Mrs. Tyson Third grade tysonj@fultonschools.org Curriculum Night Mrs. Tyson Third grade tysonj@fultonschools.org

Curriculum Math and Language Arts are based on Georgia Standards of Excellence and delivered in a clear and consistent manner that fits individual needs. REAL time (daily)- a time on each grade level for reading enrichment and extra support. Science topics will include GA Habitats, Rocks and Minerals, Fossils, and Thermal Energy/Heat. UNIT FOLDERS(save at home) Social Studies topics will include Early American Indian Cultures, European Exploration in North America, Colonial America, Roots of our Democracy, Economics, and map skills, UNIT FOLDERS (save at home) Science and SS will be integrated throughout our ELA and Reading block.

Tools to Achieve Learning Anchor Texts (text complexity, modeled discussions, and skills) Good Habits, Great Readers (leveled readers) Writers’ Workshop Interactive notebooks used as resources for learning Integrated Curriculum with Social Studies, ELA, Math, and Science STEAM activities (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math) Online Resources- logins will be recorded on one paper that is kept in their binder!

How do we monitor learning and progress How do we monitor learning and progress? We are continuously assessing students through: Quizzes, Tickets out the Door, quick checks Unit Tests- announced one week prior Observations Writing Samples Discussions Individual and Small Group Work One-on-one Instruction and teacher conference Project Based Learning Tasks and Activities Reading and Math benchmark assessments

My Homework Policy Homework is given Monday-Thursday on an as needed basis. It will vary from teacher to teacher and student to student. When homework is assigned, the purpose is to practice/maintain skills. Students are responsible for writing all homework down in their agenda. About 30 minutes Monday-Thursday Expected to turn in completed assignments the following day (unless otherwise stated).Textbooks, workbooks, or notebooks should always come back the next day.

Typing at home with Type to Learn program is highly encouraged. Testing ITBS: September 18th-29th There is no preparation for this test other than a great night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast each day. (Used to compare 3rd graders to other 3rd graders) Georgia Milestones Window: April 12th- 24th 3rd grade will take ELA, Reading, and Math online. For more information, visit www.gadoe.org. Write Scores: independent formal writing sample Given in the fall and spring Typing at home with Type to Learn program is highly encouraged.

Report Cards and grading scale Grade recording is done electronically. You can always access your child’s grades via Home Access Center using your child’s specific login information provided. SAVE THIS INFORMATION! Graded papers will come home about every two weeks in Graded Paper Folders. Please review, sign and send in papers the following day. Report cards will come once a quarter. Grading Scale: Weights: A 90 and Above Classwork: 35% B 80-89 Lab or journals: 15% C 70-79 Quizzes: 20% F 69 and Below Tests: 30%

Behavior Bobcat Expectations: Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready to Learn We use Class Dojo in our classroom to track behavior in our classroom. Student’s points can be used for Dojo Mojo, which are small rewards. Our school focuses on using P.B.I.S. (positive behavior intervention and support) strategies to encourage and recognize positive behavior. Students earn PURRR tickets to reward positive behavior and these tickets can cashed in for rewards and privileges.

BYOT Goal of BYOT is to have students creating products in a variety of ways that they could not do with traditional paper and pencil. Additionally, it allows more children access to online content in a more efficient manner. completely voluntary MUST connect to filtered wifi network at SBCE. Data/cell plans should be disabled. The device must be in the off position while not in use. Devices cannot be accessed at lunch, recess, during any after school program, including Prime Time, or the bus rooms will be locked no communication via email or texting Your child must have the SBCE BYOT agreement signed and returned prior to bringing in his/her device. You are encouraged to review the contract with your child prior to sending it in.

How can You stay connected? Volunteer to help with class parties (2) or join to be our parent reader Look for opportunities in the weekly Bobcat Tales! If you volunteer with students at SBCE you must do mandatory volunteer training online. This must be completed 48 hours prior to you volunteering with children. This includes parent reader and field trip chaperones. Digitally via class website, teacher emails to parents, HAC, and Bobcat Tales Email: tysonj@fultonschools.org Please allow 24 hours for a response during the work week.

Questions and conferences Please write down any questions pertaining to the whole class on a post it note and leave it at your child’s seat on the way out. I will answer questions in a timely fashion via email. Questions pertaining to your individual child can be addressed via email or during conferences. Please sign up via Sign-up Genius. I will send out a link shortly with the dates and times via email.

Class dismissed! Please head to your child’s MATH teacher for the remainder of the evening.

Math Class Units of Study: Unit 1: Number and Operations in Base Ten Unit 2: Relationship Between Multiplication and Division Unit 3: Patterns in Multiplication and Division Unit 4: Geometry Unit 5: Representing and Comparing Fractions Unit 6: Time and Measurement *All units have some component of graphing and data integrated Interactive Notebooks: contains big ideas for each unit and resources for reviewing and studying concepts -Needs to go home and come back! -Has notes and modeled examples for students to use as a resource for a study tool

In Action

tysonj@fultonschools.org Math Class Homework: given on an as needed basis based on the skills we are working on -Virtual, McGraw Hill workbook, or handouts, Multiplication facts weekly Tests will be announced one week in advance. Students will use their interactive notebook, homework, and workbook as study tools for tests. Updates and information regarding math class will be emailed to parents Online Resources: IXL.com, Frontrowed.com, and TenMarks, McGraw Hill Online Workbook tysonj@fultonschools.org