Welcome to Open House

1
Welcome to Open House

• Mrs. Sossamans Third Grade Class

2
First of all

• Thank you!
• Thank you for coming tonight! I know it has been
  a crazy week getting back into the school
  routine. I appreciate your time and your
  patience during this first school. The students
  and I are also very thankful for the all of the
  supplies you have sent in.

3
Kemps MissionAt Kemp we provide the keys to
excellence.Kemps Vision

• At Kemp Elementary, we are a school of academic
  excellence where children of all backgrounds are
  encouraged to achieve their maximum potential to
  become responsible citizens
• and life-long learners.

4
About Mrs. Sossaman
New name

• University of Georgia
• for Undergraduate Degree
• Georgia State University
• for Graduate Degree

Family
6th year in 3rd grade at Kemp
5
Our Classroom Goals A Learning Classroom A
Peaceful Classroom A Clean Classroom A Fun
Classroom An Engaging Classroom
6
Our Daily Schedule

• 745-810 Morning News and Morning Work
• 810-850 Specials (PE, Music, Art, or Computer
  Lab)
• 900-905 Restroom Break and Snack
• 905-930 Science or Social Studies
• 930-1030 Reading Workshop
• 1030-1121 Writing Workshop
• 1121-1151 Lunch
• 1151-1215 Recess
• 1215-1220 Restroom Break
• 1220-1245 Grammar and Words Their Way
• 1245-100 Math Cougar Computation and RAP
• 100-200 Math Workshop
• 200-210 Copy Agenda and Pack Up
• 210 Dismissal
• On most Fridays we do not have Specials.

7
Our Class Rules

1. Take care of our classroom and school.
2. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
3. Try your best.
4. Respect your teacher.
5. Have a positive attitude.
6. Have fun!

Created by our class on August 13, 2012.
8
Behavior System

• Positive Reinforcement
• Behavior Bucks Students receive a behavior
  buck for personal positive behavior. Every
  other Friday students will record the amount of
  money they have received in their checkbook.
  This money can be used during third grades
  Market Day. The students will also put all of
  their behavior bucks into a Bucket of Luck for
  a prize drawing.
• Table Marbles Tables receive marbles in their
  cup when they make good choices, stay on task,
  and work well together as a group. The first
  table to fill their cup gets to vote on a reward
  for their table.
• Spelling a Word The class will try to spell a
  word on the front white board by having great
  behavior and receiving compliments from other
  teachers and administrators. Once they spell a
  word, the class will vote on a reward for
  everyone to enjoy.
• Sticks
• Each student has a pocket labeled with their
  classroom number that contains three sticks.
  When a student is not displaying appropriate
  classroom/school behavior they will be asked to
  pull a stick.
• 1 stick Warning
• 2 sticks Deduction from checkbook
• 3 sticks All of the above and a note home
• Learning Skills and Behavior Sheet
• A learning skills and behavior sheet will be
  sent home each Friday. It must be signed and
  returned on Monday.

9
Market Day

• At the end of each nine weeks, the entire 3rd
  grade participates in Market Day. 
• Students have the opportunity to earn behavior
  bucks in the classroom on a daily basis.
• At various times during the nine weeks, students
  will deposit their behavior bucks into a checking
  account. They keep track of their money and
  account by using check registers. 
• Market Day is a time for students to use the
  economics skills we study during the school year.
• Students can buy and sell items with the money
  they have earned over the past nine weeks.
• After Market Day, students deposit their proceeds
  from the day back into their checking accounts.

10
Conference Week and Report Cards

• Conferences will be held during the week of
  October 22 26, 2012.
• Report cards will be sent home at the end of each
  nine week grading period.
• Look for graded papers coming home on Wednesday
  evenings.
• Standards based report cards

11

• Homework Policies
• Homework will be written in agendas daily.
• Homework should be completed and returned the
  following day, unless it is stated otherwise.
• Parents should check and sign agendas nightly.
• Homework will be checked for completion.
• Math and Reading Logs need to be completed
  nightly (Math a minimum of 40 minutes a week
  Readinga minimum of 80 minutes a week). These
  logs are due every Friday.

