1. Welcome to Mr. Ray’s 3rd Grade Class - 2017 ~ 2018
Please sign in at the front table.
Can you find your child’s seat based off of their self-portrait? Your child’s name is on the back side of the page along with a small note. Good Luck!
(P.S. – Seats are different from Meet the Teacher Night)
Conference sign up sheets are available on the back whiteboard ledge. (Yellow Pages)

2. What Are Title 1 Funds?
In 1965, The U.S. Congress passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The most recent reauthorization occurred in December The law was renamed the “No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and signed into law by President Bush in January 2002.
NCLB is divided into numbered parts called “titles”, each having a different educational focus.
The focus of Title 1 is on improving the academic achievement of children attending schools with high levels of low-income families and who need additional help to meet rigorous academic performance standards.

3. Title 1 Funding for schools based on % of low-income students
Funding provides BHE with support staff to support all students in meeting rigorous academic standards in the areas of reading and math
Funding provides Professional Development opportunities to support staff
Funding provides BHE opportunities for family/parent involvement activities

4. Parent Involvement Policy and School Parent Compact
Describes how the school will work with parents
Lists activities and strategies designed to build the school’s and parents’ capacity for the meaningful involvement of Title I families in support of student achievement
Includes protocols for how the school will communicate with parents about the Title I program and student progress (e.g., Annual Parent meeting, subsequent parent meetings and conferences)
Must focus on engaging parents in the improvement of student academic achievement.

5. Title I Materials To Parents
Parent/Student/School Compact ***
To be sent back to school signed
BHE School Parent Involvement Plan
Parent Right to Know Teacher Qualifications
Delaware Federal Program Complaint Procedures

6. All Title I Parent Information
Available: Bunker Hill Website: Extra paper copies available upon request by contacting:

7. 3rd Grade Team Mr. Colazzo/Mrs. Costello Mrs. Gordon Mr. Ray
Ms. Varell/Mrs. Schwalbe/Mrs. Tarr
Mrs. Weatherford

8. Schedule
8:35-8:50 – Arrival/Morning Work 8:50-9:00 – Morning Meeting 9:05-10:10 – Math/Math Enrichment 10:15-11:30 – Reading/Reading Enrichment 11:35-12:40 – Lunch/Recess 12:45-1:40 – Social Studies/Writing 1:45-2:30 – Related Arts 2:35-3:20 – Science/Writing 3:20 – Pack/Dismissal

9. Reading Curriculum Fiction: Comparing and Analyzing Literary Elements
Narrative/Point of View
Genre Studies: Folktales, Fables, & Myths
Nonfiction (2)
Poetry
Research
*Accelerated Reading Program

10. Writing Curriculum Narrative Persuasive/Opinion Informative Grammar
Letter Home
6 Traits
The Writing Process

11. Multiplication & Division
Math Curriculum
Number and Operations
Multiplication & Division
Fractions
Measurement
Geometry
Data

12. Science Curriculum
Earth Materials
Fossils
Water

13. Social Studies Curriculum
Economic Exchange
Regions
Using Maps and Globes
Citizenopoly
Resources and Production
History: Research Project

14. Reporting Students’ Progress
Daily Agenda – Please sign every night
Weekly Graded Work – Shared in Friday Folder
Skills for Successful Learners Label
Home Access – Available Online
Interim Reports/Report Cards

15. Communication
Daily Agenda
Friday Folder
Sneak Peek
Phone Calls

16. Grading Policy
Grades will be reported using the Appoquinimink School District Grading Policy:
100%-97% = A+
96%-93% = A
92%-90% = A-
89%-87% = B+
86%-83% = B
82%-80% = B-
79%-77% = C+
76%-73% = C
72%-70% = C-
69%-67% = D+
66%-63% = D
62%-60% = D-
59 and below =F

17. Scoring Scale: 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 A+ A B C+ C- D F 100%
93%
86%
79%
71%
64%
57%
50%
43%
36%
29%
21%
14% 7% A+ A B C+ C- D F

18. Classroom Expectations
BHE Positive Behavior System
(PBS) – Color check in agenda
Proudly prepared
Awesome attitude
Work wisely
Stay safe

19. Homework Policy
Homework is a planned part of the educational process that is designed to enhance student achievement.

20. Homework Weekly Homework Logs – Due every Monday
Letter Home – Signed and returned every Monday
Letter Home Organizer – Assigned some Thursdays and due on Fridays
Science & Social Studies – Study guides
**At Home Projects

21. Homework – Suggested Length
One to three assignments which can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes depending on the child
Homework is posted each night on the following website:

22. Field Trips Serve to extend classroom experience
Chaperones will be selected as needed
We will share information with you early.

23. Sign-up sheets are available tonight.
Parent Conferences
November 20th & 21st
March 14th & 15th
Sign-up sheets are available tonight.

24. Birthday Celebrations
Invitations to “at home” birthday parties may not be distributed at school.
Parents may send in a food item for celebration that meets the “healthy snack” policy. (Peanut Free Classroom)

25. Schools Parents Community
“Children are islands of curiosity surrounded by a sea of question marks.”
~Unknown
Motherhood 101 by Cheri Fuller

26. Questions ?

27. Thank you for coming tonight.
Have a wonderful evening!