1. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 2015 MRS. SMITH’S 3RD GRADE CLASS Welcome!

2. Back to School Night Agenda Welcome/ Introductions Curriculum:  Reading (Open Court & ACT [Accessing Complex Texts])  Math (GO Math)  Social Studies(Reflections)  Science ( McGraw Hill)  Writing  PE  Daily Work Homework: NIGHTLY/Expectations Grading Policy Weekly Communication Folders Supply/Wish List Parent Volunteers Expectations: safe, fair, respectful, responsible, kind, hard working Discipline: verbal warning, time out, lose privileges, call home Questions

3. Curriculum Math  Materials:  Textbook: Go Math  Supplemental Materials  Adapted to the CCSS Standards Reading  Textbook: Open Court; ACT  Adapted to the CCSS Standards Writing  Elements:  Step Up to Writing  Daily Writing  Writing Process  Cursive Science  Textbook: Science; published by McGraw Hill  Sections:  Life Science  Earth Science  Physical Science Social Studies  Textbook: Reflections; published by Harcourt Additional Curriculum  Art  PE  Computers

4. Homework Policy Students are responsible for writing down the night’s homework on their schedule and making sure that they have all of their homework when they go home. Homework will be given nightly in math, spelling, and reading. It is the responsibility of the parent to check the homework calendar and work each night. If you have a question about the homework, or if it takes the student longer than one hour without any distractions, please write a brief note explaining the problem or email the teacher. It is the teacher’s responsibility to send homework that reviews skills taught in class. Homework is an integral part of the student’s learning and will be factored into their grades. It is expected to be completed and returned each day. Students who do not complete and return their homework will be required to make up work in study hall on Friday. If incomplete work persists, student may be required to complete work at recess.

5. Grading Policy Grades will be based on a standard scale:  90-100 % A  80-89 % B  70-79% C  60-69% D  Below 60% F Rubrics will be provided for specific writing activities

6. Communication Each student is given a communication folder. Every Monday graded work is sent home with the student in their folder attached to a weekly behavioral update. That update must be signed by the student’s parent or guardian and returned with the student the following day. A class blog, containing this PowerPoint presentation, news, and other information is available at www.mrssmithsclassblog.wordpress.com www.mrssmithsclassblog.wordpress.com

7. Supply/Wish List Necessary Supplies:  Highlighters  Markers  Scissors  Glue Sticks  Headphones Useful Supplies (optional):  Colored Pencils  Binder for Organization  Pencil Pouch Helpful Donations:  Kleenex  Hand Sanitizer  Wipes  Copy Paper (Color and White)  Additional Glue Sticks

8. Parent Volunteers Parents are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer in the classroom. General tasks include: small group assistance, prepping art projects, filing, and correcting papers. If you wish to volunteer, you may sign and fill out your information on the parent volunteer form, available at the side table.

9. Classroom Rules 1. Listen when others are talking 2. Follow directions 3. Keep hands, feet, & objects to yourself 4. Work quietly and DO NOT disturb others 5. Show respect for school and personal property 6. Work and play in a safe manner 7. Always do your best

10. Discipline 1 st Time: Warning 2 nd Time: Teacher chooses consequence 3 rd Time: Loss of privileges 4 th Time: Note or phone call home Severe Disruption: Immediately sent to the office with a discipline referral

11. Behavioral Rewards Self-Discipline Praise (Daily) Homework Passes Lunch in the Classroom Group & Class Points Positive Notes or Calls Home PAT Time

12. Questions?