Transcript Dimensions of Learning Authors: Robert J. Marzano and

Grade 3
Parent Information Night
Mrs. Katie Grogan
Phone: 926-1740 Ext. 4160
[email protected]
Parent Teacher Conferences
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Sign Up Sheets Available
Friday, December 13, 2013 PM 1/2 Day
Monday, December 16 , 2013 Full Day
Weekly Specials
Lunch
11:37-12:07 PM
Monday
Library 12:44 – 1:19 PM
Art 1:22 – 1:57 PM
Tuesday
Music 12:44 – 1:19 PM
Wednesday
Physical Education 12:44– 1:19 PM
Music 1:22 – 1:57 PM
Thursday
Art 12:44 – 1:19 PM
Friday
Physical Education 12:44– 1:19 PM
Homework
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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.
Agenda
Your 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 daily
 Book It! Calendar & Reading Log
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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
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Map skills
November Elections
Geography
National government
Communities around the
world
Science and Health
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Rock and Minerals
Buoyancy
Butterflies
Body Systems
Personal Safety
Spelling
Weekly
lists, activities/word sorts and
tests
Tests will be given on Wednesdays
Report Card
Academic Performance Level
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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 Card
Subcategories
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N/A
Excellent Progress
Appropriate Progress
Needs Improvement
Not Applicable
New York State
Assessments
April 1-3, Grade 3 ELA Assessment
April 30-May 2, Grade 3 Mathematics Assessment
Behavior Management
System
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The blue card day!
Blue card means your child has had a good day and followed all classroom
rules.
Green card means your child has broken one rule or has not complied with a
request. (Warning)
Yellow card means your child has broken two rules or has not complied with
two requests. (Consequence - possible contact home)
Red card means your child has broken three rules or requests.
(Consequence - Consequence and possible contact home)
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Catch them being good!
Earn tickets and hold drawing for extra privileges.
Gumballs! AR Goals!
Birthdays
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You’re welcome to bring a snack to school on or around
your child’s birthday. We have 19 children. Any day is
fine, just let me know when you’re coming!
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If planning an out of school party, please do not bring
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 Grogan
Phone: 926-1740 Ext. 4160
[email protected]