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While you wait Locate your childs desk and make yourself comfortable! Start scanning QR codes and completing forms if you did not do so this morning. Write a note to your child on the index card. Leave it on the desk and put your
While you wait…
Locate your child’s desk and make yourself comfortable! Start scanning QR codes and completing forms if you did
not do so this morning.
Write a note to your child on the index card. Leave it on
the desk and put your child’s name on it. They will love it!
Classroom
Room 210
“The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” ~Walt Disney
All About Mrs. Kern
All About Ms. Ford
The Other Awesome Adults in Room 210
Across Discovery, in all public spaces and classrooms, there are three core rules that encompass all expected behavior: Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. While the expectations in different areas vary, they all fall under the Three R’s The specific expectations are posted in all hallways, classrooms, the library, the cafeteria, etc. Each teacher makes their own class rules and expectations under the three R’s
When students display expected behavior throughout the school, they can earn “Trailblazer Tickets” from any staff or volunteer. These tickets can be incorporated into classroom reward systems, but they will also be a part of a greater school reward. Each classroom will have a Ticket Bucket to fill. Once filled, Teachers will reward the whole class with an activity, such as PJ day or a special game! The exact reward will be up to the teacher and the students. The full bucket will be put into the whole school’s Ticket Barrel in the Office. Once filled, the whole school will receive a reward in the form of fun activities!
to build a positive and safe environment on the bus while decreasing unsafe and inappropriate behavior.
this year with your child, members of their bus, and some Discovery teachers.
○ Build community ○ Discuss how to make their bus rides safe ○ Discuss problems they see on the bus ○ And, discuss solutions to these problems
Behavior Management
▶ In our classroom, we use a Responsive Classroom approach
▶ Engaging academics ▶ Positive classroom community ▶ Effective management ▶ Developmental awareness
▶ Teacher Language
▶ Reinforce: “I see Daniel cleaning up his area quickly and quietly.” ▶ Remind: “Stacey, remember that we use calm, kind voices when
speaking to our friends.”
▶ Redirect: “Take a break, Chris, and you can come back and join the
group when your brain is focused.”
▶ Take a Break/Reset and Logical Consequences
Belongings
Please make sure that all items that your child brings to
school are clearly labeled. Many coats, sweaters, gloves, and hats look alike. Please leave all toys at home, as these items tend to get lost or broken.
Your child is more than welcome to donate a piece of
recess equipment or a game at any time during the year. We ask that these items do not go back and forth!
Book Orders
Approximately once a month, we will send home
Scholastic Book Club flyers, which offer books at reduced
select “just right” books and excite them about reading. Look for the first round of flyers in the next couple of weeks!
Classroom Visits
We love parent volunteers! You may also visit to have lunch with your child. Our
lunch is from 11:45-12:15 each day. If you need to speak with us, please contact me to make arrangements prior to coming in.
When you visit the classroom, you will need to show
your ID at the Main Office!
Communication – Agendas and Homework Folders
▶ This year, your child will receive an
assignment book, or an agenda, that he/she will be writing in on Mondays.
▶ In it, your child can record homework,
test dates and any other upcoming important dates.
▶ Every Thursday, a blue folder will be
sent home with important communication, graded papers, etc.
▶ Everything is electronic via Google
Classroom.
Communication - Homework Expectations
▶ Every Night (Monday – Thursday): at least 30
total minutes
▶ Read 20 minutes and sign log - Reading A-Z,
Tumblebooks, books from classroom or school library
▶ Practice math facts for 10 minutes and sign log -
Reflex, Prodigy, and Aleks
▶ Most nights: Study for upcoming test
▶ Make flashcards for vocabulary ▶ Complete practice problems (math study guides)
Communication - Conferences
▶ Conferences will be held at the end of the first grading
period, during the week of October 21. Please use the QR code to sign up!
▶ We can also schedule conferences at any time during
this school year upon your request.
Communication - Email
Our main form of communication is via email. My email
address is heather.kern@lcps.org. Ms. Ford can be reached at kathleen.ford@lcps.org. Please do your best to copy both of us on all e-mails!
Weekly newsletters will be sent electronically once per
week (Monday nights).
E-mail responses are almost always within one business
day.
If there are urgent matters during the day, such as a
change of dismissal, please contact the front office – do not e-mail us!
If you do not have Internet access at home, please let us
know ASAP!
Communication - Website
▶ Please check our third-grade website for information
about third-grade teachers, our supply list, curriculum by the quarter, study guides, special events, links to special websites, and other information pertaining to
▶ To find our pages, go to the Discovery ES webpage
(www.lcps.org/des), hover over Classrooms, and then choose Third Grade from the drop-down menu. Lastly, click the name of the teacher you are looking for.
Grading
Lunch & Snack
▶ Packers: Please send your child’s lunch in a clearly
labeled lunch box.
▶ Buyers: Please send all money to school in an
envelope with your child’s name and their lunch number clearly indicated. You may wish to consider the lunch account option to relieve yourself from the daily chore of gathering loose change.
