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Welcome! “The Year of The Student”
2012-2013
1st Quarter: Additon, Subtraction, Number System
2nd Quarter: Data and Linear Measurement 2-D Geometry and Measurement
3rd Quarter: Multiplication and DivisionPatterns, Functions, and Change
4th Quarter: Fractions & Decimals Addition, Subtraction, Number System 3-D Geometry and Measurement
3rd grade Mathematics
Thinking about value: Number Sense
3 aspects of a number
Construction: the
Foundation
Concrete
Representational
.. Abstract
10 + 2 = 12
1st Quarter:Personal Rights and Responsibilities Earth Materials: Rocks & Soil/ Rock Cycle
Geography of the Grand Valley 2nd Quarter:
The Grand Valley 3rd Quarter:
States of Matter Growth and Development: Life Cycle Events
4th Quarter: Historical Fact vs Fiction Civics & Economics
Social Studies and Earth Science
Standards-Based reporting Performance (skills & knowledge)
– Not Averages
Learning Behaviors reported separately
Access through Parent Bridge
Conferences
Report Cards
Collaboration Participate and work effectively with
others Acknowledge authority and takes direction Use teamwork and leadership skills
Work Ethic Manage time effectively Learn from instruction and feedback Prepare for class Have few absences & tardies (always
excused)
Civic Responsibility Respect the rights of others Follow classroom and school rules Accept diverse population
Personal Responsibility Take responsibility for own actions Take initiative and responsibility for
learning Plan and prioritizes goals
Learning Behavior Expectations:
Fruitvale WebsiteParent BridgeDistrict CalendarClass Pages
◦ Parent letters Words to study
Links for subject areasReading, Math, SciencePTA NewsSchool Activities on Calendar
Internet Resources:
Ask questions to encourage your child to explain their thinking and make connections to the importance of
learning in everyday life.Literacy:
Expect 30 minutes of independent reading daily Talk about reading, ask questions, make meaning Read out-loud to your child; HAVE FUN!, model expression, explain your
thinking, and talk about new words. Study word patterns, high frequency words, and talk about vocabulary Provide opportunities to write lists, notes, letters, stories Math:
Expect fluency with combinations, forward and backwards number counting, place value
Enjoy watching your child discover strategies for themselves. Ask questions to prompt thinking: Would drawing a picture help? Why does
that work? Is there another way? Play math games at home and practice thinking in real-life situations.
AtWhat can
I do ?
Free and Reduced LunchesBackpack program (food for the weekend)S.E.S. (Afterschool Tutoring)
Fruitvale is one of many SES providers. Complete list in the office - look is to see how many hours of tutoring is provided
Fruitvale SES K-5Sept 17-Feb. 28Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.1 teacher to 5 studentsAll students can be bussed home – even if they do not ride the bus to school. (Parents can pick up as well)Math, Reading – both60 hours of tutoring
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