Transcript Third Grade at Jefferson

Mrs. Robyn Brydalski
Room 208
Agenda
 Welcome
 Title 1 Compact
 Attendance Policy
 Expectations
 PBIS
 Our Daily Routine
 ELA and Math Changes and Common Core
 Questions
Title 1 Compact
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The Compact is sent home with all students.
Please sign the last page and return ASAP.
BFE Title 1 school
State provides funds to help meet the
needs of at-risk and low income
students
The School-Parent Compact outlines
how the entire school: staff, students
and parents/guardians share the
responsibility for improving academic
growth
Please read sign the compact before
leaving
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL
• Breakfast students arrive 8:10 – 8:30
• All other students arrive 8:30 – 8:45
• Walkers dismiss at 2:45
• Bus students pull away at 2:55
• Parents are asked to drop off students outside of the building
so that students gain independence.
• Adults are available inside of the building to assist the
students.
• Parents may come in for breakfast or lunch for a special
occasion.
• Any changes to dismissal need to be put in writing and sent
into school with your child.
District Attendance Policy
 Good attendance leads to positive results!
 Consistently unexcused tardiness and/or absences will
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be monitored.
First contact: The classroom teacher will call the parent
or guardian.
Second contact: The principal will contact you.
Third contact: Depending on the situation, the district
attendance office will be in contact with you and the
truancy officer.
A note must be sent stating the date and reason of
absence.
SCHOOL SAFETY
• Doors are locked – buzz in system
• Cameras are located at each door
• Staff posted in all areas at arrival and dismissal
• Practice of fire drills and lockdowns
• Police presence
Project SAVE
(Safe Schools Against Violence in Education)
Misconduct Categories:
Disorderly
Insubordinate
Disruptive
Violent
Endangering Others
Bus
Academic
Project SAVE
Disciplinary Actions:
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Oral or written warning
Suspension from transportation
Suspension from extracurricular activities
Removal from classroom by teacher
In-school suspension
Short & long term suspension from school
Permanent suspension from school
Lightning Leaders Are:
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Safe, responsible & respectful
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Students explicitly taught proper behavior
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Students earn tickets (Lightning Loot)
for positive behavior
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Tickets are turned in for rewards
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Assembly celebrations are monthly
Expectations
 Our classroom rules:
 Focus on 3 main school rules
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Be safe
Be respectful
Be responsible
 In school we are looking for:
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Focus
Neatness
Quality work
 Homework:
 Given daily except on Fridays (unless it is a project)
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Word Study, Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies
Your child needs to read every day for 20 minutes (alone or with you)
Should not take more than one hour.
Our Daily Schedule
 Math
 Morning Meeting
 Reading Workshop
 Word Study
 Lunch
 Daily Read Aloud
 Writer’s Workshop
 Special
 Social Studies/Science
Parents as Learning Partners
 How can you help your child be successful?
 Check your child’s agenda and homework folder daily.
 Sign the agenda DAILY.
 Encourage independence with homework but provide
guidance when needed.
 When in doubt, email, call or write a quick note to me
in the agenda.
 Be involved!
 Consistency is key. Having a set place and routine for
homework, nightly reading and fact practice will help
your child with organization as well as success.
English Language Arts
 Reading Workshop
 Book Clubs – Series, Mystery, Biography, Social Issues
 Expeditionary Learning Modules
 Informational Text / Test Preparation
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Partners
Independent Reading
Guided Reading
Word Study
Our goal is to motivate your
child’s inner reader using
choice and appropriate
leveled text.
 Writing Workshop
 Notebooks
 Narrative, Opinion (Essay), Informative, Poetry
Word Study
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Weekly Lists
Check Learning on Friday
Students will be grouped by ability, with flexibility.
Vocabulary lists (2 week practice) in Science and
Social Studies.
 Home Responsibility – practice words 10 minutes
daily.
 Choose activity from list provided or a way you are
familiar with.
 Website: http://www.spellingcity.com/
Math
 Common Core Standards
•Greater emphasis on fewer topics at greater depths
•Attention to specificity & clarity, less ambiguity
•Concept Development and Procedural Fluency
•BASE 10 Number & Operation & Algebraic Thinking
•Rigorous content by means of higher order thinking
 Program– HMX Math Expressions
 Practice at Home
 Think Central
 Study Island
 FasttMath
 Basic Fact Practice
Social Studies Curriculum
 Geography
 Map Skills
 Landforms
 Regions of the world
 China – Temperate Forest
 South Africa - Savannah
 Mexico - Rainforest
 Canada – Polar Regions
 Italy
Science Curriculum
We use hands on explorations,
Science books and research to
learn about:
 Life Science
 Earth Science
 Physical Science
 Space and Technology
Technology Program
 Laptops and lab
 Word Processing
 Multi Media Project – Power
Point
 Publisher
 Science and Social Studies
research
 STAR Program Fluency
 Fastt Facts program
 Think Central
Recorders
 Mrs. Bauser
 Concerts are MANDATORY – students sit with
class for the duration of the concert
 $7.50 fee for lost recorders
Field Trips
 Permission form sent for EACH field trip
 Letters regarding destinations and requirements will
be sent in advance
Parent Helpers
 Our class needs Room
Parents! Contact the PTA
ASAP if you can help.
 Parent volunteer pamphlet and
application
(Must be completed to help)
 Guest Readers
Before You Leave Tonight
 Sign in!
 Sign up in the Cafeteria for conferences
 Special area teachers are available
 Return signed Compact
 Consider becoming our room parent. We currently do not have one.
Contact Stephanie Shaw at 200-9052, or [email protected] if
you interested.
 Reminder: No toys, electronics or cell phones are permitted in
school
Questions
Thank you for coming this evening!