3rd Grade Parent Meeting

Union Cross ElementaryOctober 05, 2010

Welcome Parents!

Items to discuss this evening: Independence and Responsibility Grading and weight of grades Fluency Math Facts Quarter Testing Homework AR and Reading Homework Parent Assist

Independence and Responsibility

Independence and taking responsibility are HUGE skills in 3rd grade.

Encourage independence at home as we do at school.

Grading and weight of grades

A = 93 -100 B = 85 -92 C = 77 -84 D = 70 -76 F = 69 & below Grades Are Weighted! 15% Classwork 15% Participation 30% Quizzes 40% Tests / Projects

Fluency

Reading follows 3 stages Phonics, then fluency, then comprehension

Fluency means reading at the pace at which you normally speak. (Using expression)

3rd graders were screened for fluency Currently teachers are working with

students who are not fluent to increase fluency rates.

Reading at home is the best way to help!

Math Facts

STUDY THEM! Multiplication will be started in early

November. Make Flash Cards or purchase flash

cards. Please continue to review addition

and subtraction. This is a 2nd grade skill that should be mastered by now.

Quarter Testing

1st quarter testing dates are October 25, 26 and 27.

We treat these as “mock EOG’s” It is imperative that students be here

for testing! Scores will be sent home once we

receive them. 70% and above is considered

proficient

Homework!

Homework should be primarly independent! They should NOT require help from you often.

Homework must be done daily. It is an extended practice of the day’s work.

The students are RESPONSIBLE for completing and returning their homework to school. This is not the parent’s responsibility.

AR and Reading Homework

Each child has an AR goal to complete by the end of each quarter.

The percentage of correct questions must be 80% for first quarter and 85% after that.

Each child has been given their AR “color”. They should be reading in their color!

Research shows that student’s who read 30 minutes per day increase their EOG score by 30%.

Parent Assist

Parents can now have access to grades as soon as they are posted.

Progress reports will not be sent home any longer.

If you don’t have your access information, you must see the office. Teachers do not have your access codes

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Questions?

What questions can we answer for you?

THANK YOU!

Thank you for coming!

The PowerPoint will be available on the school’s website!