33rd -rd - 4 4thth Grade Meeting Grade Meeting33rd -rd - 4 4thth Grade Meeting Grade Meeting

Ms. Knabjian, Mr. Retana,Ms. Knabjian, Mr. Retana, Ms. Luevano, Mr. NunezMs. Luevano, Mr. Nunez

Promotion Policy – How can my child pass

3rd grade??• Attendance: Miss no more than 9 days

unexcused!– Turn in excuse notes to office (within 1

week)

• Grades: C or better in reading and math• NWEA: above the 24th percentile

• IF these are not met, your child will be in summer school and may need to

repeat 3rd grade!

Which tests will the students be taking this

year?• NWEA

– Math and Reading- Computer Based- Adaptive- Twice a year- Aligned to common core- 60 min suggested time frame

• PARCC– Math and Reading

- Computer Based- Aligned to common core- Information will be forth coming

Is my child ready?

• DIBELs report– Measures FLUENCY not comprehension

• NWEA - growth and attainment

Reading

BOY MOY EOY

3rd 188.3

195.6

198.6

4th 198.2

203.6

205.9

Math BOY MOY EOY

3rd 190.4

198.2

203.4

4th 201.9

208.7

213.5

How will we get there?

Good Student Behaviors• Being Prepared• Effective Communication• Independent Time Management• Responsibility of Knowledge

Being PreparedBeing Prepared

I bring in my homework.I have my materials.I keep my work space neat and organized.I know what is expected of me in my school and classroom.I come to school on time.I have had a good night’s rest and am ready to think and work.

Effective CommunicationEffective Communication

I ask my teacher questions.I ask my classmates questions.I ask questions not only when I don’t understand, but also to encourage deeper thinking.My questions and responses are thoughtful.I listen to what others are saying so I can respond back.I use polite words to offer suggestions and critiques.

Independent Time Management

Independent Time Management

I know what to do so I am NEVER wasting valuable learning time.I know how to use an appropriate voice level for different places and activities.I make appropriate choices for myself.I help my classmates get back on track when

they lose focus.I am accepting of others’ help when I lose focus.

Responsibility of Knowledge

Responsibility of Knowledge

I study my notes.I independently follow through on assignments even when I’m not being directly monitored.I ask questions about things that I don’t understand.I make sure I share what I know with my classmates.I follow instructions as they are given.

HOME WORK EVERY NIGHT

- READ AT HOME!!!!!– Just Right books = books on their level!

- MATH FLUENCY!!!!!

Standardized Testing Percentile

Number of Minutes Read

at home

99 60 minutes

75 45 minutes

60 30 minutes

30 15 minutes

10 6 minutes

5 0 minutes

Homework Log Name Week of:

Subject Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Reading

-Read at least 30 minutes (reading log) -Study WWW

-Read at least 30 minutes (reading log) -Study WWW

-Read at least 30 minutes (reading log) -Study WWW

-Read at least 30 minutes (reading log) -Study WWW

-Read at least 30 minutes (reading log) -Study WWW

Writing

Math

-Study math f acts -Study math f acts -Study math f acts -Study math f acts -Study math f acts

Social Studies

Science

Reminders

Parent Signature

Reading Log Name:

Monday:

Title: ___________________________________________________ A uthor: _________________________________________

Genre: _______________________ M inutes Read: _________ Parent Signature: _________________________________

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Tuesday:

Title: ___________________________________________________ A uthor: _________________________________________

Genre: _______________________ M inutes Read: _________ Parent Signature: _________________________________

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Wednesday:

Title: ___________________________________________________ A uthor: _________________________________________

Genre: _______________________ M inutes Read: _________ Parent Signature: _________________________________

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Thursday:

Title: ___________________________________________________ A uthor: _________________________________________

Genre: _______________________ M inutes Read: _________ Parent Signature: _________________________________

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Friday:

Title: ___________________________________________________ A uthor: _________________________________________

Genre: _______________________ M inutes Read: _________ Parent Signature: _________________________________

How do students earn their grades

Homework A LOT OF HELP-Family members-Teachers-peers

20%

Formative Assessment

SOME HELP (Question Driven)-Family Members

-Teachers-Peers

30%

Summative Assessment

NO HELPIndependent 50%

Grading Scale

A = 93 – 100% (Exceed)

B = 85 – 92% (Above)

C = 77 – 84% (Meet)

D = 70 – 76% (Below)

F = 0 - 69% (Far Below)

Teacher Requests• Please set up appointments in advance.

• Please speak directly to the teacher when you have any questions and concerns.

• Please attend all report card pick ups and additional requested conferences in order to assure the best possible student success.

Important Websites• www.lara.cps.edu• www.isbe.net• www.parcconline.org• www.nwea.org• www.corestandards.org• www.engageny.org