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3RD GRADE
CURRICULUM NIGHT
Mrs. Joanne Lo
September 3, 2014
Please take a moment to respond to your
child’s letter.
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THINGS TO SIGN
Volunteer sign up sheet
Dryden School Parent Handbook (one per child)
Waiver of Liability (one per volunteer)
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL &
PTA
PTA Video
Dryden Video
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GOALS
Positive classroom community
Student growth and success
Individualized support
Feel safe and enjoy learning
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AGENDA
Curriculum Overview
Policies and Procedures
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Everyday Mathematics Spiral: similar topics encountered at various grades,
increasing in complexity and level of mastery
Multiplication, division, patterns, place value, fractions,
collect and analyze data, measurement, geometry, etc.
Math facts- 90% accuracy
Everyday math website
Xtra Math
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Reading Balanced Literacy Approach
Integrate Common Core State Standards
Variety of authentic texts: Treasures, Novels, National
Geographic, Time for Kids, Leveled Library
Reading log- 100 minutes per week
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Whole Group Instruction Provide concrete examples of how good readers use skills
and strategies to comprehend and think deeply about texts
Shared Reading
Small Group Guided Reading Direct and explicit instruction at students’ instructional level
Flexible grouping
Word-solving strategies, vocabulary development,
discussions, higher-order questioning, independent practice
Literacy work stations
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Language Arts
Writer’s Express: Personal Narratives, Response to Literature,
Short Story
Focus, showing, strong verbs, sensory detail, dialogue, revise,
share
Spelling
Monthly writing words
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Social Studies Map Skills, Midwest, Illinois, Chicago, States and Capitals
Science Companion Habitats, Light, Solar System
Inquiry-based, hands-on approach
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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Technology Understanding by Design (UBD), Internet research skills,
iPods and iPads
Typing
Grading Points and letter grades
Progress reports
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THIRD GRADE POLICIES
Homework Establish a routine and build good work habits
Parent support
Homework table
Oops notices
Assignment Notebooks Check and sign daily
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Character Counts Class rules and pillars
Weekly reflection and goals
3 popsicle sticks
Class reward – 200 stars
Think Sheet Teachable moment
THIRD GRADE POLICIES
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Specials Schedule
Snacks
Birthdays
Bell Schedule
THIRD GRADE POLICIES
8:50 Line up8:55 Entrance bell9:05 Instruction begins11:50 Lunch12:45 Line up12:50 Instruction begins3:35 Dismissal bell
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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Contacting Mrs. Lo or Ms. Seamann Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Voicemail: 847-506-6999 ext. 6541
Absences and notes Absence report hotline: 847-506-6999 ext. 7100
Tardy procedure- parents sign in children if tardy
Notes for alternate transportation
Notes for home lunch
If taking a student out from school for an extended absence, please discuss matter first with the principal well in advance of the date of the absence.
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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
Star of the Week Poster, pictures, and special items
Parent letter
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ONLINE RESOURCES
Class website
The Splash Email entered during online registration
Notify school if email has changed
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Volunteer at school or from home
Art Appreciation
Provide a quiet place and organized work space for your
child
Check that homework is completed and packed
Read together and practice math facts
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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
CURRICULUM NIGHT!