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Back to School Night Welcome to Brock Bridge Elementary 3rd Grade

Third Grade Teachers: • Mrs. Sturgis • Mrs. Maultsby • Ms. Garrett • Mrs. Matthews (Mrs. Lynch) • Ms. Como

Grading Policy Intermediate grading policy is: *** Teachers may request a parent signature on D/E assignments to confirm that assignments have been seen/reviewed by parents.

BCRs- Reading • Students will receive a score of 1-3 based on their responses. 1- student answered the question 2-student answered the question and gave some text support 3- student answered the question, gave text support, and made a higher level connection

Extended Response- Math Some questions are worth more than 1 point. Students may be asked to explain how they got their answer or show/describe a specific strategy.

Math Facts Students were expected to master their addition and subtraction facts within 20 in second grade. Fast Math will be implemented grade wide during our free time during the Cultural Arts block to ensure that every student knows their facts. If students already have their addition/subtraction facts, then they will be allowed to do multiplication/division. *First In Math will be implemented in 4th and 5th grade. If a students tests out of Fast Math, they will be eligible for First In Math.

Changes in Math • Due to the switch to Common Core State Standards, the majority of lessons that we teach will be compiled from a variety of resources. While we still have EnVision, we will only be using select lessons from EnVision. Lessons will be focused around activities and discussions. Because instruction will be so activity/discussion based, much of what we teach cannot easily be made up at home. Attendance is very important!

Absent Notes • Need to come back with the student upon returning to class after absence. • Write on a separate piece of paper because the note must be sent to the main office. Include: • Child’s full name • Teacher’s name • Dates of absences • Reason for absence • All missed work needs to be completed and returned.

Homework • Reading, Spelling, & Math – Assignments vary by day. • Teacher checks all homework assignments for completion each morning. • If your child has difficulty completing an assignment, please write a short note on the assignment or circle problems so that we can provide support. • Late homework will not be accepted unless due to illness or an excused absence. • Incomplete homework will be completed during recess. *Students are NOT allowed back into the pod before or after school hours to retrieve forgotten homework. http://bbes3.weebly.com/

Take Home Folder • Please go through your child’s Take Home folder nightly. • Completed and checked work, school information, and notices will be sent home in the Take Home Folder.

Consequences • Green = Fantastic Day • Yellow = Warning – Think about changing your behavior. • Red= Think Sheet • Blue = Note and call home

A day in the life of a 3rd grader 9:00 – 9:20 Number Talks 9:20 - 10:45 Math 10:45 – 11:30 Social Studies/Science 11:30 – 12:20 Lunch/Recess 12:20 – 1:20 Cultural Arts 1:20 – 3:20 Language Arts 3:20-3:25 Pack Up

Thank you for coming! Please understand that we have weekly scheduled meetings in the morning before students arrive. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please e-mail or call your child’s teacher to schedule a meeting before school. In your packet: AACPS Third Grade curriculum overview, “Year-At-A-Glance” for Math/Science/Social Studies, and Common Core Reading Standards for Third Grade

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