What does it take to persevere?

Welcometo

Back to School NightMs. Cramer3rd Grade Room 17

Welcome to BTSN!• Please check the information on the

index card for the following information: – Child’s name– Parent’s Name– Best Contact Number(s)– Email address(es)

• Answer the following questions: – Does your child have access to

computers???– Is your student a vegetarian or have any

food allergies?

We will be starting soon!!!!!

Absent & Missing Assignment Slips

• Absent assignments will be sent home for every day that your child is absent. It will tell which assignments your child is responsible for the day of absence. Your child will have two days for everyday of absence.

• Missing assignments will be sent home on the day of the due date. The slip needs to be signed and returned the following day.

» Note: Homework grades are reflected on the slip.

Transitional Year• Responsibility on students - no calls

home for items missing for the day. – Exception – lunch or money for lunch

• No weekly packets – daily homework • Agendas• Note Taking• Longer Days

CommunicationThere are four forms of communication I will

use this year: agendas, email, school wires, Shutterfly, phone calls.

(Please allow twenty – four hours for response for all forms)

Agendas: If you would like to write me a

small note, I will write back. Please do not put notes in the Friday Folders; I will probably not get them until the following Friday.

Email Address: jmcramer@fcusd.org

Phone number: 294-0334, ext 117

School Wires: See school website

for teacher web pages (see white

paper for registration directions) Weekly Behavior Chart

Look for it to come home in the Friday folder. Must be returned

on Monday signed.

Responsibilities• Teacher:

– Teach CA Common Core Standards to all students by introducing, modeling, and giving opportunities for independent practice in all subjects.

– Providing a safe and comfortable atmosphere for learning.

– Homework to be relevant. • Student:

– To complete all assignment on time.– To make correct choices in behavior in all

situations – classroom, recess, etc.– To be a learner while at school.

• Parent: – To check over nightly homework for

accuracy, effort, and neatness. All homework is to be done on lined paper unless it is a worksheet.

–To sign the daily agenda – To read any communications from the

school or teacher.– To communicate any concerns and

compliments to the teacher. – To register & check Schoolwires and

Shutterfly (once set up).

Classroom Rules

• The school has adopted a school wide program: The 5B’s.– Be Safe– Be Responsible– Be Respect– Be on Task– Be Kind

Rewards• Individual –

– Clip up on behavior chart– Atta Gators – given in and outside of the

classroom.• Atta Gator Drawing on Friday

– TRG Board (Truly Responsible Gator)• Group –

– Group points – working well in a team• Class –

– Marble Jar – working well as a whole class• Party

Consequences:• If the students forget or break a rule, then

the following will take place:1. Verbal Warning – several given2. Clip down on behavior chart3. Loss of partial recess or removal from the

group4. Teacher/student and/or parent conference5. Write “Think Sheet” to parents to be signed

and returned next day6. Call parent/Conference7. Sent to the principal

Great Gators• Every child will have this

opportunity• Drawn randomly• Fill out and present poster• Be the Teacher’s Assistant• Be in charge of the guessing jar

Important Reminders

Friday Folders• On Friday of each week, please look for a folder to

come home. • I will use it to send home important notices from

the office, graded work, and any class news. • Please take out everything and return all

necessary forms on Monday. • Please do not send messages through the folder,

please use email or attach it to the agenda. • Students will turn in behavior charts to the

basket.

Lunch/SnacksPlease pre-pay for lunches in the office or online. Go to the district website: www.fcusd.orgSnacks: Please pack a small nutritious snack for your child at recess.

Agendas Agendas are used school wide (3-5) to build responsibility and organizational skills. PTA provided the agendas for the school – thank you!

BirthdaysBirthdays: Students will be specially

acknowledged on the day of their birthday or at the end of the month at the celebrate month for summer birthdays.

Treats: We will be having a ‘Breakfast Brunch’ on the last Friday of each month. The room parents will coordinate with birthday parents as to what to bring to the brunch. Please do not bring sugary treats during the birthday week. The district is trying to have a climate of healthy nutrition.

Invitations: Please do not pass out invitations during school hours unless the entire class is invited. There are many hurt feelings when someone is left out.

Third Grade California Common Core

StandardsAvailable online at:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/Per District, third grade will be implementing the

Common Core Standards (CCSS) in full this year. Even though this year, the STAR test is reflective of the past standards. If you have any questions, please contact Curtis Wilson at the District Office, 916-294-9003 or

CMWilson@fcusd.org .

What does it take to persevere?

Language Arts• Reading – Language Arts Series:

Houghton Mifflin as well as exposure to the novel: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

• Writing: – Students will learn:

• Cursive• Summary, Persuasive, Personal

Narrative, & Expository Writing• Spelling will be assigned on non-testing

weeks and full weeks.

• Expository reports– California Native Americans – Pilgrim Passage Interact Activity– Historical Field Trip – Space Race Interact Journal

• Grammar –• Students will receive instruction of the

basic grammatical rules with practice in their workbook and other worksheets.

