Curriculum Night 3 rd Grade Ms. Lamaster, Ms. Miller, Ms. Moore, Mrs. Stephens, Miss Wilson

Questions Due to time constraints: 1.Write any questions you have on a sticky note to put on the “Parking Lot.” 2.Any questions will be answered and posted in each teacher’s weekly blog post. Thank you!!!

3 rd Grade Schedule Schedule on pg.1 in Third Grade Handbook Students will only rotate for math (not all students rotate) TAG -Monday

Grading & Recovery Grading Scale 50% tests 30% quizzes 20% classwork Recovery Policy Retakes are given if a student scores a 69% or below on any major assessment; the highest grade given on a retake is a 70.

General Third Grade Information Homework –No more than 30 minutes/night –Assignments will be posted on the individual teacher’s blog Study Guides & Interactive Notebooks Treats & Student Allergies

Testing ITBS –Oct GMAS –Georgia Milestone Assessment System –April 12-26

Communication Third Grade Website – Individual teacher blogs –Links can be found on NPES website and 3 rd grade website Changes in Transportation & Absences Parent-Teacher Conferences –Sign-Up Genius

Expectations & Responsibilities Expectations –Increase in rigor and text complexity –Quality over quantity –Independence –Pace Responsibilities –Staying organized –Communicating information –Completing assignments

PBIS PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Intervention System (pg. 5 in Handbook) School-wide program Behavior Matrix—pg. 10 in Handbook

Reading Literature & Nonfiction Standards Balanced Literacy –Various models of literacy instruction Modeled, shared, guided, and independent reading –Explicit skill instruction –Responsibility is gradually shifted from the teacher to the students. Reading Notebooks Novel Studies Responding to text and using evidence from text to support answers

Reading Workshop Mini-lesson Guided Reading –Groups based on BAS levels and formative assessments –Fluid and flexible groupings Literacy Stations –Reading, Non-fiction, Word Work, Vocabulary, Writing/Poetry –Choice, differentiation, and self-assessment

Writing Workshop Units –Crafting True Stories, The Art of Informational Writing, Changing the World, Once Upon a Time –Poetry & essays Writing Workshop Structure Assessments & Grades –Quick writes and on-demands –Rubric looks at structure, development, and language –Largest chunk of student’s grade will come from development (elaboration and craft)

Language Arts Grammar –‘Invitation to Notice’ using mentor sentences –Grammar interactive notebooks –Assessments are based on application Words Their Way –Patterns in spelling and sound; phonics –Word Sorts –Grades taken on application of patterns in students’ writing vs. rote memorization of words through weekly spelling lists

Math Content In-depth study of standards Multi-step problems Deep understanding of content Explain the “how” and “why” Fact fluency to help with math connections and number sense Apps

Math Stations & IXL Student-centered, hands-on learning Fluid & Flexible groupings IXL –Username and passwords will be located in agenda. Helpful Websites –Third grade website is being updated with a list!

Data Binders & Notebooks Math Data Binders –Graph pre- and –post assessment scores –Monitor growth –Tests will be kept in data binders and can be taken home per parent request. Math Interactive Notebooks –Study tool/Homework

Science & Social Studies Units will alternate starting with Science Interactive notebooks as study guides Panther Pete Lab sign up: New Prospect Elementary School PTA and Volunteer Web site

Documents Times & Dates

Volunteers & PTA All volunteers MUST complete the online volunteer registration. It takes 48 hours to process Must be completed EVERY year Classroom funds Field Trips Reflections Contest –specific information will be posted in teacher blogs; applications can be found in front office

Questions Write any questions you have on a sticky note to put on the “Parking Lot.” Any questions will be answered and posted in each teacher’s weekly blog post. Thank you for coming!!!!