O.A. Peterson Elementary Curriculum Night– September 11, 2012

1. O.A. Peterson ElementaryCurriculum Night– September 11, 2012

2. O.A. Peterson Parent Partnership Night Northwest ISD Vision The best and most sought-after school district where every student is future ready: • Ready for college • Ready for the global workplace • Ready for personal success

3. O.A. Peterson Parent Partnership Night Peterson Elementary Mission Statement Our mission is to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment that educates and prepares our 21st century learners for an ever-changing world.

4. O.A. Peterson Parent Partnership Night Peterson Elementary 2012-2013 Theme There’s a Hero inside everyone! You don’t have to have super powers to be a hero. How can you be a hero in your daily life?

5. O.A. Peterson Parent Partnership Night What does partnering in your child’s education look like? • Making sure your child is rested, on time, and prepared for school each day. • Be comfortable working with us by daily take home folder, phone, or e-mail. Feel free to ask questions about your child’s curriculum! • Support your child with homework and make sure study time is in a quiet place. • Read together daily with your child!!

6. Daily Schedule 7:45-8:05 Morning Meeting 8:05-9:30 Reading Workshop 9:30-10:15 Writing Workshop 10:15-10:45 Lunch 10:45-11:05 Recess 11:05-11:20 Skills/Word Work 11:20-11:55 Social Studies 11:55-12:50 Specials (T, TH, F are P.E. days) 12:50-2:00 Math Workshop 2:00-2:40 Science Workshop 2:40-2:45 Prepare to go home *Reading Block includes word work and social studies.

7. Daily CommunicationYour child will bring their plastic take home folder daily. It may contain notes, flyers, spelling lists, and/or homework.It also contains a behavior conduct sheet. It only needs to be signed by a parent/guardian if I had to mark it that day.

8. Conduct Sheet The conduct sheet will mirror work and study habits and personal behavior expectations that are on the six week report cards. This will help you to stay connected and view your child’s daily behavior in class. If needed, a mark will be made and dated. It will take 2 marks to delete a box, showing your child’s conduct grade as the six weeks progresses.

9. School Website Link to Grade book! All progress reports and report cards will be digital this year. Username and Password is needed for access. *You can get this information from the office. Website InformationStay Connected! • Teacher Website • Daily schedule • Helpful videos • Upcoming events *I will periodically send out an email blast as I make updates and add information to the website.

10. HomeworkThis year your child will not have the traditional homework packet sent home on Monday to be returned completed on Friday. Instead he/she will: Read for 20 minutes every night Periodically have math skills or fact practice Practice meaningful spelling words

11. What will homework look like? Reading: Your child is expected to read 30 books this year. The books should be 125 pages or more. Your child should be reading a book from cover to cover, meaning they need to take the book home and bring it back to school the next day. A reading log will not be assigned. Statistics show that reading logs are not beneficial and do not create a love for reading. Your child is still expected to read nightly. 20-30 minutes is an appropriate time frame. To ensure your child is reading, have book talks with your child. Ask them what they think about the book, and to explain their thinking. You will be able to gauge your child’s understanding and comprehension through these book talks. WE WANT KIDS TO ENJOY READING, NOT CONSIDER IT A CHORE!

12. What will homework look like? • Math: • Your child will find themselves more successful in math if they have their basic addition and subtraction facts memorized. Flash Cards and math websites with fact practice are great ways to help your child. Just remember to keep it light-hearted and fun! • We will have a fact baseball world series in class, where students are divided into teams and will “play” one another to see who the World Series Math Champs are!!!!! • Home practice- They will periodically have math homework to reinforce the skills we are working on in class, or basic math facts to practice on. When a math page is sent home it will need to be returned completed to school the next day.

13. Word Work/Spelling: Our goal is to have the kiddos understand the spelling rules and apply them when writing, verses bringing a list home and memorizing the words for a test on Friday. We want our kids to actually work with their words and understand the spellings and why the words are spelled the way they are…. Monday- Words will be introduced and spelling rule(s) will be taught. Tuesday-Thursday- Words will be practiced in centers or group activities. Friday- Quick review, game, or quiz *You can support your child at home by referring to the word work/spelling tab on my main web page. What will homework look like?

14. Planners! • If your child has not already purchased a planner, they are for sale through the school and are recommended! • They are only $4. You can send the money to school with your child and we will get the planner to them. • Planners are a great way for your child to keep track of assignments, projects, homework, and other activities.

