West Lake Website

3rd Grade Website

Specialists Website

Please make sure your child has the following items available for working. Let me know if I can help you provide any of these:

• WCPSS Items provided for you at our Supply Pick up on Aug. 19 & 20 :
  • EL text
  • EL workbook
  • Math Alignment lessons (you can put these in your 3 ring binder)
  • Math manipulatives bin & whiteboard (coming in Sept.)
• We have also provided you with:
  • 3 Pencils
  • 1 dry erase marker
  • A small pencil sharpener
  • Sticky notes
• Other items you might need:
  • Highlighters
  • Erasers
  • A 3 ring binder (for your math alignment lessons)
  • Headphones or earbuds (with a microphone)

Parent/Teacher Communication:

Consistent, two-way communication is KEY to your child’s success in school. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions/concerns. Email me at jgiordano@wcpss.net any time and I will return your email within 24-48 hours. Please ensure you sign up for Guardianship on your child's Google Classroom (once established) so you can receive alerts regarding your child's work completion. I also encourage you to review the comments/feedback I provide to your child with them in Google Classroom.

Classroom Newsletters/Updates:

All newsletters with new and updated information will be found under that tab here. I will also email you the link when new newsletters are ready for you.

Student Routines & Expectations:

Please keep these points in mind:

• Each day students are expected to JUMP ( Be ....Joyful, Understanding, Motivated and Polite) while working online with their classmates.

• Students should be working in a space conducive to learning and away from distractions.

• Supplies and learning tools should be readily accessible for easy access when they are needed.

• Students should log in approximately 2 to 3 minutes prior to our start times, and remain engaged during all learning times.

• Students should working on independent assignments and turning them into Google Classroom by dates due.

• Students should review feedback provided by me and make changes to their work as needed.

Assignments, Grading & Google Classroom:

All assignments will be posted in our Google Classroom. Students will find resources like instructional videos and practice activities to complete. This is where I will provide most of my feedback of their work. Students should not assume an assignment is finished just because they clicked submit. They should check back to see if I have returned it to make corrections and to read the feedback. Grades will be given for proficiency of standards taught.

Lunch:

A specific time will be designated during our school day to break for lunch (11-12:15). Students in need of lunches can access the Wake County Schools website for distribution sites, dates and times. https://www.wcpss.net/food

Snacks:

I don't mind if kids snack during our work times as long as they are focusing on learning and it is not a distraction to them or others. However, there are plenty of built-in breaks that would allow for quick snacks. Please use your judgment.

Attendance:

To be marked present, students are expected to participate in the Virtual Academy by

• logging into our lessons,

• participating in activities &

• turn in assignments.