1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Thursday, September 27
3RD Grade
Southwest Elementary School

2. AG

3. 3rd Grade Schedule & Routines
7:20 – Morning Routine (Unpack, turn in homework, write down homework, morning work, unfinished work, read quietly)
Planners – a way to teach the kids how to be organized – filled out daily.
Reading Log – 30 Mins per night = 2 steps – Parents sign nightly.
7:50 – ELA (mini lesson, independent reading, writing, wide reading)
9:50 – Math
11:15 – Lunch
11:45 Bathroom Break & Read Aloud
12:00 - Specials
12:50 Pack Up
1:00 – Intervention / Enrichment (I/E)
Small group sessions (EC students, ESL students & AG students get pulled out during this time)
1:50 – Recess
2:20 - Dismissal

4. Reading Topics of Study
Story Elements
Non-Fiction
Biographies
Figurative Language (Poetry, Fables, Folktales, Myths, Legends, etc.)
Muscular/Skeletal System
Landforms
Plants

5. R Read title and the questions U Underline the key words
READING STRATEGY
R Read title and the questions
U Underline the key words
N Now read the passage and find the evidence
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6. Math Topics of Study QuarTer 1
Problem solving with multiplication/division
Addition/Subtraction within 1,000
Problem solving using multiple strategies
Quarter 2
Multiplication/Area
Quarter 3
Fractions
Quarter 4
Geometry

7. Read Draw Write MATH STRATEGY Use of Strategies for problem solving
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8. Formal Assessments
BOG (Beginning of Grade) - Baseline for reading growth
Reading 3D – Dibels and TRC (Literacy)
IRLA (Literacy)
CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Assessment)
Assessment designed to measure reasoning abilities.
October 2nd – 4th
Weekly Math and Reading Common Assessments
Interim (Benchmark) Assessments
Winter & Spring Assessments (2)
EOG: (End of Grade Test)
Comprehensive Reading and Math
June

9. 3rd Grade Grading Policy
Letter grades given on the quarterly report cards and interim reports will be made up of tests, graded class work, quizzes, homework, and special projects. Third grade will use the following grading scale for averaging grades:
A=100-90
B=89-80
C=79-70
D=69-60
F=59 and below
Homework:
Homework grades will be based on completion/participation rather than accuracy. Homework will be completed through a variety of methods.
Weekly/monthly projects
Comprehension Passages (as needed)
Education Galaxy (Internet)
EOG Review
Reading 2 reading steps (30 minutes a day) is required Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday students should complete 1 reading step per day. Homework will be written in the student’s planner daily.
**Absence** Students are allowed 3 days for each 1 day absent to complete and return missed homework.
Extra Credit: No extra credit is given on an individual basis.
Grading Weights:
The third grade teachers will place the following weights on each subject (Math, Reading, Social Studies, and Science) on the report card:
Homework 10%
Classwork 40%
Tests 30%
Quizzes 20%
Conferences:
First and third quarter conferences

11. Field trips and k-12 payment information
Greensboro Historical Museum (winter)
Durham Museum of Life and Science (spring)
Greensboro Symphony (spring)
Payments for fees and lunch accounts

12. PBIS Expectations Be Responsible Exercise Self Control Show Respect
Treat others Kindly
School-wide Cowboy Hats
Two weekly winners from each grade level and quarterly incentives.

13. To All Families Confidentiality & concerns
Building independence & responsibility
Thank you for your support!

14. READ TO ACHIEVE