1. Welcome to Third Grade Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. McLaughlin & Mrs. Sydow Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. McLaughlin & Mrs. Sydow Mrs. Barker & Mr. Malinowsky Mrs. Barker & Mr. Malinowsky

2. Mission Statement for E.P. Rayzor We are here to foster lifelong learners in a supportive and safe environment by providing differentiated, rigorous academics and character education so that our students can be successful, contributing citizens and lead meaningful lives. We are here to foster lifelong learners in a supportive and safe environment by providing differentiated, rigorous academics and character education so that our students can be successful, contributing citizens and lead meaningful lives.

3. Supporting the Mission Pre Assessments Pre Assessments Learning Styles Learning Styles Whole group, small group, one-on-one Whole group, small group, one-on-one Technology Technology Choices Choices Goal setting Goal setting Progress monitoring Progress monitoring Communication with parent and child Communication with parent and child

4. Marshmallow Test

5. You just can’t rely on the 100- point scale

6. Parachute Story

13. Denton ISD Performance Level Descriptors 1 BEGINNING Students achieving at the beginning level are not meeting the grade level standards; they are not successful with performance opportunities. These students: Demonstrate minimal understanding of basic concepts and skills Occasionally make obvious connections among ideas Have difficulty applying basic knowledge and skills Communicate in an ineffective manner 2 DEVELOPING Students achieving at the basic level are starting to meet, and occasionally do meet, the grade level standards; they are approaching acceptable performance but have not achieved it. These students: Demonstrate partial understanding of basic concepts and skills Make simple or basic connections among ideas Are starting to apply knowledge and skills using appropriate strategies Communicate effectively at times

14. 3 INDEPENDENT Students achieving at the proficient level regularly meet the grade level standards; they demonstrate acceptable performance. These students: Demonstrate understanding of concepts and skills Make meaningful, multiple connections among ideas Apply knowledge and skills using appropriate strategies Communicate effectively 4 ADVANCED Students achieving at the advanced level consistently meet, and at times exceed, the grade level standards; they demonstrate skilled performance. These students: Demonstrate in-depth understanding of concepts and skills Make abstract, insightful, or complex connections among ideas Apply knowledge and skills effectively and independently using efficient strategies Communicate effectively and thoroughly

16. Data Notebook -Goal Setting -What is the target? -How do we get to the target? (rubrics) -Self monitoring learning -Communication about your child’s progress -Sign it weekly please

17. Research has shown that student gains are highest when students receive comments on their work instead of numerical grades. FeedbackGain Numerical gradeno gain Comments30% Both numerical and commentsNo gain

18. Devices Bring your own device Bring your own device Filtered internet access Filtered internet access Integrated across all subject areas Integrated across all subject areas Link on District Website- FAQ’s Link on District Website- FAQ’s

19. Language Arts Reading: –CAFÉ- C-Comprehension, A-Accuracy, F-Fluency, E-Expand vocabulary C-Comprehension, A-Accuracy, F-Fluency, E-Expand vocabulary –Daily 5 Word work, writing, Read to someone and self, listen to reading Word work, writing, Read to someone and self, listen to readingWriting: Continuing to use Write From the Beginning Continuing to use Write From the Beginning Expository and Narrative writing Expository and Narrative writing Mastering the Mechanics Mastering the Mechanics Spelling Spelling

20. Language Arts Spelling/Word Work: Spelling/Word Work: –Spelling patterns –Students will be assessed over the patterns every six weeks –Accountability throughout the six weeks occurs in the writing

21. Math http://boredshorts.tv/2012/10/kid- snippets-math-class/ http://boredshorts.tv/2012/10/kid- snippets-math-class/ http://boredshorts.tv/2012/10/kid- snippets-math-class/ http://boredshorts.tv/2012/10/kid- snippets-math-class/ Workshop model Workshop model Investigative Investigative Kids choose what they need to work on Kids choose what they need to work on Tutorials will occur within the classroom Tutorials will occur within the classroom Technology will be an integral part Technology will be an integral part

22. Social Studies In depth learning about the importance of historical figures and documents. In depth learning about the importance of historical figures and documents. Not just recall Not just recall

23. Science/Health Hands on Hands on Outdoor learning center Outdoor learning center Experiments Experiments Learning through exploration Learning through exploration

24. STAAR Testing Dates STAAR testing for Math and Reading is the week of April 20 th STAAR testing for Math and Reading is the week of April 20 th

25. Homework Read and record on reading log-20 minutes/night Read and record on reading log-20 minutes/night Math- online with programs such as Think Through Math, Classworks, or other apps; paper/pencil Math- online with programs such as Think Through Math, Classworks, or other apps; paper/pencil Practice goals set by student Practice goals set by student Occasional science or social studies Occasional science or social studies

26. Class Website

27. Reminders Join PTA! Join PTA! T-shirts available T-shirts available