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Welcome Back! 3rd Grade - Introductions, Schedule, and Curriculum

Get ready for an exciting year in 3rd grade! Meet the teachers, learn about the daily schedule, and explore the curriculum. Don't forget about important subjects like Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. We'll also discuss homework, assessments, and expectations for behavior and academic honesty.

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Welcome Back! 3rd Grade - Introductions, Schedule, and Curriculum

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  1. Welcome Back! 3rd grade (2018-2019)

  2. Introductions Mrs. Foy Ms. Hawkins-Title I Math Mrs. Gibney Mrs. Kozup-Title I Reading Mrs. Book Miss Perkins-Title I Reading Mrs. Dell Mrs. Sanchez-Learning Mrs. Gsell Support Mr. Hinkle

  3. Curriculum • Supplements + Accelerated Reader (there is a MP goal) + i-Ready(can be done at home) math reading + Reflex math (can be done at home)

  4. Daily Schedule • 8:30-9:00--Homeroom (morning work, intervention time if needed) • 9:00-9:15-- Cursive Writing instruction and practice • 9:15-10:00-- Specials-(Day 1--STEM, Day 2--Art, Day 3--Computer, Day 4--Library, Day 5--Music, Day 6--Gym) • 10:00-11:45--Communication Arts (Spelling, Grammar, Handwriting, Vocabulary, Comprehension) • 11:45-12:30--Magic Time (small group instruction, Daily 5 activities) • 12:30-1:00--Lunch • 1:00-2:20-- Math  • 2:20-2:45--Recess • 2:45-3:37-- Science or Social Studies 

  5. Communication Arts • Comprehension • Vocabulary • Homework ( is worth 10% of grade) • Grammar • Spelling • Writing • AR 5 points per marking period • Spelling pretests will be given prior to each unit to determine which leveled list your child will receive for that unit. • There will be weekly assignments associated with the weekly spelling lists.

  6. Comprehension Tests • Unit 1 tests will be text dependent. • Unit 2 tests will be one cold read story, with multiple choice, and 1 open ended. • Unit 3 test will be one cold read story, multiple choice, read second story, open ended.

  7. Comprehension Tests • Unit 4 -2 tests both with multiple choice and open ended, can be corrected for half credit. • Units 5-6 complete both tests on their own, no corrections • Will vary per class • Spelling and vocabulary tests on Day 5 • Grammar and Comprehension tests Day 6

  8. Example open ended question • How do the characters in the stories “The Thanksgiving Play” and “The Biggest Turnip” work together to solve their problems? Support your answer with cleartext evidence.

  9. PSSA Text Dependent Rubric • http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/PSSA/Scoring%20Guidelines%20and%20Formula%20Sheets/English%20Language%20Arts/PSSA%20Text%20Dependent%20Analysis%20Scoring%20Guidelines.pdf

  10. Math • Flexible grouping based on the i-Ready test. Students will be moved as needed. • Vocabulary is important and will be tested this year. Please study • Grades based on • Class workTest/quizzeshomework (is worth 10% of grade)

  11. Social Studies/Science • Will be included as one grade on report cards • First SS unit is maps. After initial unit SS is incorporated into Reading (cross-curricular) • Science – living things, minerals, sun and moon, • Some science topics will be covered in STEM special.

  12. PSSA Information • April 15-26 ELA, April 29-May 3 Math • Expectations • Be in school on time • Stress effort and the importance of trying their best. • Cold read tests are stepping stones towards meeting expectations. • Text dependent answers need to be supported by evidence from the story, not one sentence. • Math open ended questions need to include work shown.

  13. Organization • Folders • Planners (agendas) • Students are expected to come prepared for class, which includes the planner, folders, pencils, and homework (completed).

  14. Homework (Counts) • 30 minutes/night (average) Will include reading every night (varies) • Expectations • Completed and turned in on time • Written in planner by the student • Planners checked by parent • Consequences • May miss recess to complete work • May attend lunch bunch with • Dr. Woods

  15. Discipline Expectations • Discipline will be handled according to the High 5 expectations • Each type of infraction has its own consequences.

  16. High 5- SWPBSP • High 5 • School Wide Positive Behavior Support Program • Character Development

  17. Academic Honesty Policy • Most offenses at this level will be Level One.  If you determine a child has cheated on an assignment, typically you will: • 1.  Allow him/her to take the quiz a second time.  He/she receives the average of the zero and the second grade.  • 2.  Put a log entry into Powerschool so the offense is documented and one of the administrators can address the issue with the student if discipline is appropriate.   • 3.  Contact the parent.

  18. Reminders • Make-up work-will be sent when student returns • 3 consecutive days absent • Dress code • No flip flops • No bare shoulders • Refer to student handbook • Classroom birthday treats • Individual servings to be shared at lunch • Food allergies

  19. Talent Show • Third Graders may try out to perform • Students may not have more than 2 discipline slips for the year • Practices are required to perform • All paperwork must be turned in on time • Must have karaoke version of song if singing • Must be prepared at audition • Music must be on a flash drive or CD

  20. Communication • If you have any questions or items you would like to discuss please contact your student’s teacher directly via email. • Will respond within 24 hours or sooner.

  21. Questions?

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