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- 1. Welcome to Grade3 The International School of Tanganyika
- 2. Grade 3 HasFour Classes • 3M: Mrs. McKillip (Team Leader) and Mr. Stephen • 3L: Miss Lane and Ms. Miriam • 3C: Miss Caryn and Ms. Aida • 3R: Miss Rorey and Miss Irene
- 3. Communication • You canreach us by email at... • Alyssa McKillip: amckillip@istafrica.com • Caryn Pelletier: cpelletier@istafrica.com • Callie Lane: clane@istafrica.com • Rorey Risdon: arisdon@istafrica.com
- 4. The Curriculum WeUse... • Includes: • Primary Years Program • Everyday Math • Sitton Spelling • The 6+1 Writing Traits
- 5. PYP Units ofInquiry • Step Up To The Plate • Plantastic • Seeing Is Believing • Heroes • Cold And Here, Hot And Gone • Last Chance To See
- 6. Differentiation Happens •Across all subjects for all students as needed • Adapts the classroom curriculum to meet the needs of the child but does not change the grade three learning objectives • In the homework process as needed
- 7. Our Weekly SpecialsAre.. • Physical Education • Swimming • Art • Library • Music • Additional Language (EAL, Learning Support, Writers Workshop, Kiswahili, Spanish and French)
- 8. Technology In Grade3 • Each classroom has two student computers • ICT integration occurs within the technology labs across all subjects • Grade level teachers work with ICT teachers to teach collaboratively • Grade level teachers encourage the use of technology (cameras, computers, personal devices) at home • Some websites for students to practice skills are found on the IST Grade 3 Blog which can be found at: http://istgrade3.wordpress.com/ • There is a typing section in the linkbook that families can use for typing practice at home
- 9. Being Prepared forSchool • Students are expected to: • Wear the IST uniform (PE uniform on PE days) • Bring a hat to school each day for outside play; “No Hat, No Play” • Bring a water bottle with them each day • Prepare their homework accordingly • Be at school and ready to learn by 7:10 • Get a good nights sleep (8-10 hours) • Leave toys, electronics and cell phones at home • Come to school heathy and remain home if they are unwell • Bring a snack and lunch to school • Make sure everything brought to school is labeled
- 10. Meals at School •Food sent from home should be nutritious and healthy • Chocolate, biscuits, candy and soda pop are not permitted • Please be aware that our first Unit of Inquiry focuses on encouraging a healthy lifestyle and involves prompting healthy food choices
- 11. How Is LunchGoing? • Lunch is running well... • Students are playing before lunch for 20 minutes • Washing their hands before eating • Sitting with their classmates for the entire lunch period
- 12. Homework... • Is tobe completed each day, Monday-Thursday • Includes 20 minutes of reading and a reflective sentence each night • Should be checked and signed off on in the Linkbook or reading log as per teacher’s request • Should take about 30 minutes not including reading • Help is available through the “Homework Buddy” system
- 13. Homework Pointers • Shouldbe done in a quiet space away from distractions such as the TV, computer or siblings who are playing • Should be made into a routine to complete every night • Students should have available to them any materials they may need (pencils, paper, rulers, ect.) • If a child needs assistance, try to help guide them to the right answer, call the homework buddy, write a note in the Linkbook or have the child come to the teacher the following morning
- 14. Responsible Third Graders • Are learning independence with many tasks at school and at home. Guide them, but please don’t do tasks for them. • Are learning how to be kind, generous, thoughtful, helpful and.... Expect this behavior to carry on into the home as well.