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Welcome to Parent Night Thursday, Sept. 18 , 2014

Welcome to Parent Night Thursday, Sept. 18 , 2014. Mrs. Constable and Mrs. Howell’s 3 rd Grade Classes. WPES School Administration. Mrs. Niznik , Principal Mrs. English, Asst. Principal Ms. Hughes, Secretary Ms. Austin, Receptionist School Phone – (352) 671-6370.

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Welcome to Parent Night Thursday, Sept. 18 , 2014

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  1. Welcome to Parent NightThursday, Sept. 18, 2014 Mrs. Constableand Mrs. Howell’s 3rd Grade Classes

  2. WPES School Administration • Mrs. Niznik, Principal • Mrs. English, Asst. Principal • Ms. Hughes, Secretary • Ms. Austin, Receptionist • School Phone – (352) 671-6370

  3. Educational Philosophy * To create LIFE LONG LEARNERS, education should be meaningfuland relevant. * Students need a supportive, safe environment in which they can take risks, mess up, and grow from their experiences. * Every child CAN learn!! * Children will rise to meet your expectations!!

  4. Goals *To give your children the academic and social skills they need: • to build confidence and succeed; • to progress to 4th grade; and *To provide a supportive and enjoyable classroom environment. *To achieve academic growth this year.

  5. In Our Classroom In our classroomcommunity we will: * Be respectful and polite. * Come to class each day prepared to learn. * Listen when others are talking. * Keep hands, feet and objects to ourselves. *Stay in your seat and raise your hand when you wish to speak.

  6. ** Expectations ** • Follow Directions • Be Respectful • Be Prepared 4. Maintain Self Space

  7. ** Consequences ** 1. Verbal Warning 2. Refocus Activity 3. Better Choice Essay 4. Call Home *Severe or continuing disruptions will involve the Dean.

  8. Class DOJO • Stop!!!! Think!!! Make a Good Choice!! *Behavior is tracked using Class DOJO. *There are positive and negative behaviors that are tracked. *At the end of the week, students who have earned 10 positive points or more are rewarded with a treat on Friday.

  9. Class DOJO (cont.) *A lesser reward is given for 5-9 points. * No reward given for less than 5 points. *Students who are in negative points on Friday, will need to think about and plan how to make a change in the upcoming week. *Parents may track behavior online using their child’s code (this information was sent home the second week of school).

  10. Master Schedule for Mrs. Constable’s3rd Grade Class 7:45 - 8:00 – Morning Work/Morning Announcements 8:00-9:36 – Literacy Block w/ Integrated S.S 9:36–10:21 – Specials 10:21-10:30 – SSR (Silent Sustained Reading) 10:30-11:00 – iii/Enrichment 11:00-11:50 – Math and Science Block (w/Mrs. Howell) 11:56-12:21 – Lunch 12:21-1:16 – ContinueMath and Science Block (w/Mrs. Howell) 1:16-1:55 – Remediation/Enrichment (students can be in either class) 1:55-2:05 – Pack-Up 2:05 - Dismissal

  11. DAILY SPECIALS9:36-10:21

  12. Master Schedule for Mrs. Howell’s 3rdGrade Classes 7:45 - 8:00 –Morning Work/Morning Announcements 8:00-8:48 –Math and Science Block 8:48–9:33 –Specials 9:33-10:30 –Cont. Math and Science Block 10:30-11:00 –iii/Enrichment 11:04-11:50 –Literacy Block w/ Integrated S.S (w/Mrs. Constable) 11:53-12:18 –Lunch 12:18-1:16 –Cont.Literacy Block w/ Integrated S.S (w/Mrs. Constable) 1:16-1:55 –Remediation/Enrichment 1:55-2:05 – Pack-Up 2:05 - Dismissal

  13. DAILY SPECIALS8:53-9:18 • Monday – Art • Tuesday – Computer Lab • Wednesday and Thursday – P.E *(Be sure to wear appropriate shoes for outdoor activities) • Friday – Media Center (‘A’ Week) • Friday – Walk/Jog Club (‘B’ Week)

  14. Curriculum Overview * Standards between second and third grade change, and third grade standards are significantly more challenging. There is a HUGE jump. * Third grade is a very transitional, difficult year. Expect challenges, but you can also expect GREAT success. * We have transitioned to the Florida Standards.

