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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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