Central Primary Third Grade Welcome, parents!

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Third Grade!· Mrs. Mertens 3A· Mrs. Hranka 3B· Mrs. Walsh 3C· Mrs. Crow 3D· Mrs. Hillegonds 3E· Mrs. Fritz 3F

Grading · 9 Week Grading Period

· Midterm: issued halfway via email

· Parent Portal: access to your child’s grades· Updated regularly· If you do not have a password, contact school

office.· If graded work falls below 70%, resubmitted

corrections will be accepted.· The two grades will be averaged for a new score.

Communication Folder· “ Communicator Folder ”: Please check this each

evening for homework and notes, etc. Return to school every day. If lost, it will need to be replaced.

· Your child’s spelling list for the week needs to be kept in this folder. They will need to turn it in on Friday.

· If something is on the “Return to School” side, look it over, sign or complete and return. If it is on the “Keep at Home” side, please review with your child and keep it at home every day.

Our Goals· To give your child the academic and

social skills they need to progress to fourth grade.

· To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

· To help your child make new friends and discover new interests.

Class Subjects· The subjects we cover during

third grade are:· Reading and Writing· English· Cursive Review: Zaner-Bloser· Spelling· Math· Science· Social Studies

Reading· Third grade reading consists of the Storytown

Reading Series along with several novels per year.· They will be tested on reading comprehension from

Storytown stories every other Friday along with 10 Robust vocabulary words.

· Please check that your child has appropriate reading material daily.

· AR and STAR testing

Stars and Cars Reading

Comprehension· In 3rd grade reading curriculum will

focus on “reading to learn” rather than “learning to read”. To help develop this emerging skill, we have incorporated the STARS and CARS curriculum which focuses on 12 comprehension strategies.

Book-It ProgramPizza Hut

September – December

Read 4 books per month in their reading level.

January – April

Read 6 books per month in their reading level.

Pass AR test for each book with a 70% or above

Spelling· We are excited about a new curriculum for spelling

based on the Words Their Way concept.· Each week students will be learning a new phonics

pattern. · Students will be pretested on Monday which will

determine their spelling list for the week.· If a student misses no more than 1, they will focus on the

challenge list for the week. If they miss 2 or more words, they will focus on the regular list for the week.

· In addition to the regular or challenge list, they will be tested on high frequency words and also application of phonics skill with “mystery” words each week.

Everyday Math· Everyday Math is a the curriculum for K-3. · This curriculum is aligned to the new

Common Core Standards that will be fully implemented in 2013-14 school year.

· This is a spiraling program for continuous instruction of content.

· We will be using hands-on, authentic teaching with real-life experiences.

· Home links will be sent home for extra practice. These are to be completed and

returned the next day.

Math Facts· Mastery of math facts:

· Addition· Subtraction· Multiplication 0-9

· This is an important skill! Spend 10-15 min. each evening practicing with flashcards.

· CPS students have access to IXL math at home and at school to help practice math facts and math skills.

· Introduction of 0-9 division facts.

Science· This is a graded subject!· Study guides will be sent home at least

two days prior to a test.· We will also be incorporating project

based assessments· STUDY with your child!· Bonus points will be rewarded for signed

and returned study guides. · Students will occasionally have a project

to complete at home.

Social Studies· This is a graded subject!· However, grades are very

limited because it is based on various forms of assessments and projects.

· We will be reinforcing authentic assessment and integration of technology.

Third Grade Awards· Reading Award

· Book-it requirements or 40 chapter books per year (Sept. – April) with AR quizzes passed at 70% in their Reading Level.

· Math Award· Math Award: master facts with 93% average on

each operation. Quiz is based on mixed +/- and x/÷.

· Spelling Award· Perfect Spelling = 100% all year.· Spelling Award = 95% average per quarter

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Specials· Mr. Nelson - Music· Mrs. Haight - Computers· Mr. Eells - P.E.

· Mrs. Brod – P.E. Aide· Mrs. Burhoe - Library

Classroom Community· Our classroom is a community. In our

community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.

· Our class rules are:· Be respectful and responsible.· Be organized and follow directions.· Be on time.· Be prepared.

Homework· Study spelling and high frequency words.· Thursday of reading test week: Review for

Friday reading test· Study guides for Science tests when sent home.· Read and log daily. (15-20 minutes per night)· Practice math facts.· Complete unfinished daily work.· Review any daily work brought home.

Other Notes· School starts at 8:30 A.M. · If your child is late, please have him or her check in at

the school office before coming to class.· Medication will be administered by the school nurse.· Label: child’s name, teacher’s name· Send a note if your child has a change in

transportation plans.· PLEASE try to take care of changes first thing in the

morning!· The office must approve changes in bus

transportation.

Feel free to contact your child’s teacher

with any questions or contacts.

All contact information is located

on Central Website

Let’s have a great year!