Savannah Elementary Welcome To 3 rd Grade

Amy Tandberg (972) Kelsey Cox (972) Richard Jacob (972) Brittany Peden (972)

Schedule 7:40 – 8:15Bell Work 8:15 - 9:40 (8:00 – 9:15) Math EXPO (Tuesday) 9: :25Specials 10:25 – 11:55 (10:30 – 11:45) Language Arts Snack EXPO (Thursday) 12:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:50 Lunch Recess 12:50 – 2:05Writing/ Science/Social Studies 2:05 – 2:35Target Time 2:35 – 2:45Pack Up/Agendas 2:45Dismissal

CHAMPS A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management CHAMPS is a classroom management technique. It is designed to help classroom teachers develop (or fine tune) an effective classroom management plan that is proactive, positive, and instructional. CHAMPS is a classroom management technique. It is designed to help classroom teachers develop (or fine tune) an effective classroom management plan that is proactive, positive, and instructional. CHAMPS stands for: CHAMPS stands for: C Conversation - Can students talk to each other? C Conversation - Can students talk to each other? H Help - How do students get the teacher's attention? How do they get their questions answered? H Help - How do students get the teacher's attention? How do they get their questions answered? A Activity - What is the task/objective? What is the end product? A Activity - What is the task/objective? What is the end product? M Movement - Can students move about? M Movement - Can students move about? P Participation - How do students show they are fully participating? P Participation - How do students show they are fully participating? S Success - If students follow the CHAMPS expectations, they will be successful. S Success - If students follow the CHAMPS expectations, they will be successful.

3rd Grade Website Newsletters Spelling City Learning Links Please check out our individual websites and the 3 rd grade website to find many helpful resources. Here are just a few: Envisions

Spelling: look over your words and practice at home. Reading: must read a total of 25 minutes daily and record your minutes and parent signature in your agenda. Reading Response: must have a weekly response that is chosen from your tic tac toe board. Once a choice is completed it may not be repeated. Math: complete worksheet Consequences: sit out at recess until homework is completed

We use Envisions textbooks and lessons to teach math concepts. You may access Envisions at home by clicking on the link on the 3 rd grade webpage. Use this resource to help your child if they are struggling with a particular concept or would just like extra help. Username: first name space 3 example: Bob 3 Password: 3rdmath

Start practicing early We begin teaching in 2 nd Six Weeks Create flash cards and utilize the great websites on our 3 rd grade webpage

Solar System Force and Motion Earth’s Changes Rain Forest Recycling Just a few topics we will cover this year to give you an idea of what your child will be learning about.

Place Value Money Addition/Subtraction Rounding Multiplication/Division Problem Solving Geometry: Area, perimeter, 2D/3D shapes Measurement: standard, metric Fractions

Grammar Inferences Context Clues Cause/Effect Main Idea Fact/Opinion Sequencing Predicting Character Development These topics along with many more

Famous Inventors Map Skills Constitution Economics Expansion

Please take a look at Denton ISD OR THE 3 RD grade website to find out more in formation about the STAAR testing. Please take a look at Denton ISD OR THE 3 RD grade website to find out more in formation about the STAAR testing. Students will no longer be taking the TAKS. Students will no longer be taking the TAKS. The students will be given only 4 hours to complete the STAAR Test. The students will be given only 4 hours to complete the STAAR Test. The STAAR is more rigorous. The STAAR is more rigorous. Testing will take place the last week in April. Testing will take place the last week in April.

Standards Based Report Cards Language Arts Rubric

Standards Based Report Cards Math Rubric Level 1 Beginning Does not meet standard Level 2 Developing Starting to meet standard Level 3 Proficient Regularly meets standard Level 4 Advanced Exceeds standard I attempted to complete the task (with or without teacher prompting) and my understanding is unclear. I can show partial understanding. My answer may be correct and the explanation may be vague or unclear. Or I can show partial understanding. My answer may be incorrect and the explanation may be clear. I can complete the entire task without any mistakes and all my responses include logical reasoning and evidence that supports my understanding. I can complete the entire task without any mistakes and all my responses include logical reasoning and evidence that supports my understanding. And I can make meaningful, academic connections to this task.

Standards Based Report Cards Math Rubric

Standards Based Report Cards Science Rubric

Changes from 2 nd grade As you can tell in 3 rd grade we have a scale of 1 – 4. As you can tell in 3 rd grade we have a scale of 1 – 4. A student will receive a 4 if they exceed the standards. A student will receive a 4 if they exceed the standards. The goal is for every student to attain a 3 in each standard. The goal is for every student to attain a 3 in each standard.

for taking the time to read over and learn more about the 3 rd grade experience. If you have any questions please contact us. I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!