1. Curriculum Night 3 rd Grade 2014-2015

2. Introductions  Jennifer Atkinson  LouAnne Gunn  MaryBeth Waller  Lisa Ward  Haley Wilcox

3. Our Daily Schedule  8:30-9:20 – Guided Reading  9:20-10:15 – Teacher Directed Reading  10:15-11:05 – Teacher Directed Math  11:05-11:55 – Specials  11:55-12:45 – Lunch/Recess  12:45-1:30 – Science  1:30-2:15 – Social Studies  2:15-3:20 – Writing and Grammar

4. Consistency Within Our School  Rules A lways be prepared R espect yourself and others E ncourage others S afety first  Discipline Plan Verbal warning 5 min off recess or time out in classroom, agenda 10 min off recess or time out in classroom, agenda 15 min off recess…Call parent and note home Parent/student conference with teacher Office referral

5. Communication  Agenda  Friday Folders – This year there is yellow weekly behavior sheet that needs to be signed weekly.  Progress Reports/Report Cards – Please sign and return a copy.  Newsletters – These come home weekly. Please check the newsletter for important information and updates.  Weebly class website – please view these for additional resources for each subject.

6. Agendas  Please check agenda nightly and sign or initial.  Agendas are our primary means for communication. Please check these nightly for important updates and behavior monitoring.  These are taken to guided reading and the teacher will make notes as needed.  Updated reading levels are on a label in the front of their agenda.

7. Homework  READ, READ, READ!!!!  Please read with your child nightly. This helps to build their fluency and confidence in classroom reading.  Study interactive notebooks as needed.  Your child will have a homework assignment nightly. In addition to this homework assignment, the students will also be responsible for the vocabulary and spelling words to accompany their weekly story from the basal when noted.

8. CCGPS  READING Lexile Score (550-700) Informational Reading (10 AR books)  MATH In depth Applied Learning Fluency in Addition and Subtraction thru the thousands Fluency with ALL Multiplication Facts

9. Math  Math Text book  Daily Practice Sheets  Math Interactive Journal  Fluency Timed test for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division (study these nightly if needed)

10. Reading  Basal Reading Stories  Integrated curriculum with nonfiction text from Science and Social Studies content standards  Vocabulary quizzes  Comprehension quizzes

11. Guided vs. Teacher Directed Reading  Guided  Student’s instructional level  Small group instruction  Students meet with teacher  Teaching based on student progress and standards  Teacher Directed  Homeroom class  On grade level text  Follows the CCGPS standards  Basal and supporting texts

12. Assessments  We will assess growth and progress throughout the year these assessment are used to drive our instruction.  Goals are specified in the state curriculum.  Students will be aware of the performance expectations for 3 rd grade and will acquire self-monitoring and self- assessing skills to help them maximize their achievement.  In the Spring all 3 rd grade students will take the GA Milestones test. AIMS  County Wide Assessment for reading and math Reading  CBM – fluency  MAZE – CLOZE passage (comprehension) Math MCOMP - Computations

13. GA Milestones  This is a new assessment that will replace the CRCT.  It will be given to all 3 rd grade students in the areas of Reading/ELA, Writing, Math, Science and Social Studies  Reading/ELA – April 16  Writing – April 17  Mathematics – April 21  Science – April 22  Social Studies – April 23

14. General Grading Information  Your child will receive letter grades in Reading, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  Parent Portal – View grades  Zeros – No teacher will put a grade lower than a 60% for any completed assignment. Incomplete work will not be a choice.  Late work – points will not be deducted for late work.  Homework – Homework should not take longer than 30 minutes each evening. These assignments will be checked but NOT used for a grade.

15. Specific Grade Information  Assessment of Mastery (End of Unit and Standards assessments) will be weighted more heavily than other assessments. 40% of the student’s total grade will be comprised of these test scores.  Working towards Mastery (including reading tests, spelling tests, projects, vocabulary quizzes, and mini-assessments) will be weighted at 40% of the student’s semester grade.  Classwork ( including participation, group work, general classwork) will be weighted at 20% of the student’s semester grade.

16. Opportunities for Students  EIP for students who need a little extra help from teachers during Guided Reading.  LEAP afterschool program  Gifted Resource – Daily Math Pullout with Ms. Bradberry. Wednesday is our resource day.

17. Upcoming Events  September 10 – Progress Reports  September 11 – School Picture Day  Fall Break – October 20-24  Check your child’s weekly newsletter for upcoming events

18. Parent Resource Center  Informational Brochures  Reading and Math Games  Math and Sight Word Flashcards  Children’s Books and Books on CD  Parent Books and Magazines  DVD’s  These are all available for check out.

19.  Questions????  Thank you all for coming tonight!