1. Welcome to 3rd Grade! Franklin Elementary School
Franklin 3rd Grade
September 13, 2016

2. Introduction
Miss Baker

3. Third Grade Teachers 3A – Mrs. Cubellis 3B – Miss Baker
Tiger Talk
3B – Miss Baker
Social Studies
3C – Mr. Casciotti
Science

4. Classroom Schedule Monday’s Schedule
9:15-10:15 – Integrated Arts 10:20-11:20 – English/Language Arts 11:20-11:55 – Tiger Talk 12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess 1:05-2:15 – Math 2:15-2:45 – Science 2:45-3:15 – Social Studies 3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book

5. Classroom Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
9:15-10:20 – English/Language 10:15-11:00 Special 11:00-11: English/Language 11:25-12:00 Tiger Talk 12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess 1:05-2:15 – Math 2:15-2:45 – Science 2:45-3:15 – Social Studies 3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book

6. Classroom Schedule Thursday’s Schedule
9:15-10:55 – English/Language Arts 11:00-11:45 – Special 11:45-11:55 – Assignment Book 12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess 1:05-2:15 – Math 2:15-2:25 – Silent Reading 2:30-3:15 – Orchestra 3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book

7. Science Scott Foresman Series Inquiry-Based Approach
Unit B: Earth Science
Unit C: Physical Science
Unit D: Space and Technology

8. Social Studies Twelve Units
The Social Studies curriculum focuses on 12 main units which center around communities, geography, citizenship, and government around the word. It is an in-depth curriculum that has many resources that are offered to the students.

9. English and Language Arts
Spelling Test – every Friday
Weekly Lesson Test – Friday unless otherwise noted
The Sentence
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Capitalization and Punctuation
Pronouns
Adverbs and Prepositions

10. English and Language Arts
Narrative
Opinion
Informational
Letter Writing
Students evaluated using PSSA Rubric
Students must focus on a writing prompt

11. Student Achievement
Student Achievement is data driven and differentiated.
Topics included during Student Achievement are based on grade level standards and expectations.
Instruction will align with FES targeted areas of growth as well as the PA Core.
ELA topics will include additional practice with core writing forms (narrative, opinion/argument, and informative/explanatory), text dependent analysis, making connections between texts, robust vocabulary, figurative language, and English applications.
Math will include techniques and strategies that both support and enrich topics covered within the curriculum.
No specific grade will be given in Student Achievement on the report card, but items will be graded and given to the ELA or math teacher for inclusion with report card grades.

12. Mathematics * Students were grouped according to District Criteria.
Achievement Scores
IOWA Test
End of Book Test
Basic Fact Test
Student Attributes
2nd Grade

13. Date Art Phys. Ed. Music Sept 12   A B C Sept 19 1st 30 min of each class B Chalk C The A Walk Sept 26 C A B Oct 3 A B C Oct 17   B C A Oct 24 C A B Oct 31 A B C Nov 14 Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup Nov 21 B C A Dec 5 C A B   Dec 12 Combined Chorus 4 & 5 3rd 2nd 1st TBD 3rd 2nd 1st TBD Dec 19 ALL CLASSES Holiday HOOPS Jan 2 A B C Jan 9 B C A Jan 23 C A B           Date Art Phys. Ed. Music Sept 12   A B C Sept 19 1st 30 min of each class B Chalk C The A Walk Sept 26 C A B Oct 3 A B C Oct 17   B C A Oct 24 C A B Oct 31 A B C Nov 14 Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup Nov 21 B C A Dec 5 C A B   Dec 12 Combined Chorus 4 & 5 3rd 2nd 1st TBD 3rd 2nd 1st TBD Dec 19 ALL CLASSES Holiday HOOPS Jan 2 A B C Jan 9 B C A Jan 23 C A B          

14. New Mathematics Curriculum
We have updated the curriculum in grades K-8.
Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology.
Problem solving will be emphasized in all units.
All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed.
GO MATH! will be our new textbook series.
Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books.
There are new online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement.

15. GO MATH! Online Resources
For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser.
From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.”
2. Then select “Online Textbook Resources.”
3. Select “Elementary Level Resources.”

16. Rocket Math 15 minutes per math period
Program is an intense instruction of math facts.
100% accuracy to move
on to the next level.

17. Grading
A – 90% %
B – 80% - 89%
C – 70% - 79%
D – 60% -69%

18. Homework Policy by 3rd grade teachers
Students are responsible for recording assignments and having required work in class on time.
Homework will not be given on Day 1 of an illness. Please or call on Day 2 for work.
Every attempt will be made to honor vacation homework requests; however, we are limited by our need to plan which does not occur until Thursday of the week before.
Attendance at orchestra does not excuse a student from classwork/homework.

19. General Purposes We Agree Upon
Homework should help children:
review and practice what they’ve learned
get ready for the next day’s classes
learn to use resources, such as libraries, internet searches
explore subjects more than time permits in the classroom
develop good habits and attitudes
We will assign regular math homework, as math, like bike riding, comes with concerted effort and requires ample practice to enhance the conceptual understanding.

20. Teacher Responsibilities
Go over assignment board – keep it up-to-date. Homework will also be posted on my website.
All assignments will be written in assignment book.
Give reminders about organization.
Show consistency in checking homework.
Be firm in the requirement of having materials in class.
Provide assistance, whenever possible, to those struggling to meet requirements.
Kindness Patience Encouragement.....
Consistency......!

21. How can you help your child?
Organization:
Find out how your child is doing with assignment book.
Your child is responsible for writing assignments – not you!
Help your child keep his/her accordion folder organized.
Time Management:
Track assignments on a monthly calendar at home. Work backward from the due date of larger or long term assignments or tests.
Break into nightly tasks.
Designate a time that works for your child/family.
Prioritize:
Have your child label activities and school tasks 1-3.
Check-in frequently to see how the tasks are being done.

22. Pull-Outs
2:30 – Big Orchestra – Thursday GOAL – Tuesday from 11:00-12:00 and 2:15-3:15

23. Third Grade Orchestra Rehearsals
Elective classes- not required
Students who are not at a rehearsal will be
Participating in extension/remediation
activities or working on special projects
who are not at a rehearsal will NOT be s
  scheduled for study- hall like periods
Orchestra students need to bring their instrument & music every week
Orchestra Rehearsals – Thursday 2:30-3:15

24. Orchestra Lessons
Lessons are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 14th
Schedules have been distributed by Mrs. Donato.
Students are to attend their lesson every week.
They are to bring their instrument and music every week.
May leave for their lesson five minutes before scheduled lesson begins.
Orchestra students are required to make-up any work missed while attending their lesson.
There will be no phone calls home for forgotten instruments.

25. Additional Notes
Additional homework may result because of the following:
Late arrival to school
Orchestra lesson or ensemble
Student’s personal pacing in class

26. Birthday Celebration
Food items are not permitted in FES classrooms so please celebrate your child's birthday through the birthday book club verses classroom treat.
We can still sing!

27. Other Items of Interest
Study Island
PAW Paragraph
IOWA Test – January 9-13, 2017
PSSA Test
English/Language Arts Test – April 3-7, 2017
Math – April 24-28, 2017

28. Contact Information
Phone Number: (412) Miss Baker’s Best time to contact by phone is 10:15-11:00 We will respond to within 24 hours.

29. Thank you for attending Curriculum Night 2016!