1. 3rd Grade Ringgold Elementary School Mrs. Lane Mrs. Webb
We are the rock stars!
3rd Grade
Ringgold Elementary School
Mrs. Lane
Mrs. Webb

2. Our Classroom Rules Accountable Talk Managing Tools Noise Level
Time on task
Transition Time
Effective Peer Relations
Responsibilities – Rock Star Folder, class work, Attendance, Self-control, and respectful behavior

3. Supplies
Paper, crayons, pencils, glue, pens, highlighters, markers, and more pencils
Paper towels and tissue are always welcome throughout the year.
AND MORE PENCILS

4. This is a required folder.
ROCKSTAR Folder Really Organized Children Keeping Stuff Together And Ready
This is a required folder.
It must be taken home and returned to school each day.
Please place any communication or notes in this folder.
Each Thursday a weekly homework sheet will be in this folder.

5. Rockin’ Behavior
A team-wide system that promotes positive behavior choices and encourages students to self-monitor their behavior.
Based on levels
Every student starts at the green level (Let’s Rock and Roll)at the beginning of each nine weeks.

6. Renaissance
School-wide program to motivate students to excel in grades, make improvements, attend school, and respond and react with others in a positive way through the use of incentives
Blue
Grades of all A’s
Rocking behavior red or orange
(Exception- first week of a new nine weeks)
White
Grades of A’s and B’s
Rocking behavior red, orange, yellow, or green
Gold
Grades of all A’s, B’s and C’s
(One Blue)

7. Renaissance Rewards School-wide trips (9 weeks)
Academic reward days/catch up days (Mid-term)
Free t-shirt
Renaissance level cards including discounts
Pep Rallies and Dress up Week- Aug. 25
Tiger Tuesdays- $$$$$

8. Attendance/early dismissal/tardies
Must have a written note or doctor’s note to be excused. Attendance is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.

9. Daily Schedule
8:00 – (*Writing ** Math) 8:50- Connections 9:30- 11:10- Instructional Block (*Reading/Science**Math/SS) 11:10-11:35- Recess (11:40-12:10-Lunch) 12:10-2:30- Instructional Block (**Reading/Science *Math/SS) 2:30- Dismissal

10. TBA Lunch Student $2.05 Adult $4.25 Child Visitor $3.25
Please complete a lunch form if you are struggling financially to pay for lunch and breakfast.
Restaurant food is not permitted in the school cafeteria

11. Mrs. Webb – Reading and Language
Daily 5 Reading- CAFÉ
Comprehension
Accuracy
Fluency
Enrich Vocabulary

12. Read to Self

13. Computer/ RAZ

14. Read to Someone

15. Word Work spelling and vocabulary

16. Listening to Reading

17. Reading Homework Due- FRIDAY
When?
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
What?
Fluency Practice
Comprehension Practice

18. Reading Assessments
Weekly comprehension/vocabulary quiz… No Sweat Test Prep (Scholastic News) – Every Wednesday
Bi-weekly fluency/accuracy grades are given
STAR Assessment – frequently
Teacher keeps track of progress
Progress recorded in Parent Portal.

19. Scholastic News
Most of our vocabulary words will come from our weekly Scholastic News
Mondays will be our “news” days.
These will come home for review, but they must come back to school. Students are encouraged to use the text to answer the questions.

20. Books, books, and more books
Students can check out two books from the school library. These books can go between school and home.
RAZ (This program is accessible from home.)
Public library visits are encouraged.
Please, please, please encourage reading at home
It is ok to make them read. Hold them accountable by having them retell what they read.
Set daily goals- 15 minutes or 1 chapter or 10 pages.

21. 3rd Grade is a benchmark year.
3rd grade students must:
Take the NEW Georgia Milestones Assessment
Read the entire test themselves.
Bubble on their answer document
Pace themselves
Answer questions in writing (30% of test)

22. GAGGLE
Online communication tool that allows students to respond and complete given assignments via different forms of technology.
Students will have their own accounts and be taught how to use this very soon.
It is kid-friendly and safe. If you have concerns, please see Mr. Moreland, AP.

23. Language Arts Writing – Common Core
Third grade students in Georgia must be able to construct a well- written response to a question
Grammar
Spelling – No weekly test
Spelling skills will be integrated within the DAILY 5 – Word Work

24. Mrs. Lane Standard Based Classroom Mini-Lesson (10-15 min.)
Work Session (25-30 min.)
Closing (15-20 min.)

25. Homework Expectations
Weekly homework
*Math 4 Today – Wednesday Test
*Fact Practice – Wednesday Test
*Problem solving- Wednesday Test
Math Homework goes home on Thursday, and is due the following Wednesday.
If your child is struggling with a part of the homework, we can go over this the next day.
Do not panic!
Parents may help after the child has been encouraged to work independently.
Constantly review basic math facts (flash
cards are GREAT!)

26. Mrs. Lane Social Studies
History of 9 famous Americans
Geography of the U.S.
Government/Civics
Economics

27. Science Integration Integrated in reading with Scholastic
News and Georgia Science Weekly
Rocks and Minerals
Georgia Habitats
Magnets
Heat Energy
Every 4-5 weeks we will spend a week addressing standards with hands-on activities.
Students will keep an interactive science notebook throughout the year.

28. Rockstar Team News
Please see weekly homework sheet that will come home in Rockstar Folder on Monday.
Please review Tuesday Folder
Visit school website for upcoming
school happenings and resources.
Go to staff – then click on Lane or
Webb (updated weekly.)

29. Moms/Dads Needed: Making copies Preparing Tuesday folders
Helping out with fluency check-ups
Planning holiday parties and celebrations

30. Communication Read and check Rockstar Folder daily.
Always read every note in your child’s Tuesday folder.
Ask to see your child’s homework.
Clean out back packs every week.
Agenda- We will begin using the agenda to teach organizational skills with daily use. A parent signature is not required
Our planning is at the beginning of the day.
Sign up for text alerts
The best way to contact us is a written note, , or calling us at school
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31. Early Dismissals Please consider signing up for Text Alert messages
Text “RESalert” to 82672
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32. Let’s have a rockin’ year!