Third Grade Parent Orientation

Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Hofrichter

Mrs. Buckles

Bus Arrival

Car Rider Line

Recess Then Lunch

Reading Vocabulary Comprehension Fluency Phonemic Awareness Alphabetic Principle

From Readers to Writers From Writers to Readers

The Writing Process

Mathematics Balanced Math Approach Problem solving Multiple algorithms Computation fluency Reading and writing Student ownership

Assessments Formative Assessments: done daily in the classroom and in pre- and post-assessment styles for key skills. Summative Classroom Assessments: end of unit/chapter Quarterly Reading Assessment: end of each quarter to assessment key skills learned throughout the quarter Measures of Academic Progress: two-three times per year, web-based Ohio Department of Education: OAA, PARRC PBA (web-based), PARRC ECE (web-based)

Ohio Achievement Assessment Assessment by the Department of Education on grade level curriculum October 7, 2014: Reading only for grade 3 students Assessment for all students 2.5 hours to complete the test 5 sections of reading (fiction and nonfiction) Multiple-choice, short answers, extended response April 21-22, 2014: Reading and Mathematics Information on the Indian Hill Report Card from ODE, Analysis of the Indian Hill curriculum

Assessment Preparation How should we study for the test? Regular school attendance Get plenty of sleep Eat a healthy breakfast Arrive to school on time Study Island

Personal Growth

Extra-Curricular Clubs Science (AM) Computer Club (PM) Art Club (PM) Choir (AM and PM) Kids Who Care (AM) Chess Club (PM) Archery Club (AM) Karate Club (PM) Ski Club Squash Club

Unified Arts 70 minutes per day Physical Education Music Art Library (Media) Technology Spanish Health

SEEDS: Safe Environment for Educating Diverse Students LifeLong Guidelines: Truthfulness No Put Downs Trustworthiness Active Listening Personal Best Key Components: Welcome Board Agenda Morning Greeting Established Procedures Student Binder Logical Consequences Activity of the Week Lifelong Guidelines Language Community Circle Target Talk

Effort- SEEDS

Classroom Assignment Completed by Dr. Stewart in summer Previous teacher recommendation Parent questionnaire Discussion with Jim Nichols and Jen Oden Results from normed assessments

Each child is unique. Enrichment and Differentiation Lesson design in classroom Collaboration with specialists Formalized services

Homework Students learn the skill of using an organizer (daily plan book) Homework has the following purposes: – Deepen knowledge – Enhances fluency of procedural knowledge – Introduces new content Homework policy explained at August “Meet the Teacher” evenings Daily homework time during school day

Communication Plan Book (daily) Progress Book (web-based grade book) Blackboard Report Cards Parent-Teacher Conferences Melissa Stewart – , phone calls, Twitter, Blog

In Summary… We are committed to a smooth transition for students, parents, and teachers. Tours. Feel free to ask questions during the tour or individually with the counselor or principal. Thank you for your attendance. We are so excited for