1. Back to School Night September 15, 2015
Welcome to Third Grade!
Back to School Night
September 15, 2015

2. Daily Schedule 3rd Grade Schedule 8:15 – 8:30 Morning Meeting
8:30 – 10:25
Literacy/Writing/Guided Reading Groups
10:30 – 11:20
Social Studies
11:20 – 12:05
Exploratories
12:05 – 12:25
Recess
12:25 – 12:55
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00
Math (Chinese times vary by class)
2:00 – 3:00
Science
3:00 – 3:25
Closing Activities
3:25
Dismissal

3. Exploratories Tennis shoes on PE days
Remember library books on library days
See Rotation Schedule on class website

4. Project-Based Learning and Arts Integration
Completed with homeroom class
Long-term, collaborative, student-driven
Semester-long Projects: Louisiana Topics
AI: will involve Lusher faculty artist
Arts Happening: May 12, 2016

5. Binder & Agenda Should come home nightly with your child
Homework is written in the agenda each day
Classwork and homework divided by subject
Responsibility; independence

6. Project Pride
Discussed frequently with a focus on recognizing positive behavior
Project Pride Recess on Fridays
Signing the Project Pride Log - Behavior and Responsibility
3 behavior signatures = loss of Project Pride & Behavior Report sent home
3 Behavior Reports = ODR
3 ODR = suspension

7. Project Pride Logs Initial each weekend Sign every 3 weeks
Please discuss teacher comments
No conduct grades this year
Will be kept on file in classrooms

8. Homework Policy Assignments given Monday through Thursday nights
Should take no more than 30 minutes (not including Reading Log)

9. Test Folders Sent home every Wednesday
Students changing classes for Literacy will have 2 test folders
Please initial EACH test/quiz and return the folder on Thursday
Every test/quiz must be returned and filed in the classroom

10. Grading Policy 75% Summative Tests 25% Quarterly Benchmark Exams
5 report card grades: reading, language, math, social studies, and science
Formative Assessments:
“Quick Quizzes”
Given frequently
Will be checked, recorded, and sent home
NOT factored into the final grade !!!
Purpose is to track progression of learning

11. Study Folders Folder kept in classroom
Study Guides, Foldables, Benchmark Tests
Sent home to study for Benchmark Tests and iLEAP
Folder must be returned with all materials

12. Test Retakes/Makeups
New Policy – students take retakes/makeups (due to absences) in classroom (Opportunity Room for 4/5 only)
Retakes offered to students with D or F on Summative Tests (NOT Benchmarks)
3 retakes per quarter is the maximum
Retakes are not automatic
Unacceptable examples: did not study, did not follow directions
Acceptable: Did not understand a specific concept and need re-teaching

13. Study Skills
This year we will begin to focus on study skills with your child
Examples: organization, note taking, flash cards, highlighting, using study guides effectively, completing homework
We will begin specifically addressing these needs in the classroom
Please reinforce good study habits at home

14. Online Resources Lexia (www.lexiacore5.com) Kid Biz (kidbiz3000.com)
used daily in classroom
Builds skill in fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and structural analysis
Kid Biz (kidbiz3000.com)
Use in class and as homework
2-3 articles each week with questions to answer

15. Dress Code Review the handbook if you have any questions.
The following are not allowed at Lusher:
Temporary tattoos
Crocs or backless shoes
Inappropriate slogans on t-shirts; tank tops or sleeveless shirts or dresses
Distracting hair styles or cuts
Hair attachments

16. Lunch Money Students should bring their money to the cafeteria
Use envelopes to avoid lost money

17. Definition of “Tardy” School day begins at 8:15
Students arriving after 8:15 will be given an “admit” ticket and be marked Tardy
Students must sit in their class line at Morning Meeting - not with parents or siblings

18. Attendance VERY important!!
Completing make-up work is just not the same as being in class
Best time for appointments is at noon
Wednesdays and rainy days – report directly to homerooms by 8:15

19. Weekly Letters Lusher Letter: Class Newsletter (Literacy & Homeroom):
Important school info
ed out every Friday
Class Newsletter (Literacy & Homeroom):
Topics covered in each subject, upcoming tests, important reminders
Posted weekly on class website

20. Handbook Located online under the “Forms & Downloads” tab
Communication Policy – response within 48 hours
for brief exchanges, conference for in-depth discussions

21. Conferences No 1st Quarter conferences due to late start
2nd Quarter conferences – November 20

22. Field Trips 3rd goes on the BEST field trips!!
Parent chaperones greatly appreciated and needed
Your background check must be current
Check with Liz in the office

23. Contact Information
Team Website: lusherthirdgrade.weebly.com
Teachers will share class websites in homeroom/literacy meetings tonight

24. Thank You! Thank you for visiting!
We are looking forward to an exciting year! 