Welcome to 3 rd Grade’s Open House

1. Welcome to 3rd Grade’s Open House

2. Third Grade Classrooms TEAM ATEAM B Mrs. Freiberg Mrs. Woltkamp Mrs. Lazzo Mrs. Provis Mrs. Rowland Mrs. Lemmons Mrs. Winans TEAM C Mrs. Jaral Mrs. Magana Mrs. Holthouse/Ms. McMahan

3. Variety of readings • Basal Reader – StoryTown • Guided Reading • Novels • Fiction/Non-Fiction passages

4. Guided Math • Addition, Subtraction, • Graphing Multiplication, and Division • Geometry • Mastery of basic facts • Mental Math • Rounding & Estimating • Problem Solving • Fractions • Algebra • Time and Measurement • Exemplars • Multiplication Fact Program

5. Language Arts • Sentence Structure • Parts of Speech • Capitalization/Punctuation • Essay Writing/Writing about Text (Expository , Narrative, and Opinion) • Friendly Letters • Word Processing

6. Words Their Way • We are using Words Their Way to teach spelling, phonics and vocabulary this year. • Throughout the week, the children sort word or picture cards that are similar. • The program is developmental. • The children are working on sorts appropriate for them.

7. Social Studies Communities Maps and Globes Illinois History Government/Elections Ancient Civilization

8. Matter Energy Space Habitats and Life Forms Natural Resources Forces and Motion

9. RtI: Response to InterventionA Regular Education Initiative • Tier 1 – All students are provided with flexible, small group/differentiated instruction using scientific, research based materials. All students are assessed three times a year to ensure that they are progressing within the curriculum. • Tier 2 – If a student is not making progress at the rate we expected, we will develop additional interventions that give them “more and different” reading or math help and monitor their progress more frequently. • Tier 3 - In some cases, additional, targeted supports are necessary. In those instances, we provide increased time in reading or math and add more intensive and/or one-on-one assistance throughout the child’s day. • Parents are a big part of the RtI process. We encourage you to communicate with us as we work with your child throughout the year!

10. Frankfort 157-C Curricular Initiatives

11. Background: • Illinois adopted Common Core National Standards along with 47 other states • Created newly aligned curriculum in English Language Arts & Math • Old standards were very broad & not challenging • Written for K-12 College & Career readiness • Rigorous skills, reading more complex text, higher level thinking and problem solving • Math instruction will focus on the 8 Mathematical Practices

12. Changes you might see: • New resources: • Many new titles and genres that kids will be reading • Some new Math resources & manipulatives • Hands on approach to Math where kids will be spending a longer time going into depth with math skills • Kids will be writing more frequently about their reading of both fiction as well as informational text

13. Where can I see what my kids will be learning? • www.fsd157c.org • District office tab • Curriculum tab • ALL curricular expectations are listed for parents

14. Quarters • Report Cards • Grading Scale • Online PowerSchool to check for grades

15. Grading Scale 100 - 98 A+ 72 – 70 C- 97 - 93 A 69 – 67 D+ 92 – 90 A- 66 – 63 D 89 – 87 B+ 62 – 60 D- 86 – 83 B 59 – below F 82 – 80 B- 79 -77 C+ 76 – 73 C

16. Students attend library according to their TIGER schedule • Classroom Library • Bookmobile

18. Catch-up Club 2013-2014 • The purpose of Catch-up Club is to provide an opportunity for students to rectify the occasional homework mishap. Students who choose to take advantage of Catch-up Club will do so by signing in at the Catch-up Club table during their lunch period. We encourage students to use the table when appropriate. When the students complete their assignments, they may join the rest of their class. This system is different than what we have done in the past. Instead of reporting to a room to do their homework, they will now be doing this in the lunchroom. • We do not want students to rely on Catch-up Club as a means of getting their assignments complete. We will monitor use of the club, and parents will be notified after a student has used the club more than three times in a month. At that time we will discuss with you a plan to keep homework completed.

19. Character Counts Expect Excellence Our expectations for student behavior at Chelsea Intermediate School will be one of excellence. All Students will be expected to follow the six pillars of behavior which are as follows: Citizenship, Respectfulness, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Caring, And Fairness.

20. Definition of Bullying • Bullying is an action that is repeated and over time from a person or group of people. Most of the time bullying is threatening in nature. In order for this to be considered bullying, there has to be an imbalance of power between the two groups. • Although many interactions that your child has at school may be unpleasant, they may not all be bullying. All interactions that have an adverse effect on your child should be reported and dealt with accordingly. It is, however, very important that students know the difference between an unpleasant incident and an act of bullying.

21. Please sign up for our November Parent/Teacher Conference!

22. If you would like to volunteer for parties or field trips, please sign up. Parent volunteers will be chosen by a lottery system and you will be notified if you are picked.

23. Non-food items may be brought in for your child’s birthday.

24. Classroom Webpage Please be sure to look at my web page weekly for homework, curriculum updates, downloads, websites, important dates, etc. WWW.FSD157C.ORG

25. give. grant. grow. • MISSION: Raising funds throughout the year to fulfill teacher written grants. Over $1.4 million granted to date. • GRANTED TO: Grand Prairie, Chelsea and Hickory Creek • FUNDRAISERS: Annual Dinner Auction, Golf Outing, Coin Drive, Cash for the Holiday Raffle, BETA Tent • RECENT GRANTS: • SMART BOARDS in 20 classrooms at Chelsea • Rebecca Caudill, Blue Stem and Monarch Book Programs • Electronic Signage at Chelsea • Razkids and Math Fact Programs at Grand Prairie • Hickory Creek guitars, music, green screen and PE Equipment • Netbooks and Tablet PCs at Hickory Creek • For more information and volunteering opportunities visit our websiteat www.ef157c.org

26. The FSP is the Parent Teacher Organization for District 157-C. Our mission is designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school through parent volunteer opportunities, student enrichment activities and fun family events. Some of the ways that we have enriched and supported the curriculum include: Funding for field trips Sponsoring special assembly programs Providing scholarships Providing curriculum enrichment funding to each school Coordinating volunteers for all our events and programs Each year we also hold FREE fun family events such as: Fall Family Fun Night and Creative Arts Showcase at Grand Prairie Exploration Night and Family Fitness Night at Chelsea Come visit our table at Curriculum Night and visit us at www.fsp157c.org to learn more about our organization, our events, registering and volunteering.

27. SCHOOL IS COOL Thank you for coming!