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Dear Third Grade Family,

My name is Raschel Burnaska and I am your child’s third grade teacher for the 2010-2011 school year. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself and my teaching style. I have lived in the Detroit area my entire life. I attended the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Studies and Science with Elementary Certification. I recently completed my Master in the Art of Teaching Degree at Marygrove College in Detroit. This is my sixth year teaching at Woodward Academy and I look forward to working with the third graders this upcoming year. My approach to teaching is through differentiation in the classroom. This means that the student is the center of the curriculum and is able to build on his or her background experiences. I believe that each student is unique and has individual learning needs. In my classroom, learning styles and interest will be adapted for each child, while maintaining high standards and fairness for everyone. It is my belief that all students can learn in a safe and comfortable environment. I am excited to spend the school year with your child and with your support we can work together to make this a successful school year.

Sincerely,

Miss Burnaska

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Here is the suggested 3rd grade supply list: Backpack 1 Box of Tissue 1 container of sanitizer wipes Hand Sanitizer

I would like for the children to bring in a chapter book that they can keep in their desk to read during D.E.A.R. time (Drop Everything And Read). If you have any questions or concerns about this, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Thank you, Miss Burnaska

Welcome to   Miss Burnaska’s 3rd Grade 2010-2011   ** Third Grade ** ** Third graders are responsible for learning about each of the following subjects: ** ** __English/Language Arts__ **- Students will work independently and in groups to learn grammar, spelling, reading and writing. Each week we will focus on different skills that the students are expected to acquire. ** __Math__ **- Students will learn and practice how to add, subtract, multiply and divide. By the end of the third grade the students will know all of their multiplication facts. We will also focus on geometry, measurement, telling time, and counting money. ** __Social Studies__ **- Michigan is the focus of third grade social studies. Students will do different activities and projects to learn about Michigan’s history. ** __Science__ **- Students will do hands on activities and experiments from the Foss Kits. ** The students also have the following elective courses: **

** Physical Education ** ** Art ** ** Foreign Language (Spanish) ** ** Computers **

** General Third Grade Information ** ** Daily Folder- **I will supply every student with a daily folder. This folder is to be taken home and returned daily. The folder will be labeled return/keep. The return side of the folder will contain things that need to be returned to school, such as homework, weekly behavior sheets and permission slips. The keep side will contain things that should be kept at home such as checked work and notices from the school. ** Homework- ** Students will have homework everyday. On Mondays, the students will receive a homework packet that needs to be returned by Thursday. Please make sure that everything is complete and sign the homework packet. The homework will involve the students, reading, studying spelling words and completing a worksheet. There will also be a few projects that the students will be responsible for throughout the year. ** Behavior Sheets- **Your child will receive a weekly behavior sheet every Monday. It will show you how your child behaved in class during the past week. Please sign it and return it on Tuesday. ** Tests **- Tests and quizzes are given every Friday. Their graded work will be sent home in their daily folders on Mondays. Please take the time to review their work and sign their behavior sheet, so you know how they are doing in class. ** Tutoring **- Tutoring will be offered to students who are struggling, and that I feel need the extra help. More information will be forthcoming regarding the tutoring program. ** Uniforms **-Please refer to the handbook and make sure that your child is in their proper uniform daily. Students that are not in proper uniform will be sent to the office to call home. ** Snack Time- **We have snack time every day. Students are allowed to eat only ** healthy snacks ** and lunches at school. If your child brings “junk” food to school it will be taken, and then given back to them at the end of the day. Students should never bring candy or gum to school. ** Monthly Newsletters **- I will send home a newsletter at the beginning of each month. The newsletter will serve as a reminder and explain activities that will happen during that month. ** Contact Information **: Feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns. You can call me at (313) 961-2108 or email me at rburnaska@woodwardpsa.com. ** Classroom Norms ** Be Safe Be Responsible Be Respectful

** If a student breaks a rule, they will receive a card change on the behavior chart. The behavior chart system is the following **: Green=No card Changes-Great Job Orange= 1 Card Change-Warning Yellow=2 Card Changes-No Recess/Fill out “Think About It” Blue=3 Card Changes-Call Home

** Your child’s behavior and card changes will be written on a weekly behavior sheet that will be sent home on Mondays. This will give you an idea of how your child is behaving in class. Please sign and return the behavior sheet each week. **

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