Sawnee Elementary Mission Statement Sawnee Elementary creates an engaging learning environment which...

Sawnee Elementary Mission Statement

Sawnee Elementary creates an engaging learning environment which is

student centered, enriched by all staff, and nurtured by home and community.

Please refer to the papers on your child’s desk before leaving tonight.

Conference sign-ups are on the back table, if you wish to choose a time.

Enjoy the treats at your desks!

5th year teaching at Sawnee Elementary 12th year teaching in GA Public Schools Georgia Southern, Undergraduate Oglethorpe University, Master’s Degree Grew up in Gwinnett County, Norcross Life-long learner, Completed Gifted Endorsement last Spring

Value each minute I am teaching Extremely dedicate to you and your

child!!!

Recess – 12:40-1:00 Lunch – 11:17-11:47 Make sure your child dresses

appropriately for outside weather. We go out every day, as long as it is at least 45 degrees.

All students are able to achieve! Verbal/Linguistic Visual Logical/Mathematical Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal Bodily/Kinesthetic Naturalist

Flexible Grouping Reading with teacher at your child’s own reading levelReading with teacher at your child’s own reading level

A-Z Reading Levels, Grade-Equivalency A-Z Reading Levels, Grade-Equivalency

The Daily 5, Gail Boushey & Joan Moser Read to Someone

Read to Self Work on Writing

Word Work Whole group weekly story Listen to Reading

Teacher Read Aloud, Daily *Additionally each student Language Arts Skills has a reading goal based on

his/her individual level.

Mini-lesson Independent writing time Practice writing process Writer’s Board keeps students informed

and motivated Exemplary work is displayed Curriculum: My Writing Friends

Empowering Writers

Guided Math Small Groups – 2 Groups Daily

Games, technology, manipulatives Lessons – Whole Group - Daily (

www.georgiastandards.org) Math Unit tests throughout the year

Place Value, Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide, Geometry, Graphing, Probability, Time, Money

Curriculum: Georgia Math Frameworks and Common Core Performance Standards

Map skills Geography History Economics Government / Civics Historical Figures Healthy Living

Study guides used in Science & Soc.Studies

o Scientific Method

o Rocks & Minerals

o Heat Energyo Magnetso Pollutiono Habitats

20 Phonic Based WordsPre-test will be given each Monday.If student misses 3 or less on pre-test they will be given a more challenging list. Student's assessed every Friday

Students are given number grades on their report cards

4 –Extends/Exceeds within the standard 3- Consistent Achievement within the standard 2- Moderate Achievement within the standard 1- Limited Achievement within the standard

Students are also graded on work habits/behavior.D= Does not meet S=Successful E=Exemplary

Grading Scale for special areas:S = Successful P= Progressing N = Needs Improvement

Formative GradesFriday Spelling TestsWeekly Story TestsObservation during small groupsOne-on-one checksDaily Assignments Spiral Review

Summative Grades End-of-Quarter Tests One-on-one checks Math Unit tests Reading Running

Records

County Interim TestingSept. 10-12 & Feb. 25-27

CRCT April 9,10,15,16,& 17

-Must pass reading!!

Third Grade Writing Assessment

Builds community Increases excitement about

learning Improves academic and social skill

Group Activity: Each Monday Olveus / Bully Prevention Program

Approximately 45 minutes per night Grammar/Writing Math Spelling 20 minutes of reading Reward: Homework Punch Card – weekly

Absence, Tardies, Check-Outs Transportation Changes

Lunch, Ice-Cream Purchases Birthdays, arrange ahead of

time Snacks-Students’ responsibility Field Trips: one in county, one

out of county

Positive Reinforcers Trophy Tally Marks: Team Effort Compliment Parties: Entire class Monthly Class Store: Individually

Individual Warnings 1st – Redirect 2nd – Verbal Warning 3rd – Sign Behavior Book 4th – Revisit Behavior Book 5th – Revisit Behavior Book 6th – Reflection Form, Parent Notification

Students That Are Responsible Always try your best! Applaud Others Homework Folders returned Friday Have Graded Papers Folder

signed weekly Complete Book Ticket Goal

Have Fun!!!

Sometimes students may read books from our class library.

All books are arranged by levels, subjects, authors, fiction, and non-fiction.

Books must stay in classroom. Look for “This book belongs to…” labels

Homework-be a teacher at home Graded Papers-

parent/student conference Conference Sign-Up Volunteer Calendar Watch D.O.G.S. Mentoring Program

Please have your child bring in a healthy snack each day.

Water bottles encouraged Please, no juice

Common Core State Standards Georgia Frameworks Units-All Subjects Six Traits of Writing It's Learning Mrs. Threlkeld's Webpage

*Newsletters—Weekly Standards, Quiz on Friday

*On-Line Practice If all else fails, Google Search & You tube!

Melissa Venzavenza@att.net Fall Centers 10-31-13

Ruvina Go-Gillilandparuparo12@att.netWinter Centers 12-17-13

Catherine Kellycewkelly@gmail.comHoliday Breakfast12-19-13

Christy Madsonchristymadson@me.comSpring Centers 3-26-14

Check my website for any information

Thank you so much for coming tonight!

Please remember to sign up for conferences!