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Curriculum Night

Stay informed about third-grade curriculum, assessments, homework, and expectations. Find details on communication, grading, reading, writing, math, science, and more. Utilize online resources for updates and communication with teachers. Ensure your child’s success in third grade!

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Curriculum Night

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  1. Curriculum Night 3rd Grade Mrs. Estes, Ms. Lamaster, Ms. Moore, Ms. Peterson/Ms. Hartley, Miss Wilson

  2. Questions Due to time constraints: Please use the QR code at the front of the gym to email your child’s teacher if you have with any questions. Thank you!!!

  3. Communication • Third Grade Website • http://thirdgradenpes.weebly.com • Individual teacher blogs • Links can be found on NPES website and 3rd grade website • Changes in Transportation & Absences • Parent-Teacher Conferences • Sign-Up Genius

  4. 3rd Grade Schedule • Schedule on pg.1 in Third Grade Handbook • Students will only rotate for math (not all students rotate) • TAG -Monday

  5. Expectations & Responsibilities • Expectations • Increase in rigor and text complexity • Quality over quantity • Independence • Pace • Responsibilities • Staying organized • Completing assignments • Dotheir best

  6. General Third Grade Information • Homework • Your child should be reading every night. This supports the Lucy Calkins reading workshop. • Teachers will update their blogs weekly. Make sure you are checking for information • Study Guides & Interactive Notebooks • Treats & Student Allergies

  7. Grading & Recovery • Grading Scale • 45% tests • 30% quizzes • 20% classwork • 5% homework • Recovery Policy • Retakes are given if a student scores a 69% or below on any major assessment; the highest grade given on a retake is a 70%.

  8. Testing • ITBS • Oct. 24-28 • GMAS • Georgia Milestone Assessment System • April 17-May 5

  9. PBIS • PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention System (pg. 5 in Handbook) • School-wide program • Behavior Matrix—pg. 10 in Handbook

  10. Reading • Lucy Calkins Reading Workshop • Two units in fiction reading and two units in informational reading • Coincides with Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop • Reading Logs • Independent Reading • Literature & Nonfiction Standards • Reading Notebooks • Responding to text and using evidence from text to support answers

  11. Writing Workshop • Units • Crafting True Stories, The Art of Informational Writing, Changing the World, Once Upon a Time • Writing Workshop Structure • Assessments & Grades • Quick writes and on-demands • Rubric looks at structure, development, and language • Largest chunk of student’s grade will come from development (elaboration and craft)

  12. Language Arts • Grammar • Grammar interactive notebooks • Assessments are based on application • Words Their Way • Patterns in spelling and sound; phonics • Word Sorts • Grades taken on application of patterns in students’ writing vs. rote memorization of words through weekly spelling lists

  13. Math Content • In-depth study of standards • Multi-step problems • Deep understanding of content • Explain the “how” and “why” • Fact fluency to help with math connections and number sense • Apps

  14. Math Stations & IXL • Student-centered, hands-on learning • Fluid & Flexible groupings • IXL • Username and passwords will be located in agenda. • Helpful Websites • Third grade website is being updated with a list!

  15. Data Binders & Notebooks • Math Data Folders • Graph pre- and –post assessment scores • Monitor growth • Tests will be kept in data binders and can be taken home per parent request. • Math Interactive Notebooks • Study tool/Homework

  16. Science & Social Studies • Units will alternate starting with Science • Interactive notebooks as a study tool • Please make sure it comes back every day • Panther Pete Lab is now STEM Lab: • Brandy Davis, STEM Teacher • New Prospect Elementary School PTA and Volunteer Web site http://nppta.ch2v.com/content.asp?PageID=14

  17. Documents Times & Dates

  18. Volunteers & PTA • All volunteers MUST complete the online volunteer registration.  • It takes 48 hours to process • Must be completed EVERY year http://www.fultoncountyschoolssafetysecurity.org/ • Classroom funds • Field Trips • Reflections Contest • specific information will be posted in teacher blogs; applications can be found in front office

  19. Questions • Make sure to scan the QR codes at the front to email your student’s teacher with any questions • Any general questions will be answered and posted in each teacher’s weekly blog post. Thank you for coming!!!!

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