Grade 3 Parent Information Night

Mrs. Katie GroganPhone: 926-1740 Ext. 4160kgrogan@frontier.wnyric.org

Parent Teacher ConferencesParent Teacher Conferences

Sign Up Sheets AvailableSign Up Sheets Available Friday, December 13, 2013 PM 1/2 DayFriday, December 13, 2013 PM 1/2 Day Monday, December 16 , 2013 Full DayMonday, December 16 , 2013 Full Day

Weekly SpecialsLunch

11:37-12:07 PM

MondayLibrary 12:44 – 1:19 PM

Art 1:22 – 1:57 PM

Tuesday Music 12:44 – 1:19 PM

WednesdayPhysical Education 12:44– 1:19 PM

Music 1:22 – 1:57 PM

ThursdayArt 12:44 – 1:19 PM

FridayPhysical Education 12:44– 1:19 PM

Homework

• Most week nights• Occasional weekends• Approximately 15 minutes• Read 5 nights/wk for 30 minutes

(Mon-Thurs, Once on Weekend)Please initial calendar & record number of minutes.

• It is important to inform me of difficulty with homework. Adjustment can take place.

• Must be completed regularly, accurately and neatly.

AgendaYour child has been provided with an agenda that will be used on a daily basis for the following:

• Recording Homework Assignments• Parent/Teacher Communication

Please initial your child’s agenda each night to ensure that it is being used effectively. I will do the same.

Take Home Folder

Contains student work dailyContains student work daily Book It! Calendar & Reading Log Book It! Calendar & Reading Log

National Common Core &District Expectations

• Lesson plans are aligned with National Common Core Curriculum

• Data gathered, collected & reviewed

Reading

•Balanced Literacy Approach, Fountas & Pinnell

•Guided Reading Instruction provided at each child’s instructional level

•Lead 21 Reading

•Currently assessing individual reading levels

•Reading levels and how they correspond to the report card

•Independent Reading Time

•Computer Programs

•Accelerated Reader (AR)

•Read Aloud

•Scholastic Weekly Magazine

•Partner Reading with Classmates

•Skill Reinforcement

•Reading Buddies Kindergarten

Writing

•Writing for information and understanding in all content areas

•Instruction in the process of writing using the Units of Study program

•Mechanics and word study

•Editing

•Written logs, journals, responses and projects

•Penmanship, Cursive Writing

Mathematics

• National Standards, Core Curriculum• Math In Focus • Coach Book• Supplemental Resources• IXL• Memorization of Addition, Subtraction,

Multiplication and Division facts• Multiplication.com

Social Studies

• Map skills• November Elections• Geography• National government• Communities around the

world

Science and Health

• Rock and Minerals• Buoyancy• Butterflies• Body Systems• Personal Safety

Spelling

Weekly lists, activities/word sorts and Weekly lists, activities/word sorts and teststestsTests will be given on WednesdaysTests will be given on Wednesdays

Report CardAcademic Performance Level

• 4 Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction: Student performance demonstrates a thorough understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

• 3 Meeting Learning Standards: Student performance demonstrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

• 2 Partially Meeting Learning Standards: Student performance demonstrates a partial understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

• 1 Not Meeting Learning Standards: Student performance does not demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level

Report CardSubcategories

* Excellent Progress

+ Appropriate Progress

- Needs Improvement

N/A Not Applicable

New York State Assessments

April 1-3, Grade 3 ELA AssessmentApril 30-May 2, Grade 3 Mathematics

Assessment

Behavior Management SystemBehavior Management System

The blue card day!The blue card day!Blue card means your child has had a good day and followed all classroom Blue card means your child has had a good day and followed all classroom

rules.rules.

Green card means your child has broken one rule or has not complied with a Green card means your child has broken one rule or has not complied with a request. (Warning)request. (Warning)

Yellow card means your child has broken two rules or has not complied with Yellow card means your child has broken two rules or has not complied with two requests. (Consequence - possible contact home) two requests. (Consequence - possible contact home)

Red card means your child has broken three rules or requests. Red card means your child has broken three rules or requests.

(Consequence - Consequence and possible contact home)(Consequence - Consequence and possible contact home)

Catch them being good!Catch them being good!Earn tickets and hold drawing for extra privileges. Earn tickets and hold drawing for extra privileges.

Gumballs! AR Goals!Gumballs! AR Goals!

BirthdaysBirthdays

You’re welcome to bring a snack to school on or around You’re welcome to bring a snack to school on or around your child’s birthday. We have 19 children. Any day is your child’s birthday. We have 19 children. Any day is fine, just let me know when you’re coming! fine, just let me know when you’re coming!

If planning an out of school party, please do not bring If planning an out of school party, please do not bring invitations to school.invitations to school.

Parties

• Our class will be celebrating different holidays, as well as other festivities, throughout the year. Sign-up sheets are available if you can donate.

Questions

The important thing is not to stop questioning.

A. Einstein

Mrs. Katie GroganPhone: 926-1740 Ext. 4160kgrogan@frontier.wnyric.org