Welcome to Third GradeWelcome to Third Grade

Ms. Bong / Mr. BartoMs. Bong / Mr. Barto

Mrs. Knudson / Mrs. Leiran / Mrs. LandryMrs. Knudson / Mrs. Leiran / Mrs. Landry

Ms. Boyum / Mrs. McAloonMs. Boyum / Mrs. McAloon

What is Specialization?

Specialization Means

• Each day children will learn with two third grade teachers who focus on specific curricular areas.– ILA: Reading, Writing, Spelling,

Handwriting– Inquiry: Math, Science, Health, AVMR,

Social Studies

How does Specialization benefit students?

• The Specialization Program has shown to increase student achievement in grades 4 and 5.

• Student Interviews

Daily Schedule

Language Arts• Guided Reading• Shared Reading• Daily 3

– Work on Writing– Read to Someone– Read to Self

• Writing– Personal Narrative– Essay– Poetry– Informational Report

Language Arts• Spelling

– Patterns– Tests on Friday– Weekly Homework

• Handwriting– Cursive is introduced

Math RoutinesSmall and Whole Group InstructionMental Math and ReflexesMath MessageMath BoxesGames: http://www.everydaymathonline.comMath NotebookHome LinksFact Triangles

MathMaterials

Everyday Mathematics Materials:

SRB –Student Resource BookStudent Math JournalMath NotebookStudy Link

Math Concepts

• Number and Numeration– Place value, fractions, decimals, comparing and

ordering numbers• Operations and Computation

– Addition and Subtraction facts, Multiplication and Division Facts, Procedures, Estimation

• Data and Chance– Data collection and analysis, Probability

Math Concepts• Measurements

• Length, weight, angles, area and perimeter, volume, capacity, money, temperature and time.

• Geometry– Lines, angles, Solid Figures, symmetry

• Patterns, Functions and Algebra– Number sentences, order of operations, patterns

and functions

AVMRAdvantage Math Recovery

• Small Group Instruction– Targeted Instruction based on specific skills– 10 Day Cycle with Exit Criteria– Ongoing Routines/Spiraling Concepts: Math Boxes, Games– 30 minute block

Social Studies, Science and Health

• Social Studies Focus Areas: Geography, Change and Diversity, Economics, Government

• Science Focus Areas: Earth Materials, Rocks and Minerals, Magnetism and Electricity, and Weather

• Health Focus Areas: Bus Safety, Tobacco and Alcohol Awareness,

Computer Skills• Keyboarding

– 6 weeks of direct instruction

• Word Processing

• Formatting Tools– Fonts, Clip art, Alignment and Spacing,

Report Cards and Grading

• Trimester 1: Sept. 8 – Dec. 4• Trimester 2: Dec. 7 – Mar. 12• Trimester 3: Mar. 15 – June 10• Not every area will be graded on each report card• E,S+,S, P,N grading systemE = well above grade level (2 years or more)S+ = above grade levelS = grade levelP = progressing toward grade levelN = needs improvement

Homework Policy• All homework assignments will be recorded in

red ink in homework notebooks.• There will be homework every night unless the

words “NO HOMEWORK” are written.• Homework notebooks must go home every day

and must be returned the next school day.• The notebook requires a parent/guardian signature

or initials. Your signature indicates that you have seen your child’s completed homework assignments.

Homework Policy• The homeroom teacher checks each notebook

at the beginning of each day.

• If your child’s homework is not completed it will need to be done the next night.

• Thank you for your help and support in building a sense of responsibility regarding homework.

Daily Homework

20 min. of reading

5 min. Home Links

5 min. Spelling Practice

Preferred Communication Methods

1. Homework Notebook

2. Email

3. Voicemail

School Calendar Highlights

• Field Trips

Conferences

Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!