1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Mrs. Ringo
Grade 3
The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn. ~John Lubbock  

3. Things to do! Before you leave, please:
Write a note to your child and leave it on your child’s desk.
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4. Questions
If you have questions during the presentation, please write them down on the paper provided at your desk.
Please include your name and phone number or address. I will contact you to answer your questions.
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5. School Policies Birthdays-
Students’ names will be read during morning announcements.
Please do not send birthday treats from home.
Please or evite all birthday invitations- this helps avoid anyone getting their feelings hurt.
Class Parties-
Fall
Winter
Friendship Day
End of the Year
Lunch-
Send checks and cash in an envelope with your child’s and teacher’s name.
You can also place money in your child’s lunch account online.
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6. School Policies (continued)
Changes in Transportation-
Please send a note or to let me know of any changes.
If a change is needed late in the day, please call the office and they will let me know.
Dress Code-
Please follow the guidelines in the Student Handbook.
Book Orders-
Book orders will be sent home every month. Please make checks payable to the book company. (No cash)
Orders can also be placed online.
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7. Classroom Expectations
Do Your Best and Forget the Rest!!!
Listen when others are talking.
Follow directions the first time.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Work quietly and do not disturb others.
Show respect for school and personal property.
Work and play in a safe manner.
Bring in Red Folder and Agenda daily.
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8. Classroom Expectations (cont’)
Reminder to stay on track
If behavior continues....
We will practice the behavior at recess or another time
A note home to parents
Immediate phone call home
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9. Daily Schedule Monday P.E. Tuesday Art Wednesday Library
Thursday Music
Friday Computers
Recess 10:20 – 10:40am
Lunch 10:40 – 11:00am
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10. Language Arts aligns with Common Core Reading
Reading Program- Harcourt Trophies
Whole Group Instruction
Small Group Instruction (Literature Groups)
Reading tests are on Wednesday.
Focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and the integration of writing.
Literature Groups
Goal is to use Chapter Books in small groups
Skill Based Lessons
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11. Writing Writers Workshop Focus on the Six Traits of Writing
Creative/Imaginative
Narrative
Opinion
Informational/Report
Persuasive
Focus on the Six Traits of Writing
Ideas and Content
Organization
Voice
Sentence Fluency
Word Choice
Conventions
Focus on the Writing Process
Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing and publishing
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12. Spelling Spelling Words
Overall goal is to develop an understanding of spelling rules and patterns.
Spelling Words
Spelling words will be sent home on Monday each week and kids should keep them in their Red Folder.
Each list contains 20 words. First 5 come from 3rd grade most commonly used words, next 10 come from Harcourt story of the week, and the final 5 are challenge words.
Students are responsible for all 20 words.
Spelling tests will be on Friday.
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13. Math Math curriculum aligns with the new Common Core.
Adopted Resource:
Investigations –(hands on approach to learning)
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley (SFAW)
A Few Major Math Concepts
Understanding multiplication and division strategies
Understanding rectangular arrays and of area
Develop understanding of fractions
Analyzing two-dimensional shapes
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14. Math (continued) Math Homework Basic Math Facts
Provides a home connection.
Homework will be a worksheet sent home nightly (Monday – Thursday) in their red folder.
Basic Math Facts
Practiced during class and nightly for fluency of facts.
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15. Science Earth Science Layers of the Earth Rocks Weathering /Erosion
Volcanoes/Earthquakes
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16. Science (continued) Physical Science Light and Sound Life Science
Ecosystems
Food Chains
Plant Structures
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17. Social Studies Communities Early Civilizations
Exploration and Colonization
Civil War and Reconstruction
Immigration
Postwar U.S.
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18. Health Health Curriculum Personal health habits
Disease Prevention and Control
Physical Fitness
Nutrition
Dental Health
Safety and First Aid
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19. Technology Programs: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Publisher
PowerPoint
Typing Agent
Internet
Smart Notebook
Pixie
* All skills taught are integrated throughout the curriculum
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20. Grading Report Card Indicators Proficient Developing Area of Concern
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21. Data Passports
Each student will keep their own data passport as part of their binder here at school.
Students track and monitor behavior, academic, and personal goals
Students take ownership in their learning
Students use data to set new attainable goals
Interpret areas of need and strengths
Students develop a passion for their own individual talents
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22. Homework Homework Contract (red folder)
Due on Monday
Read 15 minutes 4 nights per week of a chapter book (parent initial)
Complete the Writing Bug.
Math Problem
Math Homework (refer to the agenda and red folder)
Nightly math practice (Monday-Thursday)
Please check
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23. Agendas
Your child should bring their agenda to and from school each day.
This is where homework assignments and school events will be listed each week.
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24. Communication Website Newsletters Listserv Email address Phone number
Notes to and from

25. Thank You for Attending