Transcript Parent Night 2015-2016 - North Allegheny School District

Franklin 3rd Grade
September 8, 2015
Introduction
Miss Baker 3B
Third Grade Teachers
 3A – Mrs. Cubellis
 Tiger Talk
 3B – Miss Baker
 Social Studies
 3C – Mr. Casciotti
 Science
Classroom Schedule
Monday’s Schedule
9:15-10:15 – Integrated Arts
10:20-11:20 – English/Language Arts
11:20-11:55 – Tiger Talk
12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess
1:05-2:15 – Math
2:15-2:45 – Science
2:45-3:15 – Social Studies
3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book
Classroom Schedule
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Friday
9:15-10:20 – English/Language
10:25-10:55 – Tiger Talk
11:00-11:45 – Special
11:45-11:00 – Assignment Book
12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess
1:05-2:15 – Math
2:15-2:45 – Science
2:45-3:15 – Social Studies
3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book
Classroom Schedule
Thursday’s
Schedule
9:15-10:55 – English/Language Arts
11:00-11:45 – Special
11:45-11:55 – Assignment Book
12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess
1:05-2:15 – Math
2:15-2:25 – Silent Reading
2:30-3:15 – Orchestra
3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book
Science
 Scott Foresman Series
 Inquiry-Based Approach
 Unit B: Earth Science
 Unit C: Physical Science
 Unit D: Space and Technology
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.
English and Language Arts
 Spelling Test – every Friday
 Weekly Lesson Test – Friday unless otherwise noted
 The Sentence
 Nouns
 Verbs
 Adjectives
 Capitalization and Punctuation
 Pronouns
 Adverbs and Prepositions
English and Language Arts
• Narrative
• Students must
• Opinion
focus on a writing
prompt
• Informational
•Letter Writing
• Students
evaluated using
PSSA Rubric
Student Achievement
 Student Achievement is data driven and differentiated.
 Topics included during Student Achievement are based on grade level
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standards and expectations.
Instruction will align with FES targeted areas of growth as well as the
PA Core.
ELA topics will include additional practice with core writing forms
(narrative, opinion/argument, and informative/explanatory), text
dependent analysis, making connections between texts, robust
vocabulary, figurative language, and English applications.
Math will include techniques and strategies that both support and
enrich topics covered within the curriculum.
No specific grade will be given in Student Achievement on the report
card, but items will be graded and given to the ELA or math teacher for
inclusion with report card grades.
Mathematics
* Students were grouped according to District Criteria.
 District Criteria
 Achievement Scores
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IOWA Test
 End of Book Test
 Basic Fact Test
 Student Attributes
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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.
 Homework should help children:
 review and practice what they’ve learned
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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
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.
Go over assignment board – keep it up-to-date
 Homework is posted on my website
 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......!
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How can you help your child?
 Organization:
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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:
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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:
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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 – Thursday
GOAL – Tuesday – 10:20-11:00; 11:45-12:00; 2:15-3:25
Third Grade Orchestra Rehearsals
• Elective classes- not required
• Students who are not at a rehearsal will be
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Participating in extension/remediation
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activities or working on special projects
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who are not at a rehearsal will NOT be
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scheduled for study- hall like periods
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• Orchestra students need to bring their instrument & music
every week
• Orchestra Rehearsals – Thursday 2:30-3:15
Orchestra Lessons
• Lessons were scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 4th
• Schedules have been distributed by Mrs. Donato.
• Students must bring instruments for lessons and Big orchestra
• (No calling home)
• 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!
Other Items of Interest
 Study Island
 PAW Paragraph
 IOWA Test – January 11-15
 PSSA Test
 English/Language Arts Test – April 11-15
 Math – April 18-22
Contact Information
Phone Number: (412) 366-9663
Miss Baker’s email
[email protected]
Best time to contact by phone is 11:00-11:45
We will respond to email within 24 hours.
Thank you for attending Curriculum
Night 2015!