Transcript Welcome to Third Grade

Welcome to Third
Grade
Curriculum Night
2011-2012
Schedule
7:50-8:30
8:30-9:30
9:30–10:15
10:15–11:00
11:00–11:45
11:45-12:45
12:45-1:45
1:45-2:45
2:45-2:50
Spelling/Word Work
Writing
Math Problem Solving
Specials
Math Stations
Recess/ Lunch
Reading
Science
Dismissal
Academic Content
Areas
Six Traits Writing
1. Ideas – The content or main theme.
2. Organization – The internal structure.
3. Voice – The personal voice of the author; it
gives the sense of a real person speaking.
4. Word Choice – Precise, colorful, rich language.
5. Sentence Fluency – The writing has a rhythm;
it flows.
6. Conventions – Mechanical correctness, including
grammar and spelling.
Reading Skill Development
•Fact/opinion
•Story elements
•Point of view
•Character traits
•Context clues
•Drawing conclusions
•Cause and effect
•Reading for multiple purposes
•Sequence of events
•Summarization
•Fluency
•Predicting outcomes
•Decoding strategies
•Comprehension
Social Studies
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Map Elements
Communities / Local History
Government
Cultural Influences
Economics / Business
Citizenship
Math
• Place Value
• Rounding /
Compatible
Numbers
• Time
• Probability
• Fractions
• Temperature
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Patterns
Money
Graphing
Number Concepts
Basic Operations
Geometry
Problem Solving in
real world contexts
Science
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Scientific Method /Lab Safety
Force and Motion
Simple Machines
Matter
The Changing Earth
Earth’s Natural Resources
Solar System / Characteristics of the Sun
Inherited Traits of Plants and Animals
Animal Adaptations (Polar Habitats)
Flexible Grouping
• Third grade students are flexibly
grouped for small group instruction.
Teachers pull small groups for word
work, hands-on resources, targeted
skill instruction, and comprehension
strategy instruction.
Student
Responsibilities
Homework
What to expect?
• Monday – Thursday
– Minimum of 15 minutes of silent
reading each night
– Basic math fact practice
– Spelling activities
• As assigned –
– Math skill review worksheet
– Language Arts /Science/Social
Studies project or review worksheet
Behavior
1. Use time and materials wisely
2. Participate
3. Use self-discipline
4. Respond promptly and willingly
5. Be courteous
6. Work and play well with
others
7. Show respect for property
8. Follow the school rules
9. Listen attentively
10. Follow directions
Consequences
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Think Track at recess time
Folder Signed
Verbal/Written Apology
Letter/Phone Call Home
Conference
Office Referral
Computers • Art • Music • PE
Conduct Slip
Student Name: ________________
Date:_______________
Classroom Teacher: ___________________
At Sonntag, we pledge to be Sonntag Strong, all day long.
I did not make a STRONG choice today in Specials.
Safety First
Treat others with respect
Responsible choices
Open minds
Never give up
Go the extra mile
Notes:_______________________________________
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Please sign and return to the following Specials teacher:
Computers ______________
Music______________
Art ______________
PE______________
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Student Signature
Parent Signature
Specials
Conduct Slips
This is the behavior report for all
Specials classes. If your child
receives one of these slips,
please sign it and return the
slip to the appropriate Specials
teacher. These slips can
affect your child’s conduct
grade. These slips are meant
to communicate inappropriate
behaviors and are similar to a
folder/planner signature.
If you have questions regarding a
conduct slip that was sent
home, please contact that
Specials teacher.
Lunch Time
• Parents are ALWAYS welcome to eat lunch with their child
at the designated table at the back of the cafe.
• We know that you cherish the visit with your child, so no
friends will be permitted to sit with your child.
• In accordance with the State Law of Texas, parents who
bring food for their child may not share with other
children.
Snacks
• This is really important to your child!
• Please send a healthy morning snack and a fresh, small
bottle of water for your child daily.
Weekly Agenda/Planner
• Your child has received a weekly
planner. Help your child learn to use
it.
• Check it daily and initial that you
have seen it EVERYDAY.
• It is never too early to develop
organizational habits for success.
Birthday Celebrations
Birthday celebrations will begin at 2:30 pm.
• Treats must be store-bought only.
• Please let your child’s teacher know you
are bringing treats so we can schedule
accordingly.
• Birthday party celebrations are welcomed
and are a big part of your child’s school
year experience.
Transportation Home
• Please inform the school office prior to
2:15 pm of any changes in your child’s
mode of transportation home.
• Teachers will not check emails during
instructional time, so please contact the
office.
• The office may not be able to reach your
child’s teacher with the message after
2:30 pm.
Communication
Planning Time 10:15– 11:00 am
Mrs. Mestayer
[email protected]
Mrs. Sligar
[email protected]
Mr. Stephens
[email protected]
Mrs. Prior
[email protected]
Mrs. Bruno
[email protected]
Mrs. Ike
[email protected]
Thanks for
coming!
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