parent teacher conferences
DESCRIPTION
Grade 3 Parent Information Night Mrs. Katie Grogan Phone: 926-1740 Ext. 4160 [email protected]. Parent Teacher Conferences. Sign Up Sheets Available Thursday, December 11, 2014 PM 1/2 Day Friday, December 12, 2014 PM 1/2 Day Monday, December 15, 2014 PM 1/2Day. Weekly Specials. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Parent Teacher Conferences
Sign Up Sheets AvailableSign Up Sheets Available Thursday, December 11, 2014 PM 1/2 DayThursday, December 11, 2014 PM 1/2 Day Friday, December 12, 2014 PM 1/2 DayFriday, December 12, 2014 PM 1/2 Day Monday, December 15, 2014 PM 1/2DayMonday, December 15, 2014 PM 1/2Day
Weekly SpecialsLunch
11:46-12:16 PM
MondayArt 1:00 – 1:45 PM
Tuesday Library 1:00 – 1:45 PM
WednesdayPhysical Education 1:00-1:45 PM
ThursdayMusic 1:00-1:45 PM
FridayPhysical Education 1:00-1:45 PM
Homework
• Most week nights• Occasional weekends• Approximately 15 minutes• Read 5 nights/wk for 30 minutes
(Mon-Thurs, Once on Weekend)Please initial calendar & record number of minutes.
• It is important to inform me of difficulty with homework. Adjustment can take place.
• Must be completed regularly, accurately and neatly.
AgendaYour child has been provided with an agenda that will be used on a daily basis for the following:
• Recording Homework Assignments• Parent/Teacher Communication
Please initial your child’s agenda each night to ensure that it is being used effectively. I will do the same.
Take Home Folder
Contains student work dailyContains student work daily Book It! Calendar & Reading Log Book It! Calendar & Reading Log
National Common Core &District Expectations
• Lesson plans are aligned with National Common Core Curriculum
• Data gathered, collected & reviewed
Reading
•Balanced Literacy Approach, Fountas & Pinnell•Guided Reading Instruction provided at each child’s instructional level•Lead 21 Reading•Currently assessing individual reading levels•Reading levels and how they correspond to the report card •Independent Reading Time•Computer Programs•Accelerated Reader (AR)•Read Aloud•Scholastic Weekly Magazine•Partner Reading with Classmates•Skill Reinforcement•Reading Buddies Kindergarten
Writing•Writing for information and understanding in all content areas
•Instruction in the process of writing using the Units of Study program
•Mechanics and word study
•Editing
•Written logs, journals, responses and projects
•Penmanship, Cursive Writing
Mathematics
• National Standards, Core Curriculum• Math In Focus Series• Coach Book• Supplemental Resources• IXL• Memorization of Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication and Division facts• Multiplication.com
Social Studies
• Map skills• November Elections• Geography• National government• Communities around the
world
Science and Health
• Rocks and Minerals• Buoyancy• Butterflies• Body Systems• Personal Safety
Spelling
Individualized Spelling ProgramIndividualized Spelling ProgramLexia Core 5Lexia Core 5
Report CardAcademic Performance Level
• 4 Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction: Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.
• 3 Meeting Learning Standards: Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.
• 2 Partially Meeting Learning Standards: Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.
• 1 Not Meeting Learning Standards: Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level
Report CardSubcategories
* Excellent Progress+ Appropriate Progress- Needs ImprovementN/A Not Applicable
New York State Assessments
April 14-16, 2015 Grade 3 ELA AssessmentApril 22-24, 2015 Grade 3 Mathematics
Assessment
Behavior Management System
The blue card day!The blue card day!Blue card means your child has had a good day and followed all classroom Blue card means your child has had a good day and followed all classroom
rules.rules.Green card means your child has broken one rule or has not complied with a Green card means your child has broken one rule or has not complied with a
request. (Warning)request. (Warning)Yellow card means your child has broken two rules or has not complied with Yellow card means your child has broken two rules or has not complied with
two requests. (Consequence - possible contact home) two requests. (Consequence - possible contact home) Red card means your child has broken three rules or requests. Red card means your child has broken three rules or requests.
(Consequence - Consequence and possible contact home)(Consequence - Consequence and possible contact home)
Catch them being good!Catch them being good!Earn tickets and hold drawing for extra privileges. Earn tickets and hold drawing for extra privileges. M&Ms! AR Goals!M&Ms! AR Goals!
Birthdays You’re welcome to bring a snack to school on or around You’re welcome to bring a snack to school on or around
your child’s birthday. We have 21 children. Any day is your child’s birthday. We have 21 children. Any day is fine, just let me know when you’re coming! fine, just let me know when you’re coming!
If planning an out of school party, please do not bring If planning an out of school party, please do not bring invitations to school.invitations to school.
Parties
• Our class will be celebrating different holidays, as well as other festivities, throughout the year. Sign-up sheets are available if you can donate.
Questions
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
A. Einstein
