Welcome to the Tarpon Third Grade Class. A Bit About Mrs. Sellner A Bit About Mrs. Sellner Born and...

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Welcome to the Tarpon Third Grade Class

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Welcome to the Tarpon

Welcome to the Tarpon

Third Grade Class

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A Bit About Mrs. A Bit About Mrs. SellnerSellner A Bit About Mrs. A Bit About Mrs. SellnerSellner Born and raised in Port Born and raised in Port

Jefferson, Long Island, NY.Jefferson, Long Island, NY. Attended Clemson University in Attended Clemson University in

South Carolina, earning South Carolina, earning a Bachelor of Arts a Bachelor of Arts Degree in ElementaryDegree in Elementary Education.Education. In 2005 obtained a Master’s In 2005 obtained a Master’s

Degree in Elementary Education Degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Reading and with a focus on Reading and Literacy.Literacy.

In 2008 received National Board In 2008 received National Board Certification in Elementary Certification in Elementary Education with a focus on Education with a focus on Reading and Literacy.Reading and Literacy.

This past August was married up This past August was married up on Long Island!on Long Island!

Aerial view of Port Jefferson, N.Y.

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Our ClassOur Class

Learning to make good choices is essential! Students can choose to be an active participant in their education, or they can be inactive.

Respect and manners are expected! We are a family that cares and respects each other. Instead of

“Class Rules” we have Class Manners!

We are a team! Through working together and helping one another, we can succeed!

Students are responsible for their education! I do not “give” them a grade, I simply do the math.

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Here at Sigsbee we show…Here at Sigsbee we show…Here at Sigsbee we show…Here at Sigsbee we show…

Respect Responsibility Resilience

We recognize that we are all unique.

We help our learning partners, friends and fellow

Sailfish remember our school rules.

We can walk away from a tough situation.

Fair does not mean same- it’s what is right for you.

We are responsible for upholding the image of our school, our classroom and

ourselves.

We have choices in all situations.

We recycle, reduce our waste and reuse supplies.

We are all contributors in our classroom community.

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Student Responsibilities

• Completing and submitting assignments in a timely manner.

• Arriving to school prepared and ready to learn.

• Students are to be responsible for their actions!

• Working cooperatively with their peers.

• Most importantly…. ALWAYS DO THEIR BEST!!

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Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior

1. Freebie verbal warning

2. Write a note of apology

3. Note Home in Agenda

4. Immediate phone call home

5. Referral to the office

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The Parents’ Part Be sure to check your child’s

agenda each night, along with the reading log. Please sign it each Friday, unless there is a note.

Check your child’s backpack for any important papers that may be misplaced.

Make sure important papers are signed and homework is completed.

Read together! Either read to your child, or let them treat you to a story or two!

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The Tarpon Class ScheduleThe Tarpon Class Schedule

Tarpon Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:10-9:00 LibraryLiteracy Literacy Literacy Literacy

9:10-10:10Literacy

10:10-11:00 PE-CP Math

Music-CP PE-CP ELA

11:05-12:00 Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess

12:00-12:50 Science Math  Math Math

12:50-2:00Math

Science (1:15-2)  

2:00-2:50 Math   Art Computer

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The Dolphin Class ScheduleThe Dolphin Class Schedule

HAMMOND Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:10-9:00 Music-CP CrockMath

Science CP w/BarbMath

Math

9:10-10:10 Math MathPE (9:10-10)-CP

Math

10:10-11:00 Art-CP MathLiteracy

PE-CP Math

11:05-12:00 Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess Lunch/Recess

12:00-12:50Literacy Literacy

 Literacy

Library

12:50-2:00  

Literacy

2:00-2:50 Science Computer   Soc. St./2nd Steps

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HomeworkHomeworkHomeworkHomework

• Homework will be sent home on a weekly Homework will be sent home on a weekly basis.basis.

• The week’s homework will be sent home on The week’s homework will be sent home on Friday, and collected on the following Friday, and collected on the following Thuirsday.Thuirsday.

• If homework is not completed, a note will be If homework is not completed, a note will be written in your child’s agenda.written in your child’s agenda.

• Students are to read each night Students are to read each night for at least 30 minutes.for at least 30 minutes.

• All work is to be neat!All work is to be neat!

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• Please refer to the “gradebook” portion of your child’s Jupiter Account to remain up-to-date regarding their ongoing participation and completion of our classwork assignments.

• Not traditional “grades” – more a record of their participation, completion, and quality of classwork expectations.

• Some examples of things that will be added to the “gradebook”

regularly are:Homework Weekly Reading Response on occasion Participation in writingGuided Reading Responsibilities

Using Jupiter Grades in Third Grade

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Assessment and EvaluationAssessment and EvaluationAssessment and EvaluationAssessment and Evaluation

Reporting October January April June

Conference Report Card Conference Report Card

Reading Writing Math Science

Work Habits Rubric Work Habits Rubric Work Habits Rubric Work Habits Rubric

DRA2 Genre Rubrics Chapter Assessments Project Rubrics

Running Records Individual Conferences Summative Assessments Culminating Projects

Individual Conferences Individual Conferences

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Grade Scale

*Meets Expectations

*Progressing

*Area of Concern

All assignments that reflect an area of concern will be sent home. Please look over the incorrect items with your child, then sign and return the assignment.

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Florida Standards AssessmentFlorida Standards AssessmentFlorida Standards AssessmentFlorida Standards Assessment

http://www.fsassessments.org

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Testing WindowTesting Window

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Promotion in 3rd Grade

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Reading•Word Identification/Vocabulary

•Comprehension

- Main Idea

- Compare and Contrast

-Cause/Effect

- Author’s Purpose

- Sequencing

- Fact and Opinion

- Reference Skills

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Writing

Students are expected to demonstrate using the writing process effectively, and communicate ideas and information effectively.

Narrative Writing: tells a story and may be exaggerated and fabricated.

Expository Writing: is a response that is based on facts and supported with details.

Persuasive Writing: try to get the reader to do or believe something.

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The Star PolisherThe Star Polisher

I have a great job in the universe of occupations. What do I do? I am a “star polisher”. It’s a very important job. If you want to know how important, just go out and look at the stars twinkling and sparkling.

You see, I am a teacher. The stars are the children in my class. My job is to take them in, in whatever shape they come, and shine and buff them and then send them out to take their place, as bright little twinkling beacons in the sky.

They come into my room in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are bent, tarnished, dirty, crinkly, and broken. Some stars are cuddly, soft, and sweet. Some stars are prickly and thorny.

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The Star Polisher, continued

As I buff, polish, train, and teach my little stars, I tell them that the world cannot go on without them. I tell them they can do anything they set their minds to do. I tell them they can be the brightest, shiniest stars in the sky, and the world will be a better place because of them.

Each night as I look at the sky, I am reminded of my very important job and awesome responsibility. I go and get my soft buffing cloth and my bottle of polish in preparation for tomorrow and for my class of little stars!

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Most Importantly…

It is my mission this year to bring the best possible

education to each of my students, so

they will learn skills to succeed in life,

while having fun!

We are a team! Parents and teachers need to work together to truly support children in

their personal success!

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Thank You,

for taking the time to come learn about your child’s

class!

Please remember…We are a team!

I am here to help you and your child in any way I can!

Have a wonderful evening!