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Please find your child’s seat and write them a note (on the pink post-it) for tomorrow!�

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3rd Grade

Rocks!

I am Dana Gersten

I am your child’s 3rd grade teacher.

You can contact me at danagersten@iusd.org

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Classroom Behavior Policy

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  • Mark-A-Box
  • Music Box
  • Flexible Seating
  • Reminder Cards

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PBIS

  • Research based, nationally renowned, data driven
  • Explicitly taught expectations, common language,
  • Target interventions and effectiveness incentives
  • OWL Opportunities - an opportunity to learn and grow
  • OBR - Office Behavior Report

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Star of the Week

*Monday: Please help your child complete their Star Student Google Slides for school on Monday �*Tuesday: Favorite Book: Your star student brings one of his or her favorite books to read to the class�*Wednesday: Treasured Item: the student may bring a treasured item to share with the class, such as a trophy, stuffed animal, photo, etc. �*Thursday: Parent Letter: Parents, you will write a letter to the class telling us how special your child is to you. �

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20 minutes of reading

Not explicitly assigned

15 minutes of math facts

Daily Log Discussion

Parent Support

Complete any absent work in a timely manner

Family Time Tuesday

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The why:

more homework DOES NOT equal higher academic achievement

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1,800,000

Thats a lot of words...

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Multiplication & Division

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http://bit.ly/2yZImXr

Link to website on Alderwood website under my name.

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Novel Studies

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Birthdays

  • We always sing to your student for their birthday

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  • Birthday treats are okay in this classroom, but you can also bring something other than a treat i.e. pencils, crayons, etc.

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  • Consideration for classroom allergies and sensitivities (nut free)�

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http://tinyurl.com/iusdvolunteerapp

Volunteering

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Yes, please!

MUST sign-in at front for volunteer badge

New “paperwork” every year!

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Campus Safety

  • Encourage students to line-up independently, carry their own backpacks, etc.

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  • NO playing before school

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  • NO playing after school

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  • We walk students to lunch tables at dismissal

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  • Consideration for upper grades���

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Minimum vS Modified

Modified Wed: Out at 1:25pm�

Minimum Days: Out at 1:10pm

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Class Schedule

Library

Tuesday

12:55-1:25

PE

Wed. 11:25-12:10pm

Fri. 11:25-12:10pm

Music

E/O Wed:

9:15-9:55am

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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

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Technology

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Place your screenshot here

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P T A

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i1ViVpZXIpZT98kAzK33_oD8dIppFTJb/view

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Thank you!

I’ll send out a link for you all to sign up for fall conferences (Oct.7-11) in a few weeks.

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You can contact me at danagersten@iusd.org