WELCOME TO MS. FLYNN’S 3 RD GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT! 2019-20 School Year Class Website: https://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/elementary/clark/staff/flynna/
WELCOME
What is Clark PTA? We work with the school to enhance our children’s elementary experience 501c3 charity, 100% staffed and led by volunteers We need YOU! Serving 780+ children with less than 50 volunteers Goal is 100% family participation, sign up today! Upcoming Events Last call for Spirit Wear October 21 st -25 th Book Fair BINGO Night Oct 25 th Orders extended through TOMORROW , visit READATHON More info soon clarkpta.org.
Communication at Clark Building: First and Third Wednesday E-news (building, district, PTA) • Text: Please make sure you are signed up in the office to receive building texts of • critical information. PTA: Join the PTA (complete membership form on desk) to receive information on • upcoming events, sign up for events for you and your child Complete sheet to volunteer • Blue Take Home Folders: Sent home every Thursday with building, PTA and community information • Classroom: Sent home daily with exit tickets, finished work, etc. • Weekly newsletter email • Announcements posted to website as events come up •
Birthday Celebrations In our classroom we will celebrate individuals by: • bringing in your favorite book to have read to the class. • choosing to donate the book to our classroom library, if you would like. • receiving a pencil and birthday sticker Please do not send outside treats, goodies, balloons, invites, etc…
Clark Snack Program Thanks to the Issaquah Schools Foundation we are hoping to offer support regarding a healthy breakfast snack and/or school day snack program. In order for us to determine the need and allocate resources we would like ALL of you to please complete the purple sheet on your child’s desk and turn into the envelope.
ABOUT MS. FLYNN This is my 11 th year teaching elementary school. I have taught 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th , and 5 th grades. I previously taught in California and Seattle. I have my BA in Liberal Studies and a Minor in Spanish from CSU Chico. I have my MA in Education from UC Davis. Fun Fact!: I grew up in Issaquah and am a product of Issaquah School District elementary schools! I have a dog named Diva that lives up to her name .
GOALS FOR 2019-20 To create a room of students who are safe, kind, and productive members of our classroom and school community. To have each child make one years growth, or more, in all academic subject areas. To create life-long learners who enjoy learning!
CLARK AND CLASSROOM CODE Be Safe, Kind, and Productive Demonstrating expectations earns: Clark Coins, Marbles for Whole Class and Table Groups Great Kid
CLASS SCHEDULE Specialists: 12:30-1:00 pm Music: Tuesdays and Thursdays PE: Mondays and Wednesdays Library: Fridays (books are due first thing Friday morning) Lunch: 11:45-12:05 pm Lunch Recess: 12:05-12:25 pm Afternoon Recess: 2:10-2:30 pm
SEESAW A way to connect & see what we are working on in class Includes pictures & work Issaquah School District Supported
HOMEWORK Reading/Math Logs Total of 30 minutes a night Reading at Home: It is helpful for children to see people important to them reading in order for them to see reading as important! Let your kids see you reading – anything counts… even magazines, cookbooks or newspapers Develop family reading time where everyone reads Read a chapter book together Ask questions and discuss books while reading. Have a “home library” with just right books that your students are interested in – Doesn't have to be physical books - some great access to books online as well (Can order through Scholastic Book Orders)
ENRICHMENT AT HOME Clever/Zearn Tumble Books Epic! – Class code is: QBZ7141 Brainpop KCLS Partnership Keep a Journal Pen Pals — parent, siblings, friends
CURRICULUM (ALL CCSS ALIGNED) Reading: Making Meaning and Units of Study Balanced Literacy Mini Lesson Read to Self Guided Reading Groups One-on-On Conferring Comprehension Focused: Making Connections, Questioning, Inferring, Monitoring for Meaning, Predicting, Visualizing, Determining Importance, Summarizing, Non-Fiction Text Features, Sequencing, & more
Want to be a Clark Reading Coach? Do you have 1 hour a week? Do you want to help support students with their reading? If yes, please become a Clark Reading Coach! Clark Reading Coaches will commit to one hour a week in the building to support kids in literacy development in 2-3 classrooms. You will be trained in specific teaching strategies to use with the kids in the developmental age range that you prefer. Complete a sign up sheet tonight to learn more!
CURRICULUM (ALL CCSS ALIGNED) Writing - Units of Study Mini Lesson Independent Practice Conferring Strategy Groups Personal Narrative, Informational, Opinion Writing, and Fairytales Structure: Leads, Transitions, Endings, & Organization Development: Elaboration & Craft Language Conventions: Spelling & Punctuation
CURRICULUM (ALL CCSS ALIGNED) Math: Eureka Fluency: Sprints and Pattern Sheets Application Problem: Problem Solving Concept Development: Lesson - includes problem set "Must Do“ Rotation System: Teacher group, Independent Work, and Zearn Student Debrief: Class conversation to share what we've discovered Exit Ticket done the following morning
SCIENCE : SALMON, WEATHER (ALL YEAR LONG), ROCKS & MINERALS
SOCIAL STUDIES Social Studies - Geography of North America, Cultures in North America, & Cultures in Our Community: Notable Americans
Second Step Curriculum Builds Positive Social, Emotional and Behavior Skills Self management Self Awareness Relationship Skills Social Awareness Responsible Decision Making Skills for Empathy Problem Solving Emotion Management Learning • Perspective taking • Solve conflicts • Strong emotions • Self-regulation • Point of view • Help others • Calm down steps • Listening skills
SOME WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD AT HOME Talk about emotions and what to do with strong ones Support kids to follow ALL emotions are through on tasks, the okay first time. Chores are one way to do this Play games together – learning to win, lose, Reinforce Second Step and take turns is lessons/ home links important
ADDITIONAL FAMILY RESOURCES parenttoolkit.com www.secondstep.org SSPK FAMI LY70 = Kindergarten SSP1 FAMI LY71 = First Grade SSP2 FAMI LY72 = Second Grade SSP3 FAMI LY73 = Third Grade SSP4 FAMI LY74 = Fourth Grade SSP5 FAMI LY75 = Fifth Grade Go to secondstep.org and put in code School Counselor – Kylie Massey PBSES Coach – Jessica Johnson
BREAK SPACE I feel that it is important to provide space for students to take a quick break when they feel frustrated, overwhelmed, angry, or any other strong emotion/feeling I have “gel timers” and stress balls that they can use to help themselves calm down to a more pleasant feeling so that they are ready to learn!
OTHER INFORMATION Volunteer Online Forms: *Complete the online forms. Back Table: Volunteer Sign up: Library Room Parent Possible Future Classroom Opportunities “Letter to You” Notes at Tables: Write a note to your child!
THANK YOU FOR COMING! Please check the student information update paper and turn into me! Please take the time to fill out the questions and comments page if I was unable to answer your question(s) tonight. Feel free to email with any additional questions or comments that may come up. FlynnA@issaquah.wednet.edu or (425)837-6221
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