Dear 3rd Grade Families,
As we move forward in this unprecedented time of online learning, the district has created a plan which sets guidelines and expectations for teachers and students to follow for the remainder of the year.
Going forward, the expectations of online learning will be shifting from enrichment activities to a continuation of new learning so students can stay on track as much as possible with grade level learning.
New assignments will be posted at the beginning of each week and will be due on Fridays. Students may submit work throughout the week as they finish their tasks rather than wait until Friday to submit all of their work. As work is submitted, it will be checked and feedback will be provided. If a task is incomplete or if mistakes need to be fixed, the assignment will be returned without a grade and it will be expected that students will fix and resubmit that task.
Starting this week, student work will be graded according to the effort used and completion of assignments posted.These grades will be reflected on the 4th quarter report card. Each assignment will be given a 3 point value. Students who complete a given assignment on time using best effort following all expectations given in the directions will earn a 3. Assignments turned in late, or have missing parts even after being returned for fixing will receive a 2. Work that is not finished and has many missing parts and is not best effort will get a 1.
3= Meeting expectations
2= Progressing
1= Limited progress
These are the phrases that will be used on the 4th quarter report card.
Along with weekly assignments, there will also often be a survey sent out for students to complete. This will be used as a way to stay in touch with students and it will help give me an idea of what students may need help with so I can plan topics for our Google Hangouts.
Google Hangouts will be scheduled each week as a way to help answer instructional questions students have with lessons for the week. I will soon send out more details in regards to a schedule with these to help best accommodate needs.
The district has provided time allotments for each grade level for the suggested amount of time students should be spending each day on each subject. It is suggested that grades 3-5 spend 20 minutes/subject each day. This is just a guideline and might not be manageable for all families. Please do what works for your family. As we begin our next steps in the continuation of learning, please know that I am here to help. Your child is so important to me and I am understanding, so please always contact me with any questions, concerns, or to make me aware of any specific situations/needs. I know this is all an ongoing learning process, but we are in this together!
With safest and healthiest wishes,
Mrs. Danielle Travis