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WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHTMrs. Monzo Third Grade 2015-2016
Please write your child a note of encouragement in their Writer’s Notebook.
My name is Michelle Monzo. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Elementary Education from Wayne State University in 2004.
I completed my Masters in Early Childhood Education in 2009 from Oakland University.
This is my ninth year of teaching at Wass. I previously taught 1st grade.
I am married, have a 4 ½ year old daughter (Madison), an “almost” 2-year old son, Mason, and a dog (Brutus).
A little about me…
Assignment Books
Communicates homework & due dates
Items to be brought to schoolAdult signature EACH NIGHTCrazy night - write a noteForget homework or incomplete
(Blue note and an opportunity to catch up during recess)
Reading, Writing & Math
READING WRITING MATH
Working to build a base of CAFÉ strategies to
support reading comprehension,
accuracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary
Conventions (punctuation and
capitalization)
Grammar
Different genres(personal
narratives-true stories)
Basic Facts(Unit 1:
Multiplication and Division)
Showing Evidence
Problem Solving
*Answer Key
MathMath Expressions
Homework pages – each nightRemembering pages – at schoolUnit ReviewUnit TestQuarterly Test basic facts for report cards
Addition/subtraction all quartersMultiplication/division 3rd and 4th quarter
• Math is taught five times per week • Basic fact practice daily
Word Study New spelling pattern each week 5 High-frequency Words Introduce sort & send home homework on Monday
Tests are Friday Q.S.I. (Ms. Torres) Spelling City App
Social Studies
“Social Studies Alive”(5 regions of the United States) 1. Textbook 2. Student workbook (I.S.N.)3. Interactive Activities and Mapping4. Chapter Review and Tests (each region)5. iPad Activities
(Approximately 3 times per week)
Science Units
Structures of Life Measurement (Metric) Properties of Water Light and Heat Earth, Moon and Sun
(Approximately 3 times per week)
Technology Digital Citizenship (WWW)
Computer Lab iPads
Tech Talks (flyer) Services Building (Livernois)
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
OTHER EXCITING TOPICS
Cursive Buddies Wass Wolf Packs Wax Museum (late March-
early April) 3rd Grade Music Concert (Date TBD)
State Mandated Assessment (May-exact dates to come)
GradesLetter grades and percentages will be
given on some papers and tests“N” requires parent signature+, +, , - and –
Characteristics of Learners4 electronic report cards
HAC Account (Computer Lab tonight!)
S SecureP ProgressingN Needs improvement/More time/ More practice
How You Can be a Super Parent!
Foster the love of reading and writing Modeling, Family Read
Alouds, letter writing Library trips Bookstore
Check over your child’s homework
Encourage the use of… Front Row/ Spelling
City
Communicate with the teacherClassroom websiteNotesEmail
Math Homework HelperPractice Basic Facts Math Drawings“What makes you
say that?”
Birthday Celebrations & Nut-free Classrooms
We love to celebrate birthdays! 26 students Please be reminded that edible birthday
treats are no longer allowed - Alternative options include: class book, toy/game for indoor or outdoor recess, school supplies, etc.
Snacks containing nuts or nut products are not permitted. This also includes products which have been manufactured in a plant that processes nuts and tree nuts – PLEASE check labels CAREFULLY!
Nut products for lunch are permitted
Friendly Reminders
Please return Entertainment Books/Money, party money, forms, etc.
Owl Pellet Dissection (date to follow)Complete the Wass Student Directory form Volunteer Background Check (Fill out
tonight if you want to go on a field trip later.)
Write your child a note of encouragement in their Writer’s Notebook.
iPads
Educreations (used across all subjects) Reading-Fluency recordings Math-solving math problems discussing
with partners and whole groupSpelling City Front Row (math app)
Adaptive practice iMovie
Wax Museum, All About Me, etc.
Home Access Center
Please be sure to set up your HAC account so you can view your
child’s report card! Miss Opron will be available in the computer lab to assist you in setting up your account and to answer any questions you may have, or…..
Copy down this link to set up your account on your
own. https://trohac.troy.k12.mi.us/HomeAccess
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