Back to school night
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Welcome to Third Grade
Grade 3 TeamMrs. Rosnik
Mrs. SuknovaMrs. BeckerMrs. HartnerMrs. Watson
Mission Statement•To promote a positive self image in each student.•To foster a learning environment which focuses on cooperation and respect for others.•To differentiate within instruction in order to meet each child’s needs.
Expectations Have Changed • We will work on fostering greater
independence.• There will be a greater focus on
writing.
English Language Arts
Listening Speaking
Reading Writing
LanguageArts
Maryland Common Core
• This year we will implement writing.
•Language arts and math will be implemented once teachers have received professional development and resources have been developed.
HCPSS Writing Matrix for Grade 3
Purposes for Writing Write opinion pieces on topics or texts,
supporting a point of view with reasons. Write informative/explanatory texts to
examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
Components of the Writing Program
Explanatory/Informative, Opinion, and Narrative Writing Activities.
Use of the “Writing Process” Use of strategies such as “6+1 Traits of Writing” Applied Language Mechanics Grammar activities
Mechanics
GrammarUsageCapitalizationPunctuation
Spelling
Reading Standards
We will continue to implement the existing HCPSS standards.
This will include literary and informational texts.
Components of the Reading Program
Read AloudShared ReadingGuided Reading Independent Reading
Reading Reading Groups (start soon) Brief Constructed Responses
Spelling All grades, including 3rd grade,
will implement the “Words Their Way” program.
Parents can receive more information about this program from a powerpoint that is on the school website.
WTW Typical Week Monday: Teacher demonstrates sort, students cut/sort, write words in journals and reflects on how the words are alike. Homework: Sort words into the categories learned in class. Give reasons for your sort. Tuesday: Independent Sort/Speed Sort & Blind Sort with a partner Homework: Do a “Buddy Sort” with a parent or sibling. Wednesday: With a buddy, search in books for new words that fit your sort and write them in your journal (Word Hunt) Homework: Hunt for 2-3 new words for each word category and copy them into your journal. Thursday: With a buddy, find synonyms/antonyms for the word sort words. Homework: Study for the word sort quiz. Friday: Word Sort Quiz
Handwriting
Manuscript Cursive Instruction Transition to Cursive
Math
Mathematical Content
The students will maintain a balance of concepts, skills and, application.
Mathematical ProcessesCommunication
Reasoning
Making Connections
Problem Solving
Problem Solving Strategies Choose an operation Draw a picture Make a model Act out the problem Make an organized list Make a table or a chart Look for a pattern Logical Reasoning Guess and check
Unit Tests Parent Preview Sheet with details
about the upcoming unit will come home before each unit.
Tests will go home to be reviewed and signed. The folders with the tests have to be returned to school.
http://www.hcpss.org/academics/mathematics_elem.shtml
Quarter 1 Algebra, Patterns, and
Functions, and Problem Solving Strategies
Number Relationships and Computation: (Place Value and Money)
Statistics (Analyze and Interpret Data)
Quarter 2 Number Relationships and
Computation: Multiplication/Division
Number Relationships and Computation: Fractions
Probability and Algebra
Quarter 3 Geometry
Measurement
Quarter 4 Number Relationships and
Computation: Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers
Number Relationships and Computation: Decimals
SMART Pages and SAW Program
Student Mathematics Activity Resource Tools
Strategies At Work (A Basic Math Facts Program)
http://www2.hcpss.org/math/smart/
Social Studies
Our Community and Beyond
Communities Near and Far
The Community Count$
The Citizen and the Community
Science
Unit 1 – Earth Science/Weather Unit 2 – Physical Science/ Experimentation Unit 3 – Physical Science/ Light, Heat & Sound Unit 4 – Life Science/Plants & Trees
Health
Social and Emotional Health Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Safety and Injury Prevention Disease Prevention and Control Family Life
Report Cards
Instructional CodesA - Above Grade LevelO - On Grade LevelB - Below Grade Level
Report Cards Subject Areas – A, B, C, D, E
Effort Codes/Behavior Outcomes – 1, 2, 3
Grades determined by: class work, homework, participation, tests, observations, anecdotal notes, rubrics, and checklists
HCPSS Web Page – http://www.howard.k12.md.us
Our Schedule9:15-9:30 Opening, Morning Journal9:30-10:45 Math10:45-11:45 English Language Arts/
Content/Technology11:45-12:45 Related Arts12:45- 1:15 Lunch1:15- 1:40 Recess1:40- 2:45 Language Arts2:45- 3:40 English Language Arts/ Content3:50 Dismissal
Homework Schedule Students will have spelling
activities and math homework on Monday through Thursday.
Reading will be assigned on Monday and due on Thursday.
Clarksville Cougars ROAR with
an Awesome Attitude Respectful On Task Always Safe ResponsibleCommunication form will be sent home if
a student receives yellow or red.
Other Items of Interest
Quarterly Book Reports
“Book It” Program by Pizza Hut
Reading Calendar
Volunteers Classroom teachers will contact parents about
classroom needs and when to begin Field Trips are being discussed by the team and planned.
Birthdays/ CelebrationsDue to health issues, HCPSS is not allowing Birthday treats in school.
Parties We have children with allergies.
New Dress Code Policy appropriate attire
no Flip-Flopsno spaghetti straps
School News Letter Web Address www. alerts@hcpssnews. com
Coming together is a beginning;Keeping together is progress;Working together is success.
Henry Ford
Thank you for coming!