Welcome to Grade 3 Room 12
Mrs. Lynn O'Malley
B.A. from
RI Department of Education
Masters of
Education in Teaching English As a Second Language from
Teacher’s Goal
It is my goal to provide students a safe and comfortable learning
environment based on mutual respect between teacher and students.
Students are encouraged to be engaged in learning so they will develop into
active citizens in our society.
Classroom Rules
Our class rules are reflective of how students desire to be
treated and how they agree to treat others. The rules and consequences
were designed by the students.
·
Follow directions.
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Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
·
Listen to the speaker (child or adult).
·
Finish all work.
Consequences
·
Warning
·
Lose five minutes of
recess
·
A note home to
parent/guardian in the planner
·
Lose all of recess
·
Lose a privilege
·
After school detention
Privileges/Rewards
·
Buddy
Reading
·
Extra Recess on Friday
·
Free
·
A Note Home for Good
Behavior
Homework
· Spelling homework will be assigned Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday. A test will be given on Friday. Spelling words will be
sent home on Monday to prepare for Friday’s test. Ask your children about Stair
Step Spelling. It's a new way to practice their spelling words!
. Math practice will
be given on most nights. Try making arrays with
your child to practice
multiplication.
· Other assignments such as
Social Studies or Science may also be given at times, so please check your
child's planner for assignments.
· Students should be
reading a book of their choice for at least 15 minutes each night. A home
reading log will be used to keep track of their reading at home. They will need
an adult to initial this each day along with their planner.
· If homework is
incomplete or not turned in the student will complete the assignment during
recess.
CLASSROOM NEWS
·
WRITING:
Writing Workshop:
All students have improved their writing skills. They are currently
working on a "How-to" report.
·
SSR:
30 minutes of Silent
Sustained
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CLASSROOM
CENTERS:
The students are becoming familiar with various educational centers. The
centers provide opportunities for the students to practice their skills when they
finish their class work. Centers include:
Computer-students have been visiting some of the websites below.
Geography-students study the map of the
Writing-students practice using vivid language to paint a picture in their
reader's head.
Math-students can practice various math skills. They are working on
multiplication tables.
Handwriting-students can work on their cursive writing.
· Our reading series,
· Silent Sustained
. If you would like to learn
more about
Math
. This year the class will
continue to explore numbers through the Investigations series.
· The students will
frequently be working with partners during math in order to gain a deeper
understanding of mathematical operations, problem solving, and number
sense.
. To learn more about Investigations,
read the Family Letter with your child. It is sent home at the beginning
of each new unit.
Social Studies
In social studies the class will begin learning
about communities. We will connect this unit to our “classroom of
community helpers” as we discuss and learn what it means to be an active,
helpful member of a community.
Science
In Science we will be learning about our Solar
System, Life Cycles, Earth's Resources, and Matter, Energy & Forces.
Science kits will be used throughout the year to offer students the opportunity
to explore science using a hands on approach.
We're working on an experiment using pumpkins
to explore the properties of matter.
NEEDED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 
We could always use the
following supplies:
Pencils, Markers/Colored Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners, Tissue,
Erasers, Snacks
Anything you can send in is greatly appreciated!
*PARENTS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILD'S HOMEWORK EACH NIGHT
***All notices should be removed from the homework folder each
night.***
HELPFUL WEBPAGES
These pages can be visited with your child to help with reading,
writing, and learning to speak English.
LITERACY
STUDENTS WHO NEED EXTRA PRACTICE or STUDENTS LEARNING ENGLISH
www.englishmedialab.com/elementaryvideos
The class website will be updated throughout the year to include
important dates and information.
IMPORTANT DATES