Mrs. Estes, Ms. Lamaster, Ms. Moore, Ms. Peterson/Ms. Hartley, Curriculum Night 3rd Grade Mrs. Estes, Ms. Lamaster, Ms. Moore, Ms. Peterson/Ms. Hartley, Miss Wilson

Questions Due to time constraints: Please use the QR code at the front of the gym to email your child’s teacher if you have with any questions. Thank you!!!

Communication Third Grade Website Individual teacher blogs http://thirdgradenpes.weebly.com Individual teacher blogs Links can be found on NPES website and 3rd grade website Changes in Transportation & Absences Parent-Teacher Conferences Sign-Up Genius

3rd Grade Schedule Schedule on pg.1 in Third Grade Handbook Students will only rotate for math (not all students rotate) TAG -Monday

Expectations & Responsibilities Increase in rigor and text complexity Quality over quantity Independence Pace Responsibilities Staying organized Completing assignments Dotheir best

General Third Grade Information Homework Your child should be reading every night. This supports the Lucy Calkins reading workshop. Teachers will update their blogs weekly. Make sure you are checking for information Study Guides & Interactive Notebooks Treats & Student Allergies

Grading & Recovery Grading Scale Recovery Policy 45% tests 30% quizzes 20% classwork 5% homework Recovery Policy Retakes are given if a student scores a 69% or below on any major assessment; the highest grade given on a retake is a 70%.

Testing ITBS GMAS Oct. 24-28 Georgia Milestone Assessment System April 17-May 5

PBIS PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention System (pg. 5 in Handbook) School-wide program Behavior Matrix—pg. 10 in Handbook

Reading Lucy Calkins Reading Workshop Two units in fiction reading and two units in informational reading Coincides with Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Reading Logs Independent Reading Literature & Nonfiction Standards Reading Notebooks Responding to text and using evidence from text to support answers

Writing Workshop Units Writing Workshop Structure Assessments & Grades Crafting True Stories, The Art of Informational Writing, Changing the World, Once Upon a Time Writing Workshop Structure Assessments & Grades Quick writes and on-demands Rubric looks at structure, development, and language Largest chunk of student’s grade will come from development (elaboration and craft)

Language Arts Grammar Words Their Way Grammar interactive notebooks Assessments are based on application Words Their Way Patterns in spelling and sound; phonics Word Sorts Grades taken on application of patterns in students’ writing vs. rote memorization of words through weekly spelling lists

Math Content In-depth study of standards Multi-step problems Deep understanding of content Explain the “how” and “why” Fact fluency to help with math connections and number sense Apps

Math Stations & IXL Student-centered, hands-on learning Fluid & Flexible groupings IXL Username and passwords will be located in agenda. Helpful Websites Third grade website is being updated with a list!

Data Binders & Notebooks Math Data Folders Graph pre- and –post assessment scores Monitor growth Tests will be kept in data binders and can be taken home per parent request. Math Interactive Notebooks Study tool/Homework

Science & Social Studies Units will alternate starting with Science Interactive notebooks as a study tool Please make sure it comes back every day Panther Pete Lab is now STEM Lab: Brandy Davis, STEM Teacher New Prospect Elementary School PTA and Volunteer Web site http://nppta.ch2v.com/content.asp?PageID=14

Documents Times & Dates

Volunteers & PTA All volunteers MUST complete the online volunteer registration.  It takes 48 hours to process Must be completed EVERY year http://www.fultoncountyschoolssafetysecurity.org/ Classroom funds Field Trips Reflections Contest specific information will be posted in teacher blogs; applications can be found in front office

Questions Thank you for coming!!!! Make sure to scan the QR codes at the front to email your student’s teacher with any questions Any general questions will be answered and posted in each teacher’s weekly blog post. Thank you for coming!!!!