Welcome to Mrs. Schlotter’s
Back to School Night
Teacher Background
Council Rock Graduate
Millersville University- Bachelors in Elementary Education
with a concentration in Early Childhood Education
West Chester University- Masters of Education with a
concentration in Writing
Gratz College- 15 Credits in Elementary Education
Learner’s Edge- 15 credits
21 years at Butler teaching 2nd, 5th and 3rd
National Board Certification
Third Grade Daily Schedule
9:05-10:15 Math
10:15-10:25Math Games/Snack
10:25-12:05 Reading
12:05-1:05 Lunch and Recess
1:05-2:05 Specials
2:10-2:50 Writing
2:50-3:35 Social Studies/ Science
Schedule
Monday-- Quest 1:25-2:05
Computer 2:05-2:50
Tuesday--Gym 1:25-2:05
Wednesday--Music 1:25-2:05
Thursday--Art 2:10-2:50
Friday--Library 1:25-2:05
Questioning & Understanding through Engineering, Science, & Technology
Questioning &
Understanding
Science
Engineerin
g
Technology
What will students do?
All students will engage in authentic learning
experiences that build their 21st century skills in
collaboration, critical and creative thinking, and
communication to solve real world challenges.
Questioning & Understanding through Engineering, Science, & Technology
Unit 1 - Grades 1-6
Click here to visit Butler’s QUEST site!
Questioning & Understanding through Engineering, Science, & Technology
Third Grade Goals
• To grow in all academic
areas
• To develop and
demonstrate responsibility
for oneself, others, and the
Butler community
• To make connections
between what we learn in
school and the world
around us
• To become an
independent learner
Third Grade Notables
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Cursive Writing
PSSA for Reading, Math, and Writing
Motion Assessment
Technology and use of lap tops
More Responsibility and independence
Reading
• Lead 21 and Inquiry
• ComprehensionMetacognition, Inferring,
Schema, Making Questions
• SummariesStory Elements
1.Character
2. Setting
3. Problem/Goal
4. Events
5. Solution
Writing
• Being A Writer
• 4-Square organizer
• Research-working
toward 5 paragraphs
• Writing Rubric
• Writer’s Notebook
Math
• Problem Solving
Rubric
• Math Facts
• Time/Money
• Graphing/Excel
• Tests/Study Guides
• https://www.xtramath.
org/home
Science
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2:50-3:35
Solar System
Motion
Butterflies/Chicks
Study guides
Social Studies
• Geography
• Economics
• Current Eventsthrough Time for Kids
• Social Studies Alive
Field Trips
• Solar System: Planetarium in the gym. No
chaperones needed.
• Science: Butterflies. Rick Mikula, Butterfly
expert will give one third grade assembly.
Funded by PTO. No chaperones needed.
• Franklin Institute
Homework
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30 minutes a night
Read each night.
Ten pages = 1 apple hole punch
3 homework slips = N on report card
Forget spelling book? Don’t come back
to school. Write a paragraph using
spelling words. It won’t count towards a
missed homework.
• Missed homework completed at home
• Plan created if persistent problem
Homework
Slips
Absenteeism
• 2 or more days – Please request assignments
• Please request in the morning
• If your child will be missing school for any
length of time, please contact the office for
necessary forms.
• All absences are considered unexcused
unless a note is sent in explaining the
absence. Please email excuses to
[email protected] and carbon copy me.
Parent Participation
• Birthdays/Mystery
Readers
• PTO Meetings/Events
• Parties October/
December/June
• Room Parent or
assistant room parent
• PSSA week/ snack
donations
• Field trip chaperone
• Wed. Folders
organizer/helper
• Donations for parties/
spring fair basket/
work spring fair booth
T hinking Skills
H andwriting Transition
Remember:
I ndependent Study Skills
R esponsibility for own work
D oing quality work
G reet the day with smiles and encouragement
R ead to/with your child daily
A n area should be provided for homework
D rill spelling words and math facts
E xpect homework
Butler Bears
don’t hibernate,
they accelerate!
Contact Information:
[email protected]
267-893-1467
Have a great year!