3rd Grade Parent Meeting

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3rd Grade Parent Meeting

• Union Cross Elementary
• October 05, 2010

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Welcome Parents!

• Items to discuss this evening
• Independence and Responsibility
• Grading and weight of grades
• Fluency
• Math Facts
• Quarter Testing
• Homework
• AR and Reading Homework
• Parent Assist

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Independence and Responsibility

• Independence and taking responsibility are HUGE
  skills in 3rd grade.
• Encourage independence at home as we do at
  school.

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Grading and weight of grades

• A 93 -100
• B 85 -92
• C 77 -84
• D 70 -76
• F 69 below
• Grades Are Weighted!
• 15 Classwork
• 15 Participation
• 30 Quizzes
• 40 Tests / Projects

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Fluency

• Reading follows 3 stages
• Phonics, then fluency, then comprehension
• Fluency means reading at the pace at which you
  normally speak. (Using expression)
• 3rd graders were screened for fluency
• Currently teachers are working with students who
  are not fluent to increase fluency rates.
• Reading at home is the best way to help!

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Math Facts

• STUDY THEM!
• Multiplication will be started in early November.
• Make Flash Cards or purchase flash cards.
• Please continue to review addition and
  subtraction. This is a 2nd grade skill that
  should be mastered by now.

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Quarter Testing

• 1st quarter testing dates are October 25, 26 and
  27.
• We treat these as mock EOGs
• It is imperative that students be here for
  testing!
• Scores will be sent home once we receive them.
• 70 and above is considered proficient

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Homework!

• Homework should be primarly independent! They
  should NOT require help from you often.
• Homework must be done daily. It is an extended
  practice of the days work.
• The students are RESPONSIBLE for completing and
  returning their homework to school. This is not
  the parents responsibility.

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AR and Reading Homework

• Each child has an AR goal to complete by the end
  of each quarter.
• The percentage of correct questions must be 80
  for first quarter and 85 after that.
• Each child has been given their AR color. They
  should be reading in their color!
• Research shows that students who read 30 minutes
  per day increase their EOG score by 30.

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Parent Assist

• Parents can now have access to grades as soon as
  they are posted.
• Progress reports will not be sent home any
  longer.
• If you dont have your access information, you
  must see the office. Teachers do not have your
  access codes
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

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Questions?

• What questions can we answer for you?

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THANK YOU!

• Thank you for coming!
• The PowerPoint will be available on the schools
  website!