Welcome!
to Miss Reisch’s 3rd Grade Class!
Good evening!
Please read the letter
your child wrote! You
may respond on the
back.
Thank you 
A little bit about me…
 My background
 I grew up locally in Havertown
 I graduated from Haverford H.S., Bucknell
University, and West Chester University
 Certified in Early Childhood, Elementary,
and Reading
 My experience
 Working with kids… forever!
 13th year here at GVES
Goals for 3rd Grade
 Academics – lifelong learners, personal
growth
 Social-emotional - happy kids learn better!
Our “safe and caring” community
 School habits- organization, responsibility,
independence
Classroom Community
 Our classroom is a safe community for
learning. We are a “school family” that knows
each other and cares.
 Student-generated class rules
 Clear expectations for expected behavior
 Positive reinforcement - marbles, tickets
 Weekly class meetings (Olweus Anti-bullying,
Social Thinking, Mindset)
Awards and Special Events
 #jaguarmax student recognition awards
 Spelling Bee
 Young Author’s Contest
 Birthdays
Field Trips
 Longwood Gardens – Social Studies (fall)
 Assembly program – Rocks & Minerals (winter)
 Theater – Language Arts - play (spring)
Homeroom
Odds & Ends
 Working Snack around 1:00
 Lunch Choices - ABC (A changes daily)
 Absences – call the attendance line and
send an excuse note after
 Conferences – ONE math and homeroom
meeting. Sign up online at PTCfast.com
 Homeroom Parents & volunteer sign-ups –
party donations, library book exchange,
etc.
Homework
 100 BC reading & Math facts nightly
 Weekly HW & newsletter
 Turn in signed newsletter on Fridays
 Complete most work in notebooks
 Missing HW – lose a ticket, complete at
recess or that night
 A typical week:
 Monday – Reading response
 Tuesday – Word Study
 Wednesday – Write on Wednesday
 Thursday – Word study
Daily Schedule
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8:40 - 9:00 Homeroom routine
9:00 – 10:00 ELA: word study & guided reading
10:00 – 11:00 Math
11:00 – Lunch
11:30 – Recess
12:00 – 1:00 ELA: 100 BC & Writer’s Workshop
1:00 – 2:00 Science / Social Studies
 Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 – 2:00 – “WIN”
 2:00 – 3:00 Specials
Science
 Science Kits
 Sun, Moon, &
Earth
 Rocks & Minerals
 Plants
Social Studies
 TCI - Social Studies
Alive! 5 units:
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Map Skills & Geography
People & the Community
Economics
Our Community
Global Community
Language Arts
 Some students see other teachers
for LA. Please see your schedule.
 Mrs. Bietz – Room 239
Language Arts
 4 Block Model:
1) Independent
Reading
2) Writer’s
Workshop
3) Guided Reading
4) Word Study
1) Independent Reading
100 Book Challenge Program
•Independent reading – strengthens skills…
•School Goal: 16 lines per week
•1-2 each school day + 1-2 each night = at least
30 minutes of independent reading per day 
•Sign each night at home and mark “IC” lines in
class
•After 15 minutes “on level,” students
can read additional materials and still record
lines. They should be choosing their books
(within our limitations).
•Read together at home. Read aloud
to kids. Have conversations about
books! Ask questions!
2) Writer’s Workshop
 Writer’s Notebooks
 Whole class projects – across the genres
 Narrative  Informative  Opinion/Argumentative
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Choice of topics
Modeling & valuing the craft of good writing
Sharing time – everyone has a story!
Goal = Enjoy writing & to write everyday
Using technology
3) Guided Reading
 Practicing reading strategies to
increase comprehension
 Modeling what “good readers” do and
think
 Variety of texts & genres –
anthology, trade books, nonfiction,
choice activities/ books
 Flexible grouping
 Working with a Reading Specialist,
Mrs. Kaczynski
4) Word Study
 Developmental Spelling (Ganske)
 Spelling stage of development
 Pattern words – used for 1-2 weeks
 Assessment (“Writing Sorts”) on Fridays
 Practiced words, transfer words, “rules”
 Home component
 At least two nights a week
 Reinforces in-class activities
 Other topics
 Vocabulary
 Parts of speech
 Word play
Time to go to Math!
 Thank you for coming 
 Feel free to call/email/send a
note if you have any additional
questions, comments, etc.
 Math Teachers:
 Mr. Constable – Rm. 245
 Ms. McGarry – Rm. 246
 Ms. Ruoff – Rm. 252
 Ms. Beck – Rm. 237
Welcome, Math Families!
 Please pick up the green Family
Contact Info sheet with your child’s
name on it.
 Feel free to fill it out tonight and
leave it for me!
Thank you 
Welcome to Math
 Introduction…
 My math class
 Students are grouped with peers of similar
ability
 Pace is aimed to be aligned with students’
abilities
 Problem Solving - hands-on and “real world”
whenever possible. Perseverance!
 Continuous reinforcement of topics taught
(Daily Common Core Review)
Math Series & Curriculum
 Math series – Pearson enVision math
 Fully aligned to the PA Standards
 Emphasizes “Standards of Mathematical
Practice”
 Across all grades
 Practices and abilities of mathematical thinkers
 Emphasizes perseverance, reasoning, problem
solving, modeling, and decision making
 Interactive learning –investigative topic
openers, hands-on learning
 Online component
 Engaging videos
 Access to tutorials and text resources at home
Homework
 2 pages: Reteaching/Practice page & a
problem solving page most nights
 Newsletter Packets with the week’s
assignments and an optional bonus (turn in on
Friday)
 Math Facts nightly – at least 5 minutes
 Meaningful, varied, daily practice
 Sign off nightly
 fluency targets and goal setting
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Grade Math Topics
Numeration
Number SenseAddition/Subtraction
Using Place Value to Add and
Subtract
Meaning of Multiplication
Multiplication Facts - Use
Patterns
Multiplication Facts- Use
Known Facts
Meaning of Division
Division Facts
9. Understanding Division
10. Fraction Comparison
and Equivalence
11. Two-Dimensional
Shapes and Attributes
12. Time
13. Perimeter
14. Area
15. Liquid Volume and
Mass
16. Data
Assessment
 Quick Checks in class most days
 Tests by chapter/topic – announced in
advance
 Studying – online textbook. Practice
problems. Review vocabulary.
 Please sign and return tests
Let’s have a
great year together!
Feel free to tour the building and visit
some of our special area classrooms!