• Students will have Daily Oral Language (DOL)

• Accelerated Reading Program– At home

• 1st: 20 minutes, 2nd: 25 minutes, 3rd: 30 minutes

– Goals• Every trimester, students will be required to

read five books in their ZPD range with 80% accuracy. See their ZPD range located in the folder.

– Point Clubs: • There are four clubs that I offer for the year.

Each club has a special reward attached to them.

Mathematics• Students will learn several new

concepts within: place value, measurement, multiplication, division, fractions, and geometry.

• Goals– Students are required to pass a 100 facts in

five minutes or less:• Now: addition & subtraction (see tests in folder)• 1st trimester: 1 – 7multiplication tables• 2nd trimester: 1 - 9 multiplication tables & 1 – 5

division facts • 3rd trimester: all facts, multiplication & division

(1- 9) For Root Beer Float Party all the

above plus mixed review.

• Help with Concepts–Online information: see sheet for

information & codes.

–Per research, the best time for memorizing basic math facts is right before bedtime.

Science/Social Studies

Publisher: Scott ForesmanScience Units

– State Adopted Curriculum

– Physical Science– Life Sciences

• Animal poster• Biome Books

– Earth Sciences• Interact Game:

Space Race

Social Studies Units

– State Adopted Curriculum

– Native American project

– Interact Game: Pilgrims

– Local History through personal field trip

What does it take to persevere?

Physical Education, Computers & Library

• P.E. is ????? – Please have your students wear appropriate

shoes and clothes on these days. • Computers and Library: TBA • As of right now, AR books must be

checked out at our class library or the public library. The AR list can be accessed at our district website: www.fcusd.org.

Daily Schedule: This is our regular schedule; there are always

flexibility and changes. 8:25 – 9:00 Opening Activities and Cursive

9:00 – 10:30 Language Arts (Reading, Spelling, Grammar, and Writing)

10:35 – 10:55 Recess11:00 – 12:10 Math12:10 – 12:55 Lunch1:00 – 1:30 SSR, catch – up or RTI 1:30 – 2:20 Social Studies/ Science/More

Writing2:20 – 2:37 Closing (agendas, reflection

writing, & room cleaning)Additions Library: TBA  Computers: TBA  P.E.: 3x’s a week  Fridays: Art afternoons

Homework• Students should expect 40 minutes a night

plus their reading time. • Homework assignments are to be written in

the student’s agenda. This is your child’s responsibility.

• Please check homework to insure that your child has put his/her best effort

• Refer to packet for sample of homework notice.

• Homework is due the following day unless specified in their agendas.

Homework Area & Other

Please provide a designated area for your child to do their homework. Please have the following items available.

Learning Kit • Pencils• Notebook paper• Crayons• Colored pencils• Markers• Ruler• Scissors • Glue sticks

Reference Materials • Dictionary • Thesaurus• Atlas

Typing Skills If you have a computer for your child, it would also be helpful if you had them practice their typing skills. Purchase or go online for free typing programs for them to practice. It is part of the CCS for third grade, but we are only allowed once a week in the lab.

How Parents Can Help:

• Volunteer in the classroom– Sign up sheet

• Volunteer to help at home• Join the PTA• Help with homework or special projects• Have a positive attitude about school • Make sure your child has at least nine hours of sleep

and a good breakfastDue to safety/insurance concerns, younger siblings are not

allowed during volunteer times. *To work without direct supervision of a teacher and to attend field trips you

must have a category 2 volunteer form completed and approved – this involves fingerprinting.

Additional Opportunities:• At home special projects• Grading papers for me at home• Facilitate with homework, but have

the student do it!!• Providing class wish list items (see

door)• Make sure your child has at least

nine hours of sleep and a good breakfast– Helpful hints: allkindsofminds.org

Field TripsEducational: Beale’s Point,

Maidu Center, Charlotte’s Web Play, & City Hall/Folsom Police

Other activities: SkatingPer District Policy, there are no siblings

allowed on any field trip for safety and insurance reasons. Chaperones need to have a TB test, fingerprints, and a volunteer packet completed two weeks before the event.

Other Information• School Calendar: see our website or

yellow page in packet • Open House: Thursday, May 8 @ 5:30

– 7:00 pm• STAR Testing: Review starts: March

24th. STAR Testing window opens March 24th and ends May 2nd. Spring break is within these dates, as dates firm up, I will communicate those exact dates.

Independent Study• Please notify the school and myself at

least two weeks prior to leaving date. • If the independent study is longer than

two weeks: please make an appointment for us to meet.

• Students will be responsible for all in-class work and homework during the time missed.

• If there are tests during the absences, the student will take all tests on the first week back in class.

What does it take to persevere?

Thank You for Coming!

I look forward to getting to know you and your student

this exciting year!