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Welcome to Third Grade

Welcome to Third Grade. in Mrs. Duke’s class!. Welcome to Open House!. Vision : Olde Providence Elementary strives to provide high quality and diverse instruction for all students by emphasizing teacher, parent, and student cooperative efforts. Introduction:. Mrs. Duke

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Welcome to Third Grade

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  1. Welcome to Third Grade in Mrs. Duke’s class!

  2. Welcome to Open House! Vision: Olde Providence Elementary strives to provide high quality and diverse instruction for all students by emphasizing teacher, parent, and student cooperative efforts.

  3. Introduction: • Mrs. Duke • This is my ninth year teaching. • I have a BA and MA in Elementary Education. • To contact: email: emily.duke@cms.k12.nc.us call: 980-343-3755 • Web page: http://mrsduke.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/

  4. OP Administrative Team • Principal – Rachel McKenzie • Assistant Principal – Andrea Runyon • School Counselor – Sarah Crist • Academic Facilitator – Amanda Daniels

  5. Daily Schedule • 7:45-8:30 Morning Work • 8:30-9:15 Math Block 1 • 9:15-10:00 Specials • Monday: Music, Tuesday: Media, Wednesday: Computer, Thursday: PE, and Friday: Art • 10:10-10:45 Math Continued • 10:45-11:15 Science Block 1 • 11:15 – 12:25 Math Block 2 (homeroom) • 12:25-12:55 Science Block 2 (homeroom) • 1:00-1:25 Lunch • 1:30-2:00 Recess • 2:00-3:00 Writing/Grammar • 3:00 Pack and Stack

  6. Literacy in Third Grade • Phonics, Daily 5, guided readings, spelling, vocabulary, and read aloud. • We focus on building stamina and the ability to comprehend various text types at an individual challenging level. • We are moving towards 50% non-fiction reading.

  7. Grammar • Each child grades 1-5 will be using Daily Grammar Practice • Nouns • Pronouns • Adjectives • Capitalization • Punctuation • Verbs • In addition, teachers will build lessons to teach the grammar common core objectives in isolation.

  8. Math • Numbers and Operations • Multiplication and Division • Fractions • Geometry • Measurement and Data • Algebraic Thinking

  9. Science and Social Studies • We are using the “The Essential Standards” in North Carolina • http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/new-standards/

  10. Science Units • Matter • Energy • Earth, Moon, and Sun • Ecosystems • Force and Motion • Earth Systems (land and water features) • Structures and Functions of Living Organisms (bones, muscles, support protection)

  11. Social Studies Focus • Citizens and Government • Communities Over Time • Different Roles • Geography • People and Economics • People and Technology • People Shape Communities

  12. Testing: CMS and EOG • MAP testing – works to your child’s level – on iPads and computers • Pre-EOG • The state of North Carolina requires all students in grades 3-8 to complete the End of Grade tests for reading and math. • EOG Date May 28th (Please don’t schedule vacations during this time).

  13. Grade Level Discipline Plan • In order to guarantee your child and all the students in our classrooms the excellent climate they deserve, we are utilizing the following the discipline plan: • Students will pull tickets for breaking a rule – we do not “clip up” in upper grades – this will be written in the agenda daily. • Class Rules • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be a Good Learner.

  14. What is MAP? • Measures of Academic Progress • Computerized, diagnostic assessment of math and reading administered 3 times/year • To help us know what skills and concepts in reading and math that students know and what they need to learn. • The difficulty of the test adjusts based on how students answer the questions. No two tests are the same. An individualized test is built for every student. • MAP assessment begins the week of 9/9-9/20

  15. Automatic Office Referrals: • Physical Contact • Inappropriate Language • Threatening behavior to a teacher or another student

  16. Rewards • Class rewards – Marble Jar – students earn rewards for compliments in the hallway – if an administrator gives us a compliment the students will earn 2 marbles, the entire class staying on green all day, etc. • “Shining Knights” – can come from a specials teacher, administrator, and Mrs. Gould at lunch. We compete weekly with other 3-5 classes. Character Ed based this year. • Punch cards – 25 total punches = treasure box or free night of reading. • 2 punches for turning in all homework on time, 2 punches for pulling 2 or less tickets in a week, and 1 punch for writing down homework every day in every class.

  17. Character Education • We have monthly school wide character traits we focus on as a school. • Shining Knights – school wide • Class meetings

  18. Homework • Students should have a total of 30 minutes for homework each night. • 15 minutes of reading – can read a textbook or do “Study Island” when we receive the passwords. • Math sheet – every night, except Friday – unless we’re behind. • Spelling – Monday through Wednesday • Reading sheets – students will be given multiple days and they can be counted as their “15 minutes” • All homework is due the next day unless otherwise stated (projects, progress reports, and reading passages will have multiple days to be completed and the due date will be written on the homework board).

