Grade 3 Parent Information Night Mrs. Katie Grogan Phone: [phone] Ext. 4160 [e-mail]

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Grade 3 Parent Information NightMrs. Katie
GroganPhone 926-1740 Ext. 4160kgrogan_at_frontier
.wnyric.org
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Parent Teacher Conferences

• Sign Up Sheets Available
• Friday, December 13, 2013 PM 1/2 Day
• Monday, December 16 , 2013 Full Day

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Weekly Specials

• Lunch
• 1137-1207 PM
• Monday
• Library 1244 119 PM
• Art 122 157 PM
• Tuesday
• Music 1244 119 PM
• Wednesday
• Physical Education 1244 119 PM
• Music 122 157 PM
• Thursday
• Art 1244 119 PM
• Friday
• Physical Education 1244 119 PM

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Homework

• Most week nights
• Occasional weekends
• Approximately 15 minutes
• Read 5 nights/wk for 30 minutes
• (Mon-Thurs, Once on Weekend)
• Please initial calendar record number of
  minutes.
• It is important to inform me of difficulty with
  homework. Adjustment can take place.
• Must be completed regularly, accurately and
  neatly.

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Agenda

• Your child has been provided with an agenda that
  will be used on a daily basis for the following
• Recording Homework Assignments
• Parent/Teacher Communication
• Please initial your childs agenda each night to
  ensure that it is being used effectively. I will
  do the same.

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Take Home Folder

• Contains student work daily
• Book It! Calendar Reading Log

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National Common Core District Expectations

• Lesson plans are aligned with National Common
  Core Curriculum
• Data gathered, collected reviewed

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Reading

• Balanced Literacy Approach, Fountas Pinnell
• Guided Reading Instruction provided at each
  childs instructional level
• Lead 21 Reading
• Currently assessing individual reading levels
• Reading levels and how they correspond to the
  report card
• Independent Reading Time
• Computer Programs
• Accelerated Reader (AR)
• Read Aloud
• Scholastic Weekly Magazine
• Partner Reading with Classmates
• Skill Reinforcement
• Reading Buddies Kindergarten

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Writing

• Writing for information and understanding in all
  content areas
• Instruction in the process of writing using the
  Units of Study program
• Mechanics and word study
• Editing
• Written logs, journals, responses and projects
• Penmanship, Cursive Writing

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Mathematics

• National Standards, Core Curriculum
• Math In Focus
• Coach Book
• Supplemental Resources
• IXL
• Memorization of Addition, Subtraction,
  Multiplication and Division facts
• Multiplication.com

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Social Studies

• Map skills
• November Elections
• Geography
• National government
• Communities around the world

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Science and Health

• Rock and Minerals
• Buoyancy
• Butterflies
• Body Systems
• Personal Safety

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Spelling

• Weekly lists, activities/word sorts and tests
• Tests will be given on Wednesdays

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Report CardAcademic Performance Level

• 4 Meeting Learning Standards with Distinction
  Student performance demonstrates a thorough
  understanding of the knowledge and skills
  expected at this grade level.
• 3 Meeting Learning Standards Student
  performance demonstrates an understanding of the
  knowledge and skills expected at this grade
  level.
• 2 Partially Meeting Learning Standards Student
  performance demonstrates a partial understanding
  of the knowledge and skills expected at this
  grade level.
• 1 Not Meeting Learning Standards Student
  performance does not demonstrate an understanding
  of the knowledge and skills expected at this
  grade level

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Report CardSubcategories
Excellent Progress
Appropriate Progress
- Needs Improvement
N/A Not Applicable
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New York State Assessments

• April 1-3, Grade 3 ELA Assessment
• April 30-May 2, Grade 3 Mathematics Assessment

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Behavior Management System

• The blue card day!
• Blue card means your child has had a good day and
  followed all classroom rules.
• Green card means your child has broken one rule
  or has not complied with a request. (Warning)
• Yellow card means your child has broken two rules
  or has not complied with two requests.
  (Consequence - possible contact home)
• Red card means your child has broken three rules
  or requests.
• (Consequence - Consequence and possible contact
  home)
• Catch them being good!
• Earn tickets and hold drawing for extra
  privileges.
• Gumballs! AR Goals!

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Birthdays

• Youre welcome to bring a snack to school on or
  around your childs birthday. We have 19
  children. Any day is fine, just let me know when
  youre coming!
• If planning an out of school party, please do not
  bring invitations to school.

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Parties

• Our class will be celebrating different holidays,
  as well as other festivities, throughout the
  year. Sign-up sheets are available if you can
  donate.

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Questions
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
A. Einstein
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Mrs. Katie GroganPhone 926-1740 Ext.
4160kgrogan_at_frontier.wnyric.org