Welcome to Open House! Mrs. Saleeby’s Class

Pickett’s Mill Elementary Engaged in Learning….Leading in Excellence

About Mrs. Saleeby Born in Charlotte, NC, grew up in Concord, NC Married 24 years to Chuck   We have 2 daughters- Anna Jean (18) & Maggie (15) B.S. degree in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, B.A. in Early Childhood Education from KSU Taught 4th grade at Lewis Elementary, Parapro for 8 years with experience in Kindergarten, MID and SNP and this is my third year in 3rd grade. In my spare time… I volunteer at my church, Acworth United Methodist. I also enjoy camping, fishing, watching movies, and hanging out with my family.

COMMUNICATION My Blog on PMES website: cobblearning.net/beehive16 BEE Binder Email Sylvia.Saleeby@cobbk12.org Agendas (written notes) Phone (leave message on voicemail) Red PTA Folders

Important Standardized Testing Grades and Behavior September 5th - 7th…........Cognitive Abilities Test September 13th - 21st…………………………Iowa Assessment April 9th - 24th…………………………Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessments  October 15th - 19th………………………..Conference Week (Early Dismissal at 12:10) Grades and Behavior Report cards will be sent home at the end of each nine week grading period. Progress Reports will be sent home as needed. Daily Behavior will be recorded in their agendas.  Positive points will be given on Class Dojo. More to come on behavior in the next few weeks.

Graded Papers Papers with a comment, check, star, smiley face, etc are practice pages Papers with a 3+, 3, 2, 1 are graded for assessment purposes Grading Scale: 3+ Exceeds Standards 3 Meets Standards 2 Progressing Towards Meeting Standards 1 Limited Progress or Does Not Meet Standards Any grade of “1” is to be signed and returned Progress Reports at 4 1/2 weeks in areas of concern

Attendance Absences & Tardies Make-up work will be sent home with a HW written on top Not all work can be made up Send in an excuse letter/doctor’s note After 5 absences I must contact you After 10 absences the school will contact you (regardless of absence notes)

Math Number Sense Multiplication & Division Fractions & Algebra Measurement Geometry Data Analysis Math Journals  Math Ninjas  PROBLEM SOLVING!!!

Reading Reading Through the Genres Not learning how to read now we’re reading to learn Mostly Strategies Fluency Passages DRA/Lexile

Writing Whole Group Mini Lessons Independent Writing Writing Conferences  Writes in variety of genres such as narrative, informational, persuasive, & response to literature Spelling, Grammar, Cursive

Specials & Lunch Specials: 1:10 – 2:00 Lunch:  11:48 – 12:18

Content Science Social Studies Rocks and Minerals Fossils Soils Habitats and Organisms Magnets Heat Conservation and Recycling Government/Greece Economics Native Americans Early Explorers Units rotate bi-weekly Hands On Study Guides before tests

BEE-HAVIOR Individual: A behavior clip chart will be utilized this year so that parents will always be informed of behavior.  Each day, students will start fresh and will either move their clips up for outstanding behavior or down for reminders.  This is a fluid system, which means they may move up and down throughout the day.  Class Dojo points will also be given for positive behaviors.  Points will be spent on coupons/rewards. Whole Group:  Strive for the Hive!  When we receive a class compliment, we move the bee a spot closer to the hive.  When the bee reaches the hive, the class votes on a whole group reward like a popcorn party, technology day, or lunch in the classroom.

Other Information Birthday Treats ~ shared at lunch so please make sure they are individually cut! Snacks ~ send in a healthy snack daily Join PTA   

for attending OPEN HOUSE! I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be an un-BEE-lievable year filled with exciting learning activities! Sincerely, Mrs.Saleeby