Third Grade Parent Teacher Night Shakerag Elementary Third Grade Parent Teacher Night

Welcome from the PTA https://www.dropbox.com/s/gfe4hyq9vgcdxnk/Shakerag%20PTA%20Curriculum%20Night%20video.m4v?dl=0 https://youtu.be/AZX-UFlYMVU

Meet Mrs. Francis I was born and raised in Georgia and graduated from Berry College. I have an ESOL endorsement and am working on my TAG endorsement. This is my 6th year teaching in Fulton Co. My husband ,E.J., teaches Kindergarten and coaches high school baseball and softball. I have a dog named Simon. I love teaching at Shakerag! My email address is: francisav@fultonschools.org

Class Website: There is A LOT of information on our grade level and class websites http://shakeragthird.weebly.com http://francisthird.weebly.com

Curriculum: Based on Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) Supported through text series but not in order http://www.fultonschools.org/en/divisions/acd/learnteach/Pages/ElementaryTextbookCodes.aspx Standards found at www.georgiastandards.org Common core app for phones

Reading/Language Arts: Word Study- Reading Workshop- Writing- Narrative, informational, and opinion styles of writing. - Cursive and Typing Supplemental Reading- *Great books to add to home libraries!

BEHAVIOR Clip chart colors Please check and initial your child’s agenda each night Visit website for more information

Thank you for coming!!! Please write down any questions and leave them in the blue box by the door. I will follow up as soon as possible. We are going to have a GREAT year!!!!

Parent “To Do” List Write a letter to your student Visit the volunteer table (front) Join the PTA (table in front atrium) Question cards and basket (by door) or Parking Lot (Hallway) (Include your child’s name and e-mail)

SAFETY! Fulton Co. policy concerning entrance to building. Door locked, need license, badge ON!

Mrs. Francis’ Schedule Daily Schedule Special Area Schedule 7:40-7:55 Team Time/Leader In Me/Announcements 7:55-9:05 Content 1 (Math/Reading) 9:05- 9:35- Intervention/Enrichment (snack) 9:40-10:25- Specials 10:30-11:15- Content 1 (ELA or Science/Social Studies) 11:20-12:30- Content 2 (Math/Reading) 12:38-1:08 Lunch *Students each lunch with PM Teacher* 1:10-1:30 Recess 1:30-2:15- Content 2 (ELA or Science/Social Studies) 2:15 Pack Up 2:20 Go home and enjoy the day!  * Tentative schedule, subject to change  Special Area Schedule Monday- PE Tuesday- ASL Wednesday- PE Thursday- Music Friday- Art Also :Computer Lab/Media Center/Classroom Guidance

Advanced Strategies Lab: Media Center and Advanced Strategies Lab: Monthly media center lesson Supplements classroom instruction through research, presentation, and technology Resources on Media Center Website ASL (Advanced Strategies Lab): Once a week lesson that encourages students to problem solve as a group through creative hands-on activities.

The Leader In Me The 7 Habits of Happy Kids We are a leader in me school This drives a lot of our learning and procedures in the classroom. Many Leadership opportunities throughout the year.

Shakerag Essentials 1. Learn and practice the Seven Habits. 2. Stand while speaking to a large group. 3. Respond with “Yes”, “No”, “Please” and “Thank You”. 4. Greet others; respond to questions and ask a follow-up question. 5. Make eye contact when speaking, greeting, and listening. 6. Know names of your teachers and classmates. 7. Know the Shark Bump. 8. Clean up our space. 9. Hold the door for person behind you. 10. In line? Walk silently. Not in line? Walk quietly. 11. Win respectfully and lose gracefully. 12. Include everyone (we are a family). 13. Speak the truth. 14. Learn from your mistakes (and move on). 15. Be the best you can be.

