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We are the rock stars!. 3 rd Grade Ringgold Elementary School Mrs. Lane Mrs. Webb. Our Classroom Rules. Accountable Talk Managing Tools Noise Level Time on task Transition Time Effective Peer Relations
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We are the rock stars! 3rd Grade Ringgold Elementary School Mrs. Lane Mrs. Webb
Our Classroom Rules • Accountable Talk • Managing Tools • Noise Level • Time on task • Transition Time • Effective Peer Relations • Responsibilities – Rock Star Folder, class work, Attendance, Self-control, and respectful behavior
Supplies • Paper, crayons, pencils, glue, pens, highlighters, markers, and more pencils • Paper towels and tissue are always welcome throughout the year. AND MORE PENCILS
ROCKSTAR FolderReally Organized Children Keeping Stuff Together And Ready • This is a required folder. • It must be taken home and returned to school each day. • Please place any communication or notes in this folder. • Each Monday a weekly homework sheet will be in this folder.
Rockin’ Behavior • A team-wide system that promotes positive behavior choices and encourages students to self-monitor their behavior. • Based on levels • Every student starts at the green level (Let’s Rock and Roll)at the beginning of each nine weeks.
Renaissance • School-wide program to motivate students to excel in grades, make improvements, attend school, and respond and react with others in a positive waythrough the use of incentives
Renaissance Rewards • School-wide trips (9 weeks) • Academic reward days/catch up days (Mid-term) • Free t-shirt • Renaissance level cards including discounts • Pep Rallies and Dress up Weeks • Tiger Tuesdays- $$$$$
Lunch • TBA • Student $1.85 • Adult $4.00 • Child Visitor $3.00 • Please complete a lunch form if you are struggling financially to pay for lunch and breakfast. • Restaurant food is not permitted in the school cafeteria
Mrs. Webb – Reading and Language Daily 5 Reading- CAFÉ • Comprehension • Accuracy • Fluency • Enrich Vocabulary
Reading Homework When? • Monday • Tuesday • Thursday What? • Fluency Practice • Comprehension Practice
Reading Assessments • Weekly comprehension/vocabulary quiz… No Sweat Test Prep (Scholastic News) • Bi-weekly fluency/accuracy grades are given • STAR Assessment – frequently • Teacher keeps track of progress • Progress recorded in Parent Portal.
Scholastic News • Most of our vocabulary words will come from our weekly Scholastic News • Wednesdays will be our “news” days. • We are asking that parents cover the cost of this subscription for their child. • The cost is $5.00
Books, books, and more books • Students can check out two books from the school library. These books can go between school and home. • RAZ (This program is accessible from home.) • Public library visits are encouraged. • Please, please, please encourage reading at home It is ok to make them read. Hold them accountable by having them retell what they read. Set daily goals- 15 minutes or 1 chapter or 10 pages.
3rd Grade is a benchmark year for the CRCT. 3rd grade students must: • Read the entire test themselves. • Bubble in their answer document • Pace themselves • Students must pass the reading portion in order to be promoted to fourth grade.
Language Arts • Writing – Common Core • Third grade students in Georgia must be assessed on three unassisted genre writing samples • Grammar • Spelling – No weekly test Spelling skills will be integrated within the DAILY 5 – Word Work
Mrs. Lane • Standard Based Classroom Mini-Lesson (10-15 min.) Work Session (25-30 min.) Closing (15-20 min.)
Homework Expectations • Weekly homework *Math 4 Today – Thursday Test *Fact Practice – Thursday Test • If your child is struggling with a part of the homework, we can go over this the next day. Do not panic! • Parents may help after the child has been encouraged to work independently. • Constantly review basic math facts (flash cards are GREAT!)
Mrs. Lane Social Studies • History of 9 famous Americans • Geography of the U.S. • Government/Civics • Economics
Science • Hands-on Science Days • Every 4-5 weeks • Dates TBA • Parents are encouraged to come and help out. The more help we have, the better it will be for the children. It will be lots of fun!
Rockstar Team News • Please see weekly homework sheet that will come home in Rockstar Folder on Monday. • Please review Tuesday Folder • Visit school website for upcoming school happenings and resources. Go to staff – then click on Lane or Webb (updated weekly.)
Moms/Dads Needed: • Making copies • Preparing Tuesday folders • Helping out with fluency check-ups • Planning holiday parties and celebrations
Communication • Read and check Rockstar Folder daily • Always read every note in your child’s Tuesday folder. • Ask to see your child’s homework. • Clean out back packs every week. • Sign up for text alerts • Call us at school with any questions or concerns 706-935-2912. • E-mail us at: • dlane.res@catoosa.k12.ga.us • awebb.res@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Early Dismissals • Please consider signing up for Text Alert messages • Text “RESalert” to 82672 • Group e-mail