1. WELCOME Mrs. Granger 3rd Grade August 4, 2014
Good evening. T/Y for coming this evening.

2. All About Mrs. Granger *I am originally from Ozark
* I graduated from Auburn University
*I moved to Enterprise in 2006
*I’ve been married for 8 years
*I have a 5 year old daughter named Caroline
and an 18 month old son named Clay.
*I am beginning my 9th year at Hillcrest
*I taught 4th grade for 2 years in Lee County

3. My Philosophy
I believe all students can learn. My mission is to provide a quality education in a comfortable and supportive environment with high expectations of success for all. I strive to be sensitive to the individual needs and various learning styles of all my students.

4. Rules and Consequences
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Resourceful
CONSEQUENCES
Sticker on Prize Chart (100/A)
Verbal Warning (95/A)
Conference with Student (85/B)
Note is sent home (75/C)
5. Solitary lunch (65/D)
6. Visit to the principal’s office (59/F)
Severe Disruption- Sent immediately
to Principal
Move up to Pink!
Try to stay
on GREEN!

5. Daily Schedule 8:00-8:10 Homeroom/Character Ed 8:10-8:15
Change Classes
8:15-9:00
Math Whole Group with Mrs. Morris
9:00-10:00
Math Small Group with Mrs. Morris
10:00-10:15
Change Classes/Snack/Restroom
10:15-10:30
Language Arts
10:30-11:27
Whole Group
11:27-12:01
Lunch

6. Daily Schedule 12:01-12:16 Recess 12:16-1:10
Reading Small Group/Centers
1:10-1:50
Science/Social Studies
1:50-2:00
Pack Up
2:00-2:45 PE
2:45-2:50
Prepare to dismiss
2:50-3:00
Dismiss 6

7. Reading & Language Arts Wonders
Whole Group & Small Group Instruction:
Weekly Test on comprehension skills and strategies
Grammar/Writing incorporated with reading

8. Math Investigations Students will change classes.
There may not be homework every night. Please check for it!
Math Journals
Support students to make sense of mathematics and learn that they can be mathematical thinkers
Focus on computational fluency with whole numbers

9. Science and Social Studies
AMSTI
Aligned with reading
Covers the ALCOS
Research and Inquiry Projects

10. Homework/Website www.hillcresthappenings.weebly.com
Spelling
Monday- Worksheet
Tuesday- Spelling Template
Wednesday- Worksheet
Thursday- Take TEST!
Reading
Reading Folder (fluency, poem, STJ)
Review vocabulary and skills
Math
Homework should ONLY take minutes per evening in 3rd grade. If your child is taking longer please let me know!

11. Grades READING GRAMMAR/WRITING SPELLING
Comprehension/ Skills/Vocabulary
GRAMMAR/WRITING
DOL
Skills Test
Writing
SPELLING
Spelling & Dictation Test

12. Grades MATH Class Participation Written Assessments
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES
Worksheets
Study Guides
Experiments/Projects
Tests
S, N, and U’s
HANDWRITING/MUSIC/ART/PE

13. Ways to Help Come visit our class and have lunch Read to the class
Send in supplies*
Help with parties
Go on field trips
Clerical work in classroom
Purchase books

14. SAVE BOX TOPS and LABELS FOR EDUCATION
                                   
Cut out box tops from everyday household items to earn money for classroom supplies
Each box top is worth 10 cents
Notice the expiration date

15. Bring Your Own Device Connect 2 Learn Donate old smart phones
Appropriate usage 15

16. Communication Communication is vital to your child’s success!
Ways to keep in touch:
*A written note
*Conferences
*Phone calls
*Teacher webpage click here *

17. Reminders *Review your child’s Homework Sheet each night.
*Sign and return Wednesday Folders by Friday.
*Read fluency folder and study VOC every night.

18. Questions or Concerns? sgranger@enterpriseschools.net

19. Thank you so much for coming tonight!