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Philosophy

Welcome to Third Grade Mrs. Harwell vharwell@nisdtx.org 817-698-1654 Mrs. Rafferty drafferty@nisdtx.org 817-698-1652 www.nisdtx.org Roanoke Elementary. Philosophy. Everyone can Learn and Reach Their Own Potential 21 st Century Learners - critical thinkers - creative

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Philosophy

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  1. Welcome to Third GradeMrs. Harwellvharwell@nisdtx.org817-698-1654Mrs. Raffertydrafferty@nisdtx.org817-698-1652www.nisdtx.orgRoanoke Elementary

  2. Philosophy Everyone can Learn and Reach Their Own Potential 21st Century Learners - critical thinkers - creative - problem solvers - collaboration Lifelong Learners

  3. Goals & Expectations • Goals and expectations are aligned with the state learning standards for 3rd Grade (TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.html) • Hall of Fame, O.R.E.O., Respect Corps • Appropriate shoes everyday (PE/Recess)

  4. Behavioral Expectations • Take Care of Yourself • Take Care of Others • Take Care of This Place

  5. Daily Schedule 7:15 – 7:45 Morning Prep 7:45 – 7:55 Announcements and Switch 7:55 – 9:35 1st Rotation 9:35 – 10:30 Specials 10:30 – 11:25 1st Rotation 11:25 – 12:35 2nd Rotation (Homeroom) 12:35 – 1:25 Lunch & Recess 1:25 – 2:45 2nd Rotation (Homeroom)

  6. PRESS Pocket This is a daily communication tool for teachers and for parents. 1st Pocket – Calendar and Communication 2nd Pocket – 1st Rotation Homework 3rd Pocket – 2nd Rotation Homework 4th Pocket – Graded Work on Fridays

  7. As a school we will… 1. Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic standards.

  8. As a school we will… 2. Hold parent-teacher conferences during which we will discuss your child’s achievements and goals.

  9. As a school we will… 3. Provide parents with frequent reports on your child’s progress. 4. Provide parents with opportunities to meet with staff for consultation and conferences. .

  10. As a school we will… 5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe classroom and school activities.

  11. As parents, you can support your child’s learning in the following ways: • Monitor attendance • Read every night for 20 minutes • Participate in decisions relating to your child’s education • Volunteer at school

  12. As parents, you can support your child’s learning in the following ways: • Promote positive use of your child’s extracurricular time. • Stay informed about your child’s education and communicating with the school by reading all notices from the school or the school district. • Serve, to the extent possible, on policy advisory groups.

  13. Curriculum • Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop • DRA2 • Math Workshop • Investigations/enVision MATH • Number Corner • Standards Based Bulletin Boards • Thinking Maps

  14. Student Homework Math – Reading Log - Monday – Thursday Nightly – 20 min. Bring to school every day Log due Friday **Spelling – Study Nightly Due on Friday

  15. Web pages Please look over our grade level web pages for news and information about what is being done in class. Newsletters, websites, instructional tips and tools can be found on the campus web page as well as the team page. www.nisdtx.org

  16. Communication Communication between school and home is a valued part of your child’s success. Mrs. Harwell Mrs. Rafferty 817-698-1654 817-698-1652 vharwell@nisdtx.org drafferty@nisdtx.org

  17. Communication PRESS Pocket • Phone calls/Emails Fall Conferences Newsletter is on our 3rd Grade Team webpage.

  18. Volunteer Opportunities • Sign up now! (Mention background check and the location on the district web page) • Room Moms & Dads • Cafeteria Monitor (This is a new program to assist students in grades k-2) • Watch DOGS • Winter Holiday Party • Valentine’s Day Party • Field Trips • Work from home 

  19. Snacks, Lunch, & Birthdays • Snack is at 10:30 when we return from Specials. Please send a *Healthy Snack* that is not messy. • There is a special “Parent Picnic” table located in our Dining room by the windows. We ask that you only eat with your child because of the many food allergies we have on campus. • Birthday treats can be shared at recess or at the end of the school day. • Snacks provided by the class must follow state guidelines.

  20. Dismissal Procedures • HOV- For families that car pool, we have an HOV lane. You need a yellow car tag for each child being picked up. Please make sure your kiddo and the teacher knows they are an HOV rider. • Walkers and Bike riders- If you would like to pick your child up from the walker area, you may meet them with a yellow car tag at the Kindergarten hallway door. • Unsupervised walkers and bike riders will be dismissed and escorted across the street by a staff member. A “Fast Pass” must be obtained in order for a student to be an unescorted walker/bike rider.

  21. Ride Changes If ride changes need to be made or you need to pick up your child early for an appointment we ask that you notify the office before 2:15. Ride changes can not be made after this time.

  22. Bus Riders For the safety of all, it is important that students follow the expectations and procedures established by the bus drivers. Students who have more than three bus infractions will be removed from the bus and alternative transportation will need to be provided by the family.

  23. Grades, Progress Reports and Report Cards • Electronic distribution of grade reports. Let the office know if a printed copy is needed. • E-school accounts are available for viewing students’ grades.

  24. Attendance • Texas state law requires students be in attendance 90% of the entire school day. • If your child is absent, please send a note to school with your child. • 5 tardies = 1 unexcused absence. • A student who arrives after 7:45 is considered tardy and needs to be signed in at the front office area by an adult or guardian.

  25. 2012-2013 Roanoke “Loud and Proud” Choir The registration window for choir will be from Tuesday, September 11, 2012 through Friday, September 14, 2012. The choir registration is an online form. To locate this form you will need to: 1. Go to the “Roanoke Elementary” website 2. Select the “Extra/Co– Curricular” tab at the top of the website. 3. Select the “Choir Registration” link on the left sidebar. 4. Fill in the registration form and select the “Submit” button of the form. 5. No student will be registered for choir until the choir registration form has been completed and submitted. Please see Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Pitts if you have any questions.

  26. Membership contest currently in-progress – Class with the highest percentage of members will win a free spirit shirt and ice cream • Membership is $5.50 per person (adults only) per year • Membership forms are available on the school website • To learn about volunteer opportunities, email Robin Zost at Roanokevolunteers@gmail.com • We need volunteers for Dining Room helpers, each day from 10:30 to 11:15 or 11:15 to noon. • Yearbook cover contest – Last day to submit entries is this Friday, September 14 • Cookie dough fundraiser will begin this Thursday • Spirit wear order forms will be sent home this Friday • Questions about PTA – contact Jamie Winters-Johnson at jamiewj@sbcglobal.net • Join our Facebook group – Roanoke Elementary PTA (Texas)

  27. Thank you for coming! See you at Fall Conferences!

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