Welcome to Back-to-School Night Third Grade – Room 015 Ms. Laura Ciampa

Important Times School begins: 8:00 a.m. Homeroom: until 8:15 a.m. Lunch: 11:45-12:27 p.m. Dismissal: 2:34 p.m.

Specials Monday- Spanish& Library Tuesday –Gym Wednesday –Gym & Spanish Thursday - Music Friday- Art Students must wear sneakers on gym days. Books may be returned early.

Behavior Plan Rules-Please see my webpage Rewards: marble jar and tickets for raffle Donations for the prize box are appreciated. Consequences: Color change

Homework Homework will be given regularly in reading, math, and word study. Writing, science, and social studies homework will be assignment less frequently. Homework is posted every afternoon. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners. Assignments and notices are put into the student mailboxes. Students are instructed to make sure they have everything before they leave. Please see my webpage for updated homework assignments, projects, and test dates. Check the Travel Folder daily for study guides, notices, etc..

Homework Policy Please ensure that your child completes the homework! Each student starts every marking period with 100 points per subject. For each missed assignment, the student will lose five points in that subject. The total missed points are subtracted from 100 and then used as a grade for each subject. As a reward, each student has the opportunity to earn computer time. Each student must get ten punches on their superhero punch card in order to earn ten minutes of computer time. One night of complete homework equals one card punch.

Curriculum Language Arts Literacy We follow the workshop model for reading and writing. This includes… Read- aloud Mini-lesson Independent work Conferencing Sharing Word Study is done in lieu of spelling. There are three different word study lists based on the inventory test given in September.

Curriculum-continued Math: Go Math! Curriculum and memorizing the multiplication facts Think Central Online: username-firstlast password-gw123 Science: textbook, labs, & projects Social Studies: Time for Kids, geography, & projects Technology is integrated in all subject areas. They students will type, create projects, and perform research using the computer.

Assessments The students will be assessed in all subjects.  Math: Tests will be given every 2-3 weeks. A review sheet will be assigned as homework the night before the test.  Multiplication Facts: Study the facts  Word Study: bi-weekly on Fridays  Reading and Writing: Their notebooks and assignments will be graded using a rubric. Students will also be assessed on skills, but do not need to study for this. The test is based on their application of the skills covered.

Assessment-continued  Science and Social Studies: The students will be tested on each unit. Usually, each unit takes 4-5 weeks. Students will also be assessed on projects. Rubrics will be used to grade those assignments.  Assessments Folders: These folders will be sent home every 2-3 weeks. Please sign the sheet and make comments if necessary. Please keep all tests in the folder until the conclusion of the marking period.

O = VG = G = S = N = U=59 or below Progress reports will be given out quarterly if needed. Grading Scale

Conferences & Report Cards Report Card Dates: November 16, 2015 February 8, 2016 April 8, 2016 June 22, 2016 Parent -Teacher Conference Dates: Nov. 18 th (evening) & 19 th (afternoon) February 10 th (evening) & 11 th (afternoon) Please note that times slots are given first come first serve basis. I will use Sign-up Genius online.

Class Guests Please come and visit our class! Twice a month Read your favorite story Teach us about your culture Do a craft with the class me if you would like to be our guest. Tell me the date and what you will be doing. A time will be determined based on our class schedule for that day and your availability.

Standardized Testing PARCC is in April DON’T WORRY!!! We will prepare for it in class. In addition, the school will offer prep classes.

Classroom Needs Please replenish your child’s pencil supply as the year continues. When sending money into school, place in an envelope with your child’s name, class (3Ciampa), amount enclosed, and what the money is for.(ex. lunch money) Tissues and wipes are always needed and appreciated! Volunteers will be needed for our field trip.

Thank you! Thank you for coming! I look forward to working with you this year. Please check out my webpage for messages, homework, educational websites, and more. My address: Please write your address on the sheet being passed around.