1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Welcome to 3rd Grade!
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

2. The Third Grade Team Ms. Blom Ms. Fogler Mrs. Williams Ms. Hewitt
Mrs. Pounder
Mrs. McCoy

3. Key Points for Tonight Introductions Schedules Map Communication
Grading/Report Card
Language Arts
Accelerated Reader
Math
Content
Homework
BSES Behavior Policy
Goal Setting
HCPSS Birthday Policy
Volunteers
Contact Us

4. Daily Schedule

5. Where are We?

6. Communication Friday Folders Agenda Book Goes home every Friday
Please check and return on Mondays
Agenda Book
Each student has one to write their homework and important dates down
Keep track of points
Initial for reading homework

7. Grading
This year the students will get letter grades on their assignments and report cards.
% = A
% = B
% = C
0 - 69% = D
The Intermediate Report Card will look different.

9. Determining Grades Grades are determined by: Independent work
Quality and Accuracy
Average at the end of the quarter

10. Language Arts
Reading
Our reading program is based on flexible grouping.
We use a variety of texts and resources.
Focus on: comprehension, fluency, decoding, vocabulary, and BCRs.
Written comprehension in 3rd grade.
Quarterly reading assessments.

11. Accelerated Reader
A computer program that allows students to take short comprehension quizzes on books they read.
Points, Prizes, and Practice!
1st quarter goal: 2,500 points
Track your student’s progress at home:

12. Long Range Plan

13. Long Range Plan, cont.

14. Math Instruction & Assessments
Instructional tools
Cooperative learning, manipulatives, technology, drill & practice, discovery learning, BCRs
Parent Previews
Sent home before unit introducing objectives that will be covered.
Fact Practice
Each student will receive fact practice in their Technology classes as well as in math
Unit Tests
Will be sent home - please sign and return.

15. Content Social Studies Science Health
Our Community & Beyond, Communities Near & Far, The Community Counts, The Citizen & The Community
Science
Weather, Heat, Light, and Sound, Experimentation, Plants
Health
Mental Health, Tobacco, Alcohol & Other Drugs, Safety, First Aid & Prevention, Disease Prevention & Control

16. Homework
Students will have homework daily Monday - Thursday. Each night they will have:
Spelling
Reading for at least 20 minutes
Math
Book Projects
Our first project will be a diorama based on a
realistic fiction book the students have read.
Look for the letter to come home 9/28/11 with
all of the information!

17. Behavior Policy Bellows Best
Five point system - students will record their daily points in their agenda books.
Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Ready.
Rewards
Cheetah Club
Call on the Cheetah Phone
Letter Home
Consequences
Loss of Cheetah Club
Student Reflection
Letter Home
Visit to the Principal

18. What are your goals for your child this year?
Goal Setting
We will continue to focus on having the students set and work towards specific goals.
Team, class, and individual goals
Throughout the year we will review these goals to see if they were met or what the students will do to achieve them.
What are your goals for your child this year?

19. We welcome parent volunteers!
Please remember to always sign in the front office when you visit Bellows. We will be looking for your visitor’s badge.
Room Parent - to coordinate all classroom parties.
Please keep in mind you may not always be helping out in the classroom due to space.

20. Birthday Policy
Howard County’s policy on birthday celebrations is that no food related treats are allowed.

21. Contact Us! Bellows Spring Elementary: Howard County Public Schools:or
Howard County Public Schools:
3rd Grade Website:
Teachers:

22. Thank You!
Thank you so much for coming to Back to School Night! We are looking forward to a great year!