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• Please make yourself comfortable in your child’s seat.
• Take a moment to read their letter and respond to them on the paper full of
hearts.• Feel free to explore the room until we
get started
I’m glad you are here with me tonight!
Welcome to Curriculum Night!
To share what your child will be experiencing in third
grade so that you will feel comfortable knowing your
child’s year will be as memorable or better than
your own third grade experience.
To build a relationship between home and school so
each child has an opportunity to reach their
highest potential.
My Goal Tonight…
About Me…Education-B.A. University of Idaho
Welcome to Third Grade with Miss Osborne Packet (Blue)
Monthly Book Talk Packet (Yellow)Volunteer Sign Up Sheet (Pink)Curriculum Follow Up- return if
needed (White)Heart paper to write your child
back Student Information Update
Form– REVIEW and sign the bottom, leave on your child’s desk
On Your Desk…
-Monthly Class Newsletter – hard copy or electronic-Class Website on Connecthttp://connect.issaquah.wednet.edu/elementary/sunny/default.aspx-Friday Folders-Conferences: December 2nd and 3rd -Attendance-please notify office/pre-approve with principal-E-news-sign up on school website-Email:
-Telephone:425-837-7418
Communication…
Student Expectations…
-Show Respect-Be Polite
-Make Good Choices
Positive Incentives:Individual- Caught Ya TicketsGroup- Group pointsWhole class- Marble jar
Consequences:
Students receive reminders and warnings when they fail to meet the classroom expectations.
1st = Friendly reminder 2nd =Warning 3rd = “Think Sheet”
Philosophy: Homework is an opportunity for students to practice skills learned in class while gaining independence, self-discipline, and responsibility.
*Please check over and initial your child’s work nightly!*
Homework packet- due on Fridays-Reading Log 15 minutes/night-Weekly Spelling-Math Facts-Daily Math practice- Home Links-Science and Social Studies Home Connection
Homework Policy…
What does it look like?
-Mini lesson where a picture books is read and a specific reading skill is modeled.-Students break out for independent reading time.-Teacher confers with individuals or works in small Guided Reading groups-During conferences with individual students, teacher teaches the strategies and sets goals with student -At the end of Reader’s Workshop, students meet with partners to share and reflect upon their learning
Curriculum: Making MeaningDaily 5/CAFÉ- Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expand VocabularyFountas and Pinnell Reading Assessments
Additional Activities:-Monthly Book Reports-Caught’ya (vocabulary)-Read Aloud (Chapter Book)-Scholastic Book Orders-National Geographic
Reader’s Workshop
Units of Study– by Lucy Calkins
Looks a lot like Reader’s Workshop-Mini-Lesson-Independent writing time/Teacher confers or works with small groups-Students share their writing
Types of Text Narrative Informational Opinion Fairy Tales
Cursive Without Tears
Writer’s Workshop
MathEveryday MathAdjustments have been made to meet Common Core Standards:Some lessons removed to provide in depth instruction on the standards
-Problem solving tasks have been identified for each unit at each grade level. These tasks encourage students to solve problems with reason and precision and allow for meeting the needs of individual students.-IXL (online program) adopted by the district to strengthen fluency- login cards in packet-Everyday Math Login cards in packet
Tools For Success- Timed Math Facts (fluency)
Spelling – Words Their Way•Developmentally driven instruction approach to spelling
•Students are assessed and placed into a Spelling group appropriate for their developmental stage
•Word Study- not just memorizing words but LEARNING spelling patterns and word meaning
-Citizenship
-Pacific Northwest Coastal Tribes
-Pioneer Life
Social Studies
Salmon
Rocks and Minerals
Weather
Science
3rd Grade Field TripsSalmon Hatchery- October 1stSeattle Art Museum – December 10thPioneer Farms- TBA
Payments will be made onlineScholarships are available, but you must qualify
Volunteering
-Variety of volunteers-To Sign up
Look over descriptions- in packetPink sign up sheet is on desk
Thank you for coming!Don’t forget to:-Join Mrs. Lederman, the PTA, and ISF presentation in the MPR from 6:15-6:45 tonight.-Complete forms and place in green basket by the door or send to school with your child tomorrow.-Write a letter to your child on the heart stationery.-If you have any questions, please write down and place in green basket.