Welcome to Room 302 Mrs. Weir & Mrs. Kaye - Third Grade

3 rd Grade Goals  To Grow Scholastically  To Become Independent Learners  To Develop Strong Study Habits  To Gain Self Confidence  To Work and Play in a Safe Environment

Classroom Community Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible  Classroom PAWS (Positive Actions While at School)  PAWS store – once a month  Bucket Fillers –included with Star of the Week

Homework Expectations  Weekly Reading Log – 100 minutes  2-3 Days of Math  Word Study Review  One Book Report/Trimester  One Current Event/Trimester

Classroom Information  Star of the Week  PTO Story Reader  Classroom Website

Specials for 3 rd Grade  Daily Spanish with Ms. Ross  Daily PE with Mr. Norris  Art on Thursdays with Mr. Blair  Music on Monday & Tuesday with Mr. Bartunek  Library checkout with Mrs. Hopper on Wednesdays

Sharing Progress Test Results for Math & Spelling Book Report & Current Event Rubrics Report Cards 3 times a school year Parent-Teacher Conferences in October & February

Curriculum Information Literacy Studio - Literacy Studio-  Whole Group Focus Lesson  Guided Reading, Center Activities, & Individual Conferences  Spelling & Vocabulary Practice  Small Group & Individual Practice

Curriculum Information Spelling -  Words Their Way - Research Based Program  Begins week of September 14 th  Different Format from Previous Years  Done in Class  Use Assignment Notebook to Follow Progress

Curriculum Information Writing Workshop -  Shared writing instruction followed by individual writing time & student conferences  Emphasized published writing – expository, narrative & opinion  Writer’s Notebook

Curriculum Information Social Studies -  6 week rotation with Science  Map Skills  Illinois  Chicago

Curriculum Information Science - Science-  6 week rotation with Social Studies  Science Lab 1 time a week during rotation  Scientific Process  Animal Groups  Force and Motion *new curriculum  Electricity and Magnetism

Curriculum Information Math Workshop -  Whole group instruction followed by differentiated small group activities & math centers  Math binder Fact practice Math journal  Excel and intervention specialists

Communication Read weekly newsletter or call Send a note with your child Please let me know if there is a change in lunch or after school plans Check our website

Thank You For Your Support Together it’s going to be a great year!