1. Welcome to 3rd Grade! Jennifer Rinker & Meaghan Carney
jrinker.weebly.com
mrscarney21.weebly.com

2. Third Grade Curriculum
Math – Math Expressions
This year our objectives include: Place Value, Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction, 2-D Figures, Multiplication and Division of Numbers within 100, Measurement, Area and Perimeter, Elapsed Time, and Fractions.

3. Curriculum continued….
Reading/ Writing ( EL Education)
*The students will participate in small group reading and writing. We will continue to work on reading fluency and decoding (if needed). In third grade our focus will be on Reading to learn; not learning to read!
*They will also participate in literacy based centers during the Language Arts block.

4. Reading Log / AR
High correlation between daily reading and third grade comprehension
Individualized Quarterly Goals based on students’ reading ability and comprehension
Quarterly celebrations for students who meet or exceed their personalized goals.
Please be sure to sign their reading log nightly.
AR HOME CONNECT:

5. Curriculum continued ….
Science
*Objects in the Sky
*Changes in Matter
*Plant growth and
Development/Soil
*Human Body
Social Studies
* History
*Geography
*Economics
*Civic & Government
*Culture

6. Daily Schedule
8:45-9:15 Arrival, Breakfast, Morning Work 9:20 – 9:50 Block 1 9: :45 Block 2 11:50 – 12:30 Specials 12:40- 1:10 Lunch 1:15- 2:30 Block 1 2:30- 3:00 Recess 3:00-3:30 Read Aloud/ Snack 3:35 Dismissal

7. Tentative Field Trips Testing Windows Planetarium (Fall)
Raleigh Little Theatre (Spring)
Testing Windows
BOG: Week of July 24th
CogAt- Fall (Possibly September)
ITBS- Fall (Possibly November)
(Select students only: Dependent upon CogAT scores)
EOG: Second week of June

8. Homework
Homework is given every night except on Fridays and before holidays or track outs.
Reading should be done each night! This is a necessity! Since much of the EOG is informational text, please encourage your child to read non-fiction (including the text features), biographies, etc.
Math homework will usually be given every night.
We are checking homework for completion, not for correctness. We are relying on parents to review homework with your child each night.

9. Early Dismissal Days August 18 (tracked out) September 29 October 20
This year there will be 8 Early Release Days.
Dismissal is at 1:15 p.m.
August 18 (tracked out)
September 29
October 20
November 21
December 21
February 9 (tracked out)
March 2
March 29
Mark your calendar!

10. Behavior Plan Review
Bonus Bucks are earned for good decision making and good choices in class. Bonus Bucks are also taken away for poor choices/decisions. (Conduct cards)
Bonus bucks can be redeemed for homework passes, special seating, etc.
A class auction will be held at the end of every quarter so that Bonus Bucks can also be redeemed! (Donations appreciated and accepted.)

11. Communication jrinker@wcpss.net mcarney@wcpss.net Bloomz
Friday Folders
Agendas – a great place to write a note. Please sign the agenda daily! I will check randomly for parent signatures, and students will earn bonus bucks. It is their RESPONSIBILITY to remind you to sign. 
Conferences – will be held during the 1st quarter, 3rd quarter, and as needed throughout the year.
First Quarter conferences will be held with
both teachers.

12. Volunteers
All volunteers must register on a WCPSS computer in the media center or computer lab (must have a valid driver’s license). October 31st is the deadline.
Volunteer information was included at the bottom of the student information sheet that was sent home the first day of school.
Friday Folders, Math Stars, Literacy Lunch
Sign info sheet

13. Questions?
Thank you for coming out this evening. I look forward to a wonderful year with your child!