Rockledge Elementary School

“Back to School” Night 2010-2011

Mrs. Bajpai, Mrs. Lowd, Ms. Lansey, Miss Yoo3rd Grade

“Back to School Night” Objective:

The Third Grade Team will introduce themselves, discuss classroom rules/general policies, convey information about academic subjects/curriculum, and review and suggest methods of communication between school and home in order to acquaint parents and family members with the 3rd grade classroom.

General Classroom Information

• Classroom Rules

• Community of Caring Creed

• Discipline Policy

• Incentive/Consequence System

• Grading Policy

General Classroom Information

• Homework Policy

- Agenda Books

- Checking Homework

- Reading Logs, BWTL, Spelling, Math, Science, S.S., Health

• Class Schedules

• Supplies

Assessments: The Testing Craze…

• Scholastic Reading Inventory (S.R.I.)

• Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT)

• Baseline Maryland School Assessment (MSA)

• Stanford Achievement Tests (SAT 10)

• Quarterly Unit Assessments

• General Assessments: Tests, Quizzes

• Official MSA!!!

Academic Subjects/Curriculum• Reading

- Anthology and Comprehension Toolkit

- Leveled Reader Series

- Reading Groups

- Literacy Circles/Book Clubs

- Rockledge Reads!

- Book Reports

Academic Subjects/Curriculum• Oral & Written Communication

- Writing Journals/Daily Language Review (D.L.R.)

- Cursive handwriting

- Spelling (journals and Challenge word lists)

- Grammar Study/Exercises

- Writing Workshop

- Write-A-Book Project

Academic Subjects/Curriculum

• Math

- Math, Grade 3 (textbook)

- Chapters/Concepts

- Basic Facts +, -, and x

- Problem Solving

- http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com

Academic Subjects/Curriculum

• Science

- Science Series

- Supplemental Science Books

- Units, Inquiries, Study Guides

- Science Fair Project

- http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com

Academic Subjects/Curriculum

• Health

- Health Series

- Integration with P.E.

- Nutrition Unit

- Preventing Disease Unit

- Colgate Bright Smiles Program

- Safety Unit

Academic Subjects/Curriculum

• Social Studies

- Communities (textbook)

- Units/Themes

- Geography and Map Skills

Communication• Friday Folders, Graded Papers, & Weekly Reports

• Parent/Teacher Conferences

• School and Classroom Websites: www.pgcps.org/~rockledg

• www.schoolrack.com/BajpaiLowd

• http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com

Email & Notes:

heidi.bajpai@pgcps.org

jean.lowd@pgcps.org

Phone Calls: (301) 805-2720

Parental Support

• Volunteers

• Background Checks and Fingerprints

• Room Parents

• Chaperones

• Field Trips

• Wish Lists

General Questions/Closing

Thank you for your attendance and support!!!

The Third Grade Team