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Rockledge Elementary School “Back to School” Night 2010-2011. Mrs. Bajpai, Mrs. Lowd, Ms. Lansey, Miss Yoo 3 rd Grade. “Back to School Night” Objective:.
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Rockledge Elementary School“Back to School” Night 2010-2011 Mrs. Bajpai, Mrs. Lowd, Ms. Lansey, Miss Yoo 3rd Grade
“Back to School Night” Objective: The Third Grade Team will introduce themselves, discuss classroom rules/general policies, convey information about academic subjects/curriculum, and review and suggest methods of communication between school and home in order to acquaint parents and family members with the 3rd grade classroom.
General Classroom Information • Classroom Rules • Community of Caring Creed • Discipline Policy • Incentive/Consequence System • Grading Policy
General Classroom Information • Homework Policy • - Agenda Books • - Checking Homework • - Reading Logs, BWTL, Spelling, Math, Science, S.S., Health • Class Schedules • Supplies
Assessments: The Testing Craze… • Scholastic Reading Inventory (S.R.I.) • Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT) • Baseline Maryland School Assessment (MSA) • Stanford Achievement Tests (SAT 10) • Quarterly Unit Assessments • General Assessments: Tests, Quizzes • Official MSA!!!
Academic Subjects/Curriculum • Reading • - Anthology and Comprehension Toolkit • - Leveled Reader Series • - Reading Groups • - Literacy Circles/Book Clubs • - Rockledge Reads! • - Book Reports
Academic Subjects/Curriculum • Oral & Written Communication • - Writing Journals/Daily Language Review (D.L.R.) • - Cursive handwriting • - Spelling (journals and Challenge word lists) • - Grammar Study/Exercises • - Writing Workshop • - Write-A-Book Project
Academic Subjects/Curriculum • Math • - Math, Grade 3 (textbook) • - Chapters/Concepts • - Basic Facts +, -, and x • - Problem Solving • - http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com
Academic Subjects/Curriculum • Science • - Science Series • - Supplemental Science Books • - Units, Inquiries, Study Guides • - Science Fair Project • - http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com
Academic Subjects/Curriculum • Health • - Health Series • - Integration with P.E. • - Nutrition Unit • - Preventing Disease Unit • - Colgate Bright Smiles Program • - Safety Unit
Academic Subjects/Curriculum • Social Studies • - Communities (textbook) • - Units/Themes • - Geography and Map Skills
Communication • Friday Folders, Graded Papers, & Weekly Reports • Parent/Teacher Conferences • School and Classroom Websites: www.pgcps.org/~rockledg • www.schoolrack.com/BajpaiLowd • http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com • Email & Notes: • heidi.bajpai@pgcps.org • jean.lowd@pgcps.org • Phone Calls: (301) 805-2720
Parental Support • Volunteers • Background Checks and Fingerprints • Room Parents • Chaperones • Field Trips • Wish Lists
Thank you for your attendance and support!!! The Third Grade Team