1. Welcome to
Back to School Night!

2. Welcome to our class! cturner@upperdarbysd.org
I encourage you to me if you have any questions.

3. Communication Write or attach a note to your child’s planner.
me. I check my throughout the day.
Call the office and leave a message. I will get back to you as soon as I can.

4. Reading and Language Arts
Block 1 consists of guided reading and reading comprehension strategies. Phonics and spelling skills are also included in this block. New robust vocabulary words are introduced each week.
Block 2 includes small groups, learning centers, and independent work.
Writing will be integrated throughout all subject areas.

5. Spelling 15 new words each Monday Weekly test on Friday
5 additional Challenge words will be given on each test.
Challenge words will not be sent home. The purpose is to measure if your child is applying the strategies being taught in class.
Score can still be Proficient if all Challenge words are incorrect.

6. Math Go Math! It is aligned with the new Common Core Standards
Units of study include: Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Interpreting Data, Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Measurement, Perimeter and Area, and Geometry
Tests will be given at the end of each chapter

7. Binders and Folders Notes Home
Important notes will be attached or written in your child’s planner
Planner
All homework is written in the planner.
Please check the planner each night for the assignments to be completed.
Please initial the planner after your child completes the assignments
Behavior calendar will be filled out each day

8. Homework
Should be a quick review of skills taught that day or preparation for an upcoming test
Helps students develop responsibility
Kept to a minimum due to other sports/activities
Daily Homework
Spelling tic tac toe
Math facts or PB
Study Spelling
Other assignments/projects may be given throughout the year.
Given on Monday-Due on Friday.

9. Main Assessments Assessment Tests Dates Preparation
Storytown Theme Tests
-Phonics/Spelling
-Vocabulary
-Comprehension
-Grammar Skills
-Writing
5 Theme tests
this year.
About every 6 weeks
Attendance
Daily Work
Math Curriculum Tests
-Skills taught in chapters
Every 2-3 weeks
Homework
Benchmark tests
and DIBELS
-Math 3rd grade curriculum
-Reading 3rd grade curriculum
3 times
Sleep
Healthy Breakfast
PSSA
Spring

10. Birthdays and Treats
Please send treats in equal portions with your child in the morning
*We have 19 students in our class this year.
Sometime during the day we will:
Celebrate and have treats
Sing Happy Birthday

11. Attendance
Please send a note and call the office to report an absence and send a note when your child returns to school.
Late Bell: 8:50

12. Thank you for coming!
Questions?