Third Grade Curriculum Night Mrs Halron Ms Mc

Third Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Halron, Ms. Mc. Cormick, Mrs. Olson, Ms. Seger, & Mrs. Usher

Georgia’s Standards Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) English/Language Arts (Grammar) Writing Reading Math Science Social Studies Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) Health

Student-Friendly “I Can” Statements n “I Can” Statements are how we share what we are learning using “child-friendly” language. “I Can” statements are discussed and posted each time a standard is taught. Students will become very familiar with the standards they have mastered as well as those which are still a work-in-progress.

How Students are Expected to “Think Deeply” and Respond n After learning about the various regions of Georgia, students might be expected to explain why crops would grow better in the piedmont versus the coastal plains. n After solving a multi-step math equation, students may be required to explain their work process. n Study the picture shown. Using inferencing, explain how you think the boy is feeling and why.

How Will Students be Assessed on the GSE? n The GSE encourage a wider variety of assessments such as … l l l Traditional Assessments n pen and paper tests with multiple choice. Short Response: n Demonstrating deeper thinking, use evidence from text to support response Extended Response: n Demonstrating comprehension & correct grammar application

A Peek into Reading Instruction n Students will be expected to … l actively participate in short whole group lessons & read-alouds, l work independently to achieve unique reading goals & objectives, l come prepared to work & share with their small guided reading group, and l work effectively with partners or small groups to practice & master GA Reading Standards of Excellence.

A Day in Writing & Grammar n n We will be working on writing through the workshop model. This allows for more choice in writing, flexibility in the time needed to complete written works, and opportunities for students to receive small group and individualized instruction. We will be using Mentor Texts to identify outstanding skills authors use and incorporate those into our own writing. We will be using Mentor Sentences to identify remarkable use of grammar skills and sentence variety in our writing. Spelling/phonics words/patterns will be given and tested weekly.

A Peek into Math Instruction n n Students are provided instruction in the whole group as well as small leveled groups Stations and independent work could include technology, performance tasks, STEAM, cooperative responses, and cooperative activities. Interactive notebooks and study guides are used Students need to be on task and actively participate in class discussions

Constructed Response There were three boxes of fruit at the farmer’s market. The oranges were $4 a box. The apples were $6 a box, and the peaches were $7 a box. My mom thought that it would be least expensive to buy three boxes of peaches. My dad thought it would be least expensive to buy five boxes or oranges. My sister thought it would be least expensive to buy four boxes of apples. Who is right? _____________________________________________

A Day in Science/Social Studies n n n Science and Social Studies are taught on a rotating schedule. GSE Reading standards are incorporated into both Science and Social Studies through non-fiction books, passages and websites. S. T. E. A. M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) will be integrated through hands-on projects/experiments in Science and Math.

Homework Policy n Why Homework? Practice makes perfect! l Students learn responsibility, pride & ownership. l n Homework Expectations: l l Will be posted on the website with the due date listed Homework should be done neatly and with care.

How’s My Child Doing? Grading Information n Daily: Use Home Access Center to view grades online. n Every 3 Weeks: Selected work will be sent home for you to review, sign & return. n Quarterly: Report Cards sent home for you to keep. n 3 Times per Year: Progress Skills Checklists (“checklist” of standards) sent home for you to keep.

Grading Scale A n. B n. C n. F n n 90 -100 80 -89 70 -79 Below 70 FCBOE Policy: Recovery Grades: any child that earned less than a 70% on a test on the first attempt can earn at the highest a 70% after recovery.

Standardized Testing n ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) l September 2017 l n Nationally Norm Referenced Test which indicates current level of performance as compared with other 3 rd grade students taking the test Georgia Milestones l Given April 2018 l Reading/ELA & Math only for 3 rd Grade

#itsbetteratmedlock School-wide initiatives ensuring it truly IS better at Medlock: n Educating the WHOLE CHILD n Literacy for All: Every Student, Every Day n STEM Activities n PBIS

Behavior Policy n School Wide: l PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) l Mustangs ROCK n Respectful n On Task n Concerned Citizens n Kind

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Positive Behavior A school-wide discipline plan, made up of staff members, that encourages positive student interactions and specifically teaches appropriate school behaviors. Intervention and Supports Each teacher has their own classroom management system to deal with minor disruptive behaviors. Repetitive disruptive behaviors will be referred to the P. B. I. S. committee through a student action plan. The committee will review the referrals and provide the teacher with supports and strategies to use within the classroom. More serious behavior discipline issues will be referred to the Assistant Principal.

P. B. I. S. Information n n Students are rewarded with scratchers when staff and teachers see students taking part in positive behavior. Students can earn these anywhere in the building. If a student is continually repeating negative behaviors that take away from instructional time, that student will receive a P. B. I. S. referrals will be sent home to make parents aware. After a student receives four referrals, a letter will be sent home from the P. B. I. S. team.

Grade Level Website n 3 rd Grade Website: l Used for Homework Assignments, Units and Standards being taught, enrichment and much, much more! Should be checked weekly by students! mbesthird. weebly. com Instagram Account: 3 rdgradeandthriving

Thanks a million! n Thank you for sharing your time with us this evening. n Third grade is already off to an excellent start. n We can only look forward to a spectacular rest of the year!!

Questions? n n Email us if you ever have any questions or concerns throughout the year. Responses will be answered within 24 hours via e-mail.