Welcome to Buford Academy’s Curriculum Night Mrs. Ostoits and Ms. L. Smith.
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Welcome to Buford Academy’s Curriculum Night
Mrs. Ostoits
and
Ms. L. Smith
Fun Facts about Mrs. Ostoits
The most exhilarating thing that I have done is skydiving!
I am married & we have 2 little dogs (that are really like our children) I have taught here, at the Academy, for 8 years- 2nd grade for 4 years,
3rd grade for 4 years.
Hobbies: reading, relaxing, hiking, white water rafting
Favorite Stores: Dunkin Doughnuts, Target, Hobby Lobby
Collects: Scented Hand Soaps
Fun Facts about Ms. SmithI decided to become a teacher the first day of kindergarten.
1988 Buford High School Graduate
BMS track and field coach
I have taught in west, south, and northeast GA.
Birthday: January 1st
Hobbies: reading, shopping, eating
Favorite Stores: TJMaxx, Starbucks, Target
Collects: Elephants
Attendance
• Improving attendance, tardies and checkouts is a school improvement goal of Buford Academy
• A written excuse within 2 days of the absence must be sent
• Absences of 10 or more days in a school year will result in contact from the school counselor or system social worker
• Students should not be checked out from 2:50-3:10 pm
• Students with perfect attendance each quarter are eligible for a reward (this is new this year)!
It is important for children to
be on time for school. Many
morning tasks are completed before
announcements at 8:15. Children
must be here prior to 8:25.
Weekly Newsletter
The newsletter will be emailed weekly or a hard copy will be sent to those who request it.
It is also on our webpage, just in case it gets misplaced.
AgendaYour child needs to bring it to school every day and
home every night.
It will be used for:– Communication between parents & teachers. (Tell your child if you
write us a note.)– Record misbehavior– Record assignments– Record important dates/events– Study Guides will be stapled in agendas (PLEASE leave them in the
agenda.)
Daily Schedule
Tardy Bell: 8:25am
Lunch: 11:52-12:17
Recess: 12:20-12:35
Bus Call: 3:10
Please try to keep Dr. appointments & missed days to a minimum.
Gold FolderWill come home every day.Please remove your child’s:
– Graded work– Graded tests– Newsletters (if not emailed)– Homework– Important notes
Please return homework and signed papers in the gold folder each day.
Please do not throw any papers away without asking your child first if they are important!
HomeworkReading
• Read at least 100 minutes each week. Reading Logs will come home on most Mondays.
• Complete reading responses and return on Friday.• The more you read the better you will do in ALL subjects. • Send in your library books every day. WE USE THEM IN CLASS!!
Spelling
- Test on most Fridays using Spelling City
- Homework is to learn the words!!! Students will receive a spelling packet.
- Begins Aug. 24
Math
Study math facts every night ~ Occasionally there will be other homework assignments
Science and Social Studies:
Study guides ~ Occasionally there will be other homework assignments
Behavior Plan
Respect…
Each other
Self
Property
Environment
Children
Teachers
Behavior Plan
Rewards:
Earn fun choice tickets, treasure box, candy box
Consequences:
Warning, Parent notification, Note in agenda
Loss of recess, Laps at recessPlease address any disrespectful behavior at home as well.
If you are being notified, this is a problem.
Reading Taught using a variety of methods/strategies:
Small group/whole group instruction
Literature studies and stations
Novel Studies
Comprehension Skills
Fluency Checks
Cold Reads
Close Reads
Etc.
Language Arts
Sentences
Parts of Speech
Spiral of Skills (LARS)
Capitalization and Punctuation
Cursive Writing
Etc.
Writing
Writing Process
Personal Writing
Narrative Writing
Opinion Writing
Informational Writing
Letter Writing
Spelling
Will begin on Monday, August 24
A packet will be sent home explaining how we will do spelling this year.
