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WELCOME TO

CURRICULUM

NIGHTMr. Gieleghem

Third Grade

2016-2017

Please write your

child a short note of

encouragement on

the paper provided.

A little about me… Gieleghem (Gil-la-hem) Rhymes with Bethlehem

Oakland University: BS in Elementary Education 2007

Oakland University: Masters in Reading and Language Arts 2012

9th year (4th year at Wass)

Family

Classroom

Birthday Celebrations

& Nut-free Classrooms We love to celebrate birthdays! 23 students

Please be reminded that edible birthday treats are no longer allowed - Alternative options include: class book, toy/game for indoor or outdoor recess, school supplies, etc.

Snacks containing nuts or nut products are not permitted. This also includes products which have been manufactured in a factory that processes nuts and tree nuts. Check those labels.

Nut products for lunch are permitted

Red Folder

Check daily

Remove papers

Please return each day

Specials schedule on back

No More Assignment Books

No assignment books this year

Using iPad app instead

iPad app will communicate homework & due dates

Busy night - write a note

Forget homework or incomplete

blue homework reminder

catch up during math or recess

What’s going on inside my

head when I am thinking?

Thinking Moves Observing closely and describing what’s

there.

Building explanations and interpretations

Reasoning with evidence

Making Connections

Considering different viewpoints and perspectives

Capturing the heart and forming conclusions

Wondering and asking questions

Uncovering complexity and going below the surface of things

Thinking Routines

Thinking Routines

Thinking Routines

Growth Mindset

+ Thinking Moves

Strong Student

Third Grade Curriculum

Reading, Writing & MathREADING WRITING MATH

Assessment for 2-

3 weeks

Unit 1 Reading

with

Independence

CAFÉ Strategies • Comprehension

• Accuracy

• Fluency

• Expanding

Vocabulary

Word Study

Different genres

(personal

narratives-true

stories)

Writing Ideas

Basic Facts

Unit 1:

Multiplication and

Division• Showing Evidence

• Labeling answers

with a unit

Making

Connections

*Answer Key

Reading, Writing & MathREADING WRITING MATH

Assessment for 2-

3 weeks

Unit 1 Reading

with

Independence

CAFÉ Strategies • Comprehension

• Accuracy

• Fluency

• Expanding

Vocabulary

Different genres

(personal

narratives-true

stories)

Writing Ideas

(send in 5-8

photos by

Friday)

Word Study

Basic Facts

Unit 1:

Multiplication and

Division• Showing Evidence

• Labeling answers

with a unit

Making

Connections

*Answer Key

Word Study & Spelling High Frequency Words-Our students will learn a set of

high frequency words that are specific to third grade. Five words a week. These are words that occur frequently in our reading

and writing. It is important that your child learn to read these in print and be able to spell them correctly.

Word Study- Our students will learn principles of language as they make and break common words. This includes… Compound words Homophones Long and short vowels Comparative endings (-er, -est) Inflectional endings (-d, -ed)

The goal is for students to learn patterns andparts of words that will support

daily reading and writing.

READING WRITING MATH

Assessment for 2-

3 weeks

Unit 1 Reading

with

Independence

CAFÉ Strategies • Comprehension

• Accuracy

• Fluency

• Expanding

Vocabulary

Word Study

Different genres

(personal

narratives-true

stories)

Writing Ideas

Basic Facts (5s)

Unit 1:

Multiplication and

Division• Showing Evidence

• Labeling answers

with a unit

Making

Connections- use

math at home

*Answer Key

MathMath Expressions

Homework pages – each night

Remembering pages – at school

Unit Review

Unit Test

Basic facts on report cards

Goal: 5 seconds per problem

Addition/subtraction all quarters

Multiplication/division 3rd and 4th quarter

Social Studies

“Social Studies Alive”

(5 regions of the United States)

1. Textbook

2. Interactive Student workbook (I.S.N.)

3. Mapping Activities

4.Chapter Review and Tests

5. Stamps for Letters –Please send in by

September 23rd

Science UnitsStructures of Life (bean plants and crayfish)

Owl Pellet Dissection

Measurement (Metric)

3,015 grams is how many pounds?

6 lbs. 10 ounces

Properties of Water

Light and Heat

Earth, Moon, and Sun

N.G.S.S.- Eight Practices of

Science and Engineering

Asking questions and defining problems

Developing and using models

Planning and carrying out investigations

Analyzing and interpreting data

Using mathematics and computational thinking

Constructing explanations and designing solutions

Engaging in argument from evidence

Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

TechnologyDigital Citizenship (WWW - Integrity)

iPads and computers

Home-set rules

AirBoss filter

Tech Talks

Services Building (Livernois)

iPad Case

How will the iPads be used?

Educreations Reading-Fluency recordings

Math-sharing multiple strategies

Front Row (ELA, Word Study, Math app) Adaptive practice

iMovie

Wax Museum, All About Me, Math at Home movie trailers

SeeSaw

Blogging

OTHER EXCITING TOPICS

Cursive – did you blog yet?

mrgieleghem.weebly.com

Buddies with Mrs. Kendall’s class

Wass Wolf Packs (Character Ed.)

Wax Museum (Date TBD)

3rd Grade Music Concert (Date TBD)

M-STEP (Spring)

GRADES

Letter grades (S, P, N) and percentages

will be given on tests

+, +, , - and – (Report Cards)

Characteristics of Learners

Electronic report cards

HAC Account

Computer Lab tonight

S Secure

P Progressing

N Needs

improvement/

more time/ more

practice

How You Can be a Super Parent! Foster the love of reading

and writing

Family read alouds;

letter writing

Library trips

Bookstore

Study area

Check over your child’s

homework

Praise effort and help develop a growth mindset

Communicate with the

teacher

Classroom website

Notes

Email

Math Homework Helper

Practice Basic Facts

Math Drawings

What makes you say

that?

Check with answer

key if needed

Respect

Challenge to the Fathers

One letter a month to your third grader Shows the power of writing (10 letters/notes)

Write about anything, but keep it positive

Put the letter on your child’s pillow, in his/her homework folder, or breakfast seat.

I will email a reminder at the beginning of each month.

If necessary, another adult male role model would be great

Mr. Jansen and I have written many letters over the last 3 years (just email me )

• Please be sure to set up your

HAC account so you can view

your child’s report card! • Mrs. Kostrzewa will be available in the

computer lab during TONIGHT (after the 3rd

grade presentation) & Thursday (the entire

evening) to assist you in setting up your

account and to answer any questions you

may have.

Home Access Center

Copy down this link to set up your HAC account on your own.

https://trohac.troy.k12.mi.us/HomeAccess