Open House Presentation

1. Ellen Fryer
Tyson Spraul
Emmy David
Welcome to
Third Grade
Open House!

2. Language Arts
Reader s Workshop
Our Balanced Literary
program includes shared,
independent, and guided
reading opportunities every
day. The students will be
exposed to different genres
including fiction, non-fiction,
and presentations.
Writer’s Workshop
Using the Lucy Calkins Units of
Study the students will work on
narratives, essays and fiction
throughout the year.
Word Study
Each week we will be explicitly
teaching vocabulary, spelling
patterns, or grammar/conventions,
giving students the opportunity to
look closely at how words work.
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3. Handwriting
Proper handwriting
techniques are stressed
at this level. Our focus is
on proper grip, posture
and letter formation. In
third grade the students
move from print to
cursive writing. The goal
is to have every student
writing in cursive by the
third trimester.
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4. Mathematics
EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS
University of Chicago School Math Project
This is an enriched mathematics curriculum that empowers students and
teachers to understand mathematical content far beyond simple arithmetic.
The emphasis is to develop more meaning to math by integrating data
gathering, analysis, probability, geometry, patterns and algebra.
Mathematics becomes part of the ongoing classroom routines,
outdoor play, and the spare transitional moments that occur every day.
What you will see being sent home!
*Home Links - almost every night of the week.
*Family Letters - at the beginning of each unit.
*Assessments - sent home at the end of each unit.
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5. Mathematics Unit Assessments
Front Back
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6. Mathematical Practices
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7. Science and Social Studies
Science
J Traits and Life Cycles
J Basic Physics
J Ecosystems
J Weather
Social Studies
J Third Grade on a Mission
J Culture Research Project
J Mapping/Communities
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8. Homework
Homework is designed to review daily lessons
or complete unfinished work. Please take a
moment to look over your child s work before it
is returned to school.
Homework guidelines are located in the
folder and posted on the blog if you would like
to go back and review them.
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9. Specialist Classes
P.E. 3 classes
Language Learning Block
6 classes per six day cycle
Library check-out 1 class
Counselor 1 class
Art 2 classes
Music 2 classes
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10. Flex Technology and Library
¨ Third Grade works collaboratively with the
Technology and Library teachers to create
integrated projects using a variety of
resources.
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11. Assessments
Ways we observe your child
J Rubrics
J Peer assessments
J Self-assessments
J Ongoing anecdotal notes
J Independent work
J Group work
J MAP Testing
J Written Assessments
J Visual and oral presentations
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12. Special Events
¨ Birthdays
¨ Class Celebrations
¨ Field Trips
¨ Soccer Days
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13. Communication
¨ E-mail
¨ Blog
¨ Conferences
¨ Report Cards
¨ Face to Face
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14. Q & A
¨ We view education as a partnership
between the teacher, student and parents.