Welcome to Back to School Night
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Hello!
“By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in the child and man; body, mind and spirit.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
“A child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn’t been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.” ~ Pablo Casals
“If children feel safe, they can take risks, ask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow.” ~ Alfie Kohn
A Little About Myself
Teacher and District Leader in the Fullerton School District for 15 Years
-Fifth Year in IUSD
-20 years experience teaching
-I have always wanted to teach 3rd Grade
-Masters Degree Education with an emphasis in Literacy Instruction
-7 years as a PBIS Team Member and Coach
-Have taught ages 5-18
•Married to a teacher
•Live in Irvine
•Mother of Lucas (5th grade) and Addie (2nd Grade)
•Enjoy music and traveling
•Being a mother and a teacher is my PASSION in life
Let’s talk behavior
All about PBIS
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In this classroom, we believe in frequent positive reinforcement!
What about discipline?
Re-teach, Model, Support.
I believe in honoring the individual child
while building a positive & safe classroom community.
How? Consistently teach expectations, re-teach as needed, model, positively reinforce and support.
We Are A Community… With Love-Fair & Consistent
Classroom Incentives (celebrate Owl Star choices!)
Classroom Re-Teaching (honor the child, work for understanding to teach how to make better choices)
With Love…
Fair
&
Consistent
Flexible seating means each student choosing the best place for their learning. Simple as that.
In this class, that means students have a “home desk,” but are able to move whenever working independently. Giving the autonomy to make the best choice for them at that time.
Room 14
It’s a great way to encourage the growth mindset through self-reflection and problem solving.
Choose a SMART seat that helps you do your best work. Sit where you can listen, learn, hear, and talk. |
Use each seat the right way. Share and take turns. |
If a spot isn’t working for you, MOVE so that you can do your best. When you do move, do so quickly and quietly. |
We are all responsible for our supplies and our environment. Take care of them. |
Flexible seating is a privilege! Mrs. Render reserves the right to move anyone or change the rules at anytime to best meet the needs of our classroom. |
Star of the Week
See attached schedule!!
Third Grade Homework Policy
Not explicitly assigned
Study Guides two days prior
Healthy study habits
Daily Log Discussion
Parent Support
Complete any absent work in a timely manner
Family Time Tuesday
Check out our CLASS CALENDAR and bookmark this site!
1,800,000
Whoa! That’s a big number.
20
Birthdays!
--Encouraging small donations instead of sugary treats
--teachable moment about donating something that will last and impact many
-Consideration for classroom allergies and sensitivities-absolutely NO nuts please!
Volunteering?
Yes, please!
MUST sign-in at front for volunteer badge
New “paperwork” every year!
Modified Wednesdays: Out at 1:25pm
Minimum Days: Out at 1:10 pm
Consideration for upper grades
Campus Safety
Our Set Schedules
Library
(25 mins/wk)
PE
Wednesday and Friday
at 11:25
Music
E/O Wednesday:
8:30-9:10
Technology.
Grades: measured by common core state standards
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Student’s understanding of CCSS
M=Met the standard | P=Progressing toward the standard | L=Limited understanding of the standard |
Communication
•E-mail: EricaRender@iusd.org
•Thursday Conduits
•Homework Folders/Holder Folders
•Attendance Line: 949-936-5401 (24 hours a day)
•Alderwood Website
www.iusd.org/ab
Thanks!
I’ll send out a link for you all to sign up for fall conferences in a few weeks.