3 rd Grade Parent Night

1. 3rd Grade Parent Night Fruitvale Elementary School Welcome! “The Year of The Student” 2012-2013

2. Literacy: Reading & Writing Complimentary Skills Growing Confidence and Independence

3. 3rd grade Mathematics 1stQuarter: Additon, Subtraction, Number System 2nd Quarter: Data and Linear Measurement 2-D Geometry and Measurement 3rd Quarter: Multiplication and Division Patterns, Functions, and Change 4th Quarter: Fractions & Decimals Addition, Subtraction, Number System 3-D Geometry and Measurement

4. Thinking about value: Number Sense 3aspects of a number Construction: the Foundation Concrete Representational .. Abstract 10 + 2 = 12

5. Strategy: Adding by place

6. Strategy: Breaking Apart Numbers 258 + 392= ______

7. Social Studies and Earth Science 1st Quarter: Personal Rights and Responsibilities Earth Materials: Rocks & Soil/ Rock Cycle Geography of the Grand Valley 2nd Quarter: The Grand Valley 3rd Quarter: States of Matter Growth and Development: Life Cycle Events 4thQuarter: Historical Fact vs Fiction Civics & Economics

8. Report Cards • Standards-Based reporting Performance (skills & knowledge) – Not Averages • Learning Behaviors reported separately • Access through Parent Bridge • Conferences

9. Learning Behavior Expectations: Collaboration • Participate and work effectively with others • Acknowledge authority and takes direction • Use teamwork and leadership skills Work Ethic • Manage time effectively • Learn from instruction and feedback • Prepare for class • Have few absences & tardies (always excused) Civic Responsibility • Respect the rights of others • Follow classroom and school rules • Accept diverse population Personal Responsibility • Take responsibility for own actions • Take initiative and responsibility for learning • Plan and prioritizes goals

10. Internet Resources: Fruitvale Website Parent Bridge District Calendar Class Pages • Parent letters • Words to study Links for subject areas Reading, Math, Science PTA News School Activities on Calendar

11. What can I do ? At Ask questions to encourage your child to explain their thinking and make connections to the importance of learning in everyday life. Literacy: • Expect 30 minutes of independent reading daily • Talk about reading, ask questions, make meaning • Read out-loud to your child; HAVE FUN!, model expression, explain your thinking, and talk about new words. • Study word patterns, high frequency words, and talk about vocabulary • Provide opportunities to write lists, notes, letters, stories Math: • Expect fluency with combinations, forward and backwards number counting, place value • Enjoy watching your child discover strategies for themselves. • Ask questions to prompt thinking: Would drawing a picture help? Why does that work? Is there another way? • Play math games at home and practice thinking in real-life situations.

12. More Resources: Free and Reduced Lunches Backpack program (food for the weekend) S.E.S. (Afterschool Tutoring) Fruitvale is one of many SES providers.  Complete list in the office - look is to see how many hours of tutoring is provided Fruitvale SES   K-5 Sept 17-Feb. 28 Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. 1 teacher to 5 students All students can be bussed home – even if they do not ride the bus to school.  (Parents can pick up as well) Math, Reading – both 60 hours of tutoring

13. Thanks for Coming!