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Mr. Chesher's Third Grade Curriculum Night | 15-Year Experience | Educational Philosophy

Join Mr. Chesher for an insightful Curriculum Night covering key aspects of the academic year. Explore the curriculum overview, classroom procedures, Q&A session, and more. Discover Mr. Chesher's teaching philosophy, impressive experience, and future aspirations. Learn about daily schedules, homework guidelines, reading and writing curricula, math concepts, technology integration, and science and social studies topics. Get valuable insights into classroom procedures, discipline policy, and communication practices. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with your child's education!

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Mr. Chesher's Third Grade Curriculum Night | 15-Year Experience | Educational Philosophy

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  1. Curriculum Night 2018 Mr. Chesher Third Grade

  2. Curriculum Night • Introduction • Curriculum Overview • Classroom Procedures • Q & A

  3. Meet Mr. Chesher • Experience –15 years 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4th, and 5th • Philosophy – Promote accountability & foster independence • M.Ed./EdD or MBA in the next few years • Born in Toledo, OH • Married for 5 years • Love running – 3 marathons

  4. Morning Meeting Social and emotional skills Understand how students learn Cognitive growth Better understanding of our children Discussing how to be a leader Making key connections

  5. Daily Schedule Daily Specials Monday – Art Tuesday – PE Wednesday – Music Thursday – STEM Friday – PE

  6. Absences or Tardies -Please be on time (change of transportation needs to be on a handwritten note and given to teacher by 8:00) If no note, please call school office. -School starts promptly at 7:40 (agenda and morning procedures should be completed by the end of the announcements) -Need written note or email for excused absence -Tardy students must be checked in at front office - Prior notification at least two weeks ahead of time if you want work sent along with your child for an extended trip.

  7. Homework Preparation is the key to success Read for 20 minutes Practice math facts Homework written in agenda daily Tests and projects announced

  8. Reading Curriculum Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of text Determine the main idea of a text Describe the relationship between a series of historical events Use text features to locate information Distinguish their own point of view Compare/Contrast important points and key details in a text Read and comprehend informational texts

  9. Reading Curriculum Cont. Determine the meaning of words and phrases both literal and non-literal language as used in text. Explain how specific aspects of a text’s illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by the words in a story. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. - Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

  10. Writing Curriculum Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and covey ideas and information clearly to the reader. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique. Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and editing. Use technology to publish writing

  11. Math Curriculum

  12. Essential Questions • Give a focus on the concept being taught for the day. • Changes throughout the unit • Essential questions in all subjects align with the standards posted on the class website.

  13. CUBES METHOD • Circle the numbers • Underline the question • Box any key words that are important • Evaluate the word problem • Solve the problem and check your work

  14. Math Curriculum, Cont. • Place value from ones to hundred thousands • Base ten number system • Adding & Subtracting Large Numbers • Word problems • Geometry • Classify triangles • Angles • Perimeter and area • Different types of polygons

  15. Math Curriculum, Cont. • Measurement • Multiplication (facts through 10 x 10) • Division (2 or 3 digit number divided by 1 digit divisor) with and without reminder • Number Patterns • Data collection and interpretation • Fractions – partitioning objects

  16. Technology Integration • Reflex Math – Math site used to practice math skills. • Power Point – Students are taught how to create and utilize presentations to display math reasoning and depth of understanding. • iReady – Used to practice various mathematical concepts at home and at centers. • Prodigy – Math website for computation • Khan Academy – math skill practice

  17. Science Curriculum

  18. Science Curriculum • 2 – 4 week units • Rotate between science and social studies • Units • Magnets • Heat • Pollution • Rocks, Minerals & Soils • Fossils • Animals Habitats & Adaptations • Weather

  19. Social Studies Curriculum

  20. Social Studies Curriculum • Early American Indian Cultures • European Exploration in North America • Colonial America • Roots of Our Democracy • Our Economy • Geography & Map Skills

  21. Health • Safety • Family living • Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs • Growth and development • Personal health

  22. Classroom Procedures

  23. Discipline Policy - Class Dojo will be used as our discipline policy in all third grade classes this year. - Homework not returned = -4 Dojo points - Bear Paws - Messaging me on Class Dojo won’t get you a quicker response than email. * Be sure to check your child’s agenda each day and review their Class Dojo progress. This helps with promoting positive behavior in the classroom!