Tests will be taken on ipads (Spelling City)
Social Studies
Map Skills
Ancient Greece
9 Historical Figures
Government
Economics
Math
What we will learn in 3rd grade: • Place value, rounding, multi-digit arithmetic
• Multi-step word problems• Multiplication & division (within 100)
• Fractions• Measurement & Data (area, perimeter, volume, mass)
• Geometry
Science
• Scientific Method• Rocks & Minerals• Different types of
soils• Weathering & Erosion (Changes to Earth’s Land)
• Fossils
• Heat energy• Magnets
• GA Habitats• Adaptations of living
things• Preserving
Ecosystems
Grading
Report cards are sent every nine weeks.
Progress reports at mid-term.
Look at PowerSchool - Call the office if you need assistance.
Children are graded based on:– Formative (classwork) 55% – Summative (assessments) 40% – Homework 5%
AssessmentsAssessments will include:
Oral
Online
Written
Multiple-choice
Extended Response (open ended questions)
Constructed Response (based on text evidence)
Etc.
Fall Standardized Testing
ITBS and CogAT testing Sept. 15-18, 2015
(No studying needed for these tests)
• ITBS: Reading, Lang. Arts, Math• CogAT- Cognitive abilities
Make sure students get a good night’s sleep and
eat a nutritious breakfast!
Spring Standardized Testing
GA Milestones
We follow the Georgia Standards of Excellencewww.georgiastandards.org
Georgia Milestone Assessment SystemELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
Written responses in ELA/Math
BA Title I Parent/Student/Teacher Compact
BA Title I Parent/Student/Teacher Compact
As a Parent I agree to…
Be an active participant attending Open House, Curriculum Night, Parent Teacher Conferences, and other events throughout the school year.
Be a supportive parent by having my child read at least 20 minutes five nights each week to help increase their Lexile reading level, by assisting with homework completion,
and reviewing school communication nightly.
Be a supportive parent by practicing Math facts with my child at least 10 minutes two or three nights each week.
BA Title I Parent/Student/Teacher Compact
As a Teacher I agree to...
Ba an active participant by regularly updating PowerSchool and classroom websites, scheduling parent-teacher conferences twice a year, and consistently communicating
through phone calls, email and newsletters.
Be a supportive teacher by providing research based differentiated instruction that helps to ensure students can achieve their Reading Lexile goals.
Be a proactive teacher by communicating with parents benchmark data to address standards and skills related to math.
BA Title I Parent/Student/Teacher Compact
As a Student I agree to...
Be an active participant by cooperating in classroom activities, asking questions when I do not understand, and completing classroom assignments.
Be a responsible student by reading at least 20 minutes five nights a week, completing my homework, studying for tests, and reviewing school communication with my parents.
Be a responsible student by practicing math facts at home for at least 10 minutes two or three nights a week.
Did you know that Buford Academy isa Title 1 school? We arealways looking to make
our school better. We welcomeparent input!
Title IWe need your input for Title Funds. Mrs. Pulley is open for
suggestions on ways to best use Title funds to meet the needs of all students. You may email her at
kaleen.pulley@bufordcityschools.org. Ways we currently use Title funds are: Technology,
Paraprofessionals, Summer School, After School/Saturday School, and Professional Development for teachers.
What can you do to support your child this year?
Encourage and praise your child every day!
Have your child read. Go to the public library.
Give your child a routine and structure.Have your child read. Have a set bedtime.
Give your child household responsibilities.
Did I mention “reading”?Limit absences, late check-ins, and check-
outs Have fun together!
Events at Buford Academy
• All Pro Dads (September 15, November 17, January 12,
March 8)
• PTO Family Involvement Night (September 17)
• Fall Festival (October 8)
• Run Raiser (October 30)
• Holiday Chorus Concert (December 3)
• Winter Social (January 22)
• PTO Science Fair & Bingo Night (January 28)
• Parent Conference Days (October 15&16 and March
17&18)
• Arts Night (March 29)
• Field Day (May 13)
• 3rd Grade Awards and Talent Show (May 24)
We Need You!
After Labor Day
Volunteers will be needed to:
Work with students
Prepare classroom materials, Etc.• If you are interested, please let us know,
even if you already have We LOVE volunteers!
Thank you for coming!
Questions?lacrecia.smith@bufordcityschools.org
tessa.ostoits@bufordcityschools.org
http://smithostoits.weebly.com/
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