Welcome to Back to School Night!!

1. Welcome toBack to School Night!! The Third Grade Team Tammi Avila Andrea Bambury Kendra Mitchell Nicole Hurley Sherylee Wambold Erin Harris

2. Specials (Art, Music, Technology, Physical Education) • Teachers – Introduction of Specials teachers and content. • Curriculum • Grading - 50% Participation and 50% Skills, Projects, and Assessments • Enrichment opportunities • Extra Curricular opportunities

3. Daily Schedule 8:05-8:10 Homeroom 8:13-9:08 Math 9:11-9:25 Recess/Snack 9:28-11:28 AM Classes 11:32-12:18 Specials 12:22-1:05 Lunch/Recess 1:08-3:08 PM Classes 3:05-3:35 Study Hall

4. Student Expectations Rules At all times……. Be respectful, responsible, and honest. Our class has spirit! We work together, support one another, and appreciate the uniqueness each member of our class and learning community has to offer. Responsibility Children in our class are responsible for their own actions, attitudes, behaviors, and work habits. We (parents & teachers) will help the children become more responsible. However, we will NOT take over individual responsibilities. The students are expected to return homework, planners, library books, etc. ON TIME. They are responsible for taking care of their learning tools and supplies.

5. AA Manners & Core Virtues • AA Manners are practiced daily • Monthly AA Character Traits • We will integrate the AA Manners and Character Traits into our daily instruction time.

6. Kickboard! * This is the teacher’s opportunity to positively encourage and praise the students. * Reward for demonstrating AA Character and exemplary manners. *Behavior can be viewed daily at home. *Weekly and trimester rewards will be given. *Please direct all questions to Robyn Hunt.

7. Planner • Sent home every day. • Please return to school the next day. • A great place to check your child’s homework. • No blanks

8. Literacy Spalding: -phonics (phonogram app), spelling, text structures, writing, and critical thinking Core Knowledge: -variety of literature and poetry Shurley English: -parts of speech, grammar Step Up to Writing: -informative/narrative writing DLI: -grammar All components are integrated in Literacy and throughout the day.

9. History Core Knowledge Curriculum: Canada World Geography World Rivers Ancient Rome The Vikings Earliest Americans Explorers of North America The Thirteen Colonies

10. Science Next Gen Standards • Landforms – Intro unit • Earth Science • Weather vs. Climate, Hazardous Weather, Weather tools, water cycle • Physical Science • Force and Motion, Electricity and Magnetism • Life Science • Life cycles and Ecosystems, Survival and Extinction Science Notebooks • Can be great to study from but must come back to school every day!

11. STEM Units Mrs. Martinez We Do Date: 11/6 – 12/5 Spheros Date: 2/6 – 3/1

12. Saxon Math Students learn through what is called “Incremental Development.” Through this, topics are introduced in spaced steps allowing for confidence before learning a new concept. Topics are never dropped, they are continuously reviewed and the topics may grow in complexity. Five Components: Power Up, New Concept, Lesson Practice, Written Practice, and Assessments. Homework: * Check and assist with corrections as needed * Due daily Assessments: * Every 5 lessons * Assessments are worth 80% of the math grade

13. Grading of Homework Grading Deductions: Students are responsible for their own work, including turning it in on time as well as making sure to include his/her name. Points will be deducted for late or no name work. Missing Work: 1 day – 10% 2 days – 20% 3 days until test day – 50% No Name Work: 10% *** Missing Assignment Notifications will be sent even if your child was absent. *** STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ASSIGNMENTS ON TIME TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT. Parent Handbook Pages 18

14. Grading • Please allow us time to thoroughly grade your child’s assignments. • Homework/Class Work – 3 business days • Assessments – 5 business days • Large Projects – 10 business days • Writing Assignments – 10 business days • Grades – T, M, L, I, Ch

15. Parent/Teacher Communication • Always check this power point, and the website for answers to your questions. • We love communicating with you! We will try to get back to you by the end of the day, but please allow up to 48 business hours. • We try to dedicate our weekends to our families. We will respond to e-mails beginning Monday morning! Thanks!  • Bun Burger Bun. 

16. Parent/Teacher Communication Newsletters are emailed from a Third Grade Teacher every Friday with important communication. All information in the newsletter can also be found on the Third Grade webpage.

17. After School Activities • Please remind your child daily where they go after school. • Sometimes we do not get a chance to check our email to remind your child where they go at the end of the day. We try, but it gets busy. • Write in your child’s planner if they need help remembering where to go.

18. Volunteering • Please check the Third Grade newsletters and website for volunteer opportunities. • When volunteering at school, please refrain from bringing younger siblings. It is a district policy and can be a distraction for the students. • When in the building, please do not photograph other students. • Interested in being a room parent? Contact us!! We are in need still.

19. Birthdays • You are welcome to drop off goodies at the office or send them in with your child in the morning. • No food of any kind is allowed for birthdays. • Pencils, stickers, bracelets, etc. • Please make sure birthday goodies are at school before 3:00. • We celebrate during study hall and need time to get them from the office. We strive to create and maintain a healthy and safe educational environment for all students.

20. Parent Portal Please make sure your current email, phone, & address are on the Parent Portal. All of the information parents need to know is available under Resources – Portal Information http://www.americanacademyk8.org/parentportal.aspx.  If you haven’t already, please take a moment to look at this link as it contains relevant information for both new and returning families (how to request password resets, change their e-mail address, set messenger preferences, etc.). 

21. School-Wide Behavior Positive Management System

22. Why Are We Using Kickboard? • Focus on Positive Behaviors • We understand the real impact a positive culture has on our school and our students. We strive to build the same safe and happy culture so that each of us can thrive. • Schools who use positive behavior support systems have higher academic growth across the board • Students thrive when they understand what is expected of them • Everyone can be consistent by using common language as we work toward a common goal • Parents, teachers, and students all have access to the system to see what behaviors are happening at school • Positive behaviors are reinforced through individual and group incentives • Help us focus student expectations and character development with the same intentionality as academic content • Behavior expectations are positively stated, and then are further defined across various settings within the school

23. Kickboard Access? • Kickboard Login Papers Went Home at Open House • If you didn’t get one, please email Robyn Hunt, Dean of Students, rhunt@aak8.org • Go to www.Kickboardforschools.com • Enter in the access code at the top of the page and your child’s birthdate (example 01/15/2006) • Write down the NEW USERNAME that appears it will be first initial, last name, and -6pj example smiller-6pj • *NOTE* the computer automatically saves your email as the username, this will not work as your login! • Then create your password • Write down your information • Email your Dean if you run into any issues.

24. Kickboard! • Fun Friday – Students will be able to join us for 2nd recess on Friday if they have all of their work completed and have a certain amount of bucks. • Trimester Parties – Can spend their money then.

25. We Love Third Grade!! Our goal as teachers is to help your child grow in independence. 3rd grade is their job, and we want them to be responsible with their job!