Curriculum Night
2014-2015We know every
child by name and by need!
3rd Grade TeamCindy Bruce ELA/SS
Jennifer Findley Math/Science
Jennie Kibbel ELA/SSGail Vopelak Math/Science
Kim Darden ELA/SS/Math/Science
Tonight Parents Will:
• Understand their role in the parent community
• Know ways they can be involved in their child’s classroom and school
• Understand the role of a student at Lakeview
• Understand the rituals and routines that make Lakeview a successful Learning Community
Lakeview’s Mission
Lakeview Elementary will help students and parents set goals based on clear expectations, teach the curriculum, assess and monitor students’ progress, help students provide feedback and appropriate safety nets in preparation for a rigorous middle school curriculum.
How We Communicate
• Bobcat Binder• Email• Monthly Newsletter from
Teachers• Newsletters from Mrs. Seltzer• Newsletters from PTA• Teacher Websites• Remind Texts
Remind• Remind is an app that allows us to send text
messages about important class information.
• Mrs. Bruce: @mrsbruce3 to 469-242-6444
• Mrs. Darden : @mrsdarden to 940-441-4406
• Mrs. Findley: @findley7 to 832-397-6382
• Mrs. Kibbel: @mrskibbel to 817-769-6607
• Mrs. Vopelak: @mrsvop to 469-242-6626
Teacher Webpages
Grade Level Newsletter
Online Grades
Login Screen
Home Screen
Alerts
Workshop Model
• Reading, Writing, and Math all follow the workshop model.
• Workshop model consists of:–Opening–Work period– Closing
• Opening – The teacher introduces a topic, skill, or concept to the entire class. This gives the teacher an opportunity to model her expectations
• Work Period – Students practice the skill while the teacher gives individual or small group assistance
• Closing – Students share our their learning with the whole group. The students become the teacher.
Reading and Writing
• Reader’s and Writer’s Notebook• Goal Setting• Anchor Charts• Reading Logs• Book of the Month
Reading• Big Concepts for Reading:
• Comprehension – Understanding our reading
~Making predictions~Making connections~Retell and summarize~Making inferences and supporting with text evidence~Main idea~Cause and effect~Understanding character traits and character change over time~Author’s Purpose~Non-Fiction Text Features
Reading
Students apply these strategies to self-selected and/or assigned texts.
Writing Sample
Writing
• Big Concepts for Writing~The Writing Process: planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing~Personal Narrative~Expository (inform, explain, describe)~Reading Response
Conventions to Secure
~Capitalization and punctuation (expectation for writing in all content areas)~Simple and compound sentences~Contractions~Recognition of fragments and run-on sentences~Commas in a series~Verbs, nouns, adjectives
Spelling
• Weekly Spelling - 18 words~Words are a combination of concept
words, high frequency words, and words that follow a spelling pattern.
~Pre-Test on Monday. Students who make a 100 on Monday will not be tested on
Friday.
~Tested on Friday.
Million Word Challenge• Third Graders must read 30 chapter books
• 3 picture books equal 1 chapter book• 12 picture books is the maximum number
of picture books• Record completed books on the Reading
Log in the Bobcat Binder• Only books read independently will count• Students report weekly to homeroom
teacher about what they have read• Progress is tracked on a graph – students
should always know where they are in meeting this goal
Million Word Challenge
Million Word Challenge
Math
New Curriculum~Origo Stepping Stones~ Problem Solving Block
(30 min)~Stepping Stones (60 min)
MathMath Workshop
• Teacher models problem and new strategies, • vocabulary building• solving problems • Attentive listening • participating and discussion• Students work in solo time, with partners, and
in small groups
Math
First Six Weeks • The First Twenty Days ~ Many skills will
be covered during this time when we set up classroom procedures and expectations for 'Math Workshop.'
• Module 1 ~ Place Value, Multiplication and Capacity
• Module 2 ~ Addition and Subtraction - will be continued into the 2nd Six-week period
Math• Second Six Weeks• Module 2 ~ Addition and Subtraction • Module 3 ~ Multiplication and Time• Module 4 ~ Place Value and Fractions• Third Six Weeks• Module 5 ~ Division and 2D figures• Module 6 ~ Multiplication and Fractions• Module 7 ~ Multiplication, Division and
Graphs
Math
Fourth Six Weeks• Module 8 ~ Addition, Division and Mass• Module 9 ~ Multiplication, Division and
Algebra• Module 10 ~ Area and 3 D FiguresFifth Six Weeks• Module 11 ~ Subtraction and Fractions• Module 12 ~ Fractions and PerimeterSixth Six Weeks• to be announced!
