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WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!
Mrs. Kao - Room 303 [email protected]
Mrs. Waldron - Room 307 [email protected]
Jefferson Elementary School (610) 965-1645
Finding a “Balance” in Grade 3
Greater responsibilities in intermediate grades More student decision making More independent work with an emphasis on
problem solving Higher level thinking is fostered Focus on organization
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M o d e s o f C o m m u n ica tion
Communication is the Key to Success!
Websites:
www.eastpennsd.org/teacherpages/swaldron
www.eastpennsd.org/teacherpages/kkao
[email protected]@eastpennsd.org
ROUTINE STUDY TIME
2 0 M in u tesB o ok It
P le a su re
R e a d ingN ig h tly
W o rd S tu dyA ca d e m ic V o ca b u la ry
G ra m m a rS k ills
L a n gu a g e A rts
P ra c tice B o okR e v ie w S h e e ts
C h a llen g e S h e e ts
M a th
D iff icu lty o f T e xtM in im a l H o m e w o rk
-H o m e w o rk se n to n ly a s n e ed ed
S o c ia l S tu d iesa nd
S c ie n ce
W e e k ly H o m e w o rka t a G lan ce
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
•Developing reading strategies in order to promote more independent and fluent readers.
•Focus Skills/Comprehension Strategies
•Word Study (Words Their Way)
•Academic Vocabulary
•Grammar and Writing Workshop
•Literacy Centers (Daily 5) meeting independent levels
•W.I.N (What I Need) 11:30-12:15
•During this time students will be engaged in learning activities related to reading and writing to meet their needs.
•May leave the room
Daily 5
A structured learning environment where students will spend their time increasing their level of reading proficiency. Students need to be actively engaged in reading and writing throughout the day.
– Read to Self
– Read to Someone
– Listen to Reading
– Word Work
– Work on Writing
MATH New Math Common Core Standards Curriculum being taught will focus more on in-depth
discovery learning, problem solving, and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge – Online activities, books, and resources
Focus on:– Numbers and Operations– Measurement and Data– Multiplication Concepts and Facts– Division Concepts and Facts– Geometry– Patterns (algebra)– Money – Time– Fractions
*Lessons will focus on 3rd grade PA standards.
*Students will not be switching for math this year, district-wide.
Lots of technology
and interactive materials!
Science and Social Studies
3rd Grade will not receive a letter grade on their report card in science and social studies; however, there will be quizzes, tests, and projects that will be assessed.
STEM initiative – inquiry based learning activities and experiments – more project based vs. read and respond
Science Units: Life science, earth’s land, cycles in nature and space, and exploring energy and forces.
Social Studies Units: U.S. Constitution, Lehigh County, Communities, Native Americans, Geography, Colonies, Moving West, and Citizenship.
Both texts are at a challenging reading level. We will read the texts as a whole group, and students will not be asked to read it independently…unless they are studying!
PSSA Preparation: Math and English Language Arts
Dates: Weeks of April 13-17 for ELA and April 20-24 for Math
All state standards will be taught prior to the PSSA tests Adjust our curriculum in order to teach all standards (math, reading) Lots of preparation and practice including test taking strategies so that
students feel both comfortable and confident! (Study Island) Students cannot study for this test, but rather it is an accumulation of
knowledge throughout their years. We encourage students to relax, focus on test taking strategies, and do their
best! Our job is to encourage them to work hard all year…not stress them out! They will ALL be fine!
Please do not schedule any trips or doctor’s appointments during this week.
TECHNOLOGY Students will be exposed to a variety of new technology in 3rd grade:
– Typing skills– Webquests– Powerpoint presentations– Glogster– Teacher websites– Wikispaces– Study island– Website research (national geographic for kids, world book online for
kids, etc.)– Vokis– E-labs for math– iMovie– Moodle (student blogs)– New Google Chrome Books!
Happy Birthday!
Celebrate with non-edible treats as per district board policy 246
-Students will be on morning announcements– Bubbles, stickers, pencils, erasers, etc are
welcome but do not feel obligated to send something in
Extras Mystery Readers Parent Conferences : Sign-Up-Genius – we will send
out emails and texts via Remind – GOES LIVE 9/28 at 9 AM!!
School Wide Positive Behavior – tokens/Principal’s 100 Classroom Supplies
THANKS FOR COMING!
We are looking forward to a great year in 3rd grade!
Mrs. Waldron and Mrs. Kao