Mrs. Stotz’
Third
Grade Class
Welcome Parents!
Welcome to
3rd Grade!
 This is an important year for you
and your child!
 I will give you an introduction to
3rd grade and to our classroom.
 If you have any questions
please call me during nonschool hours or email me.
258-3424
candace.stotz@santeesd.net
1:1 iPads
 Superintendent’s Message
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1. Complete A Parent E-mail Request Form.
2. Create your child's Apple I.D.
3. Complete an Apple Student I.D. Creation Form
4. Review the 1:1 Digital Learning Program Policies and
Procedures Handbook
5. Review and sign A Technology AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)
6. Review and sign A Student/Parent 1:1 Digital Learning
Participation Agreement
7. Review and sign An iPad Optional Insurance Form
Schedule
School Hours: 7:45 am-1:35pm
7:45
8:00- 9:00
9:00- 9:30
9:30-9:45
9:45- 10:45
10:45- 11:25
11:25- 12:15
12:15-12:45
12:45- 1:15
1:15- 1:30
1:35
Pledge/ Song/ Jog (on playground)
Math
Language Arts- content lessons
Recess
Handwriting/ Reading Workshop/SSR
Lunch
Read Aloud and Writing
PE
Writing
Social Studies/ Science/ Art
Dismissal
Language Arts
 Reading Workshop: extended
silent reading with teacher
counseling (goal setting)
 Guided Reading Groups
 Accelerated Reader:
STAR test
AR TOPS reports
Home Connect
Partner Reading
At-Home Reading: minimum 30
min./night
www.bookadventure.com
(practice tests)
Flat Stanley
 Flat Stanley
project:
 http://www.flatsta
nleyproject.com/
 Start planning
and warning
recipients!
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Math
3rd grade- pilot
Dreambox
TenMarks
MobyMax
Kahn Academy
Access these from my website:
santeesd.net/stotz
Scholastic Book Orders
 Online orders: each order gives our
class a coupon for a free $3.00 book
 September offer: get up to 5000 bonus
points!!
 Activation Code: GRXQV
Butterfly Garden
 Plants needed:
 Milkweed for Monarchs
 Passion Vine for Gulf Fritillaries
 Cilantro and Red Lettuce plants for
classroom pets
Stotz Website
 www.santeesd.net/stotz
 Homework
 Kids’ Page
 Parent’s Page
 Blogs, podcasting, videos, etc.
 Links to AR, Xtra Math, TenMarks,
Spelling City, etc.
No Excuses University
 NEU
 Every child has the right to be prepared to attend
college.
 It is the responsibility of adults in the school to
develop exceptional systems that make that dream a
reality.
 University of Louisville:
 Colors: red and black (Wednesdays)
Discipline
ClassDojo: www.classdojo.com
Back to School Night Dojo
PTA
 Please join!!
 Envelope in folder
Homework
 Weekly bookmark:
 Reading every night
 One Gold Coin lesson on Dreambox
 Studying math facts on MobyMax or Math
Magician
 Studying Spelling (spellingcity.com)
 Book Response on Thursday
 Parent’s signature!
 Consequences: missed Primary Movie
Event and Friday free play
Volunteers
 In the classroom:
1.reading with individuals or small math groups
2. helping with “teacher” paperwork- grading,
copying, monthly homework check-in
 Field Trips
 At Home
 Guest teaching
and/or sharing
I need a Room Parent
and an Arts Attack
volunteer tonight!
Let’s Have a Great Year!