Science• In third grade we will use HMH Science
Fusion workbook and student notebooks.• Inquiry Process-asking questions, planning
and conducting investigation using appropriate tools and techniques, and thinking critically and logically about relationships between evidence and explanations.
• Night of No Limits will display student inquiry and Problem Based Learning (PBL) projects.
Science
• Units of study include:–Matter–Force, Motion and Energy–Earth and Space–Life Science
Social Studies
• Integrated in Language Arts as we read, study, and write about Social Studies topics and ideas.
• BIG IDEA for the year: • People work together and
independently to contribute to their community.
Technology In Action• iPads and Netbooks
Students will build and practice technology applications skills such as:
– Understand that files can be saved in different ways
– Format a document by changing font, font size, page layout, etc.
– Utilize multiple tools to create an original digital product
– Create, present and publish original works individually and as collaborative groups (graphic organizers, presentations, pic collages, graphs, etc.)
– Understand responsibilities and their impact as a digital citizen
• Techno Expo
STAAR
~3rd Grade STAAR testing datesMath – April 21, 2015Reading – April 22, 2015
~Multiple Choice~Approximately 45 questions ~4 hours to complete~Covers TEKS for 3rd grade
Math STAAR Question
Reading STAAR Questions
Conferences
• We will schedule a parent/teacher conference with all our parents
• Teachers will contact you to set up a conference.
• If at anytime you would like to meet with us, just let us know.
Homework
• Language Arts:– Spiral Notebook– Reading passage, comprehension
questions, coding, finding text evidence– Assigned on Monday, and due on
Thursday– Homework is reviewed and discussed in
class to ensure student understanding– Homework is not graded per NISD policy
Homework
• Math Homework:– Given when classwork is not
completed at school– Given as needed to reinforce skills
taught in class
Physical Education
• Grading Scale:3 = E Exceeds the Expectation2 = S Meets the Expectation1 = N Needs Improvement0 = U Unsatisfactory• The Summative Grade consists of
weekly skill based activities.• The Formative Grade is a
citizenship grade based on behavior.
Physical Education
Six Week Units:• 1st Volleyball Lead Ups, Traditional
Games• 2nd Soccer Lead Ups, Fitness Gram• 3rd Tumbling, Holiday Games• 4th Football Lead Ups, Jump Roping• 5th Basketball Lead Ups, Fitness
Gram• 6th Baseball Lead Ups, Track & Field
*Home Access Center is a numerical based program. Your child’s grades will not be accurately reflected until report card time. *For questions or clarification regarding grades, please contact me at [email protected]
Destination Imagination
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxV0SoEXSyc
• Creative problem solving program• DI teams are coached by parents• Looking for parent volunteers• Contact Mrs. Oster with questions
Report Cards
• Parent conferences for all students the first 6 weeks of school
• Progress reports each 3 weeks• Report cards each 6 weeks• Notify the office if you want a paper
copy sent home
Discipline• Lakeview Bobcats are respectful,
responsible, cooperative, honest, and appreciative of others
• Positive reinforcement – Bobcat Bucks for good behavior
• Students earn rewards as they collect Bobcat Bucks
• Behavior calendar is located in Bobcat Binder – please check and sign
• Calendar is signed by the teacher when expectations are not met
Lunch
• Visitors are welcome for lunch with your child. Please sit at the guest table with your child.
• Our lunch period is a 30 minute time frame from 11:15 to 11:45
• Ice cream - students may buy a treat during the first 15 minutes of each lunch period.
• Free fruit and veggie cart available daily
Birthdays• Store bought cupcakes or treats may
be brought to the office. Treats should be dropped in the office by 1:00 pm.
• No cookie cakes please• No peanut products please• Invitations are to be passed out to the
entire class if necessary• Including paper products as needed is
greatly appreciated
Attendance
Questions?
Teacher Contact Info
Cindy Bruce [email protected] 817-215-0797
Kim Darden [email protected] 817-215-0773
Jennifer Findley [email protected] 817-215-0769
Jennie Kibbel [email protected] 817-215-0783
Gail Vopelak [email protected] 817-215-0772
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