Welcome to Third Grade

Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. McLaughlin & Mrs. Sydow

Mrs. Barker & Mr. Malinowsky

Mission Statement for E.P. Rayzor We are here to foster lifelong

learners in a supportive and safe environment by providing differentiated, rigorous academics and character education so that our students can be successful, contributing citizens and lead meaningful lives.

Supporting the Mission

• Pre Assessments• Learning Styles• Whole group, small group, one-on-

one• Technology• Choices• Goal setting• Progress monitoring• Communication with parent and

child

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Denton ISD Performance Level Descriptors

1 BEGINNINGStudents achieving at the beginning level are not meeting the grade level standards; they are not successful with performance opportunities.These students:• Demonstrate minimal understanding of basic concepts and skills• Occasionally make obvious connections among ideas• Have difficulty applying basic knowledge and skills• Communicate in an ineffective manner2 DEVELOPINGStudents achieving at the basic level are starting to meet, and occasionally do meet, the grade level standards; they are approaching acceptable performance but have not achieved it.These students:• Demonstrate partial understanding of basic concepts and skills• Make simple or basic connections among ideas• Are starting to apply knowledge and skills using appropriate strategies• Communicate effectively at times

3 INDEPENDENTStudents achieving at the proficient level regularly meet the grade level standards; they demonstrate acceptable performance.These students:• Demonstrate understanding of concepts and skills• Make meaningful, multiple connections among ideas• Apply knowledge and skills using appropriate strategies• Communicate effectively 

4 ADVANCEDStudents achieving at the advanced level consistently meet, and at times exceed, the grade level standards; they demonstrate skilled performance.These students:• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of concepts and skills• Make abstract, insightful, or complex connections among ideas• Apply knowledge and skills effectively and independently using efficient strategies• Communicate effectively and thoroughly

Data Notebook

-Goal Setting-What is the target?-How do we get to the target? (rubrics)-Self monitoring learning -Communication about your child’s progress-Sign it weekly please

Research has shown that student gains are highest when students receive comments on their work instead of numerical grades.

Feedback GainNumerical grade no gainComments 30%Both numerical and comments No gain

Devices

Bring your own device Filtered internet access Integrated across all subject

areas Link on District Website- FAQ’s

Language ArtsReading:

– CAFÉ- C-Comprehension, A-Accuracy, F-Fluency, E-

Expand vocabulary

–Daily 5 Word work, writing, Read to someone and self, listen

to reading

Writing:• Continuing to use Write From the Beginning• Expository and Narrative writing• Mastering the Mechanics• Spelling

Language Arts

Spelling/Word Work: – Spelling patterns – Students will be assessed over the

patterns every six weeks– Accountability throughout the six

weeks occurs in the writing

Math http://boredshorts.tv/2012/10/kid-

snippets-math-class/ Workshop model Investigative Kids choose what they need to

work on Tutorials will occur within the

classroom Technology will be an integral part

Social Studies

In depth learning about the importance of historical figures and documents.

Not just recall

Science/Health

Hands on Outdoor learning center Experiments Learning through exploration

STAAR Testing Dates

STAAR testing for Math and Reading is the week of April 20th

Homework

Read and record on reading log-20 minutes/night

Math- online with programs such as Think Through Math, Classworks, or other apps; paper/pencil

Practice goals set by student Occasional science or social

studies

Class Website

Reminders

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