1. Curriculum Night
Sonoran Foothills

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Third Grade Teachers
Ms. Bock (Room 316)
Mrs. Mata (Room 317)
Ms. Williams (Room 318)
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3. Spelling: Words Their Way
Emphasizes the learning of Common Core State Standards, not for a weekly test, but for a lifetime.
Uses phonics patterns, spelling rules, usage, etc.
Foundational/Phonics Skills
Words are tested at your child’s developmental level.
Spelling grades will be embedded into writing and ELA.
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Reading
Scott Foresman Reading Street
A focus story with other reading passages
Reading assessments are based on skill not story
Responsible for assigned reading activities.
Small Group Instruction
Weekly Reading Centers focused on skills and strategies
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Fluency
Weekly Fluency Practice at school
Oral Reading Fluency (words per minute) 3rd grade benchmarks:
August = 97 wpm
December = 115 wpm
May = 123 wpm
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Writing
6 traits
Word choice, conventions, sentence fluency, voice, organization, and ideas and content
Write From the Beginning Program
Teaches planning and organization skills
Makes it easier for writing.
All genres
Journaling
Reading Center Activities
Integrated Across Curriculum
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Math
Engage New York
Focuses on Problem Solving
In-class differentiated instruction
Emphasis on the process and the thinking of manipulating numbers
Every lesson has homework
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Science
Foss Kits
Class Experiments
Scientific Method
Unit Tests ~ Students responsible for studying at home.
Light, Sound, Life Science, Earth Materials, Inventors
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Social Studies
Effects of exploration of North America
Idea of freedom through study of Civil War and Immigration
Maps and Geography
Development of cultures and civilizations
Economics/Government
Responsible for home projects
Chapter/Unit Tests will be given. Students will be responsible for studying at home.
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AZ Merit
Reading, Math, Writing
First time for high-stakes testing
Test Prep
April
State Law – All students MUST pass state reading test
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Nightly Homework
Agenda must be reviewed each night by parent or guardian.
Read at least 20 minutes each night, please continue reading over the weekend
Students are responsible for filling out agenda daily
Assignments that are not finished in class will come home
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12. Sonoran Foothill Bobcats TRACKS
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Clip Up
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Class Dojo
In addition to the “Clip Up” strategy, Class Dojo will be used to track your student’s progress
Excellent procedure that will enhance communication between teachers and parents
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Power Schools
Please check Power Schools Weekly
Option to send grades to
Username and password available through the office
Mid Quarter Progress Reports to be sent home
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Goal Setting
Students are in charge of setting and attaining personal and class goals
Data & Goal folder
Each homeroom will create their own mission statement
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Report Card
Standards-based
Final assessments are tagged to AZCCR
Tags are averaged at the end of each quarter
1-4 scale breakdown
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Expectations
Students are expected to show effort in their work. They might be asked to redo assignments if they are not acceptable.
Students are responsible for turning in their own work on time.
Responsible for being prepared…bringing homework, agenda, supplies, etc.
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Expectations (cont.)
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Volunteers
Trainings will be multiple times throughout the year (check DVUSD website for locations)
If you plan on spending time in the classroom or on class field trips (including class parties), this is mandatory
Unfortunately siblings are not allowed in the classroom and on field trips
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Field Trips
Chaperones must be volunteer trained
If necessary, chaperoning will be determined by classroom drawing
Each family may represent a student only once a year on a field trip unless there is a volunteer shortage
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Website
Please check out the 3rd Grade website for important resources
and upcoming events
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PTSA
Boosterthon Theme: Big World Recess Kick Off: Oct 6 Fun Run Oct 16
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Boosterthon (cont.)
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25. Questions? Thank you for coming!
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