▶ Please send in a healthy snack each day. ▶ Please be aware, some
students have allergies and some foods may be banned
Specials Schedule
Day of Week Special Monday Music (Ms. Zumbach-Woullard) & PE (Ms. Maged) Tuesday Art (Ms. Zimmerman) Wednesday Music (Ms. Zumbach-Woullard) & PE (Ms. Maged) Thursday Counseling (Ms. Peterson) OR Search (Mr. Jones) Friday PE (Ms. Maged)
*Please make sure your child wears appropriate clothing and sneakers on P.E. days.
Standardized Testing
▶ Testing in third grade includes the SOLs, Virginia
Standards of Learning tests, which assess comprehensive knowledge in content areas of reading and mathematics, and measure achievement of students against objectives and skills defined by standards set by the state of Virginia.
▶ http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/index.shtml ▶ Further information about both of these tests will be
given in the spring.
Technology
▶ Beginning this school year, students will be receiving individual-learning devices - Lenovo 300e Chromebooks! ▶ Please purchase headphones for your child if you haven’t yet! ▶ Parent Liason for help: Neremaan.quershi@lcps.org ▶ Student Device Information
An Introduction to Student Devices Grades 3-5 ONLY
Information for Parents
Why devices for students?
How will students be supported?
○ Bootcamp will consist of two sessions. After the second session, students may bring the device home.
How will students be protected?
When will students receive devices?
○ Acknowledge Student Rights and Responsibilities ○ Sign Student Device Use Agreement Form (within 10 days of receipt)
visit Discovery Webpage > Technology Channel > Student Individual Learning Device
Student Email Accounts
What Parents Need to Know
Why email accounts for students?
What can students do with their accounts?
How do students access their account?
their usesrname.
How are students protected?
inappropriate or concerning content
the severity or level of concern
FOCUS TOPICS
◈ One To The World - OTTW ◈ Technology Passwords ◈ Digital Citizenship - Common Sense Media ◈ Online School Subscription Notification ◈ Stay Connected with Us!
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FOCUS TOPICS
◈ One To The World - OTTW ◈ Student Individual Learning Devices (Gr.3-5 student only) ◆ Technology Passwords - Gr.2-5 ◈ Online School Subscription Notification ◈ Stay Connected with Us!
Empowering All Students to Make Meaningful Contributions to the World
◈ Username: studentID(Lunch Number) ◈ Username for Google: studentID@lcps.org ◈ Password: Strong Password
◈ Strong passwords containing...
◆ 7 Letters ◆ Special Character Key (!,@,#,$,%...) ◆ Number (1-9) ◈ Passwords will be generated in school with grade level teacher assistance.
◈ All classes will be digitally certified by the end of the second quarter. ◆ Password reset lesson will be part of commonsense media curriculum.during the first two weeks of school.
STAY CONNECTED WITH DISCOVERY
◈ Discovery Website https://www.lcps.org/des ◈ Facebook @DIS.elem ◈ Twitter @Discovery_elem
SOFTWARE PERMISSION FORMS
◈ Parent permission slips will be online instead of paper form. ◈ Roll-out date: TBD
And many more programs….
The outdoor classroom or “school garden lab” will be an interior courtyard used as a living learning lab where students, staff, and
Students will be stewards of the garden by planting, caring for, harvesting, and observing the wide range of smaller gardens.
To create a sustainable outdoor classroom with native plants and cross-curricular learning opportunities for all students. To continue to foster a school-to-community relationship through shared investment as consumers and producers. Produce is eaten by students and staff with our garden to table
share with other schools, or raise funds for our garden.
(Grades 3-5)
◉ Healthy Soil and Companion Planting: Soil focus to encourage healthy crop production ◉ Compost program: Conservation and resource renewal by production of compost for raised beds ◉ Tree Trail: Native trees with historical significance ◉ Rain garden and watershed focus: Impact on rain gardens around drains focusing
◉ Native Plant identification, research, and observations: Classification of plants based on physical characteristics and body structure
We are seeking parents, local experts, school garden coordinators, and members of the community to help us make our outdoor classroom a reality! If you have a background in landscaping or gardening and/or want to volunteer for the garden committee please contact Ms. Biesecker @ brittany.biesecker@lcps.org with your information. Thank you!
YOU are an important part of the team!
Please do not hesitate to engage in clear, open, and
prompt communication should questions or concerns
touch with someone who can!
Don’t forget to join the PTO! Your membership and
presence is very valuable.
Interested in additional ways to donate time or materials
directly to the classroom? Just let us know! ☺
Thank you SO much for coming tonight!
We are excited to begin this school year with your child
and to create a comfortable, safe, loving, and energizing environment for him or her!
Don’t forget to join the PTO! Questions? Comments? heather.kern@lcps.org
kathleen.ford@lcps.org (571) 252-2370
Thursday, August 22!