BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2015MRS. SMITH’S 3RD GRADE CLASS

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Back to School Night Agenda

Welcome/ Introductions Curriculum:

Reading (Open Court & ACT [Accessing Complex Texts]) Math (GO Math) Social Studies(Reflections) Science ( McGraw Hill) Writing PE Daily Work

Homework: NIGHTLY/Expectations Grading Policy Weekly Communication Folders Supply/Wish List Parent Volunteers Expectations: safe, fair, respectful, responsible, kind, hard working Discipline: verbal warning, time out, lose privileges, call home Questions

Curriculum

Math Materials:

Textbook: Go Math Supplemental Materials

Adapted to the CCSS Standards Reading

Textbook: Open Court; ACT Adapted to the CCSS Standards

Writing Elements:

Step Up to Writing Daily Writing Writing Process Cursive

Science Textbook: Science; published by McGraw Hill Sections:

Life Science Earth Science Physical Science

Social Studies Textbook: Reflections; published by Harcourt

Additional Curriculum Art PE Computers

Homework Policy

Students are responsible for writing down the night’s homework on their schedule and making sure that they have all of their homework when they go home. Homework will be given nightly in math, spelling, and reading. It is the responsibility of the parent to check the homework calendar and work each night. If you have a question about the homework, or if it takes the student longer than one hour without any distractions, please write a brief note explaining the problem or email the teacher.

It is the teacher’s responsibility to send homework that reviews skills taught in class. Homework is an integral part of the student’s learning and will be factored into their grades. It is expected to be completed and returned each day. Students who do not complete and return their homework will be required to make up work in study hall on Friday. If incomplete work persists, student may be required to complete work at recess.

Grading Policy

Grades will be based on a standard scale:  90-100 % A 80-89 % B 70-79% C 60-69% D Below 60% F

Rubrics will be provided for specific writing activities

Communication

Each student is given a communication folder. Every Monday graded work is sent home with

the student in their folder attached to a weekly behavioral update.

That update must be signed by the student’s parent or guardian and returned with the student the following day.

A class blog, containing this PowerPoint presentation, news, and other information is available at www.mrssmithsclassblog.wordpress.com

Supply/Wish List

Necessary Supplies: Highlighters Markers Scissors Glue Sticks Headphones

Useful Supplies (optional): Colored Pencils Binder for Organization Pencil Pouch

Helpful Donations: Kleenex Hand Sanitizer Wipes Copy Paper (Color and White) Additional Glue Sticks

Parent Volunteers

Parents are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer in the classroom.

General tasks include: small group assistance, prepping art projects, filing, and correcting papers.

If you wish to volunteer, you may sign and fill out your information on the parent volunteer form, available at the side table.

Classroom Rules

1. Listen when others are talking2. Follow directions3. Keep hands, feet, & objects to yourself4. Work quietly and DO NOT disturb others5. Show respect for school and personal

property6. Work and play in a safe manner7. Always do your best

Discipline

1st Time: Warning2nd Time: Teacher chooses consequence3rd Time: Loss of privileges4th Time: Note or phone call homeSevere Disruption: Immediately sent to the office with a discipline referral

Behavioral Rewards

Self-DisciplinePraise (Daily)Homework PassesLunch in the ClassroomGroup & Class PointsPositive Notes or Calls HomePAT Time

Questions?