Welcome to 3rd Grade! Jennifer Rinker & Meaghan Carney jrinker@wcpss.net jrinker.weebly.com mcarney@wcpss.net mrscarney21.weebly.com

Third Grade Curriculum Math – Math Expressions This year our objectives include: Place Value, Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction, 2-D Figures, Multiplication and Division of Numbers within 100, Measurement, Area and Perimeter, Elapsed Time, and Fractions.

Curriculum continued…. Reading/ Writing ( EL Education) *The students will participate in small group reading and writing. We will continue to work on reading fluency and decoding (if needed). In third grade our focus will be on Reading to learn; not learning to read! *They will also participate in literacy based centers during the Language Arts block.

Reading Log / AR High correlation between daily reading and third grade comprehension Individualized Quarterly Goals based on students’ reading ability and comprehension Quarterly celebrations for students who meet or exceed their personalized goals. Please be sure to sign their reading log nightly. AR HOME CONNECT: https://Hosted186.renlearn.com/37184/HomeConnect

Curriculum continued …. Science *Objects in the Sky *Changes in Matter *Plant growth and Development/Soil *Human Body Social Studies * History *Geography *Economics *Civic & Government *Culture

Daily Schedule 8:45-9:15 Arrival, Breakfast, Morning Work 9:20 – 9:50 Block 1 9:50 - 11:45 Block 2 11:50 – 12:30 Specials 12:40- 1:10 Lunch 1:15- 2:30 Block 1 2:30- 3:00 Recess 3:00-3:30 Read Aloud/ Snack 3:35 Dismissal

Tentative Field Trips Testing Windows Planetarium (Fall) Raleigh Little Theatre (Spring) Testing Windows BOG: Week of July 24th CogAt- Fall (Possibly September) ITBS- Fall (Possibly November) (Select students only: Dependent upon CogAT scores) EOG: Second week of June

Homework Homework is given every night except on Fridays and before holidays or track outs. Reading should be done each night! This is a necessity! Since much of the EOG is informational text, please encourage your child to read non-fiction (including the text features), biographies, etc. Math homework will usually be given every night. We are checking homework for completion, not for correctness. We are relying on parents to review homework with your child each night.

Early Dismissal Days August 18 (tracked out) September 29 October 20 This year there will be 8 Early Release Days. Dismissal is at 1:15 p.m. August 18 (tracked out) September 29 October 20 November 21 December 21 February 9 (tracked out) March 2 March 29 Mark your calendar!

Behavior Plan Review Bonus Bucks are earned for good decision making and good choices in class. Bonus Bucks are also taken away for poor choices/decisions. (Conduct cards) Bonus bucks can be redeemed for homework passes, special seating, etc. A class auction will be held at the end of every quarter so that Bonus Bucks can also be redeemed! (Donations appreciated and accepted.)

Communication jrinker@wcpss.net mcarney@wcpss.net Bloomz Friday Folders Agendas – a great place to write a note. Please sign the agenda daily! I will check randomly for parent signatures, and students will earn bonus bucks. It is their RESPONSIBILITY to remind you to sign.  Conferences – will be held during the 1st quarter, 3rd quarter, and as needed throughout the year. First Quarter conferences will be held with both teachers.

Volunteers All volunteers must register on a WCPSS computer in the media center or computer lab (must have a valid driver’s license). October 31st is the deadline. Volunteer information was included at the bottom of the student information sheet that was sent home the first day of school. Friday Folders, Math Stars, Literacy Lunch Sign info sheet

Questions? Thank you for coming out this evening. I look forward to a wonderful year with your child!