15. Tid-Bits • PTA • Our goal is to have every parent be a part of the PTA. • We are sponsoring a contest to have 100% participation, and those classes with 100% participation will be awarded an ice cream party. • You determine how involved you want to be….there are tons of ways to be a part of your child’s education. • Ride Changes • Please send a note to school with your child to inform us of any changes. All changes must be reported to the office staff before 2:00 pm to be honored. • Reasoning for the 2:00 rule. Our goal is to keep our kids safe and we would hate to have them lost in the shuffle of dismissal, due to not getting the ride change info in enough time.

16. So what can I expect of my child by the end of 3rd grade?

17. In Math - by the end of 3rd Grade, students will be able to: ·         Use place value to read, write, and describe the value of whole numbers through 999,999. ·         Compare and order numbers through 9,999. ·         Model addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems using pictures, numbers, and words. (using strategies) ·         Choose the correct operation to solve word problems. ·         Round and estimate numbers to the nearest ten or hundred. ·         Determine the value of a collection of coins and bills. ·         Solve and record multiplication problems (up to 2 digits times 1 digit). ·         Identify and create multiplication/division fact families. ·         Recognize and Extend Patterns. ·         Identify, classify, and describe two and three dimensional figures using formal vocabulary. ·         Recognize congruent 2-D shapes. ·         Identify and create lines of symmetry in a 2-D shape. ·         Collect, organize, record, and display data through graphs (i.e. pictographs and bar graphs). ·         Use data to describe the probability of an event happening (more, less, or equally likely). ·         Identify and use different forms of measurement (length, weight/mass, volume/capacity, and temperature). ·         Determine the perimeter and area of 2-D shapes. ·         Tell and write time shown on analog and digital clocks to the minute. ·         Construct and compare fractions using concrete models. ·         Locate and name points on a line (using whole numbers). ·         Solve word problems using all mathematical strategies

18. In Language Arts - by the end of 3rd Grade, students will be able to:   Read 120 words per minute with stamina and fluency. ·         Independently read for 100 minutes per week. ·         Use reading strategies to answer thought-provoking questions. ·         Identify different elements within a story (setting, characters, problem, and solution) as well as its genre. ·         Sequence events from a story or passage. ·         Find the cause and effect within a story, as well as their relationship to one another. ·         Identify and write a summary to a story. ·         State the main idea of a passage and its supporting details. ·         Identify the difference between a fact and an opinion statement. ·         Infer information or details from a given text. ·         Compare and contrast topics through the use of graphic organizers. ·         Use resources to gather information (Internet, dictionary, etc.). ·         Identify prefixes and suffixes of different words. ·         Describe the difference between a synonym and an antonym. ·         Use correct punctuation, capitalization, and grade level spelling. ·         Identify and use different parts of speech (i.e. noun, verb, adverb, adjective, etc.). ·         Determine the difference between a subject and predicate in a sentence. ·         Use the writing process to write a multi-paragraph paper, including personal and peer-editing, revision, and final drafts. ·         Elaborate and use detail to enhance a written story. ·         Write in cursive and follow the Johnny Can Spell phonics system.

19. In Social Studies - by the end of 3rd Grade, students will be able to:   Understand the concepts of geography (location, distance, and direction on maps, as well as the physical environment). ·         Describe how individuals, events, and ideas have changed over time as well as how they have affected our world today. ·         Identify importance of a community and all encompassing aspects. ·         Create and interpret timelines. ·         Identify characteristics of good citizenship through historical figures (i.e. Jane Adams, Helen Keller, and Harriet Tubman). ·         Explain the significance of different cultures (i.e. St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Kwanzaa). ·         Explain the economic concepts of supply and demand as well as their effects on society. ·         Recall different concepts of the economic system (i.e. scarcity, free market, simple business operations, etc.). ·         Identify ways of earning, spending, and saving money. ·         Describe the basic structure and functions of local and national governments

20. In Science- by the end of 3rd Grade, students will be able to: Use their senses and science tools to make observations, gather information, and conduct simple investigations. ·         Know and understand that force causes change. ·         Identify and observe simple systems in the world, such as simple machines. ·         Recognize and understand different ecosystems around them. (This includes food webs and chains, as well as the needs of organisms.) ·         Know that species have different adaptations to help them survive in their environments. ·         Identify the properties and states of matter. ·         Experiment with soil and other natural resources to understand their purposes. ·         Recognize the different forces on earth (specifically earthquakes, volcanoes, and glaciers). ·         Identify the planets in our solar system and their positions in relation to the sun. ·         Describe the defining characteristics of the sun.

21. With Technology - by the end of 3rd Grade, students will be able to: ·         Use a variety of devices such as a mouse, keyboard, and CD-Rom. ·         Use a variety of data types (i.e. text, graphics, audio, etc.). ·         Use proper keyboarding techniques (hand positioning) while producing a document. ·         Produce a document on the keyboard. ·         Use appropriate software to express ideas and solve problems.

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