Parent Information Night 2017-2018 1

Third Grade Team John Seale Jennifer Paris Lindsy Koontz Shawna Adkins 2

Grading… Daily Grades 60% -Class activity -Daily assignment Major Grades 40% -Weekly Tests -Unit Assessments Progress reports will be sent home after the 3rd week of the six weeks beginning the 2nd 6-weeks grading period. Your child’s grades are available on Skyward for you to check as needed.

Reading/Language Arts We will be using a small group format to focus on specific skills at each student’s reading level. Please read with your child daily. Practice is the key to success in both reading and writing. Jennifer

Spelling Students will be assessed each week over words containing a specific pattern that we will have worked on throughout the week. They will be expected to study a list of words that will be given on Monday. If your child’s list is misplaced, these words can be found on Spelling City under your teacher’s name. Jennifer

ELA Grades… Spelling: 30% Grammar: 30% Composition: 40% Jennifer

Math Units of Study Math is based on problem solving. (UPS Check) Students need to practice facts daily. Students must memorize facts through 12 x 12 Units of Study Place Value, Addition, Subtraction Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Geometry, Algebra, Measurement, Graphs, Financial Literacy

Units of Study Social Studies Science Citizenship Communities Government Map Skills Economics Cultural Celebrations Biographies of Influential People Science Safety, Equipment, Methods of Science Matter Simple Machines Characteristics of Earth Solar System Rainforest Biome

Rotations Have your child WEAR OR BRING APPROPRIATE SHOES on P.E. days. Please send a note if your child is to be excused from an activity due to illness or injury. Music and Computer are twice per week. Library will be every week.

Communication Tuesday Folders Weekly Newsletter Planner Remind messages

Remind App Text to the number 81010 -Mr. Seale @sealen -Mrs. Paris @nrepa -Ms. Koontz @mskoontz3 -Mrs. Adkins @4dc6b9

Planner and Behavior Chart Homework will be assigned according to teacher and will be found in the red folder. Check planner and websites for homework assignments. As the year progresses homework will change based on educational needs. The school-wide behavior chart is sent home with your child every day and must be signed weekly. This is the most effective way we have of communicating with parents every day.

Tardies (School-wide Plan) Attendance It is very important that your child be here every day. Many of the important things we do in third grade are discussed in class, followed by hands- on activities and difficult to replicate. Tardies (School-wide Plan) It is also very important that your child be here on time everyday. Students may enter the building beginning at 7:40 a.m. Students can begin walking to their classrooms at 8:00 a.m. Our tardy bell rings at 8:10 a.m. D-Hall will be given every 5th tardy. John 13

Lunch Information Lunch money- Lunches cost $2.70 this year. But, this does not include snacks that are available in the lunch line. If you would like to manage your child’s ability to buy extras, you will need to do so online or contact the cafeteria. Your child must be responsible for his/her own lunch money. However, it is more convenient to place money in their lunch account weekly. The free and reduced lunch application is on the district website under Child Nutrition. My Payment Plus app is available to make online payments and track your child’s account. It is also found on the Child Nutrition page. ***Parents are allowed to take only their child to the visitor tables when coming for lunch.

Miscellaneous Medicine- If your child needs to take medicine at school, please take it to the nurse’s office before school starts. Drop-off Policy- Students are required to walk to class on their own. This is a safety matter for our school. Birthday treats need to be dropped off with your child in the morning. We will share them as time allows at the end of the day. Dismissal-We will dismiss each day at 3:25 at the north end of the school, across from the park. We will be in the middle of the 2 doors on the sidewalk. If you choose to stay in your car. Please use the middle lane and stay in your car so traffic can move smoothly. *If your child has different arrangements at dismissal than normal, please notify the teacher in writing or call the office by lunch if possible.

STAAR Testing STAAR will be taken in May in Reading and Math. Testing is over material learned throughout the year.

Parents, we need your help by: Becoming an approved volunteer -You can sign up on the district website -In order to join us on our field trips, you must be an approved volunteer. -You have to reapply every year. Joining PTA- our school goal is 100% participation

3rd Grade Field Trips Tentative Field Trips Nutcracker (Fine Arts-District) Planetarium Lindsy 18

Resources available at home: Go Math Connect ED (reading) Stemscopes (science) Xtramath Spellingcity Information regarding log-in codes will be sent home in the coming weeks in your child’s folder.

Questions?