1. Welcome to Mrs. Baker’s Class 2014-2015

2. Top Things a New Third Grader Might Want to Know…

3. Who is my teacher? Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Georgia. Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from State University of West Georgia. Certified in grades P-5. 19 years teaching in Cobb County Schools, teaching 1 st, 3 rd, and 4 th grades. Eastvalley Eagle for 13 years! Georgia native! Married 17 years to my husband, Kevin. Two boys, Ben, 12, and Beau, 9.

4. How should I act in 3 rd grade?

5. Is 3 rd grade hard? ~EVRC/Accelerated Reader Program ~Common Core Curriculum ~Guided Reading ~Writer’s Workshop ~Guided Math Addition/Subtraction facts should have been mastered in 2 nd grade. Multiplication facts should be mastered by end of 3 rd grade. ~Science & Social Studies Research Projects ~Standardized Tests (CoGAT, IOWA, EOY)

6. 7:20-8:00- Morning Work/ Announcements 8:00-9:20- Math 9:20-10:10- Guided Reading/ Restroom/Snack (Wednesday: Media Center 9:00-9:45) 10:10-10:45- Writing (Levinson), M, T, W, Th 10:45-11:30- Enrichment 11:30-11:35- Restroom 11:35-12:10- Grammar/Vocabulary (Baker) 12:12-12:42- Lunch 12:45-12:50- Restroom 12:55-1:20- Recess 1:20-2:00- Science (M,W- Levinson)/ SS (T, F- Baker) 2:00-2:10- Math Review 2:10-2:20- Pack-up/ Dismissal What will we do all day?

7. Other Classroom Procedures ~Daily Reading Logs (in class/home) ~Communication Folders (daily) ~Graded Work Folders ~Weekly Tests ~Behavior Expectations Consistent across teachers Control chatter to maximize learning Work together as a table to earn points and as class to earn compliments ~First warning = name on board ~Second warning = note home & in class consequence ~Further occurrences may result in time out in another classroom or even office referrals.

8. What homework will we have? Weekly Homework: ~Reading-daily (no log first quarter) ~Spelling –2 activities from Spelling Contract per week, due Thursday ~Math-daily ~Science, SS, Health-quizzes, occasional projects, (Homework is subject to change)

9. Do I really have to go to school? Attendance (notes) Instruction time is important. Please plan family vacations with the school calendar in mind. School begins at 7:50 A.M. Children who arrive after 7:50 A.M. must stop by the office to sign in with a parent. Please see EV handbook for more info on excused/unexcused absences. Breakfast and Lunch Breakfast is $1.25 and is served from 7:20-7:45 a.m. Lunch is $2.15 for students and $3.25 for adults. Place all money in an envelope with your child’s name, my name and what the money is for.

10. What field trips will we take? Performing Arts Fernbank The Capitol High Touch, High Tech Vulcan Rock Quarry ~All field trips are tentative until further notice.

11. How can my parents/family help?  Room Rep  Media Moms/Dads  Parent Reader  Art Print  PTA Committees  Special Projects-at home or at school (as needed)

12. How will my parents know what happens in my class? OPEN DOOR OF COMMUNICATION!!! ~Green folders-please check folders daily ~Agendas-daily (initial/sign daily) ~Blog-2-3 times/month ~Email robin.baker@cobbk12.org This is the best way to reach me. robin.baker@cobbk12.org

13. How can I make this the best year ever? Teacher  To build good character and create life-long learners  To provide a safe, risk-free environment  To teach students the tools for clear communication and skills for life Student  To be caring, responsible, and respectful individuals  To work toward all academic goals  To demonstrate problem solving, and communication skills throughout the year  To strive for their best on all assignments

14. Reminders… Standards Based Report Cards: 3, 2, 1 (3+ only earned in Range of Reading Category) One healthy snack-no cookies, candy, or juice Birthdays~ ~Birthdays will not be celebrated during instructional time. ~Please feel free to join your child for lunch and distribute cookies or cupcakes. ~Invitations may be passed out at school only if ALL children from the class are invited. ~Teachers are not permitted to give out addresses or phone numbers. Dismissal changes should be in a separate, written form.

15. Thank you for coming! It’s going to be a great year!!