1. Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Please sit in your child’s chair.
We will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.
While you are waiting, use the stationery to write him/her a note! Please leave it at your child’s seat.

2. Purpose of this Evening
Introduction to the Third Grade Curriculum
Classroom Management
Classroom Culture/Expectations
* If you would like to discuss your child personally, please contact me via phone or to determine a day and time. Thank you!

3. Contact Information:
Check several times a day
Voic , ext. 5743
If calling about a bus change or pick-up change, please call the office directly instead of leaving me a voic
Fall Conference:
I will send a reminder about your conference time as the date approaches.
Additional Conferences:
As needed, please or call to schedule a time to meet.

4. PTA
Classroom Coordinator
Parties
Assemblies
Book Fairs
Special Events

5. Social Studies/ Science
Daily Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00 – 9:10
Math
9:10 – 10:00
Library
Art
Music
Gym
Rotational Schedule
10:00 – 12:00
Literacy (Reading, Writing, Word Study)
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch/Recess
1:00 – 1:50
Social Studies/ Science
1:50 – 2:25
NNI

6. Parkside’s Mindset

7. Literacy
Reading
Writing
Word Study

8. Reader’s Workshop
Mini-Lesson: 10 to 15 minutes of focused instruction on a specific reading target or comprehension strategy
Guided Reading: Small group, differentiated instruction based on student need using a variety of texts
Independent Reading: Promotes enjoyment as well as reading for meaning and acquisition of knowledge while building fluency and confidence

9. Reader’s Workshop Continued
Teacher’s Role:
Teacher meets with small groups and provides descriptive feedback to students about their learning.
Student’s Role:
Students share their thinking and reflect on their success with the reading topic. They participate in an active discussion which incorporates comprehension, questioning, and higher-order thinking skills.
Parent’s Role:
Parents can support their child’s learning at home by discussing what book is being read and making sure that he or she reads approximately 20 minutes each night. .
Reader’s Workshop Continued

10. What is a “Just Right” book?
Choosing a “Just Right” Book
I PICK
I choose a book
Purpose – Why do I want to read it?
Interest – Does it interest me?
Comprehend – Am I understanding what I am reading?
Know – Do I know most of the words?

11. Writer’s Workshop
Mini-Lesson: 10 to 15 minutes focused on a specific writing concept or technique
Independent Writing: Daily practice utilizing learned writing concepts and skills
Individual Writing Conferences: Students meet with teacher at least once a week for targeted feedback and guidance
Author’s Chair: Students share writing pieces for feedback and affirmation from their peers

12. Word Study Principles
Study of the various patterns for spelling found within the English language (short vowels, blends, endings, etc.)
Promotes the use of these patterns within their writing
The first few cycles will be whole group as we cover requirements of the core curriculum.

13. Word Study How can parents help their children with spelling?
Encourage your child to reread his/her work. Have your child identify words that do not look correct. This is the first step to better spelling. Encourage your child to apply the spelling patterns he/she knows.
Help your child review his or her word sorts.

14. Math This year, your mathematician will learn to:
learn to solve problems in more than one way using behavioral Math Practices
justify his/her thinking using numbers, pictures, AND words
increase accuracy and multiply/divide fluently with single digit factors

15. Math Continued
Aligned with state standards and Common Core standards with a focus on multi-step problem solving
Topics 1 – 5: Multiplication and Division
Topics 6 – 7: Area and Data Interpretation
Topics 8 – 11: Problem Solving with a Focus on Addition and Subtraction Through 1,000
Topics 12 – 13: Fractions
Topics 14 – 16: Measurement and Geometry
Cumulative Benchmarks: Spiral back to Topic 1 each quarter
Online Component

16. Science and Social Studies
Inquiry based
Incorporates literacy
3rd Grade Science Units
Earth’s Resources
Matter and Forms of Energy
Plants and Animals
3rd Grade Social Studies Units
Citizenship
History & Culture
Geography
Government
Economics

17. Differentiation Math ELA Guided by Data Problem solving Mini Lesson
DRA2
Formative
Summative
State tests
Mini Lesson
Small Group Guided Reading
Individual Conferencing
Math
Problem solving
Direct Instruction & Guided Practice
Flexible Grouping

18. Grade Level Assessments and Technology
Daily Use of Chromebooks
Common Assessments – math, science, and social studies tests should be signed and returned the following day
AIR Reading (October and April)
AIR Math (May)
State Mandated Tests Taken
Electronically

19. Report Cards Reflective of state standards Given every nine weeks
On a developmental continuum from 1 to 5 for reading, writing, social studies, and science with a benchmark/goal of 3 or higher
3rd Grade students receive a letter grade in math
Receive V+, V, or V- for all Math indicators as well as Learning and Social Behaviors

20. Homework Daily Reading for Appr0ximatley 20 Minutes
Daily Math Homework
Type to Learn – Expectation of One Typed Page in One Sitting
NO CRYING! – Homework is meant as practice. If your child is truly struggling, please send an or a note on the homework explaining what was difficult!

21. Classroom Management RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE Clip Chart
PRIDE Tickets
Star Jar

22. (Party invites should be sent in the mail.)
Daily Procedures
Notes/Bus Passes – should be sent the day of the change
Lunch Money – should be sent in as cash or submitted online
Snacks/Treats – Daily, nutritious snack
Take-Home Folders - should be checked and emptied daily
Birthdays
Students may bring a book to donate to the classroom library. There will be no treats this year.
(Party invites should be sent in the mail.)

23. Family Information System
Staff Directory Erika Stovering
Calendar:
Homework
Upcoming assessments
Field trips
Holidays
Special events
Helpful Documents – Files and Monthly Newsletter
Helpful Resources – Links to websites
access

24. Paperwork eforms – need to be completed as soon as possible!
Conference Sign-Up
Classroom Volunteers
Classroom Party Sign-Up

25. THANK YOU FOR COMING AND SUPPORTING OUR LEARNING!