3rd Grade Curriculum Night Meara will intro Welcome! Amy’s slide Please sign in under your child’s teacher’s name Amy’s slide (intro Ms. Lee) Meara’s slide. Intro art teacher if Ms. O’Conner is with us, and others. Janet’s slide Meara’s slide Amy’s slide Meara’s slide Amy’s slide Amy’s slide. Might want to mention we have officer Treinen as our truancy officer. And unexcused absences can be a cause for retention. Amy’s slide

Introductions 3rd grade teaching team Ms. Christensen (Mrs. Diaz) Mrs. Davis Mr. Ellis Sonia Jones, ESE teacher servicing 3rd grade students (Inclusion) Meara’s slide All thank! Amy’s Slide: covers math and reading. Tests students on their mastery of the Sunshine State Standards (green brochure). Reinforced learning at home is the key. Mrs. Trine will cover the next part with you. Meara and Janet’s slide. Mention time will vary for homework completion, based on child’s mastery level. Next slide is Janet’s

Expectations & Procedures Rewards system in place for showing good choices and life skills Classroom management plans Providing each child with procedures and expectations

Dismissal Policy Early Release 2:20 Bus and Bike Riders Always check in at the main office Office will call the classroom teacher to notify of early release Teacher will send student up to the office for dismissal 2:20 Bus and Bike Riders 2:30 Car riders, Walkers, and Daycare

Attendance Attendance is very important to student learning If your child is absent, please send in a note, as it may be an excused absence Tardy Slips begin at 8:00 Morning Work Lessons begin at 7:45 am

Our Focus How we do it: 90-minute reading block daily 30 minute Intervention Block 60 minutes of math daily Non Fiction Content FCAT Strategies Technology Core subjects Life skills (High Five) Study habits Test preparation strategies Engaging and Interactive Studies

Reading Data Driven Differentiated Instruction 5 Areas of Reading (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Fluency) Predictions , Making Connections, & Making Inferences Small Groups Centers Author and Genre Studies Poetry

Reading Assessments Running Records Comprehension Assessment Benchmark Assessments Unit Assessments FCAT Practice Teacher Assessments

Math Review of addition, subtraction, place value, telling time, and money skills Multiplication and simple division Beginning fractions using manipulatives Measuring skills Word problems and patterns Real Life Connections Technology

Science The scientific process Science fair projects (we are awaiting deadlines & more information) The processes that shape the Earth How living things interact with their environment The nature of Matter: Energy, Force, and Motion

Social Studies A Communities Theme Non Fiction Genre Studies The Places we Live Our Land and Resources Being an Active Citizen Government Old and New Communities Communities in History Non Fiction Genre Studies Connections to Real Life

Communication Penmanship Spelling/Word Studies Grammar The Writing Process Preparation for 4th Grade FCAT Writes

Testing Taking Strategies The FCAT March 2009 Testing Taking Strategies Practice Tests FCAT Explorer FCAT Parent Night

Homework Curriculum Reinforcement Reading every night Planners go home every day – communication between home and school Students are provided with a red “Take Home Folder”

Helping your child succeed Know what classroom expectations are Know your child’s learning modalities Model reading at home Reinforce homework policies Make every moment a learning moment Cheerleading for your student

Conferences Parent Conference Nights Additional information provided by individual teachers Working Together

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