1. Welcome to Open House!
Mrs. Saleeby’s Class

2. Pickett’s Mill Elementary
Lead, Live, Learn

3. About Mrs. Saleeby Born in Charlotte, NC, grew up in Concord, NC
Married 25 years to Chuck  
We have 2 daughters- Anna Jean (19) & Maggie (16)
B.S. degree in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, B.A. in Early Childhood Education from KSU
Taught 4th grade at Lewis Elementary, Parapro for 8 years with experience in Kindergarten, MID and SNP and this is my fourth year in 3rd grade.
In my spare time… I volunteer at my church, Acworth United Methodist. I also enjoy camping, fishing, watching movies, and hanging out with my family.

4. COMMUNICATION My Blog on PMES website: www.cobblearning.net/beehive16
Class Dojo messages
* BEE Binder / Behavior & Learning skills sheet
* Agendas (written notes)
* Phone (leave message on voic )
* Yellow PTA Folders

5. Important Standardized Testing Grades and Behavior
September 4th - 6th… Cognitive Abilities Test
September 9th – 16th…………………………Iowa Assessment
TBD……Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessments 
October 14th - 18th………………………..Conference Week (Early Dismissal at 12:10)
Grades and Behavior
Report cards will be sent home at the end of each nine week grading period.
Progress Reports will be sent home as needed.
Positive points will be given on Class Dojo. Weekly updates will be given on learning & behavior skills.

6. Graded Papers
Papers with a comment, check, star, smiley face, etc are practice pages
Papers with a 3+, 3, 2, 1 are graded for assessment purposes
Grading Scale:
3+ Exceeds Standards
3 Meets Standards
2 Progressing Towards Meeting Standards
1 Limited Progress or Does Not Meet Standards
Any grade of “1” is to be signed and returned
Progress Reports at 4 1/2 weeks in areas of concern

7. HOMEWORK
Homework sheets are given on FRIDAY and are due back the following FRIDAY!
Reading – 100 minutes / includes read alouds & fluency readings
Spelling – Study the word list. Tests are given every Friday. They consist of two dictation sentences and a variety spelling tasks.
Math – Study math facts! Students should learn all one digit x one digit multiplication facts by the end of the year.

8. Attendance Absences & Tardies Send in an excuse letter/doctor’s note
After 5 absences I must contact you
After 10 absences the school will contact you (regardless of absence notes)
Not all work can be made up. If work does need to be caught up, I’ll send a make up folder home.

9. Math Number Sense Multiplication & Division Fractions & Algebra
Measurement
Geometry
Data Analysis
 Math Ninjas weekly
PROBLEM SOLVING!!!

10. Reading Reading through the Genres
Not learning how to read now we’re reading to learn
Mostly Strategies
Fluency Passages
DRA/Lexile

11. Writing Whole Group Mini Lessons Independent Writing
Writing Conferences
 Writes in variety of genres such as narrative, informational, persuasive, & response to literature
Spelling, Grammar, Cursive

12. Specials & Lunch
Specials: 8:55 – 9:45
Lunch:  11:33 – 12:03

13. Content Science Social Studies Rocks and Minerals Fossils
Soils
Habitats and Organisms
Magnets
Heat
Conservation and Recycling
Government / Civics
Economics
Native Americans
Early Explorers

14. BEE-HAVIOR
Individual: Class Dojo points will be given for positive behaviors and learning skills throughout the day. Points will be spent on coupons/rewards. Weekly reports will also be given to update you on your child’s behavior.
Whole Group:  Strive for the Hive!  When we receive a class compliment, we move the bee a spot closer to the hive.  When the bee reaches the hive, the class votes on a whole group reward like a popcorn party, technology day, or lunch in the classroom.

15. Other Information
Birthday Treats ~ shared at lunch so please make sure they are individually cut!
Snacks ~ send in a healthy snack daily
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16. for attending OPEN HOUSE!
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be an un-BEE-lievable year filled with exciting learning activities!
Sincerely,
Mrs.Saleeby