1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Mrs. Callaghan
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  

2. Things to do! Before you leave, please:
Enter your information into the class distribution list if you haven’t already.
Read your child’s latest journal entry.
Write a note to your child in their journal.

3. 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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4. 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
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5. School Policies (continued)
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.
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.
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7. Classroom Expectations
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.

8. Daily Schedule Monday Library Tuesday Music Wednesday Art
Thursday Computer Lab
Friday P.E.
Recess 11:55-12:15
Lunch 12:15–12:35 pm

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10. Common Core Standards
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11. Math Resources: A Few Major Math Concepts
Investigations –(hands on approach to learning)
Engage New York
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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12. Math (continued) Math Homework
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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13. Science Earth Science Layers of the Earth Rocks Weathering /Erosion
Volcanoes/Earthquakes
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14. Science (continued) Physical Science Light and Sound Life Science
Ecosystems
Food Chains
Plant Structures
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15. Social Studies Communities Early Civilizations
Exploration and Colonization
Civil War and Reconstruction
Immigration
Postwar U.S.
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16. Health Health Curriculum Personal health habits
Disease Prevention and Control
Nutrition
Dental Health
Safety and First Aid
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17. Grading Report Card Indicators Proficient Developing Area of Concern
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18. Leadership Notebooks
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

20. 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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21. Communication www.kyrene.org/mcallagha n Listserv Email Phone
Notes to and from

22. Thank You for Attending
Thank You for Attending