1. Welcome to Open House!
Mrs. Saleeby’s Class

2. Pickett’s Mill Elementary
Engaged in Learning….Leading in Excellence

3. About Mrs. Saleeby Born in Charlotte, NC, grew up in Concord, NC
Married 24 years to Chuck  
We have 2 daughters- Anna Jean (18) & Maggie (15)
B.S. degree in Psychology from UNC-Chapel Hill, B.A. in Early Childhood Education from KSU
Taught 4th grade at Lewis Elementary, Parapro for 8 years with experience in Kindergarten, MID and SNP and this is my third year in 3rd grade.
In my spare time… I volunteer at my church, Acworth United Methodist. I also enjoy camping, fishing, watching movies, and hanging out with my family.

4. COMMUNICATION My Blog on PMES website: cobblearning.net/beehive16
BEE Binder
Agendas (written notes)
Phone (leave message on voic )
Red PTA Folders

5. Important Standardized Testing Grades and Behavior
September 5th - 7th… Cognitive Abilities Test
September 13th - 21st…………………………Iowa Assessment
April 9th - 24th…………………………Georgia Milestones End of Grade Assessments 
October 15th - 19th………………………..Conference Week (Early Dismissal at 12:10)
Grades and Behavior
Report cards will be sent home at the end of each nine week grading period.
Progress Reports will be sent home as needed.
Daily Behavior will be recorded in their agendas.  Positive points will be given on Class Dojo. More to come on behavior in the next few weeks.

6. Graded Papers
Papers with a comment, check, star, smiley face, etc are practice pages
Papers with a 3+, 3, 2, 1 are graded for assessment purposes
Grading Scale:
3+ Exceeds Standards
3 Meets Standards
2 Progressing Towards Meeting Standards
1 Limited Progress or Does Not Meet Standards
Any grade of “1” is to be signed and returned
Progress Reports at 4 1/2 weeks in areas of concern

7. Attendance Absences & Tardies
Make-up work will be sent home with a HW written on top
Not all work can be made up
Send in an excuse letter/doctor’s note
After 5 absences I must contact you
After 10 absences the school will contact you (regardless of absence notes)

8. Math Number Sense Multiplication & Division Fractions & Algebra
Measurement
Geometry
Data Analysis
Math Journals
 Math Ninjas 
PROBLEM SOLVING!!!

9. Reading Reading Through the Genres
Not learning how to read now we’re reading to learn
Mostly Strategies
Fluency Passages
DRA/Lexile

10. Writing Whole Group Mini Lessons Independent Writing
Writing Conferences
 Writes in variety of genres such as narrative, informational, persuasive, & response to literature
Spelling, Grammar, Cursive

11. Specials & Lunch
Specials: 1:10 – 2:00
Lunch:  11:48 – 12:18

12. Content Science Social Studies Rocks and Minerals Fossils Soils
Habitats and Organisms
Magnets
Heat
Conservation and Recycling
Government/Greece
Economics
Native Americans
Early Explorers
Units rotate bi-weekly
Hands On
Study Guides before tests

13. BEE-HAVIOR
Individual: A behavior clip chart will be utilized this year so that parents will always be informed of behavior.  Each day, students will start fresh and will either move their clips up for outstanding behavior or down for reminders.  This is a fluid system, which means they may move up and down throughout the day.  Class Dojo points will also be given for positive behaviors.  Points will be spent on coupons/rewards.
Whole Group:  Strive for the Hive!  When we receive a class compliment, we move the bee a spot closer to the hive.  When the bee reaches the hive, the class votes on a whole group reward like a popcorn party, technology day, or lunch in the classroom.

14. Other Information
Birthday Treats ~ shared at lunch so please make sure they are individually cut!
Snacks ~ send in a healthy snack daily
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15. for attending OPEN HOUSE!
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be an un-BEE-lievable year filled with exciting learning activities!
Sincerely,
Mrs.Saleeby