Back to School Night

Erika Curry, 3rd Grade

High Mountain Road School
October 1, 2009
 Welcome to 3C!
• Please come in and feel free to walk around the
room.
• There is a packet of information for you on
your child’s desk.
• The index card is for you to record any
questions that you may have throughout the
night.
• Feel free to write to your child, too!
• We will begin shortly!
 Introductions
• Mrs. Erika Curry

• Class Mothers:
Mrs. Liz Fisher and Mrs. Marci Stockton
 On your child’s desk, please find…

• Index card for • Welcome packet with

questions curriculum overviews
• Blank paper for • Class list/ 3C’s rules/
writing to your child specials schedule
• A letter from your • Grade Level
child Overview- from
office
Grade Level Overview
– Homework guidelines
• Children will receive approximately 30-60 minutes daily (excluding
long term projects and daily reading)
• Science and social studies tests announced at least 3 days in advance
• Homework policy for unexcused absences
• Homework pad signatures and reading logs
• Beginning January – after school detention for 3 missed assignments
– Absentee Policy
– CogATS – administered in the spring
– ASK 3 – May, 2010
 Grade Level Overview: Math
• Everyday Mathematics
– Concept: spiraling
– Assessment
• Progress Checks
• Math Boxes
• Timed fact quizzes
• Informal assessment
• Home Links / Family Notes/ Unit
Overviews
 Grade Level Overview:
Language Arts Literacy
• Developmental Reading Assessment
(DRA) – Fall and Spring
• Read Aloud
• Readers Workshop
• Mini Lesson
• Independent practice
• Conferences
• Share
 Language Arts Literacy
Writer’s Workshop
• Writing is a process
• Generate ideas
• Drafting
• Revising
• Editing
• Publishing
• Structure of lesson
• Mini Lesson
• Independent practice
• Conferences
• Share
• Writing is reflective of student’s natural ability and efforts;
teacher guides, but does not correct
 Language Arts Literacy
Word Study, Vocabulary, Grammar, and
Handwriting
• Assessments
• Word Study/ Spelling
– Word Study components
– Assessment
• One test per cycle - will contain list words as well as new words that follow
the word for the week
• Application of spelling rules in everyday writing
• Vocabulary (Mrs. Manfredonia)
• Grammar & Mechanics
• Handwriting
– Cursive
 Grade Level Overview:
Science (with Mrs. Stickles)
• Physical Science
• Earth Science
• Research and Inquiry based
• Please refer to curriculum packets for more
information
 Grade Level Overview:
Social Studies
• Theme: World Communities
– Japan
– Australia
– Mexico
• Map Skills
• Assessment (Projects, tests)
• Current Events
– Purpose
– Requirements/ Schedule
 Report Cards and Assessments

4 3 2 1
Exceeding Meeting Approaching Area of concern
district district district
expectations for expectations for expectations for
student progress student progress student progress

* Asterisks on report card indicate skills/ areas in need of

improvement.
 Class Management
• Rules
– Behavior points, Free Play Time
• Friday Folder slips
Friday Folder Slip for _______
Week of _________
 Missing Assignments:

Behavior: O S+ S S- U
Parent Signature ____________________________
 Odds and Ends
• Snack • Changes in dismissal
procedures
• Birthday treats • Enrichment
• Class parties – Math
• – Curiosity Corner
Field Trips
• Web page
– www.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us
– www.mrscurry.net
• Office Hours
 Thank you for coming!
• I hope this evening has been informative
and enjoyable.
• Please do not hesitate to contact me with
any questions, comments, or concerns.
• I look forward to this year with you and
your children!

www.mrscurry.net