1. Welcome to the Tarpon Third Grade Class

4. A Bit About Ms. Crockett  Born and raised in Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY.  Attended Clemson University in South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Arts a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Degree in Elementary Education. Education.  In 2005 obtained a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Reading and Literacy.  In 2008 received National Board Certification in Elementary Education with a focus on Reading and Literacy. Aerial view of Port Jefferson, N.Y.

5. Something About Mrs. Smith Born and raised in Finland. Attended University of Jyvaskyla, earning a Masters Degree in Russian language and literature. Earned a Secondary Degree in Elementary Education in the University of Helsinki. Worked as a teacher in Finland, England and South-Africa.

6. Our Weekly Schedule

7. Our Class Learning to make good choices is essential! Students can choose to be an active participant in their education, or they can be inactive. Respect and manners are expected! We are a family that cares and respects each other. Instead of “Class Rules” we have Class Manners! We are a team! Through working together and helping one another, we can succeed! Students are responsible for their education! I do not “give” them a grade, I simply do the math.

8. Student Responsibilities Completing and submitting assignments in a timely manner. Arriving to school prepared and ready to learn. Students are to be responsible for their actions! Working cooperatively with their peers. Most importantly …. ALWAYS DO THEIR BEST!!

10. Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior 1.Freebie verbal warning 2.Write a note of apology 3.Note Home in Agenda 4.Immediate phone call home 5.Referral to the office

11. The Parents’ Part Be sure to check your child’s agenda each night, along with the reading log. Please sign it each Friday, unless there is a note. Check your child’s backpack for any important papers that may be misplaced. Make sure important papers are signed and homework is completed. Read together! Either read to your child, or let them treat you to a story or two!

12. HomeworkHomework Homework will be sent home on a weekly basis.Homework will be sent home on a weekly basis. The week’s homework will be sent home on Friday, and collected on the following Friday.The week’s homework will be sent home on Friday, and collected on the following Friday. If homework is not completed, a note will be written in your child’s agenda.If homework is not completed, a note will be written in your child’s agenda. Students are to read each nightStudents are to read each night for at least 30 minutes. for at least 30 minutes. All work is to be neat!All work is to be neat!

13. Florida Standards Assessment http://www.fsassessments.org

14. Testing Window

15. Testing Format 2014- 2015- 2016- 2017- 2015 2016 2017 2018

16. Promotion in 3 rd Grade

17. Reading Word Identification/Vocabulary Comprehension - Main Idea - Compare and Contrast -Cause/Effect - Author’s Purpose - Sequencing - Fact and Opinion - Reference Skills

18. M a t h Number Sense and Operations - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Place Value, Money, Fractions, Decimals, Mixed Numbers, etc. Measurement -Time, Temperature, Standard Units, Metric Units, Weight, Capacity, Area, Perimeter, Angles, Volume, etc. Geometry and Spatial Sense -Two and Three Dimensional Shapes/Figures, Vertex, Coordinates, Similar Figures, Transformations. Algebraic Thinking -Expressions, Equations, Patterns, etc. Data Analysis and Probability -Predictions, Mean, Median, Mode, Graphs, Pictographs, etc.

19. Writing Students are expected to demonstrate using the writing process effectively, and communicate ideas and information effectively. Narrative Writing: tells a story and may be exaggerated and fabricated. Expository Writing: is a response that is based on facts and supported with details.

20. Grade Scale *Exceeds Expectations *Meets Expectations *Progressing *Area of Concern All assignments that reflect an area of concern will be sent home. Please look over the incorrect items with your child, then sign and return the assignment.

21. The Star Polisher I have a great job in the universe of occupations. What do I do? I am a “star polisher”. It’s a very important job. If you want to know how important, just go out and look at the stars twinkling and sparkling. You see, I am a teacher. The stars are the children in my class. My job is to take them in, in whatever shape they come, and shine and buff them and then send them out to take their place, as bright little twinkling beacons in the sky. They come into my room in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are bent, tarnished, dirty, crinkly, and broken. Some stars are cuddly, soft, and sweet. Some stars are prickly and thorny.

22. The Star Polisher, continued As I buff, polish, train, and teach my little stars, I tell them that the world cannot go on without them. I tell them they can do anything they set their minds to do. I tell them they can be the brightest, shiniest stars in the sky, and the world will be a better place because of them. Each night as I look at the sky, I am reminded of my very important job and awesome responsibility. I go and get my soft buffing cloth and my bottle of polish in preparation for tomorrow and for my class of little stars!

23. Most Importantly… It is my mission this year to bring the best possible education to each of my students, so they will learn skills to succeed in life, while having fun! We are a team! Parents and teachers need to work together to truly support children in their personal success!

24. Thank You, for taking the time to come learn about your child’s class! Please remember… We are a team! I am here to help you and your child in any way I can! Have a wonderful evening!