Transcript Welcome to 4th Grade! Northway Elementary School

Welcome to 3rd Grade!
Franklin Elementary School
Franklin 3rd Grade
September 9, 2014
Introduction
Mrs. Cubellis 3A
Miss Baker 3B
Mr. Casciotti 3C
Miss DeRuyter 3D
Classroom Schedule
Monday’s Schedule
8:50-9:10 – Morning Activities
9:15-10:15 – Integrated Arts
10:15-12:00 – Communication Arts
12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess
1:05-2:15 – Math
2:20-2:50 - Switch
2:50-3:20 - Switch
Classroom Schedule
Wednesday's
Schedule
Wednesday
8:50-9:10 – Morning Activities
9:15-10:15 – Communication Arts
10:15-11:00 – Library
11:00-11:55 – Communication Arts
12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess
1:05-2:15 – Math
2:30-3:15 Orchestra
GOAL – Thursday – 11:00-12:00/2:25-3:25
Science
Scott Foresman Series
Inquiry-Based Approach
– Unit B: Earth Science
– Unit C: Physical Science
– Unit D: Space and Technology
English
The Sentence
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Capitalization and Punctuation
Pronouns
Adverbs and Prepositions
Social Studies
Twelve Units
The Social Studies curriculum focuses on 12 main units
which center around communities, geography, citizenship,
and government around the word. It is an in-depth
curriculum that has many resources that are offered to the
students.
Communication Arts and Spelling
Spelling Test – every Friday
Reading Test-every Friday unless
otherwise noted
The Writing Focus
• Narrative
• Opinion
• Informational
•Letter Writing
• Students
evaluated using
PSSA Rubric
• Students must
focus on a writing
prompt
Mathematics
* Students were grouped according to District Criteria.
District Criteria
– Achievement Scores
• IOWA Test
– End of Book Test
– Basic Fact Test
– Student Attributes
• 2nd Grade
Mathematics
Harcourt Publishing
Groups are Homogeneous (Academic I) and Heterogeneous
(Academic II)
– The difference between Academic I and II is the pace of
the class and the depth of exploration.
All groups receive the same curriculum – same book
All groups have same goal of completion of book
75 minutes of uninterrupted time
Data driven criteria for this years placement
Goal – solid, strong math skills + positive attitude toward
subject
Rocket Math
15 minutes per math period
Program is an intense instruction of
math facts.
100% accuracy to move
on to the next level.
Grading
A – 90% - 100 %
B – 80% - 89%
C – 70% - 79%
D – 60% -69%
Students are responsible for recording assignments
and having required work in class on time.
Homework will not be given on Day 1 of an illness.
Please e-mail or call on Day 2 for work.
Every attempt will be made to honor vacation
homework requests; however, we are limited by our
need to plan which does not occur until Thursday of
the week before.
Attendance at orchestra does not excuse a student
from classwork/homework.
We recognize as legitimate some of the
arguments assailing nightly homework that now
abound in the media on a daily basis.
We appreciate the need for children to have time
to develop outside interests.
We accept the reality of the school day and its
limits on academic time.
We believe in a reasonable policy as found in
our handbook of 30-40 minutes daily.
Homework should help children:
• review and practice what they’ve learned
• get ready for the next day’s classes
• learn to use resources, such as libraries, internet
searches
• explore subjects more than time permits in the
classroom
• avoid simple repetitions of skills mastered
• develop good habits and attitudes
We will assign regular math homework, as math, like bike
riding, comes with concerted effort and requires ample practice
to enhance the conceptual understanding.
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Go over assignment board – keep it up-to-date
All assignments will be written in assignment book
Give reminders about organization
Show consistency in checking homework
Be firm in the requirement of having materials in
class
– Provide assistance, whenever possible, to those
struggling to meet requirements
Kindness........Patience.......Encouragement.....
Consistency......!
How can you help your
child?
Organization:
• Find out how your child is doing with assignment book
• Your child is responsible for writing assignments – not you!
• Help your child keep his/her accordion folder organized
Time Management:
• Track assignments on a monthly calendar at home. Work
backward from the due date of larger or long term assignments
or tests.
• Break into nightly tasks.
• Designate a time that works for your child/family.
Prioritize:
• Have your child label activities and school tasks 1-3.
• Check-in frequently to see how the tasks are being done.
Pull-Outs
2:30 – Big Orchestra – Wednesday
GOAL – Thursday – 11:00-12:00
2:25 – 3:25
Third Grade Orchestra Rehearsals
• Elective classes- not required
• Students who are not at a rehearsal will be
Participating in extension/remediation
activities or working on special projects
who are not at a rehearsal will NOT be
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scheduled for study- hall like periods
• Orchestra students need to bring their
instrument & music every week
• Orchestra Rehearsals – Wednesdays 2:30-3:15
Orchestra Lessons
• Lessons were scheduled to begin on Thursday,
September 4th
• Schedules have been distributed by Mrs. Donato
• Students are to attend their lesson every week
• They are to bring their instrument and music every week
• May leave for their lesson five minutes before
scheduled lesson begins
• Orchestra students are required to make-up any work
missed while attending their lesson
Additional Notes
Additional homework may
result because of the following:
•Late arrival to school
• Orchestra lesson or ensemble
• Student’s personal pacing in
class
Birthday Celebration
Food items are not permitted in FES
classrooms so please celebrate your
child's birthday through the birthday
book club verses classroom treat.
We can still sing!
Contact Information
Phone Number: (412) 366-9663
Mrs. Cubellis’s email
[email protected]
Miss Baker’s email
[email protected]
Mr. Casciotti’s email
[email protected]
Miss DeRuyter’s email
[email protected]
Please make sure to sign-up for a conference – sheets posted in rooms
Best time to contact by phone is 11:00-11:45
Thank you for attending
Curriculum Night 2014!