Mrs. Root’s 3rd Grade Studio 14

Welcome to Back to School Night2014-2015

Curriculum

LANGUAGE ARTS•Writing & Reading in various genres•Cursive •Grammar & Spelling•Vocabulary

SOCIAL STUDIES•California Indians•Communities•Government

SCIENCE•Earth Science•Ecosystems/Living Things•Matter & Energy

MATHMultiplicationFurther addition, subtraction & introduction to divisionPlace value into ten thousandsRounding & LOTS MORE!!!

INTERVENTIONINTERVENTION

Once we are familiar with your child on an Once we are familiar with your child on an individual level, our grade level will be individual level, our grade level will be collaborating to deepen their skills in particular collaborating to deepen their skills in particular areas. We will be focusing on those skills for brief areas. We will be focusing on those skills for brief periods of time each day , which will help periods of time each day , which will help strengthen their weaknesses. strengthen their weaknesses.

What parents need to know about the Common

Core State StandardsSee brochure for more details.

Why were the

standards written and

how will students

benefit from them?

The Common Core standards were

designed to make sure that students gain a

more in-depth mastery of the knowledge and

skills they will need to succeed and compete

in the global workforce. Who developed the standards? 

The standards were developed by education leaders, teachers, principals and parents. They are State standards, not a federal government curriculum.

What can parents/guardians do to help their children?

Be sure your child attends school on time every day.

Make sure your child gets enough sleep every night.

Make reading and writing family priorities.

What is PBIS ?

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support • School-wide Universal Expectations in place• School provides explicit behavior

instruction• Staff consistently acknowledges and

corrects behavior• Staff thoughtfully applies and evaluates

consequences with a focus on rehabilitation

Our Class Rules

Our class recites the following rules daily :1. Be SAFE!2. Be ORGANIZED!3. Be ACCOUNTABLE!4. Be RESPECTFUL!And if all else fails…5. Keep your dear teacher happy!

”Setting the stage to SOAR to success!”

Rewards and Behavior Chart

Rewards– Class rewards – Individual rewards

(class money that can be used at the class store)

– Feather Falcon Awards

– Verbal praise!!!

Behavior ChartSuper Star- 2 Falcon

FeathersExcellent Effort- 1 Falcon

FeatherReady to Learn- No cards in

pocketMake Better Choices- 1 card

in pocketTeacher’s Choice- 2 cards in

pocketParent Contact- 3 Cards in

pocket

Web based program which tracks students’ behaviors easily and efficiently.

See handouts in the folder

One student will be chosen each week to be our Star Student.One homework pass will be given.“Strikes” can be given resulting in loss of privileges.He/she will have many responsibilities:

1. fill out personal info. to share 2. teacher helper3. teach a lesson to class (Mondays)4. cheers/pledge/calendar/rules5. line leaderMANY MORE

Star Student

FCE Homework PolicyAdopted 2014 to Support Common Core Standards and Instruction

Purpose: Homework shall: *Promote effective communication to parents and families about

classroom instruction. *Serve as practice, extension and reinforcement of skills taught

in class and be at the student’s level of independence. *Only be given as needed as determined by teacher informal and formal assessment.

Activities: Expect: *Technology-Based Activities (web-based programs). *Not all assignments to be worksheets or completed written

products. *Multiple day assignments that are project-based with integrated standards to support Common Core Units of Study.

Grading: School-Wide Aligned: *Credit/No Credit *Teacher only reviews more difficult items/questions in class.

*Teacher gives timely feedback to student about assignment/project.

What Homework?

• Given out on Mon. and collected on Fri.

• Upcoming information listed• AR scores reported periodically• Please sign at the bottom of the

page.

Attendance• It is very important that students be at school everyday.

Unless your child is ill or there is a family emergency he or she needs to come to school. Even consistent tardies can affect their performance & grades in class as our work day begins immediately. All work from absences will need to be made up.

• If you know your child is going to be out, please let me know in advance so that I may gather your child’s work before he/she leaves.

• The school rewards those students with perfect attendance each month.

What if I am Absent or have Missing Work?

• Absent & Missing Work Policy– One extra day per absence. If not turned in, extra

copies will not be given.– Some work may need to be completed in class (i.e.

tests, quizzes)– Occasionally we will send tests home. Please only read

the directions to your child and allow them to complete the test independently.

– Missing work will only be given one time. If work is lost or not returned, more work will not be given nor will extra credit be offered.

Forms of Communication

• E-mail on a consistent manner • Parent-teacher conferences• Parent Portal (A new program will be available soon.

Sign up in the office and be able to see your child’s current grades at any time)

• Referrals• Positive notes• Sign up Genius• Progress Reports • Helpful Websites (see handout)

Grading• Beginning in third grade, students will receive letter

grades. These percentages will be used to figure academic grades: 100-98 A+ 97-94 A 93-90 A-

89-87 B+ 86-84 B 83-80 B-79-77 C+ 76-74 C 73-70 C-69-67 D+ 66-64 D 63-60 D-

59-below F

• Grade Book Breakdown Language Arts & Math: 60% Tests and 40% Class Work

(Accelerated Reader is 10% of the Class Work) Social Studies & Science 40% Tests, 60% Class Work

Grade Reports• Progress Reports at the 6 week mark• Report Cards given at the

end of each semester• Parent portal for

“Illuminate” will be avail.

AR Expectations

• See handout• Accelerated Reader will make up 10% of your child’s overall

reading grade.• Students will have weekly goals based on their individual

reading level.• Reading levels are determined by STAR test taken at the

beginning of each trimester. • Students who meet bi-weekly goal will receive class money

and every twelve weeks a Popcorn Party!• Library books need to be brought home and returned every

day.

Parent Helpers• If your schedule allows time for you

to be in class or to do work at home, your help would be much appreciated.

• We all benefit from your help! • Consistency is key!• We like to be prepared for you!

Classroom Supplies

• Already Sharpened Pencils• Kleenex• Baby Wipes/Anti Bacterial

Wipes• Class store items (CHEAP)• Glue Sticks

I “mustache” you a question…

“Are you ready to set the stage to SOAR to success?”

Mrs. Root’s 3rd Grade Hollywood Stars

Thanks for coming to Back to School Night!