1. Welcome to Third Grade

2. WRITING Writing- Most of the writing Cursive- We will focus on two
is done in their Writer’s Notebook.
At least one writing piece will be
published each nine weeks, as the
student selects a favorite draft.
making revisions, and editing for a
final publication.
Cursive- We will focus on two
letters a week.

3. WORD WORK Assessment Each week we will explore
an instructional spelling skill
that follows a pattern. The student
will have opportunities to make
new words and apply these words
in their writing.
Assessment
We do not test the skill through
traditional spelling tests that
encourage memorization; instead
through authentic writing and
application.

4. Reading Reading in Class Reading at Home Build stamina
Expand vocabulary
Increase fluency/speed
Improve comprehension
Develop love of reading
Reading at Home
Every night

6. MATH Daily Morning Work-TEKS Target Practice and Target the question
Multiplication Facts MUST be memorized through 10X10
Problem Solving/Problem Solving Strategies-word problems are HUGE this year

7. Science Science Fair (optional, highly encouraged)
Observation Journals
Safety in the Lab
Scientific Tools
Matter
Ecosystems
Life cycles
Recycling
Sun, Earth, and Moon
Changes to the Earth
Force and Friction

8. Cultural Celebrations Recycle Sale in November
Social Studies
Local Communities
Maps
Local Government
Citizenship
Economics
Inventors
Living Library
Cultural Celebrations
Recycle Sale in November

9. State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness
STAAR
Benchmarks
Nov. 8-10
Reading, Math, Science
Simulation
Feb. 21 Math
Feb. 22 Reading
STAAR Math******May 8
STAAR Reading******May 9

10. CASTLE TIME 30 Minute block from 11:45-12:15
Time for Intervention and/or Enrichment
Access to multiple teachers
Students can move from group to group as needed.

11. HOMEWORK
When homework is given, it should not take more than 30 minutes.
Homework will be written daily in their agenda.
Projects/assignments will be given throughout the year.
Code of Conduct comes home on FRIDAY-needs to be signed and returned

12. -Help Wanted- Minimize being tardy and absent
Submit Volunteer application for back -
ground check (yearly)
Sign agenda each night

13. Parent Conferences
Conferences are scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 13th and Tues., Oct. 18th from 3:30 to 8:00. This year conferences are OPTIONAL; however, if you prefer to schedule a conference, please sign up using signupgenius.com. We will send this link out at a later date.

14. Notes of Interest Time For Kids
Scholastic Book Order monthly – Great Deals! Online ordering allows one free book for classroom per student order
Communication: , notes, agenda, folder, newsletter, teacher websites- We want to work along with you to ensure that your child is successful, so feel free to us anytime with any questions or concerns
Field Trips to be determined soon…

15. Thanks for Coming!