Welcome to 3rd Grade Curriculum

Night!2015-2016

Mr. Lloyd Mrs. Nelson Mrs. Morris Mrs. Blevins

Mr. Lloyd

We are glad you are here!

On each table there are index cards.

During our presentation, if you have any questions we ask that you please write them down on the index cards.

Please include your name, child’s name, teacher and email address.

We will work on answering your questions through our website.

This presentation will be available on our webpages

Mrs. Blevins

Our Day at a Glance!8:00- 8:15 Penmanship8:15-9:15 Intervention

9:15-10:45 Language Arts Lunch

11:30-11:45 Recess11:45-12:15 Science/SS

12:15-1:00 LAMPS1:00-2:30 Math

2:30-2:50 Spike’s Book Club2:50-3:00 Dismissal

3:00 Dismissal

Mr. Lloyd

Lunch Money*The cafeteria will accept checks this year.

*We will collect lunch money in the morning. Please send your child’s lunch money in a ziploc

bag or envelope with their name written or attached.

*We encourage all students to bring lunch money for the week on Monday

*However, lunch money will be accepted Monday through Friday.

*Students may not bring friends to the guest table when their parents are

eating lunch with them.

Mr. Lloyd

Attendanc

e*School starts at 8:00 A.M.

Tardiness interrupts our classroom. Please be on

time. *Attendance every day is

important! *If you are absent you miss out on

important instruction.

*If you are absent please send in a note to excuse your absence.

**All graded assignments must be completed in class.

Mrs. Nelson

3rd Grade Curriculum

MathPlace Value

Measurements

Addition/subtraction

Multiplication/Division

Time

Fractions

Beginning Algebra

Geometry

Problem Solving

Mrs. Blevins

Multiplication Facts

This year the students will be asked to take multiplication

quizzes.

Mrs. Blevins

Language ArtsCommon Core Standards:

Literature: Reading Complex Text

Writing: Writing to Text

Language

Foundational Skills

Speaking and Listening

Mrs. Nelson

ScienceThe Universe

Matter

Energy

Weather

Forces in Nature

Living and Nonliving things

Mr. Lloyd

Social StudiesEconomics

Map Skills

Human Geography

Governme

nt/Civics

History

Mrs. Morris

Navigating School and Teacher Websiteshttp://ees.bartlettschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=435274&type=u

Parent Portal

Online Curriculum Guides

http://bartlettschools.weebly.com/elementary-curriculum-

resources.html

Mrs. Blevins

Bear ClubsTime in the day that provides intervention for Reading and Math

All 3rd graders will work with all 3rd grade teachers.

This setting is free flowing, meaning that students can and will move between teachers and tiers throughout the year.

Mrs. Blevins

I READ 20

THIS IS A NEW ELEMENTARY PROGRAM WE’VE ADOPTED IN WHICH THE

STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO READ AT LEAST 20 MINUTES PER NIGHT WITH

PARENTAL SUPERVISION.

Mr. Lloyd

Homework*Primary goal is to develop responsibility

and accountability*Secondary goal is to provide extra

practice on skills taught in class*Bonus goal is that parents can get a nightly glimpse of what is happening in

class*May be assigned every school night

except Friday.*Homework is checked for understanding and

not accuracy.

Mr. Lloyd

Technology FeeWe are asking for a

$10.00 technology fee for each child.

THANKS!! if not please

consider making a donation to the

school.

Mrs. Blevins

CommunicationBinder

Graded Paper FolderEmail

Phone CallsTeacher Webpages

Power SchoolInterims

Mrs. Morris

Honor Roll CriteriaSPIKE’s Radiant Bears: made Radiant Bears Honor Roll (All A’s; NO N or U)

SPIKE’s Sparkling Bears: made Sparkling Bears Honor Roll (3 A’s and 1 B; NO N or U)

SPIKE’s Splendid Citizen Bear: had E’s in conduct in all subjects (including LAMPS)

Mrs. Morris

If you haven’t already, please remember to join the PTA. Ellendale has a wonderful PTA that sponsors many great activities throughout the year.

Mrs. Nelson

Scholastic Book Orders

We will be begin taking book orders in the upcoming weeks. There IS one option: Order online using the code provided in

your packets.

Mr. Lloyd

Expectations for ALL 3rd Graders

*Follow class/school rules*Become more independent

*Participation in class activitiesMaintenance of a DAILY Agenda Book

*Make-up of missed assignments

*Work is neat and organized*Work is original and complete

Mrs. Nelson

MICA

https://micatime.com/

Mrs. Blevins

Third Grade’s Secret Recipe for Learning

You will need:StudentsTeachersParents

PrincipalsTeachers Assistants

SuperintendentsCustodiansSecretaries

Just Add:A smidge of curiosityA pinch of knowledgeA dash of enthusiasmA cup of cooperation

A heap of understanding **Sprinkle with a bushel

of love. Season with humor and

let simmer for 180 days!!**

Mrs. Nelson