1. Mrs. Deans’ and Ms. Pugh’s 3rd Grade Parent Meeting
Welcome Aboard!

2. Class Website and Other Helpful Resources
Our Schedule
Class Website and Other Helpful Resources
What will we learn in 3rd grade?
Common Core Standards
Work Expectations
Using Rubrics
Weekly Tests
Class Dojo & Behavior Expectations
Attendance
Homework
Awards Day
Questions

3. Instruction does not end each day until 3:10!
Daily Schedule
8:15-8:25 Accelerated Reader/RTA 8:25-10:00 Block 1 Reading/Language Arts 10:00-10:30 Block 1 Social Studies 10:30-11:00 Block 2 (HR) Social Studies 11:00-11:25 Lunch 11:30-12:55 Block 2 (HR) Reading/Language Arts 12:55-1:05 Pack-up 1:05-1:50 MAP (Interventions) 1:50-2:20 Recess 2:25-3:10 Enhancement (M-Computer, T-Media/Guidance, W-Music, Th-P.E., F- Art) 3:15 Dismissal
Please note…
Instruction does not end each day until 3:10!

4. Class Website (FULL of resources!)
Click here for nightly homework assignments and weekly spelling lists
Click here for DOL tests, and other study guides
Click here for links to helpful websites for reading skills and RTA information

5. What will we learn in 3rd grade?
Common Core
Not just “knowing” information
Students will be expected to explain and show their understanding of topics
Writing, writing, writing!
New ways of thinking about and approaching problem solution

6. Anchors Aweigh… BOG – Beginning of Grade Reading Assessment
RTA – Read to Achieve Portfolio
TRC (mCLASS) – Reading comprehension
EOG – End of Grade Math and Reading
NCENSI – Math benchmarks
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7. Homework is the responsibility of STUDENTS – NOT parents!
Student Expectations
Homework is the responsibility of STUDENTS – NOT parents!
I have high expectations for all students!
Students will give you what you expect of them.
Copy homework assignments in agenda
Have materials ready each day
Turn in homework and signed forms
Copy spelling words in agenda
Complete work in class
Give 100% each day!

8. Homework Math homework every night Spelling & Reading
Spelling Calendar & examples
HW passes may be used for only one assignment – and only one can be used each night.
*Please make sure your child is underlining or highlighting in the text where answers are found for comprehension questions.

9. A Word About Attendance…
Did you know??
On average, it takes 3 days to make up work from one missed class period.
Attendance is essential for your child’s learning.
Students will miss important information if they are absent or tardy.
Tardy = late arrival or early check out
Students are responsible for making up any missed assignments once they return to school.
Reading assignments cannot be made up at home.

10. What are Rubrics? Reading Comprehension
Used in class and on homework
Rubrics help students understand what is expected.
Rubrics help students evaluate their own work.

11. Weekly Tests Wednesday Multiplication test
Topic test/Big test will be announced a head of time and I will send you a message through DoJo

12. Rhymes and Times This is a multi-sensory program.
It addresses all 4 learning styles..
We use manipulatives every day.

13. Weekly Tests Friday Daily Oral Language (DOL) Spelling
Weekly Reading Test
*RTA passages are given 3 times weekly. These are very hard to make-up if student is absent!

14. Progress Monitoring & Interventions
Students will participate in reading interventions daily.
Interventions are differentiated based on students’ needs and areas of weakness.
Students may be assessed throughout the week to monitor their progress with skills from interventions.
Progress monitoring assessments are not used for progress report or report card grades.

15. Report Cards & Progress Reports
Grading Scale
Grades should not be a surprise!
Sign and return envelopes
A D
B and below F C

16. Class Dojo Reports Communication through Dojo Rewards
PBIS Expectations & Programs

17. Maximizing Instruction
Instruction is our number one focus. ANY behaviors that prevent instruction from happening effectively, or that impede the learning of others WILL RESULT in the loss of a Dojo point, a PBIS note, or an Office Referral depending on the severity of the behavior. If your child loses a Dojo point or receives a PBIS note – it was EARNED based on behavior.
PLEASE keep all toys at home.
Any behavior that impedes or interrupts learning could result in a negative Dojo point or a PBIS note.
Please do not allow students to bring any toys or electronics to school. Prohibited items will be confiscated and returned only once a parent picks them up from the teacher.

18. Awards Day End-of-Year Awards A Honor Roll A/B Honor Roll
AR Awards (Mrs. Johnson)
Perfect Attendance