WELCOME Mrs. Granger 3rd Grade

August 15, 2013

All About Mrs. Granger*I am originally from Ozark* I graduated from Auburn University*I moved to Enterprise in 2006*I’ve been married for 7 years*I have a 4 year old daughter named Caroline

and a 6 month old son named Clay. *I am beginning my 8th year at Hillcrest*I taught 4th grade for 2 years in Lee County

My Philosophy

I believe all students can learn. My mission is to provide a quality education in a comfortable and supportive environment with high expectations of success for all. I strive to be sensitive to the individual needs and various learning styles of all my students.

Rules and Consequences

RULES1. Be Respectful

2. Be Prepared

3. Be Mindful

4. Be Responsible

5. Be Courteous

CONSEQUENCES1. Sticker on Prize Chart (100/A)

2. Verbal Warning (95/A)

3. Conference with Student (85/B)

4. Note is sent home (75/C)

5. Solitary lunch (65/D)

6. Visit to the principal’s office (59/F)

Severe Disruption- Sent immediately to Principal

Try to stay on GREEN!

Daily Schedule

8:00-8:10 Homeroom/Character Ed

8:10-9:00 Reading Whole Group

9:00-9:45 P.E.

9:45-10:00 Snack

10:00-10:45 Reading Small Group

10:45-11:15 Reading Tier 2

11:15-11:45 Language Arts

11:45-12:19 Lunch

Daily Schedule

12:25-1:05 Reading Whole Group Math Whole Group with Miss Shroades

1:05-1:50 Reading Small Group Math Small Group with Miss Shroades

1:50-2:20 Reading Tier 2 Math Tier 2 with Miss Shroades

2:20-2:40 Language Arts Science/Social Studies with Miss Shroades

2:45-3:00 Prepare to dismiss

Reading & Language ArtsWonders

Whole Group & Small Group Instruction:

• Weekly Test on comprehension skills and strategies

• Limited Tests on Weekly Selection• Grammar/Writing incorporated with

reading

MathInvestigations

o Students will change classes.o There may not be homework

every night. Please check for it!

o Math Journals o Support students to make

sense of mathematics and learn that they can be mathematical thinkers

o Focus on computational fluency with whole numbers

Science and Social Studies

• Comprehension Tool-Kit• Aligned with reading• Covers the ALCOS• Hands-on Activities

Homework

• Math• Spelling

– Monday- ABC order– Tuesday- 3 times each– Wednesday- 10 sentences– Thursday- Take TEST!

• Reading

Homework should ONLY take 20-30 minutes per evening in 3rd grade. If your child is taking longer please let me know!

Grades

READING• Comprehension/ Skills/Vocabulary

GRAMMAR/WRITING• DOL • Skills Test• Writing

SPELLING• Spelling & Dictation Test

GradesMATH• Class Participation• Written Assessments

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES • Worksheets• Study Guides• Experiments/Projects• Tests• S, N, and U’s

HANDWRITING/MUSIC/ART/PE• S, N, and U’s

Ways to Help

Come visit our class and have lunch

Read to the class

Send in supplies*

Help with parties

Go on field trips

Clerical work in classroom

Purchase books

SAVE BOX TOPS and LABELS FOR EDUCATION

Cut out box tops from everyday household items to earn money for classroom supplies

Each box top is worth 10 cents

Notice the expiration date

                                   

Bring Your Own Device

o Connect 2 Learno We will start after Labor Dayo Only on Fridays at firsto Donate old smart phones

CommunicationCommunication is vital to your child’s

success!Ways to keep in touch:*A written note *Conferences*Phone calls*Teacher webpage click here *E-mailsgranger@enterpriseschools.net

Reminders*Review your child’s Homework Sheet each night.

*Sign and return Wednesday Folders by Friday.

*Read polished page and study VOC every night.

Questions or Concerns?

sgranger@enterpriseschools.net

THANK YOU!

Thank you so much for coming tonight!