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Back to School NightSeptember 24,
2015
3rd Grade CurriculumLiteracy: • Reader’s and Writer’s Workshops focusing on Expeditionary
Modules • Reading assessment is Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark
• Reading & Writing Curriculum includes: Comprehension Strategies, Story Elements, Character Study, Nonfiction, Book Clubs, Personal Narrative, Realistic Fiction, Informational Research, Writing about Reading, Opinion Writing
3rd Grade CurriculumMathematics: • Investigations in Number, Data, and Space is designed to engage
students in making sense of mathematical ideas.• Units include: Multiplication, and Division; Data; Estimation;
Addition, Subtraction, Geometry; Measurement; and Fractions• Interactive Math NotebooksScience:• Inquiry based approach using science notebooks for evidence
based explanations of their investigations.• Units include: Changes in Matter, Rocks and Minerals; Reducing,
Reusing, and Recycling Earth Materials; as well as Adaptations of Plants and Animals
• Fieldtrips• Third grade will be initiating a STEAM (science, technology,
engineering, art and math) Unit about water during the month of October.
Social Studies:• Units include: Building Community, Comparing World Cultures,
Geography; these units are integrated into Literacy as well.
Homework
•Read for 30 min. per night & complete reading log with short written response•Math games for review and practice•Electronic homework starting soon•Fundations/word study as needed•Vocabulary for content areas
Monthly Math Experience
• Thursdays, 3:15-4:00, room 203
• Topics will be related to current unit of study
• These workshops are designed to inform families, so they may support their child with current mathematical practices.
• Oct.22, Nov.19, Dec.17, Jan.21, Feb.25, Mar.31,Apr.28, May19.
IXL
www.learning.com
www.wegivebooks.org
National Geographichttp://ngexplorer.cengage.com/pioneer/
ResponsibleRespectfulSafe
Six to Six Magnet School
Way to Crow! Award
P.B.I.S. Matrix
Family School Compacts
• In third grade our goal is for students to have a deeper understanding of literature through conversations about their reading.
• 2 Family Events one in December and on in June. Families will complete a shared reading and poster project. Information will be sent home prior to the events.
Parent – Teacher Communication
• Telephone contact is best prior to school or after school. Voicemail will pick up during instructional hours. In an emergency contact the office or email me. 203-330-6775 ext. 7421
• Email contact [email protected]