Welcome 3rd grade families!

Supply Drop Off• Label everything with student name• Paper towels, baggies, Kleenex on tables• Art shirt and PE shoes in your bin• All other items should be neatly placed in your desk.

• Parents- • Verify your email address on the print out located on

the little table next to my desk.• Sign up for any classroom jobs/parties in the hall.• Sign up for a parent/teacher conference time in the hall.

Welcome to Curriculum Night!Mrs. Rachel BornancinThird Grade2014-2015 Introduction

Mrs. BornancinContact Information Phone: 897-1961 x219 Email: rachel.bornancin@kaneland.org Or drop me a note….

If you wish to conference about your child’s progress, please contact me to make an appointment.

KONNECT

Mobile App Please check at least once a week Homework assignments PTO info Messages from the office Reminders and requests Clubs and after school activities

Day-to-Day Schedule8:40-first bell rings8:50-school starts

with announcements

10:30-11:30- specials

12:20-1:00- recess/lunch3:27-dismissal bell

rings

Daily Specials10:30am-11:30am

A-Day: artB-Day: literacy/P.E.C-Day: P.E./musicD-Day: computer E-Day: music/P.E.

LRC Check out: A day afternoon

Language ArtsCCS (common core standards)

Guided reading, independent reading, and read aloudDaily 5Word Work: Word Journeys with a focus on patterns and spelling rulesWriting: Lucy Calkins

Narrative Informational Opinion

Math CCS(common core standards)

Everyday Math is the primary tool that will be used to address the standards

Nightly homeworkFlexible grouping will occur among

the third grade team

Flexible Grouping Groups can be formed in any of the content areas

and are based on student ability. Groups are determined through a form of

assessment, written or performance based Groups are fluid, therefore the members in a group

change.

Rocket Math

Each student has an individualized goal and level

Semester Expectations 1st: Master all subtraction facts 2nd: Master all multiplication facts

Social Studies ContentHarcourt Brace & National Geographic

What is a Community?? Pioneers, immigrants, and others Growing and changing communities Map skills, continents Research

Foss Science

Human Body (Bones and Muscles)

Water

Magnets and Electricity

Health NUTRITION Food pyramid,

Vitamins/Minerals, High/Low fats, Fitness and exercise, Food safety

SAFETY Bicycle,

Pedestrian, Skateboard and Scooters, Railroad, Seatbelt

Grades and Report Cards Elementary report

card is in checklist format of skills.

B= Beginning

D= Developing

P= Progressing

S= Strength Daily work will be

corrected but there will not be a letter grade assigned.

Homework

Your child will receive homework almost every night

Homework is…

Math homeworkNightly Reading for 20-30 minutesAny Unfinished Class WorkAdditional Assignments

Homework Policy Assignment Notebook will be used to keep

track of all assignments Assignment Notebook must be signed every

night All assignments are expected to be turned in

on time, usually the following school day Missing work may result in one of the following

consequences

- note home for parent signature - loss of a privilege - office referral

Learner Expectations

ReadyResponsibleRespectful

Classroom ConsequencesVerbal warningBehavior notes sent homeLoss of privileges

These consequences will be written in your child’s S.T.A.R. binder.

Other Topics Communication (S.T.A.R.) Binders Snack Time Birthday Celebrations Absent Work

Sign Up SheetsIN Classroom:ConferencesClassroom and party helpers

IN LRC:LRC helpers

In Office:Watch Dogs

A Great Team As your child’s teacher, I am dedicated to helping

him/her succeed to the best of his/her ability. I also believe that communication between home and school builds a relationship for success. Please feel free to let me know if there is anything that we can do together to make 3rd grade the best it can be for your child. I’m looking forward to a great year together!