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Welcome to Back to School Night!

Join us for an informative session about the curriculum, teaching philosophy, and student support in Room 18. Learn about Schoology basics, standards-based rubrics, and how to contact me with any queries. Discover ways parents and students can engage with Schoology effectively.

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Welcome to Back to School Night!

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  1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Greenger Room 18 3rd Grade

  2. All About Me • Graduated from UC Berkeley in 1995 (pre-med) • Teaching for 22 years (12 years at Roscomare) • NBC teacher since 2003 • GATE Coordinator • Schoology LMS Champion • Work with Teacher Support Unit • Married for five years • I have three fur babies.

  3. Teaching PhilosophyEquity vs. Equality

  4. What AreCommon Core Standards? • Language Arts: These standards are designed to develop students’ critical thinking and analysis skills through close reading of complex text. Students provide evidence based responses and utilize text-dependent questions. • Math: Students develop deeper critical thinking and problem solving strategies.

  5. 3rd Grade Curriculum • Benchmark Advance • Literature Circles (Tornado) • Mathematics (My Math) • FOSS Science/NGSS • Social Studies • Computer- Planet Bravo • Art, P.E., Music is integrated into curriculum

  6. Standards Based Rubric • All scores are based on the extent each child meets or exceeds the curriculum • 4-advanced: exceeds and has mastered standard • 3- proficient: meets standards • 2-partially proficient: meets some of the standard • 1-not proficient: performing below the standard

  7. Schoology

  8. Schoology Basics • This is the first year elementary schools are using Schoology • For each reporting period, elementary teachers are only required to enter: • three grades in language arts • three grades in math • one grade for each of the other subjects such as social studies, science, physical education, and health. • These grades are just a snapshot of the student’s progress. • Teachers will still consider the whole picture before assigning final grades. • Pilot phase... We will let you know when Schoology has full functionality

  9. SCHOOLOGY & STUDENTS • Students can use Schoology to: • Join teacher created groups • Watch lessons posted by the teacher • Complete and submit assignments • Keep track of upcoming assignments and due dates.

  10. SCHOOLOGY & PARENTS • Parents can use Schoology to: • Access student grades through the parent portal (Passport) on the LAUSD website. • View their child’s assignments • Stay informed about any classroom curriculum posted by the teacher.

  11. Homework • Language Arts: spelling and grammar • Mathematics and Khan Academy • P.O.W. ( Problem of the Week ) • Lexia (Thursday) • Book reports (Bottle Buddy) • Science Project • Typing Club

  12. Problem of the Week(P.O.W.) • Problem • Strategy • Solution

  13. Meeting All Learners’ Needs • Differentiation • Thinking Maps • Technology • Depth/Complexity • Novelty • Book Reports/Projects • Acceleration • Flexible Grouping • Faster Pacing

  14. Planet Bravo • Responsible Internet Use • Cloud –based documents-basics • Proofing Tools and Shortcuts • Computer Hardware-troubleshooting • Animation • Research/brochures • Programming

  15. Beyond the Classroom • Lexia • Typing Club • mrsgreenger.typingclub.com • Benchmark Universe • Clever.com • Google Classroom • Classroom.google.com • Khan Academy

  16. Classroom Management • The Money System • Ways to earn money • Ways to spend money • Teaches place value • Teaches responsibility • Teaches honesty • Teaches compassion

  17. Classroom Website • http://www.mrsgreenger.com • Newsletter • Week at a Glance • Assignments/Homework • Language Arts Resources • Math Resources • Parent Center

  18. Field Trips • Cabrillo Marine Museum • November 14, 2018

  19. How to Contact Me • To contact me, you can: • Stop by before school • Notes in homework planner • Email me at mroth@lausd.net • I check emails between 7-4 (school days only)

  20. Room Parents • Please go online to Shutterfly to sign up class parties, conferences, and classroom help. • A note from Booster

  21. How Can You Help? • Art • P.E. • Classroom Preparation • Filing • Photographs/DVD Production • Correcting/Reviewing Class Work • Literature Circles/Small Groups • Special Events • Field Trips • Surprise teacher with a non-fat latte 

  22. A Few Requests, Please… • Please make sure your child arrives to school on time. • Send your child to school with lunch, lunch money, or leave it in the office. • Have any birthday celebration requests approved by me in advance. • Please arrange for a parent conference in advance.

  23. Thank You!

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