Welcome to 3M’s Parent
Evening
Wednesday 15 February 2017
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Classroom of
Mrs Toni Morris
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28th year of teaching
6th year at Aspley East
Taught at Mt Isa, St George, Gympie, Tent
Hill Lower, Kingaroy, Kingaroy district,
Townsville and now Aspley East State
School
Classroom, special school, early
intervention, avt II, sep and intervention.
Beliefs and Expectations
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Your child should maintain a strong work ethic by:
setting high expectations for themselves
 always trying their best at all times
 taking pride in the presentation of their work
 developing time management skills in preparation
for older grades
 always follow the belief of Have-A-Go
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Reward for Effort
I have high expectations that
all children can learn.
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Through differentiation of class
activities, children work from the basics
up to a level that is both workable but
also challenging for them.
Literacy and problem solving groups are
fluid as children gain further skills and
strategies.
Team effort
Education is a team effort
Communication
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There will be a written report card sent home at the end
of Term Two. Formal interviews will be offered in March,
this is a valuable time to discuss each child’s progress.
The End of Year Report card will be sent home in
December.
You can ring me at any time there is a problem. If I am
unavailable I will contact you as soon as possible. A
positive parent/teacher relationship is of benefit to your
child as our partnership in the learning process is
essential.
I am available before school each morning.
Morning Routine
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Children are expected to independently
complete the following morning routines
when they enter at 8:30am:Put water bottle, lunch box in fridge.
Sharpen pencils and tidy desk
Check their helpers role on chart
Continue with previous days activities or
class games if finished all work
Lunch
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Encouraging healthy eating habits and fruit
break
Brain break of fruit or similar snack
between 9:45 – 10:00am each day
Children eat this while they continue with
their work
Incursions and Excursions
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Assemblies take place in the MPAC
Mondays starting at 8:45
Many incursions in 2017
Excursion to Boondall wetlands in term
3
Classroom rules
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Please refer to chart on classroom wall.
All rules are related to the values of
Aspley East State School.
Classroom behaviour system
3M Classroom Behaviour System
-1 step up is a marble in their own jar
-Ten marbles in their jar is 1 class marble
-100 Marbles in class jar - movie chosen by
class and popcorn party to celebrate
-1 step down for behaviour not acceptable
in our classroom. Each step down is 5
mins of their next play time.
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High Five
Consequences for
inappropriate behaviours
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Class Rules and consequences are displayed in the
room. The children are always encouraged to
respect the rights of others and not interfere with
others’ learning. Respect for all members of 3M is
expected daily.
A phone call home to parents will be made for
students who consistently disregard these rules.
A positive and caring atmosphere in the room will be
encouraged, where all children in Year 3 are
expected to behave with manners and friendship
towards one another.
Parental support on these matters is greatly
appreciated.
Special days
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Monday – Assembly and Computers
Tuesday –Religion
Wednesday – Phys Ed and Banking
Thursday is Music and Library
borrowing
Creating Happy Homework
Habits
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Homework each week will consist of:
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spelling from Year 3 list
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revision sheet of maths and literacy work and a home reader
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Homework will be corrected and checked on Fridays.
It is my expectation that students schedule the completion of their
homework in the way that best suits them. Whether it be a little every
night, or a longer homework session on a couple of nights.
Students must have a note at school on Friday, indicating why their
homework is incomplete.
Reading – at home
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Reading with your child. Ideas….
Spelling
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Children extend their spelling
knowledge through games, set ACARA
weekly spelling activities, revision of
vocabulary previously taught and
extension through dictionary and
thesaurus work. Homework spelling
revises classroom work.
Have-A-Go word book
Reading – at school
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Children are read to daily during eating
time.
Children read a good fit book chosen by
them
Reading rotations based around café
are timetabled each day
Maths
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Year 3 Mathematics will be taught in class using
the ACARA mathematics program.
Each strand of the mathematics syllabus will be
covered in detail each week.
Children complete problem solving activities daily.
Key Learning Areas
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Science –Living and Non – Living Things
History – Australian celebrations and
commemorations HASS
Geography – Australia and surrounding
countries HASS
ARTS – semester 1 - Media and Art.
Technology – ICT skills Powerpoint and
planning, designing and creating a
product.
Technology & computers
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Technology assessment
30 minutes computer time weekly.
This terms focus is learning how to use
Microsoft Powerpoint.
Goal Setting
All students will have three goals:1. Literacy
2. Mathematics
3. Behaviour/Social Skills
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External Testing
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NAPLAN
Held in term 2, week 4 on the 9th , 10th and
11th of May
Results come later in the year.
All students will have participated in practice
tests prior to the tests.
On test days please make sure your child
has a good sleep and healthy breakfast.
Any Questions
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Thank you for coming