1. Third Grade Parent Teacher Night
Shakerag Elementary
Third Grade
Parent Teacher Night

2. Welcome from the PTA

3. Meet Mrs. Francis
I was born and raised in Georgia and graduated from Berry College.
I have an ESOL endorsement and am working on my TAG endorsement.
This is my 6th year teaching in Fulton Co.
My husband ,E.J., teaches Kindergarten and coaches high school baseball and softball.
I have a dog named Simon.
I love teaching at Shakerag!
My address is:

4. Class Website:
There is A LOT of information on our grade level and class websites

5. Curriculum: Based on Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE)
Supported through text series but not in order
Standards found at
Common core app for phones

6. Reading/Language Arts:
Word Study-
Reading Workshop-
Writing-
Narrative, informational, and opinion styles of writing.
- Cursive and Typing
Supplemental Reading-
*Great books to add to home libraries!

7. BEHAVIOR Clip chart colors
Please check and initial your child’s agenda each night
Visit website for more information

8. Thank you for coming!!! Please write down any questions and leave them in the blue box by the door. I will follow up as soon as possible.
We are going to have
a GREAT year!!!!

9. Parent “To Do” List Write a letter to your student
Visit the volunteer table (front)
Join the PTA (table in front atrium)
Question cards and basket (by door) or Parking Lot (Hallway) (Include your child’s name and )

10. SAFETY! Fulton Co. policy concerning entrance to building.
Door locked, need license, badge ON!

11. Mrs. Francis’ Schedule Daily Schedule Special Area Schedule
7:40-7:55 Team Time/Leader In Me/Announcements
7:55-9:05 Content 1 (Math/Reading)
9:05- 9:35- Intervention/Enrichment (snack)
9:40-10:25- Specials
10:30-11:15- Content 1 (ELA or Science/Social Studies)
11:20-12:30- Content 2 (Math/Reading)
12:38-1:08 Lunch *Students each lunch with PM Teacher*
1:10-1:30 Recess
1:30-2:15- Content 2 (ELA or Science/Social Studies)
2:15 Pack Up
2:20 Go home and enjoy the day! 
* Tentative schedule, subject to change 
Special Area Schedule
Monday- PE
Tuesday- ASL
Wednesday- PE
Thursday- Music
Friday- Art
Also :Computer Lab/Media Center/Classroom Guidance

12. Advanced Strategies Lab:
Media Center and
Advanced Strategies Lab:
Monthly media center lesson
Supplements classroom instruction through research, presentation, and technology
Resources on Media Center Website
ASL (Advanced Strategies Lab):
Once a week lesson that encourages students to problem solve as a group through creative hands-on activities.

13. The Leader In Me The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
We are a leader in me school
This drives a lot of our learning and procedures in the classroom.
Many Leadership opportunities throughout the year.

14. Shakerag Essentials 1. Learn and practice the Seven Habits.
2. Stand while speaking to a large group.
3. Respond with “Yes”, “No”, “Please” and “Thank You”.
4. Greet others; respond to questions and ask a follow-up question.
5. Make eye contact when speaking, greeting, and listening.
6. Know names of your teachers and classmates.
7. Know the Shark Bump.
8. Clean up our space.
9. Hold the door for person behind you.
10. In line? Walk silently. Not in line? Walk quietly.
11. Win respectfully and lose gracefully.
12. Include everyone (we are a family).
13. Speak the truth.
14. Learn from your mistakes (and move on).
15. Be the best you can be.

15. OUR CLASS MISSION STATEMENT
We are
Friends and
Role Models with
Amazing Attitudes who
Never Give Up and are
Confident
Intelligent
Seven Habit Leaders

16. Grading Grade Scale A = 90 - 100 B = 80 - 89 C = 70 - 79
F = 69 or below
Grades are based on a variety of information
Teacher Observation
Class Participation
Written Assessment
Projects/Tests
Grade Components:
Summative 35% (Tests, performance assessments, projects)
Quizzes: 30% (quizzes, home projects, oral presentations)
Classwork: 25%
Homework: 10% (Graded for completion, not accuracy)
You will see your child’s performance through graded papers, nine week report cards, Fall and Spring progress checklists, and Home Access Center

17. Graded Papers Sent home every two weeks on Friday
Please review papers with your child
Please sign and return the whole packet the following Monday.
Newsletters weekly on grade level website

18. Standardized Testing:
I.T.B.S. (Oct )
National standardized test of all content areas
Provides a baseline for students
Not something we study for
Alternate Schedule
Healthy Snacks
G. M. A. P.(April 17-May 5)
Georgia standardized test for all content areas
Replaces CRCT (Georgia Milestones of Achievement and Progress)
Open ended questions with required explanation to show thinking
Possibly Online

19. Google Classroom
Please sign and return the purple permission form sent home with your child today.
CLASSROOM USES
Typing final copies of writing (docs)
Formative assessments (forms)
Reflections on goals (drawings)
Genius hour presentations (slides)
Assignments (classroom)
Instructional videos (classroom)
Resources (classroom)
Test prep (classroom)
Used in math, reading, writing, social studies, science, music

20. Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT)
Please sign and return the green permission form sent home with your child.
We will not start until all forms have been returned.
You will receive an when classes are ready to begin.
Students must adhere to the policies on the contract (no cell phones, only used for educational purposes on approved websites, no sharing).
Devices are securely locked when not in use.

21. Professional Development Dates:
Shakerag students will not have school these days for professional development
September 2
November 7
February 21
March 31

22. Report Card Dates S1- 9 weeks: 10/18/16 (Tues.)
S1 -18 weeks: 1/13/17 (Fri.)
S2- 9 weeks: 3/23/17 (Thur.)
S2- 18 weeks: 5/25/17 (Thur.)

23. Agendas Agendas are brought home each day
Homework will be written in each day
Please review this with your child
Sign and return the agenda daily
You may also use the agenda as a communication tool between home and school

24. Policies
Homework Policy: Up to thirty minutes a night, 4 nights a week in addition to 20 minutes of reading which is written in reading log.
Transportation Policy: Must have ALL changes in writing (no s or agenda notes accepted).
Attendance: It is helpful when you me that your child will be absent or will be early/late due to an appointment. You also need to or send me a note when your child has been out sick.

25. Miscellaneous Snack time is around 9:05.
Send in one healthy snacks that are easy for your child to eat.
Don’t forget to wear sneakers
P.E. days

26. More Miscellaneous Information
Extras at lunch: cash or written note by parent for child to use lunch card to purchase “extras”.
Birthdays are to be celebrated in accordance with the handout you received at Sneak Peek.
Please do not pass out birthday invitations at school. Teachers can not give out contact information for students, but we encourage you to join the PTA so you have access to the online directory.

27. -Conferences-
Conference forms (reports from each teacher) will be sent home with students in September.
Sign up sheets will follow if you would like to request a conference with a specific teacher.

28. If you have any questions about the Talented and Gifted Program (TAG), please contact a TAG teacher or visit shakeragelementarytag.weebly.com.
Melinda Sawyer
Jennifer Erikson
Nancy Goldie

29. Donations are GLADLY accepted  Please see our class website for an updated list throughout the year!
Used books
Recess equipment
Giftcards (Dollar Tree, Walmart, Target, Publix)

30. Thank you to volunteers
If you are interested in helping out in some way please let me know!
Media Center Volunteer, PALS, Science Force, Veteran's Day Poster, Fall Carnival, Hearing and Vision Screening, etc…
Volunteers opportunities are on the back counter

31. Thank you for coming!!! Please write down any questions and leave them in the blue box by the door. I will follow up as soon as possible.
We are going to have
a GREAT year!!!!