stepping into third grade ththithird grade. (green sheet)
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Philosophy of EducationWe feel that each child’s third grade experienceshould include:
A positive experience in the learning process Improved self-image Feel safe and accepted which will promote learning academically as well as
socially Assure the healthy development of every child so that each has the
knowledge, skills, and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world
Become proficient with the material contained in all core subjects specified for the third grade. (DESK)
We further feel that parents play a critical role in the child’s education.
We will involve the parent volunteers in our daily class activities, as well as the regularly schedule SEP conference.
(yellow sheet)
Curriculum Plans 2014-2015ReadingOutside ReadingWriting, Grammar, &
SpellingMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceHealthy LifestylesP.E.MusicDance
ArtHandwritingLibrary DayKeyboarding“Amazing Me”BirthdaysDisciplineStepping Up to
100ITI &
Peacebuilders
Reading (DESK)Help your child gain a love for reading by…. Apply the processes of speaking and listening
Present a report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience
Understand texts and topics through questions from oral presentations
Read and comprehend, independently & proficiently text of at least grade level complexity.
Access: Phonics, Word Recognition, Fluency, (100-110 wds. per min.) Accuracy, Print Concepts, & Vocabulary
Understand: Main ideas/details, themes, & textual evidence
Analyze: Authors' point of viewTransfer: Compare/Contrast elements in story, &
key ideas
Outside ReadingParents have a crucial role in their child’s success
in readingParents need to play a part in their child’s
learning to love readingHelp them meet daily home reading assignment
At least 30 minutes a day10-15 minutes at school15-20 minutes at home
Monthly reading calendarRecord the minutes of reading completed at home on
calendarReturned at the end of each month signed by a parent or
guardianOne book report on their reading level (No Picture Books)
20 Ways to Share Your Favorite Book
11. Retell the story in your own words to the class
12. Pantomime part of the story for the class
13. Talk with a classmate about the book
14. Write a song about the story. Set the words to a familiar tune
15. Write about what you learned from the story
16. Write a different ending17. Write a different beginning18. Write a letter to a character19. Write a poem about the
story20. Write a letter to the author
(pink sheet)
1. Make a puppet that looks like your favorite character
2. Use a box to make a parade float about the story
3. Make a book jacket for the book
4. Draw a comic strip of your favorite part
5. Make a model of something in the story
6. Use magazine photos to make a collage about the story
7. Make a mobile about the book
8. Make a mini-book about the book
9. Make a time line of the story’s important events
10. Practice and then read to the class a favorite part
Writing, Grammar & Spelling (DESK) Write numerous pieces over short and extended time frames to
communicate effectively in all subjects.Knowledge: Conduct short research projects on a topic.Communication: With adult and peer guidance throughout the writing
process, develop and organize writing that is appropriate to task and purpose.
Product: Organize writing by using an appropriate structure for the topic.
Language: Produce complete simple, compound, and complex sentences using correct spelling.
Publishing what the students write to share with each other Writing process
Rough draftsRevisionsPeer conferencesEditing w/an adultPublishing their work
SpellingCoincides with reading weeks from McGraw-Hill
List B words Spelling test each Friday…(Pre-test every Monday)
Writing Tips for Parents1. Encourage your child to read his or her writing
aloud2. Read with your child aloud and often3. Be on the lookout for the not-so-good samples
of writing4. Let your child see you write5. Write to your child6. Ask your child to help you edit7. Find opportunities to write
Library DayReturn books on correct dateEncourage students to check out books at
school and/or local librariesLibrary day is Friday
Creation: Demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts and use creative thinking and collaboration to produce innovative products.
Consumption: Use critical thinking skills to gather and evaluate information, complete assignments, solve problems, and make informed decisions using digital tools and resources appropriately.
Keyboarding: Demonstrate correct keyboarding technique.
Technology (DESK)
Mathematics Basic text – Houghton-Mufflin
Problem solvingCommunicationReasoning & mathematical connection of manipulative
materialsCooperative workContent integrationUse of calculators & computersMultiplication tablesDivision
Math homeworkNo longer than 15 minutesKeep parents informed
Mountain MathReinforce math skills
Mathematics (DESK)Build student mathematical thinking and problem solving aptitudes
by developing an understanding of: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
relationships and patterns in multiplication & division
Number and Operations in Base Tenunderstanding place value and properties of
operations Numbers and Operations – Fractions
understand simple fractions as numbers Measurement and Data
use tools to measure, estimate, and calculate time, volume, mass, area and perimeter; represent and
interpret data Geometry
understand shapes and their attributes
Social Studies (DESK)Explore the concepts of community and
culture.Students will understand how geography
influences community location and development.
Students will understand cultural factors that shape a community.
Students will understand the principles of civic responsibility in classroom, community, and country. (Farmington Field Trip)
Scholastic News Magazine
Science (DESK)
Understand the World and how it affects us.Earth and MoonGravity, Force, and MotionLiving and Non-Living things in an
environmentHeat and LightDemonstrate the process of scientific inquiry.
Specialty TeachersP.E. – Taught by Mrs. Gaylene RaynorMusic – Taught by Mrs. Amy WesthaverDance-Taught by Mrs. Joan BowlesComputer - Taught by Mrs. Cheryl Johnson
“Amazing Me”Each student spotlighted for a week
(different than B-Day week)“Amazing Me” letter will be sent home
w/further info.Display poster with pictures and items
important to the student
BirthdaysThis is a special day for the studentParents are welcome to share something
special about their childTreats are always welcomed…wrapped is
best!
“Stepping Up to 100”Using their time wisely, working on extra
papers, or assignments availableExtra work and extra book reports will be
given pointsAccumulate 100 points to become “A High
Stepper”Choose from a variety of activities as a
reward
DisciplineRight to learnTo be respectedTo be safe while at schoolResponsibility to respect the rights &
property of othersPractice courteous behavior in the
classroom and on the playgroundPoint Card– reward system
Partnership: School and Home1. Give your child a place to study.
i. Set the same time each night for homeworkii. Afternoon study time in usually better
2. The tools of scholarship.i. Dictionaryii. Good atlasiii. World almanaciv. General reference books or computer programsv. Current library card
3. School supplies.i. Notebook paper and pencils in the home at all times
4. Give school high priority in your child’s life.i. Honoring attendance policiesii. Respecting study timeiii. Show interest in what is happening at schooliv. Willing to help your child
(blue sheet)
Partnership: School and Home
5. Get tough about television time.i. Establish limits on television timeii. Set aside time for doing homework
6. Parent – Teacher partnership.i. Important to work togetherii. Parents are the best advocate & strengthiii. Build strong bonds with the teacher
7. Take prompt action on things academic and other concerns.
i. Take an interest in the basic skills: math, reading, writing, and other school subjects
ii. Please make the teacher aware of your child's needs
(blue sheet)
HomeworkMonday “Homework Packet” will be sent
home to work on during the weekReturn “Homework Packet” each Friday
completedSamples of Homework
ReadingLanguage ArtsSocial StudiesMathWriting
Fascinating Facts about Stepping Up….
Becoming a better person isn’t just about talking about things that can make you a better person, it’s actually about stepping up and making those changes. By: Nishan Panwar quotes
How many steps does it take to stay HEALTHY?If you are reasonably healthy, 10,000 steps a day is a good
goal for you. It is the equivalent of walking about five miles per day. You certainly don’t have to take all those steps at once, but accumulate them over the course of the day. Walking around the grocery store, climbing the stairs, walking the dog—the steps you take add up.
How many steps does it take to walk north to south across the Great Wall of China?93-100 steps to cross over the wall, and 10,334,625 steps to
go its length