Welcome to Third Grade Curriculum Night

How do I contact my teachers? Donna Nelms dnelms@walton.k12.ga.us Michele Hendricks mhendricks@walton.k12.ga.us Janet Bouysou Janet.Bouysou@walton.k12.ga.us Lori Fowler lorraine.fowler@walton.k12.ga.us Tina Malcom tmalcom@walton.k12.ga.us Kelly McTaggart kelly.mctaggart@walton.k12.ga.us School phone number: (770) 207-3240

How do I know what is expected of my child for homework? Check child’s bag on Monday afternoon for Homework contract. Homework contract and homework is due Friday morning. Remember to check your child’s PAGES agenda daily and initial.

What is my child’s daily schedule? School begins at 8:40. It is very important that your child is on time and ready to work at 8:40. Dismissal is at 3:25. Please limit checkouts. Your student misses valuable instructional time any time he misses school.

What assessments will my child take? Georgia Milestones http://www.pta.org/files/Advocacy/CCSSIToolkit/Common%20Core%20State%20Standards%20Resources/Assessments%20Resouces/PTA_GA_6PG_17DEC13_FINAL.pdf

Upcoming Events Progress Reports, Sept. 2 Holiday, Sept. 7 End of Quarter 1, Oct. 2 Holiday, Oct.5 Report Cards Issued, Oct. 8 Fall Break, Oct. 19-23

Where can I find resources? Please visit the Parent Resource Center in our media center. Computers, books, and materials are available for your use. Check the school and county website for additional information (www.walton.k12.ga.us).

How can I help my child at home? Read together every night. Play math games with cards and dice. Check homework, newsletters, and PAGES agenda. Practice math facts with flash cards, www.multiplication.com, and www.xtramath.org. Make sure your child is rested and on time to school every day.

Where can I find books on my child’s level? http://www.lexile.com/ http://www.arbookfind.com/ Our public or school library can help you find books based on your child’s AR level.

What are some good websites? www.multiplication.com www.xtramath.org www.spellingcity.com http://www.rif.org/kids/readingplanet.htm www.scholastic.com http://www.aplusmath.com/ www.georgiastandards.org

Questions? ?

Thank you for coming! We appreciate your support!