1. Curriculum Night 2016 3S

2. Who is teaching my student?
Bobby Scott
Lived in Bloomington-Normal my whole life.
I went to Glenn, Chiddix, NCHS and then ISU.
Taught eleven years of fifth grade at Colene Hoose.
Beginning 11th year of 3rd grade at Northpoint.
I have my masters degree in administration.
Married and have two sons, one daughter and a dog.

3. Information sheet—3S will try to be Green!
I’ve got an information page going around. If you can check/complete it.
Your preferred name, addresses, phone numbers and who is likely to answer. Ex. Home, Mom, Dad etc.
Many of you filled this out on Supply Drop Off Night– please double check for accuracy.

4. I enjoy sending time with my family.
I enjoy being outside.
We like to go camping, ride bikes and take hikes.
I enjoy sports—playing, watching, and coaching.
I incorporate a lot of sports stuff into the classroom.

7. Home Family

8. Goals
I like to have fun.
I hope your student enjoys school and learns to like learning.
I try to make school fun– but unfortunately that doesn’t happen every minute of everyday.
I try to balance school life with home life.

9. I take this job very seriously. It’s a job that never ends
I take this job very seriously. It’s a job that never ends. I think about school very often, knowing that there is always something more that can be done.
I recognize that it is not your typical 9-5 job, and that it’s difficult to reach me during the day (since I’m with the students most of it).
Feel free to call me at home if you feel it is necessary. I may not get back to you until the next day.

10. Best way to reach me is email. scottbw@unit5.org
I always try to respond– it might just be a “thanks” or short response.
I’m fairly informal with my responses, I hope that is okay with you.
Typically the shorter the the quicker the reply.
Class website

11. Class make up this year 27 students 17 boys 10 girls
Student Teacher- Ms. Hoffman
4 students are with us only some of the time.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Bishop usually come with them.

12. School Family

13. Personal Beliefs/goals for third grade students
Respect and polite to all
Learn organization skills
Learning is fun and ongoing
Goes well with “Get your Armorrr on”- (Respect, Responsibility, Ready)

14. 3rd grade
One of the great things about 3rd grade is that everything students learn, they will learn again.
Everyone grows at learns at a different pace.
All people think different. Some students take a different “route”.
We are building the base of the pyramid.
Lots of fact based learning moving toward developing deeper thinking skills.
They are growing up in a world that allows people to have a computer in their pocket.
Memorization not as important as locating and using the information.
Hope spur curiosity.

15. Homework We will have some– Likely not too much
Enough to create good organization habits and enrich classroom learning
If you find your student spending too much time with it, let me know
15 minutes of reading every day
IXL is encouraged

17. Assignment Notebook We will do this daily
Students have the responsibility to get their assignment notebook signed.
Signing it means you have communicated with your child about their day and assignments.
Feel free to leave a note. I try to respond back.

18. Handwriting
We will be practicing cursive handwriting throughout the year.
Students are encouraged to use cursive.
I will not be grading handwriting practice sheets but usually review them.
I occasionally give out a “cursive writing bonus” on assignments.
Please encourage your students to write neatly and use cursive.

19. My Philosophy on Grades 2015
What students know is the most important.
Don’t put too much pressure on students.
Don’t compare students to each other.
Encourage and praise effort.
Grades are not perfect– likely will doing away with grades in the next couple years
I believe skills are more important than grades

20. Standards Based Report Card
Report cards have changed.
We will use a 4, 3, 2, 1 scoring system.
This is new to all of us.
I’m going to do my best to be as accurate as I can be.

23. Skyward I typically update Skyward every Sunday.
Check it every couple weeks or so, but don’t micro manage.
Don’t panic if you see a score of a 2. The goal is to know the skills by the end of the year.
Scores don’t reset each trimester. They continue on.

24. Math Often do math stations– really it’s math workshop
Pretest to see where students are at. We are encouraged to enter a skill grade for the pretest.
We group similar students.
Encourage students to engage in a variety of math activities- miscellaneous math.
Requires a lot of self-discipline.
We will use journals daily.
Home Links often- sometimes in class, sometimes for home
I encourage you to assist them– but please let me know if they are not grasping a skill or concept.
Mastery of multiplication facts 0-12 is expected in third grade
Games
SRB (Student Reference Book) Page number won’t match this year.
Flash Cards are great!
Connect Ed

25. Reading 60 minutes a day. We are using a workshop approach.
Requires a lot of self-discipline.
Assessing reading is more challenging.
I’ll read out loud to the class daily.
Lots of small groups.
Hopefully move into “book clubs” or Lit. circles
Always assign 15 minutes to read– adjust as necessary.
I used to let students take my books home, but I don’t any more– causes a lot of wear and tear and several are missing. If you find books with my name on them at home, please make sure they are returned.

