1. Welcome to Ms. Wood’s Third Grade Class! Thursday August 11, 2016

2. How can you reach me?
Phone: Please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. I am unable to return calls during instructional time. Notes: Please write a note in the agenda. I check them everyday and will get back to you as soon as possible.

3. Ways we will communicate with each other this year
We will communicate in many different ways this year. Here are some ways we will be able to get in touch with one another:
Blog
Your child’s agenda
Phone call
**It is imperative I have the most up to date s and phone numbers for you in case of emergencies. Please make sure the office has them, too. Thank you for being vigilant in this matter.

4. What is the CoGAT/ITBS and what does it mean for my child?
The CoGAT (reasoning and problem-solving skills) and ITBS (test of basic skills) tests are tests that test basic skills. The ITBS should help you determine how well your child is achieving academically when compared to similar students across the nation. These tests are given in September. The dates for this test are from September 13-September 21. A revised schedule will be in place for our class during this time. **The GA Milestones will be given in April and we will have more information when the time gets closer.

5. Advanced Learning Programs
Dana Zhun, Advanced Learning Specialist
Amanda Wood, Advanced Learning Specialist
Jennifer Salter, Advanced Learning Specialist
Gifted Testing and Eligibility Meeting
Friday, August 19th at 8:00 AM in the NES Media Center
(Gifted Eligibility Process and Gifted Eligibility FAQs)

6. When is conference week this year?
Conference week for the school year is scheduled for October These conferences are mandated by Cobb County and important you attend. Students will get out all week at 12:20. Remember to let me know if transportation will change on these days for your child. Thanks!!

7. DISMISSAL AND TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
Please make sure, if it is possible, that all appointments are made after 2:00 p.m. Getting students out of class even just 15 minutes early each day will result in 75 minutes of missed math instruction a week. Transportation changes:
If transportation changes for your child, YOU will need to call or send a note (if you know ahead of time) to school. I will not take your child’s word that he/she is to go home a certain way other than they usually do. Please do not me the transportation change as we may not get to check before the day is over. Thank you for taking this matter seriously and acting accordingly.

8. Will there be homework every night?
There will be homework EVERY night in reading, math, and spelling. Sometimes if our class is working on a project that needs to get finished, time outside of school will be required (work on the weekends). Students will get homework sporadically in science and social studies because we do the majority of projects and work in class. In addition, students will have an agenda they will write their homework in nightly. The agenda also serves as the reading log.) Please initial each night. It is the student’s responsibility to show you the agenda/reading log, but since you know it’s coming home every night remind him/her to show it to you until you think he/she can remember to show it to you without you asking.

9. Classroom Expectations
Follow directions quickly.
Raise your hand for permission to speak.
Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.
Make smart choices.
Keep your dear teacher happy.
Students are working to earn “Classroom Cash”. Students may redeem their cash for many incentives. The store will open every other Friday.

10. Schedule 7:20-7:50 Morning Routine/Breakfast 7:50-8:00 Announcements
8:00-8: PBIS Lesson
8:15-9: Reading
9:10-9: Language Arts
10:00-10:45 Specials
10:50-11:20 Science, S. Studies, Health
11:25-11:55 Lunch
12:00-1: Math
1:30-2: Recess
2:00-2: Prepare for Dismissal
**Weather permitting! We will not go outside if it is too hot or too cold. We will have indoor recess.

11. Grading
Student’s progress will be monitored using the following scale:
Level 3+=Exceeds Standards-In addition to the 3, makes applications and inferences beyond expectations.
Level 3= Meets standards
Consistently and independently
Level 2- Progressing
The student is making progress toward meeting the standard.
Level 1- Limited progress or does not meet standards.

12. Grading Cont’d Informal Grading:
Students will complete many assignments that are not assessed for a formal grade. These assignments are done for practice in preparation for the formal grading.
A check plus on an assignment means that the student was able to complete the assignment independently and with few mistakes.
A check mark means that the student needs to review the work at home.
A check minus means the student needs additional assistance to master the standard.

13. Reading Levels
Beg. Of 3rd Grade
End of 3rd Grade

14. What we are going to study this year in Math!
Liquid Volume
Mass
Time
Division
Multiplication
Place Value

15. What we are going to study this year in Science and Social Studies!
Magnets
Thurgood
Marshall
Recycling/Conservation
Frederick Douglas
Paul Revere
Lyndon B. Johnson
Soil
Franklin and
Eleanor Roosevelt
Heat
Mary McLeod Bethune-Cookman

16. Curriculum
Please check the blog for updates and helpful information. Georgia Standards Cobb Teaching and Learning Frameworks Cobb Digital Library

17. I am here for you! WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE!
We are a team in your child’s education! I will do everything I can to help your child be successful in 3rd grade! However, it is a job we must do together! I look forward to working with you this year! I have a fun, exciting, and memorable year planned!
WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE!