Welcome, Families!
Mr. Johnson &
rd
Ms. Somas (3 Grade Teacher
Assistant)
rd
3 Grade Class
All About Mr. Johnson
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lock Haven University in 2016 with Global
Honors with Distinction
I have taught 3rd grade at Woodward Elementary, 1st grade at Radio Park
Elementary, and ESY here at Young Scholars!
Im from Tyrone, PA and have family in Arkansas, Georgia, and California!
Ive studied abroad in Moss, Norway and learned about Environmental
Sustainability
Class Goals
Learn new skills, both social and academic
Discover new interests and foster known interests
Make new friends
Have fun learning and support one another (make learning interactive!)
Class Contract:
Own your actions- raise your hand if you have a question or to speak, listen to others,
stay calm, follow directions the first time, sit still in your seat, be respectful of teachers,
stand in line quietly, no talking when you are not supposed to.
Wise choices- eyes on teacher, use kind words, do not play in the restroom, be kind to
others, do not open other peoples lockers, no running in the hall, do not yell in the
school, dont talk while others are talking, keep items out of your mouth.
Lead the way- show by example, be a good role model, be nice to others, pay attention
to your teachers, walk on the right side of the hall, plug in the chrome books and hold
with 2 hands, sit on your bottom in assemblies, no talking while walking in the halls,
sit still in your seat, walk in the hall, hands and feet to yourself.
Safety first- hands to yourself, no tipping chairs, do not run in the hall, feet on the floor,
push in chairs, no hitting, four (chairs and desks) on the floor, follow the recess rules
for safety.
Behavior System
Clip system is used in all elementary classrooms
Students start each day on green and can move up for good choices or down for
poor choices
Warnings are given before clips are moved down
If a student ends the day on orange, I will conference with the student and a
form will be sent home for you to sign
If a student ends the day on red, we will call you or e-mail you immediately to
discuss the days events
Positive choices earn points on calendars to earn a prize in the prize box
Class Reward
When the entire class is making good choices, Pac-man moves up one pellet.
However, when the class needs a reminder, the ghost moves up!
At the end of the week, whoever is closer (ghost or Pac-man) wins the fruit.
Once Pac-man has earned 10 fruits, the class earns a class reward (party, movie
day, etc.)
The students vote to decide what we do for this party.
OWLS Nest
This new system is being used by the entire school
Children who are observed making good choices may earn a ticket
The tickets are collected at various times throughout the week
Students can randomly earn a reward by earning the tickets, or save their
tickets to purchase rewards from the Hoot Loot Booth
Team Prizes
Each team has a Pokemon mascot (Mr. Johnson was a nerd as a kid)
When all members of the team are working collaboratively, ready for a transition, etc., they earn their mascot an
Experience Point
For each 25 experience points, students earn lunch club (lunch in class and movie)
At 50 experience points, the Pokemon mascot levels up once and earns the next level rewards (lunch club,
snack)
At 75 experience points, the Pokemon reaches the next level and earn more next level rewards (Lunch club,
snack, prize box)
The team with the most experience points at the end of the cycle will win all of the prizes and be posted forever
on the WALL OF FAME!
Literacy Curriculum
Focus is on comprehension, fluency,
and vocabulary development
Units Include:
Authors Viewpoint
Cause and Effect
Sequencing
Message or Moral
Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words
Homophones and Homonyms
Character Study
Poetry
Nonfiction and Informational Texts
Biography and Autobiography
Main Idea, Supporting Details, and
Summarizing
Syllables in Spelling Patterns
Comparing and Contrasting
Vowels Combinations in Spelling
Guided Reading / Centers
Students are assessed three times each year using the DRA2 assessment
Guided Reading groups are formed based on similar reading levels
Groups meet with me to focus on building comprehension, vocabulary, and
fluency
Other students work on center activities
Center Topics:
Weekly comprehension skill
Weekly spelling / phonics skill
Weekly vocabulary words
Read and respond to text
Handwriting
Test taking strategies
Writing Curriculum
Focus is on using the writing process, slowing down and thinking about what
we write, and writing for quality not quantity
Units Include:
Narrative Writing
Paragraph Structure
Explanatory Writing
Opinion Pieces
Poetry
Research
Math Curriculum
Focus is on using higher order thinking skills, problem solving, explanations, and
fluency
Units Include:
Place Value
Addition and Subtraction
Multiplication and Division
Measurement and Time
Fractions
Data Collection
Perimeter and Area
Geometry
Math Groups
Students may work with any of the third grade teachers for math classes
throughout the year
Students are grouped based on like ability levels, allowing us to provide
enrichment and support to students as needed
Math curriculum for all groups is quite rigorous, focusing more on word
problems and explanations than simply learning facts
Science Curriculum
Focus is on using the scientific method, hands on experiments, and developing
observation and note taking skills
Units Include:
Scientific Method
Chemistry
Soil and Rocks
Recycling
Personal Hygiene
Human Body
Food Pyramid and Physical Activity
Plants and Agriculture
Social Studies Curriculum
Focus is on world geography, world history, and world cultures
Units are based on each continent
Families are encouraged to share their cultural history and traditions as we
study each continent
Units are coordinated with Chinese and Spanish classes when possible
Cultural celebration at the end of the year to celebrate all of the cultures that we
have learned about
Homework
Completing homework reinforces the concepts covered each week
All homework assignments are sent home on Wednesday
Homework must be turned in by the following Wednesday to participate in the
Day 5 Reward Period
Homework includes math, spelling, reading log, and occasional projects
Reading Log should be written in as many days as possible to help students
meet our monthly goal
Grading
Well be using Powerschool this year
Able to check grades
Updated weekly
Participation
Homework included
Letter Grades
Folders
The student folders will go back and forth each day
Each day I will draw in their daily color. It is their responsibility to bring their
calendar up to me.
Completed homework and notes for me should be placed in the return to school
section
If papers are in the Things To Stay At Home section, they do not need to come
back to school
Restroom Policy
I use a sign in and out sheet for the restroom and drinks
Students may leave the room when the pass is available and the restroom is
open
The goal is to make everyone more aware of leaving the room because of need
not just desire to play in the hall or restroom
Snacks
Snacks and water bottles are permitted in our classroom
Water bottles are allowed at the desk at all times, please only send water to
have at their desks. We have already had a few spills so we want to make sure
its just water.
Snacks are eaten in the mid morning while they are doing silent reading.
Helpful Websites
www.mobymax.com
http://www.readtheory.org/auth/login
misterjohnsonsclass.weebly.com
storybird.com
Usernames and Passwords for both sites
Closing Comments
Weekly Website Updates
Feel free to email me with any questions, comments, or concerns
[email protected]
Questions?
Lets Have a
Great Year!