OUR CLASS MISSION STATEMENT We are Friends and Role Models with Amazing Attitudes who Never Give Up and are Confident Intelligent Seven Habit Leaders

Grading Grade Scale A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 F = 69 or below Grades are based on a variety of information Teacher Observation Class Participation Written Assessment Projects/Tests Grade Components: Summative 35% (Tests, performance assessments, projects) Quizzes: 30% (quizzes, home projects, oral presentations) Classwork: 25% Homework: 10% (Graded for completion, not accuracy) You will see your child’s performance through graded papers, nine week report cards, Fall and Spring progress checklists, and Home Access Center

Graded Papers Sent home every two weeks on Friday Please review papers with your child Please sign and return the whole packet the following Monday. Newsletters weekly on grade level website http://shakeragthird.weebly.com

Standardized Testing: I.T.B.S. (Oct. 24-28) National standardized test of all content areas Provides a baseline for students Not something we study for Alternate Schedule Healthy Snacks G. M. A. P.(April 17-May 5) Georgia standardized test for all content areas Replaces CRCT (Georgia Milestones of Achievement and Progress) Open ended questions with required explanation to show thinking Possibly Online

Google Classroom Please sign and return the purple permission form sent home with your child today. CLASSROOM USES Typing final copies of writing (docs) Formative assessments (forms) Reflections on goals (drawings) Genius hour presentations (slides) Assignments (classroom) Instructional videos (classroom) Resources (classroom) Test prep (classroom) Used in math, reading, writing, social studies, science, music

Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Please sign and return the green permission form sent home with your child. We will not start until all forms have been returned. You will receive an email when classes are ready to begin. Students must adhere to the policies on the contract (no cell phones, only used for educational purposes on approved websites, no sharing). Devices are securely locked when not in use.

Professional Development Dates: Shakerag students will not have school these days for professional development September 2 November 7 February 21 March 31

Report Card Dates S1- 9 weeks: 10/18/16 (Tues.) S1 -18 weeks: 1/13/17 (Fri.) S2- 9 weeks: 3/23/17 (Thur.) S2- 18 weeks: 5/25/17 (Thur.)

Agendas Agendas are brought home each day Homework will be written in each day Please review this with your child Sign and return the agenda daily You may also use the agenda as a communication tool between home and school

Policies Homework Policy: Up to thirty minutes a night, 4 nights a week in addition to 20 minutes of reading which is written in reading log. Transportation Policy: Must have ALL changes in writing (no emails or agenda notes accepted). Attendance: It is helpful when you e-mail me that your child will be absent or will be early/late due to an appointment. You also need to email or send me a note when your child has been out sick.

Miscellaneous Snack time is around 9:05. Send in one healthy snacks that are easy for your child to eat. Don’t forget to wear sneakers P.E. days

More Miscellaneous Information Extras at lunch: cash or written note by parent for child to use lunch card to purchase “extras”. Birthdays are to be celebrated in accordance with the handout you received at Sneak Peek. Please do not pass out birthday invitations at school. Teachers can not give out contact information for students, but we encourage you to join the PTA so you have access to the online directory.

-Conferences- Conference forms (reports from each teacher) will be sent home with students in September. Sign up sheets will follow if you would like to request a conference with a specific teacher.

If you have any questions about the Talented and Gifted Program (TAG), please contact a TAG teacher or visit shakeragelementarytag.weebly.com. Email: Melinda Sawyer sawyer@fultonschools.org Jennifer Erikson erikson@fultonschools.org Nancy Goldie goldien@fultonschools.org

Donations are GLADLY accepted  Please see our class website for an updated list throughout the year! Used books Recess equipment Giftcards (Dollar Tree, Walmart, Target, Publix)

Thank you to volunteers If you are interested in helping out in some way please let me know! Media Center Volunteer, PALS, Science Force, Veteran's Day Poster, Fall Carnival, Hearing and Vision Screening, etc… Volunteers opportunities are on the back counter

Thank you for coming!!! Please write down any questions and leave them in the blue box by the door. I will follow up as soon as possible. We are going to have a GREAT year!!!!