  24. Inside The Agenda • Students will record their homework assignments each day in these columns • Students are responsible for writing in their agenda every morning.

  25. Thursday Papers Communication between home and school is vital to your child’s success in the classroom. To keep you informed, we will be sending home classroom work samples in the folders every other Thursday. Please take time to review the packet with your child and return it with a signature. First set goes home after Labor Day.

  26. Academic Areas A 90 – 100 B 80 – 89 C 70 – 79 F 0 – 69 Non-Academic Areas S Satisfactory N Needs to Improve U Unsatisfactory NG Not Graded Grading

  27. Grading Continued Reading: grades will be based on reading comprehension, reading response, and other class work Math: grades based on classwork, quizzes, and unit tests. Science/SS: grades based on classwork, quizzes, and unit tests/projects

  28. Grading Policy for 3rd Grade Report Cards every 9 weeks Progress Skills Checklists twice a year Recovery is given if needed only for an assessment. No recovery is given for quizzes and classwork assignments. - Home Access: Get your login info from Sue Agerton at the front office

  29. Grade Weights • 40% Tests, performance assessments, in- school projects, end of unit writing • 35% Quizzes, at-home projects, oral presentations • 25% Class work

  30. Change of Afternoon Transportation • The front office must be notified of any change in transportation. • Please be reminded that you must have approval from the Fulton County Schools Transportation Department to ride a different school bus.

  31. Responsibility • Please do not bring forgotten lunch money, snack, or homework to school. We are trying to emphasize responsibility. (The only exception should be medication.) • Every student will also have a job in our classroom. The jobs are to introduce the students to leadership roles while continuing to emphasize responsibility.

  32. Class Website Calendar, Links, Class Pictures, Information about Mr. Chesher, Parent Information, Homework and much, much more! ww.mrcheshersclass.weebly.com

  33. Snacks We will be having snack time in class every day. Please encourage your child to bring something nutritious. Sometimes students forget their snacks and are very hungry before lunch. One way to solve this problem is to teach your child to pack his/her snack.

  34. Needed!

  35. SUPPORTING OUR PTA Createor updateyour website profile today!Don't miss out on important school information!  (https://barnwellpta.org) Participatein our Fundraisers Donate– your PTA donation goes directly back to our school.   Purchasenew Spirit Wear shirts, socks and hoodies for Spirit Days and Field Trips Community AffairsCommunity events: Barnival/Publix Liason/Spirit Night/Movie Night School Support -  Copy Parent/All Pro Dads/Wellness Council/Book Fair/Box Tops Student Enrichment – Reading Readiness/Publix Math Night/International Night/Reflections/STEM Week Teacher Enrichment – Mini-grants/Room Parents/Staff Hospitality/

  36. Classroom Wish list • Handheld or electric sharpeners • Math /Science/SS Games • Erasers for Dry-Erase Boards • Chapter Books/Picture Books • iTunes Gift Cards for Apps • Headphones

  37. Conferences • Conferences begin on Monday, September 24th. • Remember to refer to the Sign-Up Genius link that’s located on my website. • Academic levels and grades will be discussed in detail.

  38. Important Info -Birthday treats must be store bought. Any parent who works with students must be volunteer trained. If you have a transportation change and it’s during the instructional day, please contact the office ASAP instead of emailing me. I’m busy teaching during the day and won’t be able to read emails immediately.

  39. Important Info If you need to contact me, please be sure to use my email: chesher@fultonschools.org 616-402-2135 mobile www.mrcheshersclass.weebly.com I promise to respond to your emails within 24 hours. If it’s during the school day, expect a reply sometime after 4:00.

  40. Thank You for Joining Me for Curriculum Night 2018

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