  15. Assessments • Aims Web – Given throughout the year. Both reading and math. • FSA - **NEW** Florida Standards Assessment • LEOYE (Local End of Course Exams)

  16. Replacement for the FCAT: • FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENT (FSA) • In the Math portion, there will be an increased number of EXPLAINING type situations. • Students will be required to use words to show reasons for their answer choices.

  17. Reading * All reading grades will be based on weekly selection assessments, cold read assessments, ELA Learning Checks, and word work assessments. * A typical reading block, which is 90 minutes per day, includes a short whole group lesson, small group instruction, station rotations, writing instruction, and Social Studies integration….WOW!!! * Very seldom will students use worksheets to practice within the classroom, although sometimes worksheets will be assigned, as homework, to practice important skills.

  18. Reading (cont.) * Literacy Notebooks will be used in many ways throughout the year…journals, station work, vocabulary, shared reading, guided reading etc. * Accelerated Reader –Students need to read quality literature and learn to love reading, regardless of whether or not a text is an AR book. Individual goals will be set based on each students reading level.

  19. Language Arts/Writing *Word Work – Weekly word work tests will be on Fridays. Homework DAILY except on Fridays. * 6 Traits of Writing - Ideas, Sentence Fluency, Organization, Word Choice, Voice, and Conventions will be taught using mentor texts. * Writer’s Notebook – Students will use these notebooks for important writing information, free writing journal entries, and writing assignments. * The Writer’s Notebooks will be graded periodically.

  20. Handwriting/Cursive * This year students will be learning cursive within Language Arts. Students will be given instructions and will practice in stations.

  21. Social Studies * Geography * Celebrating Culture * Economics * Government and Civics *Students will be using interactive social studies notebooks to help with studying and doing in-class projects to help with social studies concepts.

  22. Math * Number Sense, Concepts, and Operations. * Measurement * Geometry and Spatial Sense * Algebraic Thinking * Data Analysis and Probability *Students will be assessed using Fluency Computations and Mid and Chapter Tests. * Students will be using interactive math notebooks and doing in-class projects to help with their success with the math curriculum. Think Central Math Center

  23. Critical areas that are emphasized in 3rd grade MATH are: • Developing an understanding multiplication and division strategies with 100 • Developing and understanding of fractions, especially with using 1 as a numerator • Developing an understanding and using rectangular arrays and of area • Describing and understanding 2-dimensional geometric shapes.

  24. Science Topics * Scientific Process • Observing and Measuring Matter • States of Matter • Forms of Energy • Light Energy • Solar Energy, the Sun, and Gravity • Investigating the Stars • Plants • Classifying Animals • Environmental Influences * Students will be using interactive science notebooks to help with studying and doing in-class projects to help with science concepts.

  25. Science Book Website * www.myngconnect.com * Students can see, hear and use their textbooks by going to their Student Desktop at the MCPS site. * Students will be using interactive science notebooks to help with studying and doing in-class projects to help with science concepts.

  26. Grading

  27. Homework *Homework assignments for each subject are displayed each day on the ASSIGNMENT BOARD. *Students are expected to write down their assignments in their planners from the board and take needed materials home. Homework is to be returned when due. *Planners are also the MAIN form of communication between teacher/parent. *A homework folder is used to carry assignments back and forth each day. • Students must read EVERY DAY for 20 minutes!

  28. Tardiness *Breakfast is served beginning at 7:20 a.m. and students should arrive in class by 7:45 a.m. *If a student is not in the classroom by the 7:45 bell, they must check in at the school office before coming to class. *We will contact you quickly if tardiness become an issue.

  29. Other Tidbits * Volunteers - on an as needed basis – MUST have affidavit filled out (field trips, field day, holiday parties..etc.) * Field Trips – TBA * Cell Phones - turned off at all times on campus * Lunch – If you would like to have lunch with your child you can visit the front office to get a pass to join your child in the cafeteria. * Birthdays – Store Bought treats can be brought to school to pass out during lunch. Invitations can only be passed out to all students, or no students at all. 

  30. Other Tidbits (cont.) *Absences/Make-up work – Students will have a week to complete make-up work IF a note is provided and it’s excused. * Cheating– Students will automatically receive a grade of “0” on that particular assignment/test. *Dismissal – begins at 2:05 * Changes in Transportation – a note MUST be written. Please remember to put students first and last name along with teachers name.

  31. Wyomina Parks Website Wyomina Park Elementary

  32. Marion County Website Marion County Schools

  33. Let’s Have a Great Year!Any Questions?

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