Welcome to Thomas M. Ryan Third Grade Intermediate Curriculum Night Jennifer Weiss September 2, 2015

Parent Support Priorities o Communication: , web site, daily agenda, Friday Folder o Arrive on-time: Class begins 8:45 o Follow drop-off/pick-up procedures Backpack o Check daily o Agenda, important info, and homework

Parent Support continues: Medications o Must be processed in the office Stay involved o Communication o PTO o Volunteer

Communication is KEY Website o District o Classroom Two-way o o Voic ext 2549 Daily Agendas Please sign and return Friday Folders o Homework o Returned papers o Notes from the School Publications (available on the web)  District Communicator  Ryan Rap  Classroom Newsletter (Via & web site )

School Wide: Treat Others with Kindness and Respect Excellent Attitude Act Responsibly Make Safe Choices In the Classroom Class Constitution (written by the class) TEAM Ryan Expectations

o Reading - Supplemented by Open Court o Math - Supplemented by Houghton Mifflin- Expressions o Science-BCAMSC TEAMING with Miss Harkness o Social Studies-Michigan Curriculum Specials o Art o Music o Physical Education o Spanish o Library

Purpose o Develop initiative, responsibility, self-direction, and organizational skills. o Extend learning and/or provide practice in applying concepts initially presented in the classroom. o Provide opportunities for independent work and/or study. o Strengthen concept attainment, skill development and reinforcement. K-5 Homework Policy

Time Allotment in Minutes o K and 1 st ≤ 10 o 2 nd ≤ 20 o 3 nd ≤ 30 o Grade Level x 10 Minutes = Allotment Approximate Times Include o Reading o Math facts o Spelling o Consideration for child’s pace K-5 Homework Policy

GUIDELINES/ TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES Assignments given have been clearly explained in the classroom. Students will fully understand when the assignment is due. Homework will be checked for its quality and completion. Homework will not be graded unless the teacher has clearly stated so to the students. Teachers will communicate to parents about missing or incomplete assignments as needed. Be aware of assignments and seek further explanation if needed. Record assignments in agenda. Organize his/her time to work on assignments. Turn assignments in on time. Work reflects high standards regarding quality and completeness. Finish any work not completed in class. Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in the student’s homework by doing the following: Provide a study area that is quiet, comfortable, and free from major disturbances. Provide a definite time for study or other home activities. Monitor the child’s daily agenda. Arrange with the school to secure assignments during a period of absence. Encourage the child to complete homework on their own as much as possible and assist only as needed. K-5 Homework Policy

Classroom Homework Math Contract comes in Monday HW folder (you can print it off our web site as well) Practice fast facts at LEAST 3 times a week. Begin with x… Goal is 20+ fast facts in 1 minute. Spelling words and practice come home on Mondays and is due that Friday.

read If you were learning to play golf and only swung the club at your lessons, how would your golf game be? read

4 - Exceeds Expectations (Advanced) 3 - Meets Expectations (Proficient) 2 - Improvement Needed (Basic) 1 - Experiencing Difficulty (Unsatisfactory) Grade Reports Keep in mind: Many standards are introduced in the early term. Children will not reach proficiency or exceed proficiency on those standards until later in the school year.

Three times per year o DIBELS o Delta Math o Standards Based Report Cards o DAZE-Reading comprehension By Unit of Instruction o Open Court o Expressions Math o BCAMSC Science RTI (Response to Intervention) CAT (Collaborative Action Team) District Assessments

Title I & II o Math o Reading Special Education Speech School Counselor Special Services offered at Ryan: School Social Worker School Psychologist School Nurse ExCel - Explorations in Critical Thinking to Enhance Learning

Classroom Supply List Headphones with name and in a Zip Loc DAILY, healthy snack-no sweets/juice boxes Lunch or lunch money (Use PAYSCHOOL) Box of Kleenex Choose ONE of the following: box of gallon Zip-Loc, sandwich size Zip-Loc, hand sanitizer, colored printer paper (8.5X11), Lysol Wipes, band-aids and plastic spoons.

Thank you for coming! Here’s to a great year! Please take the items at your child’s seat. You have a head start on “YOUR HOMEWORK”.