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Lincoln Avenue Academy
What makes Lincoln Special?
 Our
focus on science, math, engineering and
technology going beyond the basics specializing in
environmental sciences through a hands-on
approach and inquiry-based learning.
 The third will be environmental and civil engineers
learning to dream, plan and build different
structures for their community and the world.
We hold the parents and children to a higher
standard of behavior. No child will be allowed to
affect the learning environment we are striving for
in our classes.
Mrs. Beck
jessica.beck@polk-fl.net
Graduate of Guilford College in
Greensboro, NC
 18th year teaching with Polk County
Schools
 Teaching Reading, Math and STEM
 Went to Paris this summer
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Mr. Kincade
matthew.kincade@polk-fl.net
Graduate of Ferris State University
 Teaching Reading and Writing
 Enjoys running and kayaking
 Father of 3 kids under 3
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Mrs. Lokey
diana.lokey@polk-fl.net
Graduate of Florida Southern College
 Teaching Reading and Math through
hands-on activities and technology
 Proud mother of two
 Enjoys cooking and baking
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Ms. Raaid
takiyyah.raaid@polk-fl.net
Graduate of Georgia Southern
University
 Teaching Reading, Math and STEM
 Enjoys scrapbooking and crossword
puzzles
 Proud parent of a dog named
“Crowwn”
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Mrs. Yu
ellie.yu@polk-fl.net
Graduate of Nova Southeastern
University with a Masters in Education
 Starting her 8th year of teaching
 Teaching Writing, STEM and Reading
 Loves to travel, has visited over 40
countries
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Lincoln Avenue
Academy
PROCEDURES
LAA Contract
This
is located on page 6 in your child’s
Agenda.
By signing this page you and your child
agree to abide by the Lincoln rules at all
times.
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All absences must be accompanied by a parent or
doctor’s note.
Any absence not accompanied by a note will be
considered unexcused.
Excused absences include absences with 5 days
prior notice, personal illness, illness or death in
immediate family, (see code of conduct p 7)
Tardies accompanied by a doctor’s note are
counted as excused.
3 tardies = one absence
Morning CAR DROP OFF
Morning
Drop off times 7:20 – 7:50 a.m.
Please move up to the next patrol or cone
Gates lock at 7:50 a.m. Please go to the office after gates are
locked.
Breakfast lasts until 7:35a.m.
After School Car Riders
Pick up time 2:30 – 2:55 p.m.
 Please display sign with students
name on your dashboard or visor.
 After 2:50 you will have to sign your child
out from the office.
 Rainy Day pick up – the students will
be in the 4th and 5th grade hallway and we
will bring them out as you arrive.
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Winter Uniform Policy
On
uniform Monday’s girls may wear the
long blue pants if the temperature is 50F or
below.
Below 50F students may wear any winter
coat and flat-soled boots.
Any times up to 50F students must wear
Lincoln jackets, sweatshirts and hoodies.
Parent Responsibilities
 You
have 20 volunteer hours again this year. Stay
in contact with your teacher to find out ways to
earn these hours.
 Go over all the papers with your child inside the
homework folder daily.
 Be sure to review your child’s behavior after
school and discuss any discipline concerns.
 Sign the weekly report in the front of the Agenda
after school Friday.
• Connect Ed is a PCSB initiative to
keep parents informed through
phone calls and emails.
• Please update contact information
changes throughout the year using
Connect ED.
• PAPERLESS: All parent
communication will be sent via
Connect Ed
Parent Portal
 All
students daily grades, lunch
account information,
attendance, and state test
scores will be located in the
parent portal.
 If you have not already
received it, you must receive a
pin number to access the
account. This account will stay
the same through high school
graduation.
School Wide Expectations
Courtesy
2. Generosity
3. Honesty
4. Respect
5. Responsibility
1.
What Is DonorsChoose.org?
DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit that
connects public school teachers in
need of classroom materials and
experiences with individual donors who
want to help.
Get Involved
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Join PTA – forms are available today ($5 per member)
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Volunteer
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Many opportunities to get your 20 hours
Log volunteer hours on office computer
Fundraising
•Fall
fundraiser due this Friday, September 14th
General Meeting
•Tuesday, September
25, 2012 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria
When PTA gets involved, children benefit. When you get involved with PTA,
the child who benefits most is your own.
Lincoln Avenue Academy PTA
1. Colonial Day Coordinator (Mrs.
Northrup and Mrs. Harris)
2.Winter Celebration Coordinator
(????)
3.End-of-Year Sock Hop Coordinator
(????)
4.Fall and Spring Garden Day
Coordinator(s) (???)
**Please see Mrs. Lokey is you are
interested in volunteering!
Academics with a hands-on,
integrated S.T.E.M. Focus
Math
Technology
Science
y
Engineering
Writing
Reading
Social
Studies
Curriculum Maps
Curriculum Maps are accessible on the
PCSB website under the STAFF page.
Curriculum maps are followed
sequentially in reading and math.
