1. Welcome to West Haralson Elementary School 2 nd Graders! 3 rd Grade Shadow Day

2. What will we be doing today? Learn about what is expected in elementary school Take a tour of school Ask 3 rd graders questions Participate in a 3 rd grade class

3. What’s Different More reading and writing Learn more about multiplication, fractions, and division More responsibilities GA Milestones Test

4. 3 rd Graders are Responsible! Responsible for your work Responsible for keeping up with homework Scoop your own food in the lunch line

5. Teachers in 3 rd Grade Homeroom Teachers: Support Teachers: Mrs. BrooksMr. Tidwell Mrs. HaldemanMs. Godwin Mrs. HoldbrooksMrs. Day-Medlen Mrs. Hudgens Mrs. McDonald Mrs. Radke Mrs. Williams

6. What subjects do you learn? Reading Language Arts (spelling/vocabulary/grammar) Math Science Social Studies CHAMP Classes

7. Reading Reading is very important in 3 rd grade Complete a Reading Packet for each story you read Reading tests at the end of every story. These tests include a spelling, vocabulary and grammar section.

8. Writing You will do a lot more writing in 3 rd grade. –Cursive Writing 3 rd Grade Writing Test on the GA Milestones Test

9. Math Round whole numbers to the nearest 10 and 100 Add and subtract 4 digit numbers Use bar, picture, and line plot graphs Multiply and divide basic facts fluently and compare fractions Measure area, perimeter, mass, and volume

10. Science Magnets Heat Rocks & Minerals Fossils Pollution Habitats & Regions of GA

11. Social Studies Greece & Democracy Major U.S. Rivers & Mountains Latitude & Longitude Three Branches of Government Economics 9 Historical Figures

12. Rebel Pride Your attitude is the most important factor in doing well at school. You can choose to make the right choices. If you think you can do it, you will! Don’t be afraid to try

13. House Divided, School United Entire school divided into 4 houses –House of Power (Red) –House of Knowledge (Green) –House of Glory (Blue) –House of Honor (Orange) House competitions throughout the school year to earn house tickets or points for your house. The house with the most points are awarded with the house trophy!

14. Sorting Ceremony: 1 st Day of School

15. House Competitions

16. Rewarding Rebel Pride! Rebel Bucks –Students can earn rebel bucks from all teachers –Spend rebel bucks twice a month at the Rebel Store Students of the Month Renaissance Awards GA Milestones Reward Day

17. RAD: Golden Tickets!

18. Friday Dance Music

19. Fall Festival: Kings and Queens

20. Miss WHES Pageant

21. 4 th /5 th Grade WHES Chorus

22. Always Remember…A positive attitude is the most important part of learning!!! Have a fun this summer and we will see you in August!