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Welcome to 3rd Grade!

Welcome to 3rd Grade!. The following pages give you some information about what to expect in 3rd grade. When do I have…. Phy. Ed - Tues. 2:20 - 3:00 and Thurs. 10:00 -10:40 Music - Mon. 12:45 - 1:30 and Wed. 10:00 - 10:40 Library - Mon. 10:00 - 10:40 Art - Fri. 1:30 - 2:10

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Welcome to 3rd Grade!

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  1. Welcome to 3rd Grade! The following pages give you some information about what to expect in 3rd grade.

  2. When do I have….. • Phy. Ed - Tues. 2:20 - 3:00 and Thurs. 10:00 -10:40 • Music - Mon. 12:45 - 1:30 and Wed. 10:00 - 10:40 • Library - Mon. 10:00 - 10:40 • Art - Fri. 1:30 - 2:10 • Computers - Thurs. 10:50 - 11:20

  3. Subjects and Expectations Room 107

  4. Math • Homework is given almost every night except Friday • Assignments are usually 10 - 15 minutes long depending on the student • Usually the assignment is to complete an assignment already started in class

  5. Topics covered in math: • Place value • Graphing • Addition and subtraction to 4 digits • Money and time • Multiplication and division • Geometry and measurement

  6. Spelling • Contracts for spelling units are given at the beginning of each week • Students are expected to study at least 2 nights each week for the test on Friday • Contracts need to be returned on Fridays with at least one signature of the adult the student studied with • Tests have 14 regular words and 6 challenge words (for extra credit)

  7. Religion • Most religion assignments are done at school, but discussion of assignments can be prompted at home as well. • Religion textbook and classroom bibles are used throughout the year (students can bring their own bibles to school if they’d like). • Participation in school liturgies is encouraged, and family members are welcome to join in the celebration as they are able.

  8. Science/Social Studies • Students will have a notebook for Science notes. • A variety of topics will be covered in both subjects. • Some assignments will be done in class. Others will be finished at home.

  9. Students will change classes for Science/ Social Studies!!! • Social Studies is in Room 107. • Science is in Room 106.

  10. Study guides and tests for Science/Social Studies • A review day will be given before each test • Test dates will be written in the assignment notebooks or on the website • Text books can be taken home to help study for the tests.

  11. Reading - Book Log • All third grade students are required to read at least 15 minutes each day at home. • Minutes are recorded in the book log form located in each student’s assignment notebook. • Students: Please fill out the log. • Parents: Please initial each log. • This is part of each student’s reading grade.

  12. Reading and Language Arts • Both reading and language will include the use of textbooks. • Students will have a practice book in reading. • Writing assignments will be assigned in both classes throughout the year (poetry, paragraph writing, poems, and a research report).

  13. Writing Reminders • Be aware of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and indenting of paragraphs. • Proofreading is essential before handing work in.

  14. Using Cursive!!! • Cursive is encouraged from second quarter on. Students who feel ready can use cursive anytime. • More assignments will be required in cursive as the year progresses.

  15. Questions??? • Contact me by phone at 837-8508 ext. 287 • E-mail me at mgallagher@straphael.org

  16. Have a great year! I’m looking forward to working with you!

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