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Runnymede Elementary School

Runnymede Elementary School. Third Grade Back To School Night 2011 - 2012. Our Third Grade Team. Mrs. Sarah Gonnella –Math/Science/Social Studies Mrs. Mary Mechalske ELA Mrs. Debbie Suter – ELA/Math/Social Studies Mrs. Betty Bloomfield G & T

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Runnymede Elementary School

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  1. Runnymede Elementary School Third Grade Back To School Night 2011 - 2012

  2. Our Third Grade Team Mrs. Sarah Gonnella –Math/Science/Social Studies Mrs. Mary Mechalske ELA Mrs. Debbie Suter – ELA/Math/Social Studies Mrs. Betty Bloomfield G & T Mrs. Miki Fitzgerald – Math Resource Teacher Mrs. Demetria Hensley Resource Teacher Mrs. Cyd Pecoraro – ELA Specialist

  3. Our Daily Schedule 8:55- 9:20 Homeroom 9:20-11:20 AM Rotation 11:25-12:25 Specials 12:25-12:40 Recess 12:50-1:20 Lunch 1:20-1:30 Bathroom break 1:30- 3:30 PM Rotation 3:30- 3:45 Pack-up 3:45 Dismissal

  4. Classroom Groupings • Flexible groups • Assessment driven instruction • Explicit instruction based on the needs of the students

  5. E.L.A. Assessments • Quarter 1 • Words Their Way (phonics, word study) • Houghton Mifflin (phonics) • Running Records (comprehension) • Fluency • Writing sample • Formative Comprehension Assessment (written comprehension) • Teacher/student conferences

  6. Strive for 25 Students who read daily will grow as readers and be much more successful when reading • Students read books on their independent reading level. • Students will write a brief letter discussing their reading • Teachers will be sure that students are selecting books appropriate for their reading level • Please be sure your child brings a book to school every day

  7. Cursive Handwriting Why teach cursive? Fluent, spontaneous handwriting makes more working memory available to focus on higher level thinking. The lack of an automatic command of handwriting can inhibit a student's ability to write, affect his self confidence and encourage him to avoid writing, Gradual transition from manuscript to cursive in January

  8. Social Studies • Econ • Regions • Carroll County

  9. Science • Living Things • Physical Science • Chemistry • Road Trip through Maryland

  10. MathematicsContent • Number sense and patterns • Place value • Estimation • Graphs • Computation • Algebra (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) • Geometry and measurement • Time and money • Fractions and probability

  11. Fact Memorization • Beginning of the year addition and subtraction flash cards, decks of cards, computer games • Middle to end of year multiplication and division • Where do I find the resources I need? http://www2.carrollk12.org/instruction/elemcurric/math/pbasicfacts.HTM • http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/index.html

  12. Maryland State Assessment(MSA) Students in 3rd grade participate in the State testing. Testing Dates Reading- March 14th and 15th Mathematics- March 20th and 21st

  13. Report Card

  14. Data Binder • Math Sample work: • Assignments • Pre & Post Tests • E.L.A. Sample work: • BCR’s (Brief Constructed Responses) • Writing pieces • Responses to literature ●Means of tracking student progress ●Form of communication with parents ●Way for student to take ownership in his/her learning

  15. Agenda Book Homework Assignments Communication Source Code of Conduct

  16. If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach. If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach. If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach. If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach. If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we… teach? punish? Why can’t we finish the last sentence as automatically as we do the others? (Herner, 1998)

  17. What is School-wide Positive Behavior Support? • The application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools: • to increase academic performance • increase safety • decrease problem behavior • and establish positive school cultures

  18. PBIS Big Ideas Positive Behavior Support is a process for teaching children appropriate behavior and providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior. PBIS is not a curriculum - it is a framework for systems to identify needs, develop strategies, and evaluate practice toward success

  19. Why a School-wide Approach? It reduces challenging student behavior through a proactive, positive, and consistent manner across all school settings and Improves academic achievement and social competence

  20. Code of Conduct Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready to Learn Bathroom Assemblies Bus Class Halls Cafe. Recess

  21. Consistent Consequences • General reminder will be given about appropriate behavior. • Individual reminder/redirection will be given about appropriate behavior. • Student receives a Level One discipline form and teacher consequences. • Chronic behavior will result in a support room or office referral. Today your child struggled with... Respect _________________________ Responsibility ________________________ Ready to Learn_________________ Certain actions warrant immediate administrative involvement such as fighting, using inappropriate language, harassment, threats, and possession of contraband or weapons.

  22. Field Trips 2 trips in the spring: • Carroll County Farm Museum Chaperones: Completion of Volunteer Training 7 days prior to trip

  23. Miscellaneous Reminders Vacation Policy Send written request to school for approval so the absence can be coded as “excused” Birthdays No invitations for parties are to be distributed at school, or on the bus. Please send in only non-food items Fees (No Cash) Field Trips -checks made out to Runnymede Book Orders -checks made out to Scholastic Books Supplies Tissues and disposable camera

  24. Toys and Electronics Policy • No electronic radios or games • No trading cards • No Toys/Stuffed Animals

  25. Student Attendance • Carroll County Public Schools recognizes the importance between attendance and academic success. • Please contact the school every day your child will not be present for learning. • Please make arrangements to obtain missed class work if applicable. • Please contact the school nurse or school counselor, if your child’s absence will be more than three days due to illness or emotional concerns. There may be supports available for you and your child. • Please provide written documentation (handwritten note sent in with your child, faxed note (fax # 410-751-3537), or email (preattendance@carrollk12.org) as to the reason for the absence upon your child’s return to school. • For more information regarding attendance and attendance procedures please see the student handbook, or the Student Services Manual located on the CCPS website – www.carrollk12.org

  26. Third Grade Commitment to Parent and Students Parents will receive regular communication: • Letters • Data Binders • Agenda Books • Quarterly Progress Reports • Phone calls • Conferences sign-up sheet is in your child’s classroom

  27. Questions? If you have specific questions about your child, please give the teacher a call. Thanks!!

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