Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Hammer Heroes3rd Grade

Getting to Know Me

• B.A. in Developmental Psychology from UGA

• M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Mercer University

• Two daughters at DES

Schedule• 8:15-8:45 Morning Work & News

Show• 8:55-9:45 Connect • 9:45-11:00 Agenda/HW, Class

Meeting, Math• 11:00-11:15 TOTP• 11:15-11:55 Writing Workshop• 11:55-12:25 Lunch• 12:30-2:00 Reading Workshop• 2:00-2:30 Recess• 2:30-3:30 Social Studies or

Science• 3:30 Pack Up/ Dismissal

Expectations• Emphasis on respect and responsibility

• Davidson Dollars-individual behavior management

• Golf Ball Jar-class behavior management

• Friday Folder behavior report

Math• Investigations• Hands on exploration

of math concepts• Style consists of positive

practice and varying teaching styles until student accomplishes success

• Emphasis on mathematical reasoning

• Please read “Family Letter”sent home in each unit

Social Studies

Harcourt: People and Communities

ScienceMacmillan/McGraw Hill: Life, Earth & Physical Science

Literacy: Reading & Writing Workshop

• Writing Workshop: Dailywriting that spirals throughelementary grades • WTW (Words Their Way)is our spelling program thatfocuses on building a strongphonics foundation

Independent Reading

Independent Reading

WritingWriting

Word WorkWord Work

Supported ReadingSupported

Reading

Balanced Literacy

Homework

• Read daily• Words Their Way spelling program;

most likely completed in class• Math HW to reinforce current lesson,

assigned as needed• Occasional Social Studies, Science or

other projects will be assigned

Miscellaneous• Communication: E-mail best EXCEPT for

transportation notes; will check agendas every day

• Shoes- No crocs or flip flops, sneakers are best

• Medicine- Must have a doctor’s note and will be routed through the nurses office

Final Notes

• Our one easy rule…RESPECT• Together we can have a

fabulous year at Davidson Elementary

• We are always here to helpyour child succeed in education