1. Curriculum Night 2014-2015 Dallington Public School Grade 3 – Room 209 Mrs. C. Chung Welcome, Parents to

2. OVERVIEW 1.Classroom Conduct and Routines 2.Character Education 3.Arriving Prepared 4.Homework Policy 5.Reporting Timelines 6.Curriculum Areas 7.EQAO 8.Questions

3. Classroom Conduct and Routines  Dallington School Code of Conduct and Policies  Our Social Contract  No nut-related foods, no food for birthdays or special days – please focus on non-edible treats, such as stickers, pencils, erasers, etc.

4. TDSB Character Education Traits September - Respect October - Responsibility November - Empathy December - Kindness & Caring January - Teamwork February - Fairness March - Honesty April - Co-operation May - Integrity June - Perseverance

5. Arriving Prepared  Indoor shoes – running shoes  Punctual – sets tone for day, disruptions for other students, missed lesson  Backpack with homework folder and homework, establish a routine to put everything in the backpack the night before  Appropriate clothing, especially for recess  Healthy snacks and water bottle

6. Homework Policy  Book Bag Program – 20 minutes every night – please discuss and ask questions about the text to check for comprehension (to begin within the next month)  Finish up any work not completed in class or to reinforce in class lessons or extra practice work  Visit our class website every night for information, and homework, including the School Newsletter www.room209.weebly.com

7. Reporting Timelines  2 terms  Elementary Progress Report in November Term 1 Report Card (February); Term 2 Report Card (June)  Report Card Learning Skills – important to develop their work habits, study skills and organizational skills as the building blocks to school success (Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative, Self- Regulation)

8. Curriculum Areas Prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum documents (available on www.edu.gov.on.ca)www.edu.gov.on.ca

9. Curriculum Areas - Mathematics  Five strands: 1)Number Sense and Numeration, 2) Algebra and Patterning, 3) Data Management and Probability, 4) Geometry and Spatial Sense, and 5) Measurement  Four Categories of Knowledge and Skills: 1.Knowledge and Understanding – subject-specific content and comprehension of its meaning and significance (importance) 2.Thinking – use of critical and creative thinking skills (planning –UP, MAP, processing – COP, LOOK, creative/critical – inquiry, problem solving 3.Communication –meaning through oral, written, and visual forms 4.Application – use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts.

10. www.ixl.com Survey Results: 10 responses Helpful : 80% Would Like to Continue: 100% Purchase participation: 100% $10 per student --- Oct. 2014 to Oct. 2015

11. Curriculum Areas - Language  Four areas of focus: Oral Communication, Reading, Writing and Media Literacy – each addressed every term through a variety of lessons and activities  Reading: Read Alouds, Shared, Guided, Independent Poems, Fiction and Non-fiction Texts  Writing – Forms addressed: Recount, Procedure, Narrative, Letter, Persuasive, Report, Poetry  Independent Spelling Program  Library Book Exchange on Day 1

12. Success Criteria Setting a goal Students take ownership for work Generated and used by students

13. Curriculum Areas - Science and Technology  Hands-On Science Resource, Science Kits, literature, integrated with Language, Scientists in the School  Grade 3: Forces Causing Movement; Strong and Stable Structures; Growth and Changes in Plants; Soils in the Environment

14. Curriculum Areas - Social Studies  Hands-On Social Studies Resource, literature, integrated with Language, Class trip the Pioneer Village  Grade 3: First Nations; Early Settlers; Living and Working in Ontario

15. Curriculum Area - The Arts  Music, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts  Music and Drama with Ms. Hong (Day 3, 4, and 5)  Dance with Mr. Chiappetta (Day 2 and 5) Curriculum Area - Health and Physical Education  Running shoes, comfortable clothing Day 2 and Day 5 with Mr. Chiappetta

16. EQAO  Grade 3 and Grade 6 province wide standardized tests for three subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) based on curriculum (end of May-beginning of June)  Preparation for it began in Kindergarten – accumulation of all primary years  Test taking skills begin now (e.g., complete answer / full sentences), do practice tests starting in April, keep it low key, do their best, does not reflect on Report Card marks  Will be extra practice work sent home starting in April/May to help prepare students as well

17. Eco Schools – Dallington is Platinum this year! Litterless lunches Litterless lunches Sort waste: green bin, recycling, garbage Sort waste: green bin, recycling, garbage Lights out Lights out Computer log off Computer log off Paper towels Paper towels Eco literacy: integrate environment awareness in all subjects Eco literacy: integrate environment awareness in all subjects Community garden Community garden

18. Questions?

19. Thank you for coming this evening. Your continued support at home is appreciated and essential for your child’s current and future academic success.