COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY RD 3 GRADE VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE

COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY RD 3 GRADE VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE C with Ms. Smith-Rockett & Ms. Weiss

What will be covered: • Teacher Introductions • Modes of Communication • 1 st Day of the New School Year • Teacher Hours, Instructional Schedule • Virtual Attendance & Platforms • 3 rd Grade Curriculum • Assignments, Homework & Grading • Goals & Expectations for Students & Families • Who should I contact? • Questions & Concerns?

Meet Ms. Weiss! • 4 th year at Columbia, 6 th year teaching • Born and raised in Chicago • Very close to my family • 2 older brothers • Chunky cat names Atticus • Engaged to my fiancé Tony, was supposed to be married this year (10 -10 -2020) • Things happen so we adapt and adjust! • Love baking, hiking, and making things. Ms. Weiss 3 rd Grade Room 307 Rebecca. Weiss@slps. org

About Ms. Rockett • 2 nd year here at Columbia. Before teaching 3 rd grade, I taught Pre-K for over 18 yrs. • I am a mother of three adult children. Two girls and one boy. • I have grandchildren and a grand dog name Minxs • Spending time with my family is very important to me. • A few thing I like to do is listen to audio books, music, walking and riding my bike. Ms. Smith. Rockett 3 rd Grade Room 308 annette. smithrockett@slps. org

How to Contact Us! Ms. Smith-Rockett Email: annette. smith-rockett@slps. org Class Dojo: https: //www. classdojo. com/invite/? c=C 9 RJ 2 GC Microsoft Teams: https: //teams. microsoft. com/l/team/19%3 aeb 6 2 f 367 b 1984750 b 8 b 289 f 36421 b 30 f%40 thread. ta cv 2/conversations? group. Id=7172 c 6 cc-57 b 2461 e-8 b 08 -647 bc 76 c 362 a&tenant. Id=08 e 33 d 6 ba 654 -486 a-80 e 3 -20 b 190 ae 22 d 7 Ms. Weiss Email: rebecca. weiss@slps. org Class Dojo: https: //www. classdojo. com/invite/? c=CSA 58 HC Microsoft Teams: https: //tinyurl. com/y 28 x 5 ga 7

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MONDAY, AUGUST ST 31 C

Ms. Smith. Rockett’s Class Mon. – Art Tues. – STEM Wed. – PE Thurs. – STEM Fri. – Music/PE Time Activity Details 8: 00 – 8: 25 Daily Do Now Complete the daily Writing Prompt and Math Do Now 8: 30 – 9: 30 Math **8: 30 Live Lesson** 9: 00 Guided Math groups & Independent Practice 9: 30 – 10: 00 Social Studies **9: 30 Live Lesson** 9: 50 Independent Practice 10: 00 – 12: 10 ELA 12: 10 – 12: 40 Lunch 12: 45 -1: 15 Science 1: 20 – 2: 10 Related Arts **10: 00 Live Lesson** 11: 30 Guided Reading Groups & Independent Practice 2: 40 – 3: 00 Teacher Hours: **12: 45 Live Lesson** 1: 05 Independent Practice 8: 00 am – 3: 22 pm **Live Lesson** Mon. – Tues. – Wed. – Thurs. – Fri. – 2: 10 – 2: 40 Teacher Hours Instructional Hours & Daily Schedule Asynchronous Work & Work on any incomplete Independent Practice assignments. Contact teacher for support or questions. Begin homework Independent Reading Choose (or continue) a book on My. On. Work towards your daily goal. Take the quiz if you complete a book. Ms. Weiss’ Class Mon. – STEM Tues. – PE Wed. – Art Thurs. – Music Fri. – STEM Instructional Hours: 8: 30 am – 3: 00 pm

Attendance is important!! Every day, us teachers will take attendance during our live lessons. The district will also be tracking attendance. They will be able to monitor who has logged on to Microsoft Teams, who has joined the live lessons, who has left live lessons (before being dismissed), and if students who have logged out have logged back in. Attendance is incredibly important. Please make sure to log in to every live lesson (including Related Arts) on time and ready to learn!

• Microsoft Teams • Each classroom teacher has their own Teams page. • This is where live lessons will be held. • Most assignments will be completed and turned in on Teams. • Class Dojo • Connect to get updates and messages from the teacher. • Columbia School webpage • https: //www. slps. org/columbia • Each teacher has their own page with important information including instructional plans and assignments. Virtual Platforms There are many different platforms that we as teachers will use to connect with you, our students and families.

Scan and Go Use your phone or i. Pad’s camera app to scan and go the following platforms! Columbia Elementary Website Class Dojo Microsoft Teams

• Envisions Math (Savvas Learning) • This connects to our math program. You will be completing assignments and taking tests and quizzes on here. • My. On • Read books and more books and then take some quizzes! • Renaissance STAR • We use this for testing and grouping purposes. Also, it is connected to My. On! You can take certain test/quizzes to raise your reading level – how cool? ! Websites & Apps There a few websites and apps that we will be using for our virtual teaching and learning. Some you may be familiar with and others are brand new! You will need your student specific log in information for these.

