1. Third Grade Team Mr. Cushing Ms. Miguel Ms. Wilson Back To School Night

2. Supplies Supplies needed for each subject: Math – 2 notebooks and 2 folders ELA – 2 composition notebooks and 3 folders Science/SS – Micro-Society – 1 notebook Thank you for all general classroom supplies donations.

3. Homework Given every night. Written on board at the end of each day. Students were given homework planners the first day of school, please check nightly and sign behavior charts. Usually math, English/Language Arts (reading and writing). Science and Social Studies will be given at most once a week for each of these subjects. 20-40 minutes worth given nightly (as per district policy). Every assignment is explained, and it is review of what has been done in class. Students will be fined micro-dollars or get detention (loss of special or recess) as a result of not completing all homework. Homework is posted on Teacher Website daily.

4. Rules and Expectations If a student doesn’t follow rules, a warning is given. If the behavior continues their name is moved down the behavior chart. A behavior contract was sent home last week, please review with your child. A behavior chart is sent home nightly from all core subject teachers, please sign nightly.

5. Test/Quizzes A test/quiz is generally given on a weekly basis. For chapter test that need to be studied, you will be given advice notice. Homework or class work may count as a quiz on any given day. Grades will be posted on Genesis, you can view through the parent portal. Test/quizzes will not be sent home. They remain in portfolios which can be viewed by you during PTC. If you have a question regarding a grade we can make you a copy.

6. ELA Units of Study Writing Crafting True Stories Informational Writing Opinion Writing Fairytales Reading Summarizing and Character Analysis Main Idea and Details

7. Math Units of Study Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Word Problems Multiplication, Division, Bar Graphs, Word Problems Fractions, Line Plots, Measurement, Word Problems Area, Perimeter, Geometry, Word Problems

8. Science Units of Study Sun, Moon, Stars Water Energy (2 Marking Periods)

9. Social Studies Unit of Study Communities Earth’s Resources American History Government

10. Contact Information Please make sure that your phone numbers and email information is update so we can contact you. Our contact information: Forest Phone Number: 973-677-4120 cushingke@orange.k12.nj.us miguelmi@orange.k12.nj.us wilsonth@orange.k12.nj.us

11. Important Dates September 14 ALL Office Paperwork is DUE! Lunch applications are their ticket for entry into Kick-Off. September 17 Back to School Kick Off September 18 Grandparent’s Day September 24 12:30 Dismissal October Forest Board Presentation October 12 – No School