1. Miss Good, Mrs.Krasnodembski, and Mrs. Smith 2017-2018
3rd Grade Opening Day
Miss Good, Mrs.Krasnodembski, and Mrs. Smith

2. Word Study
Words Their Way- Spelling program focused on mastering spelling patterns through sorts and writing practice
Cursive Handwriting

3. Writing 5 Steps of the Writing Process
Complete Sentences with Proper Capitalization and Punctuation
Developing a well structured paragraph(s)
Writing Application
opinion, informative/explanatory, narrative, friendly letters, journaling, responding to literature, writing across the curriculum, and research papers.

4. Reading
CAFE: Reading strategies taught to help with comprehension, word accuracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary
Focus on Fiction and Non-Fiction Text; structure, purpose, evidence, and personal responses to text
Exploring literary genres

5. Math Stepping Stones Number Talks –mental math Math Groups
Pre-Test
Monitor progress with check-ins
Post-Tests
Skills to Work on at Home
Telling time to the nearest minute
Basic +, -, X, ÷ math facts
Strategies to Solve a Word Problem
Counting coins

6. Science & Social Studies
Investigations & Engineering Process
Earth Science: Rocks & Minerals
Life Science: Life Cycles
Physical Science: States of Matter & Energy
Social Studies
Communities and Culture
Geography- Maps & Globes
Economics
Local Government

7. Close reading passage (due Friday) 40 Book Challenge
Homework
Reading
Sent home on Monday:
Close reading passage (due Friday)
40 Book Challenge
3 Book Projects
Math
Incomplete Math Journal brought home to finish
****Please send back the NEXT DAY completed
Extra
Any additional assignments or important reminders will be recorded in home folder

8. Extra practice with online programs:
Students will have access to certain online programs designed at home.
These programs include:

9. Refer to packet for language arts and math grade level benchmarks.
Grades 4
Student consistently exceeds & extends EOY grade level expectations independently demonstrate in-depth knowledge, self-motivation, & a higher order thinking skills. 3
Student consistently meets EOY grade level expectations with independence. 2
Student is working at or near basic understanding of EOY grade level expectations. 1
Student is working below EOY grade level expectations while requiring ongoing interventions/support
Benchmarks
Refer to packet for language arts and math grade level benchmarks.
Report Cards
Report cards are accessed on INFINITE CAMPUS at the end of each trimester. Make sure your contact and medical information is updated on Infinite Campus.

10. State: MAP: Fall Spring Fall, Winter, & Spring Reading: Oct. 23-27th
Testing
State:
Fall
Reading:
Oct th
Spring
Reading & Math:
April 9th-27th
MAP:
Fall, Winter, & Spring

11. Volunteers
Work with students, class parties, and field trips (2 in the spring)
Volunteer Badge- get from the Worthington Education Center