 In science and social studies, the order is
adjusted to coincide with STEM units.
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READING
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Continue development of decoding and
fluency skills
Focus on higher level skills such as
inferences and comparison
Develop love and appreciation of
reading variety of genres
Utilize digital tools to promote
development of 21st century skills
Help students become independent
readers
Students will have access to FCAT
Explorer which provides Reading
activities to enrich the reading
curriculum
WRITING
Develop love of writing and student
ability to write for a variety of
audiences
 Write a fully developed essay in both
expository and narrative styles.
 Develop language and vocabulary to
enrich writing
 Use a variety of learning styles to
master writing standards
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MATH
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Focused on math fluency,
spiral review, problem
solving and application, and
generalization of math skills
using the Next Generation
Sunshine State Standards
•Hands on and critical thinking
embedded in all lessons
SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES
STEM
Meet grade level science and social
studies standards through in depth
study of science and social studies
topics
 STEM units begin with a guiding
question and end with a final
product
 Our 3rd grade focus is
Environmental
Engineering
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The Engineering Process
in an Elementary School Curriculum?
Ask Questions and Research
What is the problem I need to solve? &/or What have others done to
solve this problem?
Imagine
Brainstorm ideas & Choose the BEST one
Plan
Using what you know from steps 1 & 2, draw a diagram & list materials
Create
Using what you know from steps 1 & 2, put your idea into action & test
your design
Reflect and Modify
Think about process & decide if there is anything you need to change to
make your idea better and make necessary changes.
Science, Technology, Engineering, &
Mathematics
Our 3rd grade units include:
 Designing an airplane factory
 Rebuilding Ancient Rome
 Colonizing the moon
 Building a sustainable community in the
New World
Sustainable Community in the New
World
Reengineer Colonial America into a
“green” community
 Use natural resources including plant
and animal characteristics and
adaptations to create a
sustainable colony
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Colonial DayOctober 24, 2013
Students have engineered a new colonial
America. Now it is time to explore daily
life in this new world.
 Students will participate in the following
activities:
 Candle Making
 Cross Stitch
 Colonial Games
 Many More !
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Airplane Factory
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Analyze and evaluate natural
resources
Explore the history of flight and airplane
development
Investigate the principles of flight
Develop a airplane factory
Create a environmentally friendly airplane
Rebuilding Ancient Rome
Research and solve pollution problems of
ancient Greece and Rome
 Design and create ways to dispose of
organic trash
 Engineer an efficient
aqueduct
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Colonizing The Moon
Research and solve the
problem of depleted
natural resources on earth
 Develop community stations to
sustain life on the moon using basic
forms of energy
 Engineer a sustainable human colony
on the moon
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Successful homework strategies
•Look at the whole week
•Organize weekly assignments
around the family’s schedule
•Plan ahead!
AR Information
Deadline Date
Celebration
Date
10/17/12
12/13/12
03/06/13
10/18/12
12/16/12
03/07/13
05/15/13
05/16/13
Reward
Crazy Hair
Hilarious Hat
Wacky Wear
Inside Out/
Backwards
Students need 80 total points by May
15th to earn an A.R. Medallion.
AR Goals
Due to the need to practice non-fiction
reading, we require that each child read 3
non-fiction books scoring 80% or higher
each AR goal period. In addition, students
need to have overall average of 85%, along
with their points goal.
Check your books for AR info
www.arbookfind.com
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This website has a complete listing of all of
the books that have AR tests
SMAD
A
leveled program encouraging mastery of
subtraction, multiplication, addition and division
facts.
 Third grade includes 4 levels. Each level has 100
problems given in 9 minutes.
 Students need 100% accuracy to proceed to next
level.
 Rewards given each week for children who pass a
level. There are also awards at the end of year for
completing levels.
 We test for SMAD every week .
Third Grade
Behavior Expectations
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Maintain the proper noise level at all
times.
Follow all directions the first time
they are given.
Speak positively and respectfully to all.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to
yourself.
Complete all work on time.
• The purpose of this program is to
provide uniform discipline procedures
that focus on positive reinforcement
to increase safety and student
productivity.
• Students have the opportunity to earn
classroom rewards through our Warm
and Fuzzy jars and individual praise
through Celebration Notations.
Behavior System
Students will receive 2 friendly reminders
of the classroom expectations which are
written in student agendas as W1 and
W2.
 After 2 warnings, the student will earn an
infraction on their 3rd offense.
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Field Trips
Rendezvous Field Trip- Jan 23, 2014
Cost $5.00 for students
 Orlando Science Center- May 16, 2014
Cost approximately $16 per student
 Baseball GameDate To Be Announced
(April or May)
THANKS!
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Donations Are Greatly Appreciated
 Gift
Cards to buy science,
math, and other supplies to
enhance hands-on
discovery
 Connect Ed notes will be
sent home for the
upcoming STEM unit
needs.
We will be available after
this presentation to answer
questions. We will be in the
courtyard, so that another
grade can set up for their
PIN night.
Thanks for attending