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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 [email protected] Fall Centers 10-31-13
Ruvina [email protected] Centers 12-17-13
Catherine [email protected] Breakfast12-19-13
Christy [email protected] Centers 3-26-14
Check my website for any information
Thank you so much for coming tonight!
Please remember to sign up for conferences!