Curriculum Math ELA Multiplication & Division Fiction & Nonfiction texts Fractions Reading Comprehension Area & Perimeter Research to Writing Time, Capacity, & Mass The Writing Process Two-Dimensional Shapes Grammar Practice Collecting & Interpreting Data Weekly Spelling

Curriculum Science Social Studies Forces & Motion Citizens & Citizenship Magnetism Maps & Globes Energy People & Culture Life Cycles The Economy Ecosystems Movement of People Earth Systems Conflicts

Daily Asynchronous Playlist • Work done by students during and after the live lessons • There will be different daily work for each subject • This work will be in Teams, Savvas, My. On, etc. Exit Slips • This should be done after completing the asynchronous playlist • There will be a new exit slip daily for each subject Grading • Grades will be given based on completed assignments (asynchronous work, exit slips, quizzes, etc. ) • Grades will be put in SISK 12 Assignments, Homework & Grading

Goals & Expectations: Students • Have a positive and open mindset • Ready to learn and work • Logged in on time to ALL live lessons (this includes Related Arts) • Following Classroom & Virtual Norms • Completing classwork and asynchronous work to the best of your ability • Checking all Microsoft Teams channels and posts every, single day. • ASK FOR HELP!!!! • If you have any questions or concerns about anything, ask us!! We are here to help you! We want you to feel safe and confident and we want you to succeed.

Student responsibilities for virtual learning are: o o o o o Identify a quiet place to work Log in daily during assigned meeting times Dress appropriately, just as if you are going to school Ask and answer questions during class Complete and turn in work on time Work independently or in groups (when assigned) Be an active member of the virtual community. Mute your microphone until it is your turn to speak. Stay focused on classwork during class Columbia Elementary Virtual Learning Expectations for Students As a school, Columbia Eagles are expected to follow the CODE of: o Commitment o Ownership o Determination o Excellence

Rules for virtual learning, i. Pads, and technology: Cursing, vulgar language, making inappropriate gestures, etc. is not allowed. Your i. Pad is an educational device, so treat it with respect Practice good digital citizenship by using your i. Pad for educational purposes only Do not allow anyone to borrow your i. Pad Keep your passwords secret except from your parents Only download, create, send, post, or share appropriate content Sending hate messages or use profanity toward others is prohibited Only post non-offensive content that all groups or persons could appreciate Cyber bullying of others is prohibited; this includes posting negatively about someone or posting unkind messages in the chat about others. Be mindful of posting content that you would be embarrassed for a parent or teacher to see Posting or downloading offensive pictures is prohibited Starting a meeting with other students is prohibited Columbia Elementary Virtual Learning Expectations for Students As a school, Columbia Eagles are expected to follow the CODE of: o Commitment o Ownership o Determination o Excellence

Any student found to be in violation of these rules and other district rules and guidelines will receive disciplinary actions as stated in the SLPS Student Code of Conduct Handbook. In most situations, this means: First offense—Contact with parent/guardian Second offense—Referral to counselor or social worker Third offense—Discipline conference with principal However, some violations and subsequent technology misuse “may result in a loss of user privileges, suspension, expulsion and civil or criminal penalties. ” Refer to the SLPS Student Code of Conduct Handbook for more details. Columbia Elementary Virtual Learning Expectations for Students As a school, Columbia Eagles are expected to follow the CODE of: o Commitment o Ownership o Determination o Excellence

Goals & Expectations: Parents • Present in your child’s learning o Checking in and making sure they are focused and completing their work • Checking Class Dojo daily ideally, throughout the day • Checking Teacher webpage at least twice a week • Respond to any and all DIRECT communication (can be a thumbs up, smiley face, ok, etc. ) • Reach out if there is anything you need. Questions, concerns, etc. Please, please reach out and contact us! We are here for you and your kiddos!!!

Classroom Teacher Ms. Smith-Rockett annette. smith-rocket@slps. org Administrative Assistant Ms. Watford prisnice. watford@slps. org Principal Ms. Payton deshonda. payton@slps. org School Phone Number (314)-533 -2750 Who should I contact and how? Art Mrs. Tate brittany. tate-beaugard@slps. org PE Coach Dominick julius. dominick@slps. org STEM Ms. Curtis amanda. curtis@slps. org Music Ms. L. Walker lakeisha. walker@slps. org Classroom Teacher Ms. Weiss rebecca. weiss@slps. org Family & Community Specialist (FCS) Ms. Jones roxana. jones@slps. org School Counselor Mrs. B. Walker brenda. walker 3@slps. org School Social Worker Ms. Davidson taylor. davidson@slps. org

Classroom Teacher Ms. Smith-Rockett https: //www. slps. org/Domain /12711 Administrative Assistant Ms. Watford https: //www. slps. org/do main/13145 Art Mrs. Tate https: //www. slps. org/Dom ain/8002 PE Coach Dominick https: //www. slps. org/Dom ain/6227 Classroom Teacher Ms. Weiss https: //www. slps. org/Do main/10871 School Website https: //www. slps. org/colu mbia Principal Ms. Payton https: //www. slps. org/domain/4 351 STEM Ms. Curtis https: //www. slps. org/Dom ain/12617 Music Ms. L. Walker https: //www. slps. org/Domain /10089 Family & Community Specialist (FCS) Ms. Jones https: //www. slps. org/do main/11784 School Counselor Mrs. B. Walker https: //www. slps. org/doma in/404 School Social Worker Ms. Davidson https: //www. slps. org/domain /10868

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