Home School Communication Plan
Grade 3 Immersion
Communication with the home will be done through the agenda, the calendar, on notices going home, or by calling the home to discuss a certain matter or to arrange a meeting. I will also talk to parents about school matters as I see you around the school in the morning or after school hours, as I am usually at school until 4:00 pm. Parents can also write me a note on a piece of paper or in the agenda if there is something you need to let me know.
The agenda is used every day. I sign the agenda after the students have copied the homework assignment. In the morning, the first thing we do is check everyone’s agenda to see if the homework was done and the agenda got signed by a parent or guardian. Students will be expected to complete their homework on the nights that they have some, and a parent or guardian sign the agenda to show that they saw the homework and that it was completed.
Every student is expected to follow the PEBS matrix concerning respect for self, others, learning and the environment. They have a copy of this in their agenda. In class I have a chart on the wall with everyone’s name on their own individual pocket. Everyone starts the day with a green card. If your child received a couple warnings about behavior, he/she will get a yellow card. If the behavior continues a blue card and the student and I will have a little conference together to discuss the problem. The next color is purple, and a note will be written in the agenda to inform you of the problem. A red card is a phone call to the home that evening so we can discuss the problem.
Student evaluation and assessment will be done through teacher observation, orally, as well as through daily class participation, quizzes, and some projects. Most of the time it will be written in the agenda when a test is coming up. Tests will be sent home for you to see, sign and return to school. This way I know that you have seen the test and know how your child did.
In our French word study section the students will be working on their own group of ten words for a week. On Fridays they will have a small quiz on those words. The words will be written every Monday in their agenda. I will also be keeping records on your child’s reading level in French and English. There will be books sent home in a zip-lock bag for your child to read. Your child will write in their agenda when the books have to be returned. The bag of books will mainly be due on Tuesdays and then new books will be sent home until the next Tuesday. Your child should be reading these books to someone when at all possible (parent, guardian, older sibling). The name of the book and a signature should be on the page named “Livres que j’ai lu….”, after your child has read the book to someone. This includes English books as well as French ones.
This looks at your child’s ability to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly as well as their ability to listen and respond personally and critically.
Your child should be able to select, read and view with understanding a range of literature.
Your child is expected to use writing and other forms or representation to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings and experiences in order to show what they have learned. They should also be able to use their imaginations.
Math is divided into 6 strands:
This includes compare and order whole numbers, understanding of base-10 groupings (ones, tens, hundreds, thousands), and use simple fractions.
Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Recognize the patterns in the place-value system and in a multiplication table.
Measuring in lengths (centimeters, decimeters, and meters), capacity, mass, and in non-standard units and square centimeters.
Recognize angles, prisms, pyramids and polygons.
Create pictographs, bar graphs and be able to collect, record, and organize data.
Subject areas include: plant growth & changes, exploring soils, invisible forces (magnetic forces and electrostatic forces), and materials and structures.
Subject areas include: teeth and dental health, the functions of the sense organs, nutrition, and demonstrate knowledge, skills that contribute to active, healthy living.
Subject areas include: culture and diversity, locating their province and other provinces in Canada, where people live and make a living in Nova Scotia, and citizenship.
Explore a range of art-making materials. Use art to express their feelings and ideas and recognize a variety of art forms.
I look forward to working with your child this school year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.