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Tonight’s Agenda Introduction/About Me Philosophy Curriculum and Learning Activities

Tonight’s Agenda Introduction/About Me Philosophy Curriculum and Learning Activities Classroom Expectations Grades: Tests, Check-ups, Classwork, Homework Helping At Home Important Dates. Philosophy Enjoy learning Foster a comfortable, supportive environment

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Tonight’s Agenda Introduction/About Me Philosophy Curriculum and Learning Activities

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  1. Tonight’s Agenda • Introduction/About Me • Philosophy • Curriculum and Learning Activities • Classroom Expectations • Grades: Tests, Check-ups, Classwork, Homework • Helping At Home • Important Dates

  2. Philosophy • Enjoy learning • Foster a comfortable, supportive environment • Encourage students to strive for their personal best and push themselves • Build a sense of community in the classroom • Develop social skills • Become independent thinkers, workers, & problem solvers • Increase student self-confidence • Reinforce organization & time management skills • Work cooperatively in small groups, large groups & with partners

  3. Our Daily Schedule

  4. Academics of Third Grade Social Studies Maps & Globes Continents & Oceans Geography Native Americans Pioneers- Northeast Settlement Westward Expansion Immigration Math Data Analysis Number Sense Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division Fractions & Probability Measurement Geometry Science Layers of the Earth Rocks, Minerals, & Fossils Weather Animal Adaptations Vertebrates Ecosystems Simple Machines Magnets Health Decision Making Cooperation Social Behavior & Interactions Healthy Habits (food, safety)

  5. Academics of Third Grade Reading Workshop Building a Reading Life Following Characters Mystery Book Clubs Nonfiction Informational Reading Writing Workshop Personal Narratives Realistic Fiction Persuasive Writing Personal Essays Information Writing through a content area

  6. Academics of Third Grade Word Study Using sight word assessments and Words Their Way spelling program, we will explore a variety of spelling patterns and rules, both in isolation and in context. Cursive Handwriting New this year, using the Handwriting Without Tears program. Why teach cursive? It’s faster because the pencil is always on the paper. It is through all of these components that grammar, parts of speech, figurative language (idioms, similes, and metaphors), and punctuation are covered.

  7. How to Help with All Homework in Third Grade • Help Foster Excellent Work Habits • Neatness Counts • Work in a quiet area where there are minimal distractions • Use Resources and Tools from Notebooks • Check your work: Name?, Class #?, Date?, Spelling?, Punctuation?, Math labels?

  8. How to Help with Reading Homework in Third Grade Answer questions with complete sentences. EX: Who is the main character in the story? The main character in the story is Robert Hayes York. Respond to reading in complete sentences. Use evidence from the reading. EX: My prediction is that Bo will yell at Robbie and maybe push him down. I think this because in the book, Bo yelled at Robbie on the bus. He also made fun of Mary Jacobs and he ruined Sarah Jane Manila’s sweater. In Notebook, write book title and author on top of the page before writing entries.

  9. How to Help with Writing Homework in Third Grade Use tools in Notebooks Verbalize a plan. Ask your child to retell his or her story to you before writing. Reread after the story is written and give feedback: “Be a Detective!” Vary word choice EX: said, replied, asked great, amazing, splendid Vary sentences, changing the beginnings Capitalization, Spelling, Punctuation

  10. How to Help with Math Homework in Third Grade Show all work Box out or underline important key words Use labels if needed words, abbreviations (inches, square units) , symbols ($) EX: How many more students voted for apples than oranges? 9-3= 6 students Circle your signs (+ - x ÷)

  11. Additional Noteworthy Topics • Homework/Sign Log for Reading • Birthdays • Classroom Snack • Changes in Dismissal

  12. Special Third Grade Events • The Beauty and the Beast Storytelling • week long residency with • Mitch Weiss and Martha Hamilton • Ellis Island • Immigration Day

  13. PTA Meeting ~ October 8 • Fall Conferences ~ October 23, 24, 25 (half days) • Spring Conferences ~ April 9, 10, 11 • Class Trip to Franklin Mineral Mine ~ October 21 • Otis Lennon (OLSATs) ~ December 4 • Storytelling Festival ~ March 28 • NJASK ~ May 12, 13, 14, 15 • Class Trip to Waterloo Village ~ Date TBA

  14. Feel free to ask questions! Thanks for coming!!

  15. Always feel free to contact me: Email: rsachs@livingston.org Please write a note back to your child. Take their note, everything on the desk with you except the note you wrote. Have a nice night!!

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