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2013 – 2014. 3 rd Grade Parent Information Night. A story about my own children…. Kyle -- 21. Mick… 18. Siri -- 15. 3 rd Grade Daily Schedule. 8:30 – 8:45 Arrival and Morning Work 8:45 – 9:00 Announcements and Greetings 9:00 – 9:55 Specialist (Technology, Art, Music, Phy Ed, Science)
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2013 – 2014 3rd Grade Parent Information Night
A story about my own children…. Kyle -- 21
3rd Grade Daily Schedule 8:30 – 8:45 Arrival and Morning Work 8:45 – 9:00 Announcements and Greetings 9:00 – 9:55 Specialist (Technology, Art, Music, Phy Ed, Science) 10:00 – 10:45 Unit Studies 10:45 – 11:00 Snack/Read Aloud 11:00 – 12:00 Math 12:00 – 12:40 Writing/Homeroom 12:40 – 1:25 Recess and Lunch 1:30 – 3:15 Reading/Language Arts 3:15 – 3:25 Planners and Dismissal
Unit Studies – Social Studies Based on the new social studies standards students will rotate through Economics and Government -- Nelson Science (Structures of Life) Connolly Ancient World History and Geography -- Drinane
An Island Lake 3rd Grade Tradition Continues Students choose an animal to research Students conduct research and write several chapters complete with pictures and references. They put it all together into a book. Most of this work is completed in class. They share their books in May at an open house. YOU ARE INVITED May 22
Writing Paragraph structure - all Creative Narrative – Reading Opinion – Unit Studies Informative - Homeroom D’nelian Cursive - Homeroom
Social Skills are Integrated Throughout the Day and Throughout the School. Responsive Classroom C.A.R.E.S B.E.S.T. Nurtured Heart Approach in my room Other Activities and Responsibilities -Homeroom
Birthdays We love to celebrate birthdays. If you wish to share a treat, please make it a nonfood item. Parties Halloween – “Luau” December Holiday Party Valentine’s Day Sledding Party Other Activities-Homeroom
Field Trips Wildlife Science Center – Fall Stepping Stone Theater – Winter Bell Museum of Natural History – Spring Bowling – End of School Year Other Activities -Homeroom
Snack Please send a small, neat, and healthy snack each day. Thank you for your generous contributions! Students may bring a water bottle from home. No Peanut Products Other Activities and Responsibilities -Homeroom
Planners Students are responsible for recording homework assignments. Look for “Peek of the Week.” Please check the pockets of the 3 ring binder (return to school and keep at home). Please sign your child’s planner daily. Dismissal Please write a note if there is a change. Working Together
Early Communication and Conferences Parent Information Night Early Goal Setting Meeting (with reading teacher) October 10th and 15th (4:00 – 8:00) Electronic Grade Book – “School View” call Debbie Zamow Web Page Peek of the Week Other Communication Web Sites Email Blast Meeting with reading and math teachers in the spring Parent Communication
Keep Our Communication Lines Open Write a note in your child’s planner. E-mail Anne.nelson@moundsviewschools.org Teacher Web Pages Linked from the school main page Phone Call directly at 651-621-7075 Call the office at 651-621-7000 Parent Communication
Volunteer These opportunities include: Parties, field trips, other events, photography, animal book project Wish List See Post-it notes at the back of the room Classroom Donation $20.00 per student to help with cost of parties, Time for Kids, other expenses. Cash please. Thank you very much. Parent Involvement
You will meet with your child’s reading teacher to discuss Reading goals Social/Emotional goals Signup information will be sent out by Sept 27. Sign-up will be on signupgenius.com Early Goal Setting Meetings
Math and Reading Teachers MaryAnn Bergantine (Main Hallway room 114) Julie Connolly (132) Mike Drinane (117) Heather Martell (118) Danielle Miller (119) Deserae Pikula (135) Anne Nelson (134) Meet the 3rd Grade Team
Math 3 Rotations: • Fact Practice – computer activities at their level • Keeping It Fresh – constant review of skills • Standards Based Skill Work
Materials • Everyday Mathematics Homework • most days • practice basic facts • ixl Expectations for 3rd graders • 60 addition/subtraction problems in 3 minutes
Whole Group Houghton Mifflin Skills Tests Story Tests Some writing done at this time as well. Reading Log Small Group Reading Grouped for optimal growth. “Daily 5” components including: independent reading and partner reading. Comprehension strategies Word Study (spelling) done at this time. Language Arts