1. 3rd Grade Curriculum Night
Meara will intro
Welcome!
Amy’s slide
Please sign in under your child’s teacher’s name
Amy’s slide (intro Ms. Lee)
Meara’s slide. Intro art teacher if Ms. O’Conner is with us, and others.
Janet’s slide
Meara’s slide
Amy’s slide
Meara’s slide
Amy’s slide
Amy’s slide. Might want to mention we have officer Treinen as our truancy officer. And unexcused absences can be a cause for retention.
Amy’s slide

2. Introductions 3rd grade teaching team
Ms. Christensen (Mrs. Diaz)
Mrs. Davis
Mr. Ellis
Sonia Jones, ESE teacher servicing 3rd grade students (Inclusion)
Meara’s slide
All thank!
Amy’s Slide: covers math and reading. Tests students on their mastery of the Sunshine State Standards (green brochure). Reinforced learning at home is the key. Mrs. Trine will cover the next part with you.
Meara and Janet’s slide. Mention time will vary for homework completion, based on child’s mastery level. Next slide is Janet’s

3. Expectations & Procedures
Rewards system in place for showing good choices and life skills
Classroom management plans
Providing each child with procedures and expectations

4. Dismissal Policy Early Release 2:20 Bus and Bike Riders
Always check in at the main office
Office will call the classroom teacher to notify of early release
Teacher will send student up to the office for dismissal
2:20 Bus and Bike Riders
2:30 Car riders, Walkers, and Daycare

5. Attendance Attendance is very important to student learning
If your child is absent, please send in a note, as it may be an excused absence
Tardy Slips begin at 8:00
Morning Work Lessons begin at 7:45 am

6. Our Focus How we do it: 90-minute reading block daily
30 minute Intervention Block
60 minutes of math daily
Non Fiction Content
FCAT Strategies
Technology
Core subjects
Life skills (High Five)
Study habits
Test preparation strategies
Engaging and Interactive Studies

7. Reading Data Driven Differentiated Instruction 5 Areas of Reading
(Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Fluency)
Predictions , Making Connections, & Making Inferences
Small Groups
Centers
Author and Genre Studies
Poetry

8. Reading Assessments Running Records Comprehension Assessment
Benchmark Assessments
Unit Assessments
FCAT Practice
Teacher Assessments

9. Math
Review of addition, subtraction, place value, telling time, and money skills
Multiplication and simple division
Beginning fractions using manipulatives
Measuring skills
Word problems and patterns
Real Life Connections
Technology

10. Science The scientific process
Science fair projects (we are awaiting deadlines & more information)
The processes that shape the Earth
How living things interact with their environment
The nature of Matter: Energy, Force, and Motion

11. Social Studies A Communities Theme Non Fiction Genre Studies
The Places we Live
Our Land and Resources
Being an Active Citizen
Government
Old and New Communities
Communities in History
Non Fiction Genre Studies
Connections to Real Life

12. Communication Penmanship Spelling/Word Studies Grammar
The Writing Process
Preparation for 4th Grade FCAT Writes

13. Testing Taking Strategies
The FCAT
March 2009
Testing Taking Strategies
Practice Tests
FCAT Explorer
FCAT Parent Night

14. Homework Curriculum Reinforcement Reading every night
Planners go home every day – communication between home and school
Students are provided with a red “Take Home Folder”

15. Helping your child succeed
Know what classroom expectations are
Know your child’s learning modalities
Model reading at home
Reinforce homework policies
Make every moment a learning moment
Cheerleading for your student

16. Conferences Parent Conference Nights
Additional information provided by individual teachers
Working Together

17. Thank you for coming and showing your support! We appreciate you!