WELCOME To Third Grade THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM

WELCOME To Third Grade!

THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM

3 RD GRADE READERS CAN… -Use schema and background knowledge -Ask questions when reading -Use text to visualize -Draw inferences when reading -Determine what is important in text -Synthesize information -Efficiently use nonfiction text features -Use “fix-up” strategies -Read strategically for longer stretches of time (20 -30 minutes nightly) STAAR is four hours long with many passages. Stamina is essential.

3 RD GRADE MATHEMATICIANS CAN…. - Enhance fact fluency (It is expected for them to come into third grade fluent in addition and subtraction facts. Mastery of multiplication and division facts is our focus this year. ) - Solve multi-step, complex word problems - Work with numbers to the hundred thousand place - Multiply with 2 digits by 1 digit. By the end of the year, we will use an algorithm. - Divide a one digit number into a two digit number - Measure time, length, temperature, and capacity (metric and customary units) - Collect, organize, record, display, and interpret data - Work with fractions of an area, on a clock, and on a number line. Students work with equivalent fractions - Learn financial literacy

3 RD GRADERS ALSO… -participate in hands-on scientific investigations -explore properties of matter -examine patterns in earth and space, such as climate, seasons, and planets -participate in the garden and study life sciences -learn about our community -discuss current events -learn the difference between celebrations and memorials -compare celebrities and heroes Look for upcoming information regarding this year’s Academic Fair!

3 RD GRADE WORD STUDY… - Tested and leveled at the beginning of the year - Practice, practice - Spelling tests on Friday

THIRD GRADE WRITERS… -Plan their writing -Collaborate with other writers -Learn different genres of writing -personal narrative, poetry, expository, and creative writing -Complete the writing cycle through a writer’s workshop format -Write increasingly complex sentences -Focus on the craft of writing using 6 traits of writing - Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, presentation -Use and apply conventions of grammar -Write and read cursive handwriting

3 RD GRADE HOMEWORK -homework packets are handed out on Friday. • math is due back on a daily basis • spelling is due on Friday • reading log (80 minutes per week) and reading homework are due on Friday. -Homework passes are good for only one assignment. -Homework will begin in September - Check the third grade webpage for weekly homework updates!

JUST A QUICK HEADS UP…. In the spring semester, we take a field trip to an 1890’s school house. Be thinking of outfit ideas. More information will be sent home later detailing simple ways to create an outfit.

TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO HAVE A GOOD DAY! Third grade rules: 1. Use appropriate voice level at all times. 2. Follow directions the first time they are given. 3. Be a responsible learner. 4. Speak kindly to others, respect them and their possessions. 5. Follow FLIP’s school rules. Communication for parents: *Parents, please review and sign agenda nightly. Communication about your child’s day will be in the agenda. *Please email any dismissal changes to the teacher and the front office before 12: 30. *If your child is absent, please promptly send in a note or an email. *Check the webpage weekly and sign up at remind. com for current, critical information. *Please remember snacks are healthy and do not require a spoon. Water is the only drink allowed.

DROP OFF AND DISMISSAL *Instruction starts promptly at 8: 00. Please have your student here on time so they will not miss any important information. *All changes in dismissal must be in writing, either a note or an email. Make sure changes are sent in by 12: 30. Miscommunication may occur if changes occur too late. To be sure communication is received, please send late changes to both the office and the teacher. *For safety reasons, car riders are picked up in the car rider line ONLY. If you are walking or biking to pick your child up, they will need to be sent home as biker/walkers. It is not safe to have you and your child walking through car rider lines. *If you are a car rider, please place the car rider sign clearly identifying your passengers in a window where the dismissal teacher can read it. *Please follow the map for car rider traffic flow.

• Please do not park on the street and ask your child to walk to your car for dismissal. This is dangerous and causes more congestion on the street. • Follow posted speed limits and remember that cell phone use is not allowed in a school zone.

Humble Independent School District Mobile App Now Available Key Features News Check out the latest district wide and school news all in one place! Calendar Events Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app. Home Access Center Access student grades and attendance.

DWE Annual Fund Campaign 2014 -2015 LAST YEAR, YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS HELPED FUND THE FOLLOWING: Technology: 14 i. Pads , Dongles, 60 headphones, a 10 i. Pad charging station, and really cool apps Math: interactive hallway activities, Math Mania Day/ 100 Days celebration, Lone Star Digital Learning, Daily Café: Math Daily Three Staff Development: Math Conference –Greg Tang Smart Strategies, Out With the Old; In With the New – New TEKS, Figure 19 – Reading Comprehension, Assistive Technology and Instructional Materials, Expository Writing, Texas Library Conference, GT Conference, Music Conference, Autism Conference – Temple Grandin Can you believe how much you helped us accomplish? Look what we have in store next…

DWE PLANS FOR THE FUTURE Place 4 i. Pads per classroom Purchase science lab tables for 5 th grade lab Create a science lab in multipurpose room for 2 nd and 3 rd grade Create a kindergarten and 1 st grade science lab Continue offering high quality training for staff Fund innovative ideas for the classroom Please consider donating to our DWE Annual Fund Campaign. You can donate using cash or check in the lobby area, or you can go to the DWE web page and donate using a credit cards.

TOGETHER WE MAKE AN UNBEATABLE LEARNING TEAM.

ONE LAST THING…. . PLEASE PURCHASE : AN AGENDA ……. . . $6. 00 TIME FOR KIDS…. TBA We encourage the use of cash. All checks should be made out to Deerwood Elementary.