1. Welcome
Third
Graders!
Mrs. Hall

2. What To Expect This Year
Subjects Taught:
Math
Reading
Language and Spelling
Handwriting
Science
Social Studies

3. Communication Email: jennifer.hall@evsck12.com Phone: (812) 867-2427
Newsletter-sent home on Friday
Assignment books
Progress Reports
Conferences

4. Planner Written in EVERY day Homework listed Important Reminders
Please check nightly
Return Daily

5. Grades Grading Scale: 94% - 100% = A 84 % - 93 % = B 74% - 83 % = C
63 % and below = F
Not all papers are recorded grades, but are used to drive instruction

6. Grades (cont.) Three kinds of grades: Tests = 50 % of overall grade
Quizzes = 30 % of overall grade
Class participation/Daily Work: 20% of overall grade
Language and Spelling are combined for one grade

7. RDS! Need Help?? login@evsc.k12.in.us
Grades are updated at least once a week.

8. Literacy Fluency formally assessed 3x/year Small group instruction
On-line programs include: Read Theory, Read Works, Edulastic, Read n’ Quiz
Reading independently and to your children is beneficial—also great quality time!

9. Math Envision Math On-line programs: ALEKS, Edulastic, Reflex, Sum Dog
Timed Tests each week – start with add/subtract and move to multiplication
Practice! Practice! Practice!

10. Science & Social Studies
Project based
Participation based
Alternate between units in each subject
Grades will appear on report cards at semester end only, not quarterly.
Grades will be: S-Satisfactory, N-Needs Improvement, U-Unsatisfactory

11. Classroom Computers We will have a set of classroom Chromebooks.
Needs:
headphones or earbuds,
mouse (optional)

12. Art, Music, Keyboard, & Gym
Related Arts
10:20-11:05
Art, Music, Keyboard, & Gym 12

13. Fees Related Arts Fee - $10.00 Please pay in gym.
Assignment Book - $4.00
Tuesday Treats- $12.00
Science Fee-$6.00 13

14. Lunch 11:50-12:35 You may pay online at EZSchoolPay.com
You may also send in a check or cash.
Please send cash in an envelope with your students name and pin number. 14

15. Book Rental
Book Rental Invoices will be mailed through the postal service.
Parents – Please wait until you receive the invoice before paying. You can pay at Old National Bank. 15

16. Testing NWEA Testing: August/December/March IREAD: March 18-22
Fluency: All students 3x/year, if below benchmark-weekly
NWEA Testing: August/December/March
IREAD: March 18-22
ILEARN: April 22 16

17. Absences &Tardiness
Please call the Scott School Attendance Line to report your child’s absence: (812)
Remember, excessive tardies have a negative impact on student achievement
Please let me know if you would like for me to gather your child’s work. I will make every attempt to do so!
Vacation absences: Scott School policy is that students will be given their missed work upon return.

18. Complete the sheet and return before you leave tonight. Thanks!
Supplies
Extra lists are available on table in the back of the classroom.
If your child needs extra supplies throughout the year, a note will be sent.
After School Routine
Complete the sheet and return before you leave tonight. Thanks! 18

19. Other Info… Snacks-healthy and small Water bottles Join PTA
Class Celebrations-PBIS, parties

20. Thank You!
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!