Welcome to 3 rd Grade! Mrs. Serra and Mrs. Galang Knowledge is a Treasure!

Language Arts Reading Writing Social Studies Reader’s Workshop Close Reading Mini Lessons followed by Independent Practice Guided Reading/ Conferencing Fiction and Non- fiction texts Text Dependent Questions Interactive Notebook Reader’s Workshop Close Reading Mini Lessons followed by Independent Practice Guided Reading/ Conferencing Fiction and Non- fiction texts Text Dependent Questions Interactive Notebook Writer’s Workshop Mini Lessons based on class needs No monthly prompts Interactive Notebook Rubrics Writer’s Workshop Mini Lessons based on class needs No monthly prompts Interactive Notebook Rubrics Focus on North America Integrated into teacher’s choice of text Daily Geography Questions Weekly Geography Tests Maps available on-line Focus on North America Integrated into teacher’s choice of text Daily Geography Questions Weekly Geography Tests Maps available on-line Reading and writing go hand-in-hand!

Growing our Reading Daily Reading Opportunities 30+ minutes at school 30 minutes each night for homework New A.R. program Coming Soon Reading at Home Independent Choice MyOn assigned/choice Independent Responses to reading Battle of the Books Optional Exposes students to new authors/topics Dates TBA

Battle of the Books TitleAuthor 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = CHAOSVivian Vande Velde High Time for HeroesMary Pope Osborne Hooper Finds A FamilyJane Paley I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871Lauren Tarshis Jake Drake, Know-It-AllAndrew Clements Ranger in Time: Rescue on the Oregon TrailKate Messner The One and Only IvanKatherine Applegate Windsurfing Winner (myON book)Jake Maddox BOB Qualifying test will be taken to determine our BOB team.

Language Arts Homework Reading “log”Grammar/Phonics Read 120 minutes/week Respond to 1-2 assigned questions/week Reading may consist of independent choice, MyOn choice, MyOn assigned books or a combination. Due Friday -Based on skills being taught (current or prior) -One activity/week due by Friday. ** The next week’s Language Arts homework will be given the Friday before.

Math Instruction CurriculumHomework -Go Math Series -Math Workshop -FASTT Math -IXL website -Tuesday and Thursday – due the next day -Check agenda for assignments -Reflects work in classroom -Unit Tests

Science CurriculumSTEM Fair - National Geographic -Inquiry Mondays -Investigations and demonstrations -Hands On -Unit Tests -In class time to work -Due in November -Weekly assignments -More information to come home soon!

Homework Recap Language Arts -30 minutes each night (1-2 question response) – due Friday -Grammar/Phonics activity – due Friday Math: -Tuesday and Thursday -End of Unit Tests Science: -Unit Tests -STEM Fair assignments Geography: -Test on Friday (Open Map Test)

Behavior Logs Child's Name: Expected Behaviors Follows School and Classroom Rules Follows Directions Prepared for Class Shows Effort to do Best Work Works Cooperatively with Others Getting to School on TIme This report will be kept in the classroom. Your child will receive a checkmark when a rule has been broken. A note will be written in the agenda for you to sign the day the rule has been broken. This report will be used to mark the behavior side of the report card. FIVE checks in the same area will result in an “N” on the report card for that same behavior.

Grading Scale A = 90 – 100 EXCELLENT (demonstrates consistent application of concepts, ideas, objectives or behaviors) B = 80 – 89 GOOD (demonstrates a clear understanding of concept, ideas, objectives or behaviors) C = 70 –79 SATISFACTORY (is in the process of understanding concepts, ideas, objectives or behaviors) N = 60 – 69 NEEDS IMPROVEMENT (needs additional time or more background experiences before an understanding of concepts, ideas, objectives or behaviors can be attained) U = 0 – 59 UNSATISFACTORY (has not yet demonstrated an understanding of concepts, ideas, objectives or behaviors)

Dismissal Make sure your child knows how they are going home on the first day of school! We cannot dismiss students a new way without having it in writing. Make sure to write a note in your child’s agenda or call the office prior to 1:45 if there is a change! Don’t forget: Mondays – Early 1:15!

Schedule 8:00 – 10:00Math and Science (*Monday 8:00 – 8:30 PE) 10: :00Language Arts 11:00 – 11:30RTI 11:38/39 – 12:08/09Lunch 12:10 – 1:00Language Arts/Social Studies 1:00 – 2:00Specials/Teacher PE 2:15Dismissal *AGP with Mrs. Miller 8:00 – 10:00 *Remember to wear closed-toed shoes every day – that are appropriate for running and playing. The students will be outside everyday, whether they are at PE with Coach or at Teacher PE with us. If your child is wearing the wrong shoes, they will have to bring a book and sit out. Repeat offenses will result in a behavior mark for not being prepared for school.

NEW….Schoolwide policy regarding birthdays - NO birthdays will be celebrated at school! Lunch from outside sources (ie. McDonalds, etc.) cannot be brought into the cafeteria due to food allergies. You are welcome to take it out to the picnic area. Birthdays and Lunch Policies

Our Class Website Go to Find your teacher from WestchaseElementary. You can find…. -Announcements -Calendar -Links to helpful websites -Weekly homework and project information -What skills we are currently focused on AND MORE!!! UPDATED WEEKLY!!!

Communication Binder/Agenda (checked daily) Report Cards Mid-Term Reports Scheduled Conferences Class Website Please remember that we start our day at 7:30! This is not the time to pop-in to have a quick conference.

We are so excited to teach your child and get to know your family this year!