Welcome to Open House! Mrs. Saleeby’s Class

Pickett’s Mill Elementary Lead, Live, Learn

About Mrs. Saleeby Born in Charlotte, NC, grew up in Concord, NC Married 25 years to Chuck   We have 2 daughters- Anna Jean (19) & Maggie (16) 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 fourth 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: www.cobblearning.net/beehive16 Email Sylvia.Saleeby@cobbk12.org Class Dojo messages * BEE Binder / Behavior & Learning skills sheet * Agendas (written notes) * Phone (leave message on voicemail) * Yellow PTA Folders

Important Standardized Testing Grades and Behavior September 4th - 6th…........Cognitive Abilities Test September 9th – 16th…………………………Iowa Assessment TBD……Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessments  October 14th - 18th………………………..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. Positive points will be given on Class Dojo. Weekly updates will be given on learning & behavior skills.

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

HOMEWORK Homework sheets are given on FRIDAY and are due back the following FRIDAY! Reading – 100 minutes / includes read alouds & fluency readings Spelling – Study the word list. Tests are given every Friday. They consist of two dictation sentences and a variety spelling tasks. Math – Study math facts! Students should learn all one digit x one digit multiplication facts by the end of the year.

Attendance Absences & Tardies 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) Not all work can be made up. If work does need to be caught up, I’ll send a make up folder home.

Math Number Sense Multiplication & Division Fractions & Algebra Measurement Geometry Data Analysis  Math Ninjas weekly 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: 8:55 – 9:45 Lunch:  11:33 – 12:03

Content Science Social Studies Rocks and Minerals Fossils Soils Habitats and Organisms Magnets Heat Conservation and Recycling Government / Civics Economics Native Americans Early Explorers

BEE-HAVIOR Individual: Class Dojo points will be given for positive behaviors and learning skills throughout the day. Points will be spent on coupons/rewards. Weekly reports will also be given to update you on your child’s behavior. 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