  19. Homework - Absences • The teacher will collect make-up work and give it to the student when they return to school. • If the student is absent because they are SICK for 2 or more days the work can be placed in the main office after 3:15 (upon request). The teachers have 24 hours to collect make-up work for students. • Students need to complete all make-up work and turn it back in. • Forgotten homework: “Staff is not available to open a door after school hours to get forgotten work. We will not interrupt a classroom to deliver late homework.”

  20. CMS Grading Scale A: 93-100 ExcellentB: 85-92 Very GoodC: 77-84 Satisfactory D: 70-76 Low PerformanceF: Below 70 Failing Grades count once unless it is a project or test.

  21. CMS Elementary Grading Procedures - NEW • Class work/informal assessments (warm-ups, notebook checks, group work, in-class tasks, and class participation )= 30% of quarter grade • Homework = 10% of quarter grade (homework will be given as a participation grade) • Formal assessments (tests, major quizzes, comprehensive writing assignments, and projects) = 60% quarter grade

  22. Projects: Grades 2-5 • One project per semester. • Each project will have directions and rubrics to go with them • Parents and students will be given at least 3 weeks to complete the project. • Counts as a formal assessment grade • You might want to tell your parents what event you will invite parents in for (book parade, wax museum, poetry event….)

  23. Parent Portal • New NC system for attendance and grades • https://cms.powerschool.com/public/ • You can access it from the CMS Website under the Parent Tab • You should have received your login information last week in the Home/School folder • Help Desk: 980-343-9420

  24. Communication • Be sure to give me your email address. This year we will be using Sign Up Genius for parent teacher conferences. • I will also email you updates periodically. • Quarterly Newsletters • My website • Phone calls.

  25. Recess • We go outside unless it is under 40 degrees • Indoor recess – Mr. Mark, games, we try to stay active during this time • Wear tennis shoes – we run laps almost daily • Maybe go over your football, lacrosse, … policy this is a good time to explain all that

  26. OP Reading Incentive Program: Grades 3-5 • Quarter Goal -read 3 books of different genres and turn in one form per book, per quarter. • Semester Goal – read and turn in a total of 6 genre forms (3 per quarter) • Your child will receive a formal assessment grade each quarter. (60% portion of grade) • We are focusing on different genres again. They will choose from 8 different genres. • This program helps meet the standards of the Common Core • Detailed information will be coming home with our Sept. 13 Kick Off • Amanda.daniels@cms.k12.nc.us

  27. Volunteer and Visitor Policy • You must register as a CMS volunteer at: • https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/ • You will receive an email that confirms you as a volunteer. • If you are from out of state it will take longer to run a background check. • Go ahead and register any family member that may come to the school. Even lunch visitors must be approved. • This is for the safety of your children. We appreciate your support!

  28. Transportation • Please send in a note – I don’t always get an opportunity to check my email during the school day – or call the office. If I do not receive a note I will be sending your child home their normal way – I cannot take their word for it. • Buses – you must be registered to ride the bus. If you don’t ride the bus for a while they will remove you from the system…Students cannot ride the bus home with a friend – plan to be a car rider that day. • Cars – walkers wait under the tree and you need a number to pick you your child. It is for their safety. • No parents can wait under the breeze way – you may wait on the parking lot side of the crosswalk.

  29. Fieldtrips • I will email before a trip and ask for a volunteer. • Children’s Theater • CMS freebie

  30. Birthdays • Students cannot pass out invitations unless they are inviting the whole class – we don’t want anyone feeling left out. You will receive a directory with student information that you can use for invitations. • No food celebrations in the cafeteria or classroom – we’re moving to a healthy alternative.

  31. Siblings • Refer to the OP Parent Handbook online: • Only parents/adults are invited to school parties, as the rooms become over crowded. • Preschool siblings may come with a parent who is involved in an individual activity such as AR, Art, or other PTA work. • Preschool siblings are welcome to come with parents to lunch. • Field day activities are for school aged children. The opening ceremonies are open for the entire family to attend, but the field day events are restricted to the school-aged participant and the adult volunteer or spectator so that the adult volunteer can focus on the safety of the school students.

  32. Progress Reports • Sent home weekly – Tuesdays • Return by Friday – all papers need to be returned. • At the end of the quarter I will send home all of the progress reports for you to keep. • The work and notes on the front page reflect last week’s work.

  33. Progress Reports

  34. Materials Fee • Due at the end of September • $19 exact cash or check written to Olde Providence • Includes the cost of our Time for Kids magazine, the NC Studies Weekly newspaper that we use weekly, cursive books, and a math book. • Fieldtrips will be an additional fee and a notice will be sent home a few weeks in advance. • In January we will collect money again for EOG practice materials.

  35. Thanks for coming!! (This presentation will be added to my Wiki this week)

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