Mrs. Root’s 3rd Grade Studio 14

Welcome to Back to School Night2015-2016

CurriculumTECHNOLOGY•Typing•Google Classroom•Making Google Slides•Lots more!

LANGUAGE ARTS•Writing & Reading in various genres•Cursive •Grammar & Spelling•Vocabulary

SOCIAL STUDIES•California Indians•Communities•Government

SCIENCE•Earth Science•Ecosystems/Living Things•Matter & EnergyMATH

MultiplicationFurther addition, subtraction & introduction to divisionPlace value into ten thousandsFractions & LOTS MORE!!!

INTERVENTIONINTERVENTION

Once we are familiar with your child on an Once we are familiar with your child on an individual level, our grade level will be individual level, our grade level will be collaborating to deepen their skills in particular collaborating to deepen their skills in particular areas. We will be focusing on those skills for brief areas. We will be focusing on those skills for brief periods of time each day , which will help periods of time each day , which will help strengthen their weaknesses. strengthen their weaknesses.

Why were the

standards written and

how will students

benefit from them?

The Common Core standards were

designed to make sure that students gain a

more in-depth mastery of the knowledge and

skills they will need to succeed and compete

in the global workforce. Who developed the standards? 

The standards were developed by education leaders, teachers, principals and parents. They are State standards, not a federal government curriculum.

What can parents/guardians do to help their children?

Be sure your child attends school on time every day.

Make sure your child gets enough sleep every night.

Make reading and writing family priorities.

What is PBIS ?

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support • School-wide Universal Expectations in place• School provides explicit behavior

instruction• Staff consistently acknowledges and

corrects behavior• Staff thoughtfully applies and evaluates

consequences with a focus on rehabilitation

Our Class Rules

Our class recites the following rules daily :1. Be SAFE!2. Be ORGANIZED!3. Be ACCOUNTABLE!4. Be RESPECTFUL!And if all else fails…5. Keep your dear teacher happy!

”Setting the stage to SOAR to success!”

Why use ClassDojo?ClassDojo is the easiest way to see your child’s progress on these skills.

I’ll be sending classroom updates and photos with you through ClassDojo, too!

Check ClassDojo regularly!

Rewards and Consequences

Rewards– Dojo points– Class rewards – Individual rewards

(class money that can be used at the class store)

– Feather Falcon Awards

– Verbal praise!!!

Consequences-- Warning/Class Dojo points

taken-- Pay class money-- Alternative activity at

recess-- Low level referral-- Office referral

We learn from our mistakes! “It’s Cool!”

One student will be chosen each week to be our Star Student.One extended learning pass will be given.“Strikes” can be given resulting in loss of privileges.He/she will have many responsibilities:

1. fill out personal info. to share 2. teacher helper3. teach a lesson to class (Mondays)4. cheers/pledge/calendar/rules5. line leaderMANY MORE

Star Student

Extended Learning• Freedom Folder will be sent home every night and

come back the next day • Read Library book 20 minutes each night: Bring

Library book back to school! • At least one digital extended learning activity each

night• Go to http://fce3.weebly.com/ to find all the

extended learning websites• Study for upcoming tests• Projects and/or reports due • See handouts on Homework Expectations

Attendance• It is very important that students be at school everyday.

Unless your child is ill or there is a family emergency he or she needs to come to school. Even consistent tardies can affect their performance & grades in class as our work day begins immediately. All work from absences will need to be made up.

• If you know your child is going to be out, please let me know in advance so that I may gather your child’s work before he/she leaves.

• The school has many rewards for students who are here everyday and on time.

• See handouts about attendance.

What if I am Absent or have Missing Work?

• Absent & Missing Work Policy– One extra day per absence. If not turned in, extra

copies will not be given.– Some work may need to be completed in class (i.e.

tests, quizzes)– Occasionally I will send tests home. Please only read

the directions to your child and allow them to complete the test independently.

– Missing work will only be given one time. If work is lost or not returned, more work will not be given nor will extra credit be offered.

Forms of Communication

• Class Dojo messages in a consistent manner • Freedom Folder• Parent-teacher conferences• Illuminate Parent Portal (Sign up in the office and be

able to see your child’s current grades at any time)• Referrals• Positive notes• Sign up Genius• Progress Reports • Class website: fce3.weebly.com

Grading• Beginning in third grade, students will receive letter

grades. These percentages will be used to figure academic grades: 100-98 A+ 97-94 A 93-90 A-

89-87 B+ 86-84 B 83-80 B-79-77 C+ 76-74 C 73-70 C-69-67 D+ 66-64 D 63-60 D-

59-below F

• Grade Book Breakdown Language Arts & Math: 60% Tests and 40% Class Work

(Accelerated Reader is 10% of the Class Work) Social Studies & Science 40% Tests, 60% Class Work

Grades• Progress Reports at the

6 week mark• Report Cards given at

the end of each semester

• “Illuminate” to see your child’s current grades

• Students can fix tests that are below 70% for a better grade up to 70% Fix and return in the Freedom Folder.

AR Expectations

• See handout• Accelerated Reader will make up 10% of your child’s overall

reading grade.• Students will have weekly goals based on their individual

reading level.• Reading levels are determined by STAR test taken about

every 11 weeks. • Students who meet bi-weekly goal will receive class money

and every eleven weeks a Popcorn Party!• Library books need to be brought home and returned every

day.

Parent Helpers• If your schedule allows time for you

to be in class or to do work at home, your help would be much appreciated.

• We all benefit from your help! • Consistency is key!• I like to be prepared for you!

Classroom Supplies

• Already Sharpened Pencils• Class store items (CHEAP)• Elmer’s Glue bottles• Glue Sticks

Other information/Reminders

• Monday, September 7th- No School• Monday, September 14th- Picture day• Don’t forget to sign up for ClassDojo and

xtramath. • Also let me know about what to do with

unfinished work. • Friday, September 25th-Book Orders Due (in

BTSN folders)• Sign up for PTA, get a spirit shirt online, and

sign up for100 mile running club-get spirit charms!

I “mustache” you a question…

“Are you ready to set the stage to SOAR to success?”

Mrs. Root’s 3rd Grade Hollywood Stars

Thanks for coming to Back to School Night!