Welcome!2012-2013 School Year

West ElementaryMrs. Williams

Third Grade

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Our Mission at West Elementary

To assure learning through a community

of support.

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How to Contact Me

Please contact me if you have any questions. Voicemail ext. 3115E-mail at williamsk@usd320.com.

I look forward to working with you and your child this school year.

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Sign Up Sheets Tonight

Classroom PartiesWest CarnivalAttendance SheetConferences If you are interested in being a

parent volunteer, please make a note on the sign-in sheet.

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USD 320 Website

MenusDaily EventsWeekly Spelling Word ListEducational LinksDistrict News and Activitieswww.usd320.com

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About Me Background

Grew up in Texas Moved to Western Kansas in 1997 FHSU Graduate ESOL Endorsement Masters as a Reading Specialist through FHSU

Teaching Experience 2004-2007 Deerfield, KS 2007-Present Wamego

Family Husband – David Son - Braxton

My Family

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Student Expectations

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Classroom Expectations

I listen to students who raise their hand.

I teach when there are no distractions or other problems.

Feel free to do anything that does not cause a problem for anyone else.

Please treat me with the same respect I treat you.

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Consequences Logical consequences will be given whenever

possible.Example

Child has difficulty keeping hands to themselves in the restroom – have to use the restroom when all other students are finished

When logical consequences are not possible, recess may be taken away 1st reminder = no consequenceeach additional reminder = five minutes of

recess.

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Bullying Prevention Program

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

School rules against bullying are as follows:

We will not bully others.We will try to help others who are being

bullied.We will make it a point to include students

who are easily left out.When we know someone is being bullied, we

will tell an adult at school and at home.

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Home/SchoolCommunication

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Binder and Agenda Communication Between Home and School

Students need to bring to school DAILY Students write down daily learning activities Students record homework Parents are to read daily and initial

Inside the Binder Homework Folder Reading and Math Calendars Pencil Bag with Math Flashcards Completed School Work Notes Home

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Changes In Going Home Procedures

Please Contact Myself and the OfficeNote E-mailTelephone Call

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GradingStudents will receive letter grades (A, B, C, D & F) in Math, Spelling, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

Reading and Writing will be assessed and information will be shared, but no letter grade will be given.

 

Math- Grades will be determined based on quizzes and test scores.

Spelling- Grades will be determined based on weekly tests.

Language Arts (English)- Grades will be based on quizzes and tests.

Science/SS – Grades will be based on quizzes and tests.

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Homework

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Homework Math Facts

Math Calendar Practice 5 minutes, 5 nights a week

Trailblazers Homework Reading

Reading Calendar Read 20 minutes, 5 nights a week

Spelling/Vocabulary Practice spelling words for test on Friday Vocabulary will not be assessed, but will be

taught. Science and Social Studies

Special Projects Unit Tests – Study guides sent home a week

in advance

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Homework

If at any time you or your child does not understand the assigned task, please write a note and send it back to school the next day.

TIPS Set up a homework area at home. Try to have a consistent schedule on when

homework is to be completed.

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Absences Notify the office when child is ill by 8:30 If you know in advance

Write a note, email, or call

Homework When Absent Can be picked up off of the black shelves in front of

the office Needs to completed in a timely manner

Skills build upon previous days skills Parental help will be needed at times Bring back ALL materials daily – even if not

complete Have students ask for clarification of directions

when needed

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GeneralInformation

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Classroom Parties/Birthdays

BirthdaysCelebrated during juice and milk time at 9:30 a.m.May send treats with students in morningTreats are welcomed

I do have a peanut and soy allergy

Classroom PartiesBegin at 2:30 normallyWe promote healthy treats and drinksFor additional information consult the district

wellness brochureNO Candy or Latex Balloons

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Lunch Money Enclose the money in an envelope

Write On EnvelopeChild’s NameTeacher’s NamePurpose of the Money (ex. Lunches)

Have student take money

DIRECTLY

to the office in the morning

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Library Books

We will check out library books every Tuesday.

A great idea to ALWAYS have students keep library book in their book bags.

Students can check out two free choice books.

One library book has to be a “Just Right” book on their reading level.

Library Challenge Literature Club

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Subject Areas

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Spelling

Component of Rigby Literacy by Design Reading Program

Spelling Tests on Fridays Spelling Test consist of words and dictated

sentences Students will be graded on all current and past

“no excuse” words from these sentences and new spelling words

A Spelling List can be found in student’s agenda, homework folder, or on the USD 320 Website

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Spelling Grading Spelling Test Consists of TWO Grades

Spelling GradeCapitalization and Punctuation Grade

Spelling Grade - includes any current spelling word or any past “no excuse” word on the test

Capitalization and Punctuation Grade - based on correct capitalization and punctuation of words and sentences on test

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Reading

Rigby Literacy by Design Reading Program

Two Main ComponentsShared Reading – entire classGuided Reading – small group

Major Focus is on Comprehension

Strategies and SkillsStudents have “Learned to Read”Now we are “Reading to Learn”

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Math

Math Trailblazers - conceptual based math program

Skills are imbedded in problem-based situations

Spiraling program If at any time, you and your child do not

understand the homework sent home, please send a note the next day.

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Science Delta Science Modules – Students are in engaged in

inquiry-based learning with a combination of reading and hands on activities.

Unit Tests – study guides sent home a week in advance

Units of Study

•Animals•Nutrition•Digestive System•Sound/Ear

•Astronomy Unit•Earth Science•Personal Hygiene•Personal Safety

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Social Studies

Communities are the main theme in our Social Studies curriculum. Students learn about their own community and other communities in the world.

Units of Study

Communities Geography Government Responsibilities of Citizens Economics

HolidaysVeteran’s Day

Ramadan

Christmas

Hanukkah

Kwanzaa

St. Lucia

Luna New Year

St. Patrick’s Day

Cinco deMayo

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Writing

Six-Traits Writing Model Ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions

Writing Process Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing Publishing

Daily Language Review Capitalization Usage Punctuation Spelling Parts of Speech Analogies

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Special Projects

& Activities Flat Stanley Project Animal Project Wamego City Scavenger Hunt Wamego Park History Tour Mini-Society

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How to Contact Me

Please contact me if you have any questions. Voicemail ext. 3115E-mail at williamsk@usd320.com.

I look forward to working with you and your child this school year.