1. Back to School Night September 16, 2014
Team 3
Back to School Night
September 16, 2014

2. Third Grade Becky Vandenberge, Instructional Team Leader Rona Koppang
Michele Holcomb
Fara Kidwell
Phyllis Duvall, Paraeducator
Tara Turner, Special Educator
Marie Tester, Special Ed. Paraeducator

3. HCPSS Mission & Vision Vision
Every student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel.
Mission
We cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world.

4. HCPSS Goals
Goal 1
Every student achieves academic excellence in an inspiring, engaging, and supportive environment.
Goal 2
Every staff member is engaged, supported, and successful.
Goal 3
Families and the community are engaged and supported as partners in education.
Goal 4
Schools are supported by world-class organizational practices.

5. P.B.I.S. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support
Reinforces school-wide expectations
Reinforces bus expectations
Dolphin Dollars
Kelly – show dolphin dollars

6. DIVE EXPECTATIONS Dependable Involved and Organized Very Respectful
Everyone Succeeds
1st Infraction – Verbal Warning
2nd Infraction – Dot in DIVE Folder
3rd Infraction – Slash in DIVE Folder
4th Infraction – MIR (Minor Incident Report)
Kelly – show reflection form

7. DIVE CELEBRATIONS
To reward students for following the DIVE expectations
Dolphin Dollars
Cash-in Days
Dolphin of the Week
School-Wide Celebrations
Kelly – 1x month

8. TEAM SCHEDULE 8:50-10:10 Language Arts/Writing
10:10-11:10 Related Arts
11:10-12:15 Language Arts/Reading
12:15-1:00 Content (SS, Science or
Health)
1:00-2: Recess/Lunch
2:00-3:15 Math
3:20 Dismissal
*Snack at 11:10

9. Homework Procedures Agenda Book Daily Homework Folder- Math
Spelling/Vocabulary Homework Journal
Thursday Folder
*please check and sign each week
Website: daytonoaksthirdgradeteam.weebly.com

10. Celebrations/Events Cultural Boxes (December)
Dolphin Dollars (Quarterly)
Team Parties (October & February)
Author’s Tea (May/June)
Enrichment Fair
Team Picnic (June)

11. Assessments MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Fall, Winter & Spring
CogAT: Begins Dec. 1
PARCC:
March through May (Specific dates will be communicated later in the year)

12. Report Cards & Grading A= 90%-100% B= 80%- 89% C= 70%- 79% D= 60%- 69%
E= 50%- below
Satisfactory 70% or above
Needs Improvement 69% or below
Formal and Informal Grading

13. Intermediate Report Card

14. English Language Arts
The Common Core State Standards for Language Arts require an increased focus on
complex text
writing from sources
close, analytic reading
academic vocabulary
text-dependent questions
speaking & listening
text-based evidence
short, focused research
Explain that this will be the focus of the curriculum in grades 3-5. The next few slides will go into more detail about these main points and shifts
balance of text types
integration of standards
Aligned or not aligned??? How’s a teacher to know?
11/24/2018
R/ELA.EEA.2012.©MSDE

15. Common Core Writing Genres for 3rd grade
Focus on:
Informational Writing
Opinion Writing
Persuasive Writing
Reading & Writing Connections:
Realistic Fiction
Biographies
Poetry
How-to
*Writing Binders

16. Spelling/Vocabulary Building Vocabulary from Word Roots Program
Daily Homework
Daily Practice in Class
Assessments (Bi-weekly)

17. Math Emphasis On: Common Core Standards
Standards for Mathematical Practice
On-going Assessments:
Basic facts assessments (speed and accuracy)
Emphasis on Multiplication & Division
Resources for Home:
HCPSS Smart Pages
Dreambox
Learnzillion.com

18. Social Studies Quarter 1 Knowing the Learner Our Community and Beyond
Communities Near and Far
Quarter 3
The Community Counts
Quarter 4
The Citizen and the Community

19. Science Quarter 1 Weather & Climate Quarter 2 Forces and Interactions
Plant and Animal Survival
Quarter 4
Life Cycles and Traits

20. Health Quarter 1 Mental Health- Friendship Quarter 2
Personal Body Safety
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs
Quarter 3
Safety, First Aid, and Injury
Quarter 4
Disease Prevention and Control

21. Handwriting Cursive instruction will begin in October
Small group instruction for those who need extra practice with print
Students are encouraged to practice at home

22. Contacting Teachers Send a note
is checked at least once a day (teacher first name, underscore, teacher last
Please call the front office with time sensitive information (ex. Change in dismissal)
Teachers will reply within 48 hours of the school day of parent contact

23. Contact Information
Rebecca_

24. Lunch & Recess
New Price: $2.75
Milk $0.50
Recess