1. Third Grade Open House

2. When you expect more, students achieve more!

3. Mrs. Green Math, Science Room 23 Third Year Teaching Lives in Oak Ridge Married, Two Children

4. Mrs. McNally ELA (Reading, Language Arts, Writing, Spelling), Social Studies Room 27 Fourth Year Teaching Lives in Clinton Married, One Child

5. Common Core is Here! New Tennessee State Standards Deeper conceptual understanding No longer “an inch deep and a mile wide” We are expected to teach in ways we were not taught ourselves. Learning through struggle Visit tncore.org for more information

6. Instructional Groups Students divided into two ability groups Allows for more individualized instruction Creates an environment in which students can feel successful and challenged ALL students will be working on grade level Groups are flexible! Yellow Group: Grade Level Red Group: Grade Level Plus

7. Assessment Easy CBM Reading and Math Discovery Ed Benchmarks TCAP

8. A Knight’s Promise Offenses K – Keep hands and feet to yourself N – Never disturb learning I – If it’s not yours, ask permission G – Give attention to the speaker H – Hallway behavior must be orderly T – Turn in work and folders on time S – Say and do only kind things

9. A Knight’s Promise Consequences 1 st Offense – 5 minutes off of recess 2 nd Offense – 10 minutes off of recess 3 rd Offense – Demerit slip and isolated lunch 4 th Offense – Demerit Slip and 2 days of isolated lunch 5 th Offense – Detention

10. Incentives Bingo Boards/Mystery Rewards Castle Cash Class Rewards and Consequences School-wide incentives

11. Daily Schedule Homeroom 7:45-8:00 Block 1 8:00-10:00 Block 210:00-11:25 Lunch 11:30-12:00 Recess 12:00-12:25 Block 212:25 – 12:40 Special Areas12:45 – 1:30 Climb Time1:35 – 2:20 Dimissal 2:40

12. Planner and Homework Folder : BRING EVERYDAY!

13. Student Planner Helps students stay organized Builds responsibility Students write during every class what we are learning, homework assignments and important info Offenses will be written at the end of the day in pen Primary form of communication MUST BE SIGNED EVERYDAY!

14. Homework Folder Two pockets: To Do and Finished All assignments should stay in this folder for safe keeping! Multiplication Chart on back with parent signature page

15. Tuesday Folder Should come home every Tuesday, unless there is a holiday or other occasion Will contain graded student work and important papers Two pockets: Sign and Return/ Keep At Home Weekly Report Page-- Please Sign!

16. Attendan ce It is IMPORTANT that your child is present and on time! Tardies – Our day begins at 7:45. Absences School requires a note within 3 days of absence or unexcused After seven absences without a doctor’s note, unexcused Checkouts—Please save for afternoon!

17. Attendan ce If your child is absent and you would like to pick up the work they have missed, please contact the school by phone or e-mail homeroom teacher before 11:00 am. Absent work may be picked up in front of the office after school. Absent Work Note: Students are responsible for any assignments or assessments that they miss. Absent work should be completed and returned in a timely manner.

18. E-Mail Mrs. Green: greenk@clintonschools.org Mrs. McNally: mcnallyc@clintonschools.org E-mail is the best way to get in touch with us! We check it daily and will try to get back to you in a timely manner!

19. Teacher Webpages CES Website: ces.clintonschools.org Click on “School Staff” Find teacher’s name You will find important announcements, curriculum info, class rosters, schedules, calendar, helpful links, class photos, teacher bio and more

20. Volunteers are Welcome! Will periodically send home letters asking for volunteers for special events Classroom Volunteers: If you would like to volunteer during a normal school day, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

21. Student Supplies Thank you for the supplies and room fee money that have been sent so far! Room Fee: $20 Supply Lists Community supplies Teacher Wish Lists on Webpage

22. Before You Leave make sure that you have signed our SIGN IN SHEET. visit our individual classrooms. PLEASE…

23. Thank You for Coming!!! - Your Third Grade Team