Please have a seat at your child’s desk. Use cardstock to create a bookmark- this will be laminated so they can think of you during reading! 

3rd year at WSS Taught 3rd grade in VA Buffalo State College for Bachelor’s Childhood Education and Niagara University for Master’s in Special Ed. Buffalo Native Buffalo Bills fan Rescue animals

Monday- PE and Chorus (BOCH) Tuesday- PE and Art/Creative Writing Wednesday- Art/Creative Writing and band/ orchestra (second semester) Thursday- Art/creative writing and PE Friday- PE This can be found in back of red homework folder

Come to school everyday ready to learn. Always give his/her best effort…growth mindset Ask for help when needed. Respect her/himself and classmates. Follow WSS Code of Conduct. Students watched training on this from administrators

We have 3 class rules: Be responsible Be respectful Be ready Classroom Economy- individual ($ for rewards or SWAP day) Class Marbles- Whole Class Reward

Code of Conduct School wide expectations regarding behavior, consequences, attendance, dress code, use of electronics, health, safety, responsibilities, etc. Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct and Cafeteria Expectations as outlined in the WSS handbook. Students had introduction to this today Please read, review with your child so there are no surprises. Sign and return last page of WSS Handbook (p. 32) Sign and return the cafeteria Expectation handout.

Students “cash in” for breaking rules Being respectful, responsible, ready Free bathroom breaks vs. excess bathroom visits

Parent’s Responsibilities Materials available at home Minimal help – let your child show what has been learned… growth mindset Discuss any concerns as soon as possible with me via phone calls, notes, emails, or Dojo.

Students are expected to write their homework in their agendas each day independently Posted to website Read 15 minutes – no log – ANY READING Vocabulary – go over on a Monday, students given 2 weeks to practice skill with packet at home as well as in class. Quiz every other Friday on that skill Math- Homework and Remembering Book Occasional science/SS HW does count for a completion grade

Math Curriculum NYS Common Core Standards Based Curriculum Expressions Math Program Supported with Technology-based Instruction Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) modeled after the NYS test – taken on computer Part 1: Multiple Choice Part 2: Short Answer and Written Response

Literacy Curriculum Guided Reading: Shared Reading: NYS Modules Small group application Weekly comprehension skills Strategy instruction to implement skills Differentiated instructional levels Shared Reading: Core novels, read-alouds NYS Modules Incorporates Science and Social Studies curriculum 15 Minute Nightly Reading Requirement

Writing Curriculum Modeled Instruction Conferencing Use of picture books and various writing genres. Direct modeling Conferencing Peer conferencing Teacher conferencing Application of vocabulary and grammar Additional Creative Writing Course (2nd semester) (We take art 1st semester)

Science Curriculum Health Students will have science with Mrs. Truisi on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Living Environment Life Cycle/Life Span of Plants/Animals Water Cycle Food/Energy Chain Physical Setting Energy Matter/States of Matter Magnetism Health Nutrition/Diet Food Pyramid Healthy Food Choices Safety/Making Healthy Choices ** STEM – 4 day technology course in January

Social Studies Curriculum New York State New York State Geography History of New York State Native Americans Explorers Colonial America Revolutionary War Erie Canal State & Federal Government Lancaster History

Tests and Quizzes CELEBRATIONS! Math Unit Tests- Follow format of state test- most will be online. 1 week notice and extra credit online – 5 points, bring in note/parent email Math Quick Quizzes- 5 questions- nothing to study Vocab quizzes- based on vocab skill of 2 weeks Reading quizzes- multiple choice and written response, based on story of the week – going back into text to find evidence Social Studies- always will have notice and something to study

Water bottles & snacks DOJO- check for reminders and updates on class activities- also easy way to get in contact with me Birthday treats – half birthdays Allergy safe snack if your child has allergy Instrumental Lessons begin 9/17- student will be given schedule to follow Same day each week, time will rotate, student must catch up on things missed during lesson

ESSA and Title One We are a Title 1 School and receive additional funding New state and federal regulations guarantee that parents have the right to give input on how we use these funds Presently, funds are used for Academic Intervention and Family Literacy initiatives We invite you to join the District Advisory Council to share your thoughts. Please visit the ESSA page under the Curriculum and Instruction tab on the district website **MUST sign-off on yellow list at back table

Loose Ends… **Sign-ups for party donations on table **Conference sign-up Papers at your desk- Cafeteria Expectations- please review at home, sign, and return Sign up for reminders from Mrs. Bull Star Savers Club- savings account through credit union Tops in Education Student/Parent Handbook- review at home, sign, and return page 32 Entertainment book fundraiser

Contacting Me Email- Ccalkins@lancasterschools.org Phone: 686-3200 x6253 Notes/DOJO messages

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