Back To School Night Ppt 09

Back to School Night Erika Curry, 3rd Grade High Mountain Road School October 1, 2009

Welcome to 3C! • Please come in and feel free to walk around the room. • There is a packet of information for you on your child’s desk. • The index card is for you to record any questions that you may have throughout the night. • Feel free to write to your child, too! • We will begin shortly!

Introductions • Mrs. Erika Curry • Class Mothers: Mrs. Liz Fisher and Mrs. Marci Stockton

On your child’s desk, please find… • Index card for questions • Blank paper for writing to your child • A letter from your child

• Welcome packet with curriculum overviews • Class list/ 3C’s rules/ specials schedule • Grade Level Overview- from office

Grade Level Overview – Homework guidelines • Children will receive approximately 30-60 minutes daily (excluding long term projects and daily reading) • Science and social studies tests announced at least 3 days in advance • Homework policy for unexcused absences • Homework pad signatures and reading logs • Beginning January – after school detention for 3 missed assignments

– Absentee Policy – CogATS – administered in the spring – ASK 3 – May, 2010

Grade Level Overview: Math • Everyday Mathematics – Concept: spiraling – Assessment • • • •

Progress Checks Math Boxes Timed fact quizzes Informal assessment

• Home Links / Family Notes/ Unit Overviews

Grade Level Overview: Language Arts Literacy • Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) – Fall and Spring • Read Aloud • Readers Workshop • • • •

Mini Lesson Independent practice Conferences Share

Language Arts Literacy Writer’s Workshop • Writing is a process • • • • •

Generate ideas Drafting Revising Editing Publishing

• Structure of lesson • • • •

Mini Lesson Independent practice Conferences Share

• Writing is reflective of student’s natural ability and efforts; teacher guides, but does not correct

Language Arts Literacy Word Study, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Handwriting • Assessments • Word Study/ Spelling – Word Study components – Assessment • One test per cycle - will contain list words as well as new words that follow the word for the week • Application of spelling rules in everyday writing

• Vocabulary (Mrs. Manfredonia) • Grammar & Mechanics • Handwriting – Cursive

Grade Level Overview: Science (with Mrs. Stickles) • • • •

Physical Science Earth Science Research and Inquiry based Please refer to curriculum packets for more information

Grade Level Overview: Social Studies • Theme: World Communities – Japan – Australia – Mexico

• Map Skills • Assessment (Projects, tests) • Current Events – Purpose – Requirements/ Schedule

Report Cards and Assessments 4

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Exceeding Meeting Approaching Area of concern district district district expectations for expectations for expectations for student progress student progress student progress

* Asterisks on report card indicate skills/ areas in need of improvement.

Class Management • Rules – Behavior points, Free Play Time

• Friday Folder slips Friday Folder Slip for _______ Week of _________  Missing Assignments:

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Parent Signature ____________________________

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Odds and Ends • • • •

Snack Birthday treats Class parties Field Trips

• Changes in dismissal procedures • Enrichment – Math – Curiosity Corner

• Web page – www.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us – www.mrscurry.net • Office Hours

Thank you for coming! • I hope this evening has been informative and enjoyable. • Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns. • I look forward to this year with you and your children!

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