26. SWORD 30 minutes a day for SWORD time.
Students Working On Reading Development
Strategic grouping
Intervention time– mandated by the state.

27. Writing Writing is a challenge for several students
Using a workshop approach– sort of
Lots of district assigned projects
Most of the projects will be done at school, but research outside of school is sometimes necessary
Will ask for parent help at times– usually toward the end of a project
Goals:
Make it fun
Help students generate a lot of ideas
Understand that writing is a process– even the best writers complete several drafts before they are “done”
Teach students about plagiarism and tips for avoiding it. Writers Notebook
Many students can decorate theirs if they choose to.

28. Writing continued Projects for the year Memoir Personal narrative
Non-fiction writing- animal is encouraged
Multi-genre writing
Persuasive writing- movie and book review
Weekly Newsletter – more to come about that.

29. Spelling Words There Way A word study Learn about letter patterns
Extra words from word wall

30. Science/Social Studies
Extension of reading
Social Studies- Good mix of geography, history, economics and government
Science- new scope and sequence this year.
Hope to make both fun and interesting!
We will do nearly every day. Our inclusion group comes in for this each day.

32. Areas Music- with Mrs. Ogdon Wed. 12:55-1:20 and Friday 1:20-1:45
Art- with Mrs. Cunningham Tues 12:50-1:40
P.E.-with Mrs. Leake Daily 8:25-8:50
I.M.C.- Mrs. Tindall Thurs. 9:50-10:40
SWORD- daily 1:45-2:15
Lunch/Recess daily 11:30-12:20

33. Let’s work together for success
Keep me posted as to struggles, difficulties, emotions, etc.
If something happens that you think might carry over into the school day.
If your student is being difficult with you about something school related, let me know.
Keep me informed of major life changes.

34. Newsletter Try to write a weekly newsletter
Students will do writing and eventually the typing.
Hopefully it will improve throughout the year.
Student perspectives are very interesting (I’ll believe part of what they tell me about you if you believe part of what they tell you about me).
We started last week. They will partner write the first few times then move to self writing.
Almost all classroom written communication will come through s.
Try to it out on Friday afternoons

35. Parent Helpers Writers’ workshop– hopefully??? PTO IMC
A note will come home about these as they become available.

36. Classroom Discipline Stop Signs/ Warning Signs Positives: add a penny
Students created our 3S Classroom Constitution
Get your Armorrr On!!
Tickets/drawings/auctions

37. Peanut Free Classroom We must remain peanut free 100% of the time.
If you student has an allergy, I’d like to confirm with you the severity of the allergy.

38. Snacks BYOS– Bring your own snack
Fruits, vegetables (NO DIPPING SAUSES).
Yogurt or cheese sticks also okay
Remember to send a spoon if necessary.
Please keep it to a snack- should be able to be eaten in about 5 minutes.

39. Rusty We watch Rusty almost every day.
He give tips and reminders on how to be a good student and citizen.

40. Various items from the office
Volunteers need to be screened.
Anyone who needs to renew their volunteer status (from last year) can go to the NP website & click on “renewal” link.  All NEW volunteers need to Kristin Brant or Julie Watson for the new volunteer screen link.  Their s are also available on the NP home page.
All visitors need a badge
Please contact the office (and me if possible) your student will be missing school.

41.  Eating with child
Call office
No fast food
Parents used to be able to charge their lunch to their kids account but now they have to pay in advance & can’t charge the student account.  They can purchase their lunch ticket in the office, it’s $2.50 (exact change appreciated).

42. Odds and Ends Assignment Notebook $6—everyone has one!
Time for Kids (TFK) $5- only need 4 more
Calculator (optional)
Book orders once a month—due Friday
Water container– with lid.
Camera
3rd grade computers
Passwords
Room is often cool– students can leave sweatshirt/sweater here

43. 3S Codes
A star or P= paper was reviewed but not taken for a grade. Often I’ll spot check just one problem.
Happy Face= paper was reviewed but not taken for a grade. Often I’ll spot check just one problem.
C & R= Student should correct and return

44. Final reminder Information about conference will be coming out soon.
Also sign parent contact sheet.
Feel free to leave a note for your student

45. Anything I need to know?
If there is anything I need to know about your student- anxiety, allergies, needs, please make me aware of it as soon as possible.

46. Good night! It’s going to be a great year! Thank you for coming out.
Thank you in advance for all your support