Curriculum Night Sonoran Foothills 2015-2016

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Third Grade Teachers Ms. Bock (Room 316) Mrs. Mata (Room 317) Ms. Williams (Room 318) 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

Spelling: Words Their Way Emphasizes the learning of Common Core State Standards, not for a weekly test, but for a lifetime. Uses phonics patterns, spelling rules, usage, etc. Foundational/Phonics Skills Words are tested at your child’s developmental level. Spelling grades will be embedded into writing and ELA. 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Reading Scott Foresman Reading Street A focus story with other reading passages Reading assessments are based on skill not story Responsible for assigned reading activities. Small Group Instruction Weekly Reading Centers focused on skills and strategies 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Fluency Weekly Fluency Practice at school Oral Reading Fluency (words per minute) 3rd grade benchmarks: August = 97 wpm December = 115 wpm May = 123 wpm 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Writing 6 traits Word choice, conventions, sentence fluency, voice, organization, and ideas and content Write From the Beginning Program Teaches planning and organization skills Makes it easier for writing. All genres Journaling Reading Center Activities Integrated Across Curriculum 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Math Engage New York Focuses on Problem Solving In-class differentiated instruction Emphasis on the process and the thinking of manipulating numbers Every lesson has homework 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Science Foss Kits Class Experiments Scientific Method Unit Tests ~ Students responsible for studying at home. Light, Sound, Life Science, Earth Materials, Inventors 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Social Studies Effects of exploration of North America Idea of freedom through study of Civil War and Immigration Maps and Geography Development of cultures and civilizations Economics/Government Responsible for home projects Chapter/Unit Tests will be given. Students will be responsible for studying at home. 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com AZ Merit Reading, Math, Writing First time for high-stakes testing Test Prep April State Law – All students MUST pass state reading test 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Nightly Homework Agenda must be reviewed each night by parent or guardian. Read at least 20 minutes each night, please continue reading over the weekend Students are responsible for filling out agenda daily Assignments that are not finished in class will come home 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

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copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Clip Up 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Class Dojo In addition to the “Clip Up” strategy, Class Dojo will be used to track your student’s progress Excellent procedure that will enhance communication between teachers and parents 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Power Schools Please check Power Schools Weekly Option to send grades to email Username and password available through the office Mid Quarter Progress Reports to be sent home 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Goal Setting Students are in charge of setting and attaining personal and class goals Data & Goal folder Each homeroom will create their own mission statement 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Report Card Standards-based Final assessments are tagged to AZCCR Tags are averaged at the end of each quarter 1-4 scale breakdown 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Expectations Students are expected to show effort in their work. They might be asked to redo assignments if they are not acceptable. Students are responsible for turning in their own work on time. Responsible for being prepared…bringing homework, agenda, supplies, etc. 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Expectations (cont.) 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Volunteers Trainings will be multiple times throughout the year (check DVUSD website for locations) If you plan on spending time in the classroom or on class field trips (including class parties), this is mandatory Unfortunately siblings are not allowed in the classroom and on field trips 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Field Trips Chaperones must be volunteer trained If necessary, chaperoning will be determined by classroom drawing Each family may represent a student only once a year on a field trip unless there is a volunteer shortage 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Website Please check out the 3rd Grade website for important resources and upcoming events http://www.dvusd.org/domain/5732 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com PTSA Boosterthon Theme: Big World Recess Kick Off: Oct 6 Fun Run Oct 16 https://vimeo.com/46523531 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com Boosterthon (cont.) 11/13/2018 copyright 2006 www.brainybetty.com

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