12

• Third Grade Things
• Homework
• Homework will be written in planners daily.
• Homework should be completed and returned the
  following day, unless it is stated otherwise.
• Parents should check and sign planners nightly.
• Homework will be checked for completion.
• Math and Reading Logs will need to be completed
  nightly (Math a minimum of 40 minutes a week
  Readinga minimum of 80 minutes a week). These
  logs are due every Friday.
• UNRAAVEL practice (Steps listed on page 4 of
  their agenda and on our classroom blog)

13
CurriculumOverview
Please refer to the Third Grade-The Year At A
Glance
14
Common Core Georgia Performance Standards(See
brochure and link on our blog for videos and more
information)

• What are they?
• New grade level standards adopted in Georgia and
  45 other states for reading, writing, speaking
  and listening, and language.
• Why CCGPS?
• Standards with increased rigor and complexity
  that prepare students for college and careers.
  The standards are internationally benchmarked,
  ensuring our students are globally competitive.
  The standards create a foundation to work
  collaboratively across states and districts.
• Math
• Language Arts
• Speaking and Listening

15
Transition to Common Core Georgia Performance
Standards (See brochure and link on our blog for
videos and more information)

• Reading, Writing, and Math Workshop
• Opening (15-20 minutes)
• Work Time (25-30 minutes)
• Closing (10-15 minutes)

16
Field Trips

• More information coming soon!

17
Testing

• CogAT Test
• September 4-6, 2012
• Iowa Test of Basic Skills
• September 7-14, 2012
• Criterion Reference Competency Test
• April 22 May 1, 2013

18
Attendance and Dismissal

• Please send a note from home if there is an
  absence or change in transportation.
• New Car Pool policy (no tag get out to show ID)
• Safe Rider Bus Program (yellow tags)
• Prompt arrival and regular attendance are vital
  to your childs success in third grade.
• There will be no dismissals after 200 p.m.
• We cannot release a student to parent without an
  appropriate slip from office if we are outside of
  the classroom (playground.)

19
Clinic andMedication Policies

• ALL medications must be sent to the clinic in the
  original container.
• Please send a note with all medications.

20
Cafeteria Information

• Menus are available on the Kemp website.
• Breakfast Prices
• Student 1.25
• Guest 1.50
• Lunch
• Student 2.15
• Guest 3.25
• Lunches may be pre-paid.
• No fast food permitted.

21
Snacks and Birthdays

• Please send your child with a nutritious snack
  and bottled water daily. Do not send junk food.
  They will have snack after Specials at 905 AM.
• All food and treats must be approved by me to
  ensure the safety of all students.
• You are welcome to send in birthday treats for
  the class. Please make sure all treats are
  precut and ready to serve. The treats may be
  enjoyed during lunch. Make sure I am aware that
  you are bringing a birthday treat to lunch, so I
  can make arrangements for all students.
• Non-food items such as pencils or goody bags
  are recommended instead of sugary treats.

22
Communication

• Our Classroom Blog
• GO Notebooks
• Daily Planners
• Phone number- Kemp [phone]
• Easiest way to contact me
• Email megan.sossaman_at_cobbk12.org

23
Helpful Contacts

• Principal Kristy Mason
• - Kristy.Mason_at_cobbk12.org
• Assistant Principal Lori Ann Griffin
• - Lori.Griffin_at_cobbk12.org
• Counselor Jenni Briggs
• - Jenni.Briggs_at_cobbk12.org
• Target Mary Jo Groeneveld
• -Maryjo.Groeneveld_at_cobbk12.org
• Kemp Elementary Parent Page
• http//www.cobbk12.org/Kemp/linksparentinfo.htm

24
Thank you for coming tonight! I appreciate
your time. I am excited about the upcoming
school year!
If you have a chance, write your child a note
on the paper provided. They would love to see a
message from you in the morning!