rockledge elementary school “back to school” night 2010-2011
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Rockledge Elementary School “Back to School” Night 2010-2011. Mrs. Bajpai, Mrs. Lowd, Ms. Lansey, Miss Yoo 3 rd Grade. “Back to School Night” Objective:. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Rockledge Elementary School
“Back to School” Night 2010-2011
Mrs. Bajpai, Mrs. Lowd, Ms. Lansey, Miss Yoo3rd Grade
“Back to School Night” Objective:
The Third Grade Team will introduce themselves, discuss classroom rules/general policies, convey information about academic subjects/curriculum, and review and suggest methods of communication between school and home in order to acquaint parents and family members with the 3rd grade classroom.
General Classroom Information
• Classroom Rules
• Community of Caring Creed
• Discipline Policy
• Incentive/Consequence System
• Grading Policy
General Classroom Information
• Homework Policy
- Agenda Books
- Checking Homework
- Reading Logs, BWTL, Spelling, Math, Science, S.S., Health
• Class Schedules
• Supplies
Assessments: The Testing Craze…
• Scholastic Reading Inventory (S.R.I.)
• Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT)
• Baseline Maryland School Assessment (MSA)
• Stanford Achievement Tests (SAT 10)
• Quarterly Unit Assessments
• General Assessments: Tests, Quizzes
• Official MSA!!!
Academic Subjects/Curriculum• Reading
- Anthology and Comprehension Toolkit
- Leveled Reader Series
- Reading Groups
- Literacy Circles/Book Clubs
- Rockledge Reads!
- Book Reports
Academic Subjects/Curriculum• Oral & Written Communication
- Writing Journals/Daily Language Review (D.L.R.)
- Cursive handwriting
- Spelling (journals and Challenge word lists)
- Grammar Study/Exercises
- Writing Workshop
- Write-A-Book Project
Academic Subjects/Curriculum
• Math
- Math, Grade 3 (textbook)
- Chapters/Concepts
- Basic Facts +, -, and x
- Problem Solving
- http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com
Academic Subjects/Curriculum
• Science
- Science Series
- Supplemental Science Books
- Units, Inquiries, Study Guides
- Science Fair Project
- http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com
Academic Subjects/Curriculum
• Health
- Health Series
- Integration with P.E.
- Nutrition Unit
- Preventing Disease Unit
- Colgate Bright Smiles Program
- Safety Unit
Academic Subjects/Curriculum
• Social Studies
- Communities (textbook)
- Units/Themes
- Geography and Map Skills
Communication• Friday Folders, Graded Papers, & Weekly Reports
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• School and Classroom Websites: www.pgcps.org/~rockledg
• www.schoolrack.com/BajpaiLowd
• http://pgcounty.scottforesman.com
Email & Notes:
Phone Calls: (301) 805-2720
Parental Support
• Volunteers
• Background Checks and Fingerprints
• Room Parents
• Chaperones
• Field Trips
• Wish Lists
General Questions/Closing
Thank you for your attendance and support!!!
The Third Grade Team