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Third Grade Welcome Packet for Parents

Dive into the world of third grade with important information on curriculum, homework, discipline, and communication methods. Discover how we foster independent writers, math skills, social studies, science, and Spanish proficiency.

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Third Grade Welcome Packet for Parents

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  1. Back to School NightWelcome to Third Grade September 12, 2018

  2. Discipline – Teach good behavior through positive guidance Class rules: be fair, kind and safe • Snacks – Bring your own healthy snack • Communication – Newsletters Conferences E-mail Handwritten Notes

  3. Grades • Third grade is the first year students receive letter grades. • Grades are based on tests, quizzes, classwork, and projects. • Scale: A 100%-90% (consistently exceeds expectations) B 89%-80% (occasionally exceeds expectations ) C 79%-70% (meets grade level expectations) D 69%-60% (does not meet grade-level expectations, but passing) E 59%-below (not passing)

  4. Homework • Extensions of classwork and recursive practice of skills • Parental help is encouraged • Language arts homework is assigned weekly. • 20 minutes reading per night. • Math homework is assigned online through Reflex Math and MobyMax programs.

  5. Homework MOBY MAX HOMEWORK WHAT IS THE PARENT PORTAL, AND HOW DO I ACCESS IT? The parent portal allows parents to see reports on student progress in Moby Max. Parents can sign in by taking the following steps: Go to www.mobymax.com/signin Select “As a Parent” from the top menu Enter school code: VA 65 Enter the student’s username Enter the student’s password. • .

  6. Language Arts • Writing - Corrections limited to maintain self esteem Goal: Independent writers who enjoy writing Lucy Caulkin’s writer’s workshop Cursive handwriting • Wordstudy - Phonemic patterns and themes • Reading - Integrated into writing, science, and social studies Fiction and nonfiction

  7. Math • Enduring understandings– problem solving and computational skills • Recursive practice is necessary for skill development • Flexible math grouping based on present level of need

  8. Social Studies • Cooperative projects • Citizenship • Map skills • Economics • Ancient Civilizations

  9. Science • Hands-on lessons in Investigation Station, Science City, and Outdoor Lab • Topics: Rocks, living things, solar system, matter, and simple machines • Health lessons are taught by the Physical Education Department

  10. Hola! FLES • Spanish taught twice a week • Non-letter grade (proficiency indicated on report card)

  11. Volunteer Opportunities • Room parent • Field trips • Gardening (Habitat Day) • Art in the Classroom

  12. Activity Fee $25.00 • Scholastic Super Science magazine • Storyworks Jr. magazine

  13. B Birthday Policy • Please refrain from sending in birthday treats such as candy, cupcakes, cookies, balloons, etc. • Nonedible trinkets may be brought in for distribution to all classmates. • See “Parent Handbook” if you have questions.

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