• Sleep ten or more hours each
night (asleep by 8:00 pm)• Keep children home when ill
Positive Behavior Interventions and Support
PBIS …
is a school-wide positive behavior system that focuses on defined
behavior expectations and positive reinforcement for
all students.
Meadow Park School is a community of students, parents, and staff that promotes academic excellence within a positive social climate.
Behavioral Expectations
Responsible
On Time and Ready
Positive Attitude
Expect Respect
Safety First
Mission Statement
ROPES coupons…
• Provide students with immediate, frequent, and positive reinforcement
• Encourage expected and desired behavior and are used to acknowledge students at Friday Flag Deck
Minor and Major Behavior Reports Minor and Major Behavior Reports are issued to students who demonstrate problem behaviors as a way to reinforce the school-wide expected behaviors (R.O.P.E.S.)
GATE at Meadow Park• All GATE teachers maintain current GATE training certificates with
ongoing professional development throughout the year. • Meadow Park GATE news and insights will be communicated through the
emails .• IUSD GATE news will be communicated through the GATER Newsletter.• Specific classroom/grade level information will be sent home with
students. • Any questions about testing, general GATE qualifications, and the
selection process can be found on the IUSD website. (http://www.iusd.org/parent_resources/gate/information.html)
• 5th Grade GATE• Cluster • Checklists
Mission: Enhance our children’s education through technology.
Who: Parents (we need You!).
What: Partner with the school to ensure funding for technology continues
Why: Provide our children with the best opportunities to learn
When: 1x a month in the evening at Meadow Park.
Join the Foundation! Without you, the Foundation will cease to exist!
How you can help: Join the Foundation! Help us research and write corporate grants! Make a tax deductible donation Amazon Smile http://smile.amazon.com Select Meadow Park Foundation as your charitable organization
Contact us:
[email protected] or [email protected]
www.MeadowParkFoundation.Org
Meadow Park Foundation
Key Accomplishments:• Over $250,000 raised since inception (1993) • 2004 - 2015
– Over $130,000 raised over the past 10 years– Over $130,000 in technology related purchases including:
• iPads for all Meadow Park teachers• Full replacement of computers in the Computer Lab• Purchase and donation of over 100 laptops • Chromebook purchases for 6th grade resulting in a 2:1 ratio• iPad purchases for 6th grade resulting in a 4:1 ratio• 1 Chromebook cart• Teacher training• Printers and keyboards• Upgrades to the wireless network• Document cameras for the classrooms
Meadow Park Foundation
Meadow Park Parent CommunicationM.P. WebsiteSchool, program and staff events, updated regularly.
Mustang ExpressWeekly school-wide electronic newsletter. Provides tidbits on events and/or school news.
•PTA WebsiteCreated and updated by our PTA board
•Grade-level Websites
Used by K-3 for grade-level information. Meadow Park NewsIssued periodically throughout the year. Contains more detailed information about our school programs. Staff Email: teacher first and last name + iusd.org. This is the preferred method of communication with staff. Digital Citizenship will be discussed with students during their first visit(s) to the computer lab.
