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Welcome!

Welcome!. Please sign in. Each student wrote you a letter. Please read the letter and write back on the “ Sunnygram ”. It will be the first thing your child sees tomorrow morning. Please sign up for a conference time and take a conference reminder. Please have a seat at your child’s desk.

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  1. Welcome! • Please sign in. • Each student wrote you a letter. Please read the letter and write back on the “Sunnygram”. It will be the first thing your child sees tomorrow morning. • Please sign up for a conference time and take a conference reminder. • Please have a seat at your child’s desk.

  2. Miss Daisley3rd Grade Welcome!

  3. Who is Miss Daisley? • From Pennsylvania • Northern Cambria • Undergrad • Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) • Elementary Education • Concentration in Reading • Substitute in PA • Graduate • Shenandoah University • Masters in Reading

  4. Reading A balanced or comprehensive literacy approach is used. This includes mini-lessons, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, as well as read-alouds, literature studies, author studies, and explicit phonological and phonemic awareness skills instruction. • Scholastic Book orders will be sent home each month. • Online ordering

  5. Writing • Writing Students write for many purposes with emphasis on explanatory and descriptive writing. Students also practice basic research skills, with an emphasis on information collection, summarizing, paraphrasing, and identifying resources. We follow a Writer’s Workshop approach to writing (mini-lesson, independent writing, conferencing, sharing) • Writing Rubrics (Learning Targets) • Grammar Usage, Conventions, Mechanics • Word Study Approach Discovering patterns, rules and meanings. • Cursive Writing

  6. Math Graphing Probability & Statistics Addition & Subtraction Geometry Patterns, Functions, Algebra Multiplication & Division Measurement Money Time Problem Solving

  7. Science Science • Units • Matter • Earth Cycles • Energy • Resources • Simple Machines • Environments • Animal Adaptations • Life Cycles • Soil

  8. Social Studies Units • Map and Globe Skills • Government • Famous Americans • Explorers • Economics • Greece • Mali • Rome

  9. Technology • Keyboarding • Word processing • SME math • Accelerated Reading • Internet Safety • Smartboard • Integration within curriculum • AlphaSmarts • Educational Software Programs • SOL related websites

  10. Testing • Units Tests • Study guides • Benchmark Tests • 2nd and 3rd quarter • SOLs • May • solpass.org • Virginia Department of Education • Released tests • Review • Study Guides • Old tests

  11. Specials • Music • Art • Library • PE • SEARCH • Guidance • Computer Lab

  12. Interactive Notebooks • These notebooks will be completed using composition notebooks for each subject.  They can be used for review at any time. It is a learning process and requires time and several procedures.

  13. Homework • Homework is a nightly 30 minute process • Reading-Silently/Read Aloud- 20 minutes and reading log BLOG • Math- as needed and assigned by teacher • Word Study-complete two activities per week • Projects as assigned • Content based assignments as needed • Agendas • Initial each night

  14. Assessments/Grading • Assessments will be graded with 1,2,3,4 • Clarity- 4=A, 3=B, 2=C 1=D • Formative and summative assessments will be used • Observations • Anecdotal notes • Discussions/conferences • Work samples • Verbal and nonverbal participation • Enrichment Opportunities • A copy of the report card is attached

  15. Rules • Follow directions the first time given • Listen carefully • Raise your hand • Respect yourself, others, and all property • Be responsible and honest • Be safe • Always try your best

  16. Behavior Programs • Individual Behavior Program • Punch Card • Whole Class Behavior Program • Number Bingo

  17. Celebrations/Birthdays • Birthdays • No lunch time treats. See school policy. • Can come in to read-contact me. • No invitations unless for everyone • Class Parties • Winter • Ancient Civilization Day • End of year

  18. Medication • If your child requires medication, please give it directly to our school nurse.

  19. Field Trips • We are permitted one field trip so far this year. The location is TBD. • Chaperones

  20. Arrival/Dismissal Procedures • First bell @ 7:35 am. • Students arriving between 7:30 and 7:35 should report to the front hall until the bell rings. • Late bell is at 7:50. • Tardy Slip • Dismissal @ 2:35 and 2:40 pm. • Early dismissal procedures

  21. Communication • Newsletters • Hard copy- beginning of the month • Email • Phone call • Thursday folders • Agenda

  22. Communication Continued • Conferences • Sign up sheet for 1st quarter conferences • First come first serve basis • 15-20 minutes long • Promptness is necessary and appreciated • Additional conferences as needed and requested • Teacher • Parent

  23. Best Contact Methods • E-mail: Briana.Daisley@lcps.org • School Phone: (703) 957-4390 • Notes placed in homework folder or in your child’s agenda.

  24. Attachments • Your packets also contain the following: • Daily special schedule – Keep for reference • Grading system • Report card sample • Class wish list

  25. To Do List… • Conference Sheet-PLEASE write yourself a reminder! • Sign in sheet • Note to your child 

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