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

Parent “To Do” List Write a letter to your student Visit the volunteer table (front) Join the PTA (table in front atrium) Question can be left on the “Parking Lot” on the bulletin board by the door. Please include your child’s name and your email address.

Welcome from the PTA https://www.dropbox.com/s/xdeti2gy16p0icb/Shakerag%20PTA%20Video%202017.m4v?dl=0 https://youtu.be/TT1zIvU4bnc

Meet Ms. Nephew Born and raised in Maine but have lived in the South most of my life--first Tennessee, then Georgia. B.S. in Early Childhood Education (Georgia State University) M.Ed. in Reading, Language, and Literacy Education (Georgia State University) Earned Fulton County ESOL endorsement last year. Taught Pre-K for three years This is my second year teaching 3rd grade here at Shakerag! Have three daughters: Kris, Holly, and Ashley. Kris is married with two children—my grandchildren, Aiden & Phoebe. Holly & Ashley are identical twins and are sophomores at Northview.

Websites: There is A LOT of information on our grade level website Let’s browse… shakeragthird.weebly.com nephewthird.weebly.com

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

Curriculum: Based on Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) Standards found at www.georgiastandards.org Common core app for phones

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

BEHAVIOR School Wide PBIS-Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Tickets Classroom Class Dojo Coupons

Leadership, Kindness, and Respect….. Know it, Show it! Shakerag Elementary School Leadership, Kindness, and Respect….. Know it, Show it! Hallway Restroom Cafeteria Playground Walk Use a soft voice Hands and feet to self Eyes forward Keep your eyes in stall Be clean Return to class immediately Eat only your own food Use an inside voice Pick up trash in your area Use kind words Ask permission to get up Play fair Use equipment properly Listen for the whistle

Miscellaneous Snack time is around 9:40. Send in one healthy snacks that are easy for your child to eat.

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.

Homework Homework Policy: Up to thirty minutes a night 3-4 nights a week 20 minutes of reading written on electronic reading log. GOOGLE CLASSROOM

Special Areas PE, Art, Music, ASL Content 2 Teacher’s schedule See third grade website for schedules Computer Lab/Media Center/Classroom Guidance with homeroom Don’t forget to wear sneakers on P.E. days

Third Grade Schedule 7:50-8:50 ELA or SCI/SS 8:50-9:50– Reading or Math 9:55– 10:15– Recess 10:15-10:20– Switch Classes 10:20-11:30– Reading or Math 11:35-12:20– Specials 12:32-1:02– Lunch (Table J)- Content 2 1:05-1:45– ELA or SCI/SS 1:45-2:15– Intervention/Enrichment 2:15 Pack Up 2:20 Go home and enjoy the day! 

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 This drives a lot of our learning and procedures in the classroom. Many Leadership opportunities throughout the year.

Grading Grade Scale A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 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 Grade Scale A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79 F = 69 or below

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. Weekly email/blog post Newsletters weekly on grade level website http://shakeragthird.weebly.com

Standardized Testing: IOWA (September 18-29) National standardized test of all content areas Provides a baseline for students Not something we study for Alternate Schedule Healthy Snacks Georgia Milestones (April 9-27) 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 Typing final copies of writing (docs) Reflections on goals (drawings) Presentations (slides) Assignments (classroom) Instructional videos (classroom) Resources (classroom) Test prep (classroom) Electronic Interactive Notebook (classroom) Some homework assignments (classroom) Reading Logs (classroom) Used in math, reading, writing, social studies, science, music, ASL

Professional Development Dates: Shakerag students will not have school these days for professional development September 5 November 27 February 20 March 30

Report Card Dates Friday, October 20, 2017 Friday, January 12, 2018 Friday, March 23, 2018 Thursday, May 24, 2018

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 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.

-Conferences- Sign up genius 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

Donations are GLADLY accepted  Please see our class website for an updated list throughout the year!

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 on the Parking Lot by the door. I will follow up as soon as possible. We are going to have a GREAT year!!!!