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3rd Grade
Ashley Hodnett
CHINA GROVE ELEMENTARY
Contact Ashley Hodnett

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Ride the Wave into Miss Hodnett's Third Grade!!

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We pledge to do our personal best, each and every day.



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I am originally from a small town called Fillmore, NY, located south of Buffalo.  I attended Fillmore Central School (a PreK-12 grade school, in one building!) for 13 years, graduating in 2003. I then moved on to St. John Fisher College, in Rochester NY, where I pursued my career in Elementary and Special Education.  I graduated Magna Cum Laude. This is one of my proudest accomplishments! I also received my Master's degree in Childhood Literacy from St. Bonaventure University. I am so excited to now be here in North Carolina, and teaching at China Grove. I am committed to pushing and assisting my students to achieve excellence. I will strive to create in all students a strong determination and work ethic to become the best students they can be.

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Welcome


Hello and welcome to third grade in room 110! This is going to be an exciting, fun-filled year for all of us. I am very thrilled to be starting a new school year. We have a lot of learning ahead of us!


Our classroom will be a place where a positive learning environment will enable us to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. In the course of the school year an atmosphere will be provided that fosters problem solving skills, creativity, and communication skills. 


Expectations are high but with guidance, support, and well-defined goals everyone will succeed in third grade. When classroom expectations are high everyone will rise to meet them. A very unique community develops where we become risk takers, as well as active participants in the learning process.


Communication between parents, students, and the teacher is integral to the development of a positive learning environment. When all parties are informed of rules, classroom expectations, and routines, a sense of trust is developed. This handbook has been developed to meet this important goal.



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Class Schedule

8:30-9:00 Writing

9:00-9:30 Literacy

9:30-10:15 Guided Reading

10:15-11:10 Math

11:10-12:10 Lunch/Recess

12:10-12:40 Math Centers

12:40-1:25 Enhancement

Monday-Art

Tuesday-P.E. (Wear tennis shoes)

Wednesday-Computers

Thursday-Music

Friday-Guidance

1:25-2:30 Science/S.S.

2:30-3:00 Conferencing


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Homework Information

I’m sure you are asking, “Do we have to have homework?” The 

answer to that question is, “Yes, absolutely!” There are many 

good reasons for having homework. Here are a few:


To help establish good study habits

To develop a sense of responsibility 

To practice and reinforce concepts and skills

To complete work not finished in class


     It is very important for you to do your homework and hand it in 

the very next day. There are times we can get forgetful, or 

something unexpected comes up, and we may forget to bring our 

homework to school. You will have a second chance to bring your 

homework in. If you forget a second time you will lost homework 

points.


Reading: Monday-Thursday- Read 15 minutes and log
in reading log located in the red O.C.E.A.N. Folder

Math: Students will have math homework 2-3 times a week.  
Math homework will depend on what we are studying and will 
reinforce skills we are learning in class.

Math facts (addition and multiplication) should be practiced 
nightly.

Spelling: Spelling homework will vary from night to night.
Students will complete different activities with their spelling
words to become familiar with them.
** Spelling tests will always be on Fridays**

Please make sure you are taking the time to check over 
homework and make sure everything is complete BEFORE 
signing the agenda!
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*Class Wish List*
Small bookshelves
books, books, books
copy paper or cardstock (white or colored)
index cards
treats for candy box
prizes for prize box (dollar store, happy meal, etc)
socks for dry erase board erasers

Gift cards to buy classroom supplies: Target, Boarders, 
Barnes and Noble WalMart, Creative Teaching Aids, 
Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, etc

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Students can practice math facts through a great website that our school just purchased.  Have your student visit First in math every night to reinforce math facts!  They have their login name and password copied in their agendas.  Our class is in 6th place in the school!!!


www.firstinmath.com







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