A Day in the Life

of a 3rd Grader

3rd Grade Standards

Standards can be located through our classroom websites and county website.

Reading• Reading to Learn vs. Learning

to Read

• Reader’s Workshop- tailored to individual learning needs by using mentor texts, as well as leveled, self-selected books

• Interactive Reading Notebooks- • Respond to reading• Use proof from the text

• Read, read, read! And then read some more!

Writing Genres of Writing

Narrative Persuasive Informative

Spelling word work and authentic practice in writing

Cursive Writing

Math

• Number sense & problem solving focus

• Review concepts through homework

MULTIPLICATION MASTERY REQUIRED!

PRACTICE NIGHTLY!

Place value, rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, fractions, measurement

Science

Hands-on labs

Scientific Method Georgia Habitats Rocks/Minerals Fossils Heat Energy Magnets Conservation

Social Studies

Maps & Landforms

Government

Economics

Famous Americans

Georgia Milestones Assessment

Will be administered in the Spring Reading/LA and Math

assessments have constructed and extended response portions

Criterion (subject knowledge)- and norm (national comparison)-referenced

All assessments will be completely online

Replaces GCRCT and the Georgia Writing Assessment

More information will be available on our county website and classroom websites as it becomes available

Where We Are Going……Mathematics- Grade 3

9

How We Are Getting There… Writing is integrated across the

curriculum. Students will explain what they know and HOW they know- in complete sentences- with capital letters and correct punctuation.

Practice with constructed and extended responses

Students have already been taking tests online

DanceMat

ITBS- Iowa Tests of Basic Skills

Will be administered during the month of October

Assesses basic skills in reading and math

Online format More information will be available on

our county website and classroom websites as it becomes available

Communication Folders/Agendas

Please check your child’s red folder daily. “Keep at Home” items should be removed.

Please place notes, money (in envelopes), and signed papers in the front of the “Return to School” side.

Transportation calendar is in the front or back pocket. Please confirm with your child each morning.

Your child should know how he/she is going home each day.

AGENDA: Reminders and updates are written down in the agenda throughout the week. If there was a behavioral concern during the day, your child will have a behavior mark in the agenda. Please review with your child and initial.

Daily Homework

• No more than 30-45 min. a night

• Read at least 15 - 20 minutes per night

• Practice math facts nightly

• Personal responsibility is a must!

Responsibilities & Rewards

Bear Bucks

Zingers and Classroom Coupons

Classroom Jobs

BYLDBring Your Own Learning

Device A tablet, pad, or Kindle with wireless

network capabilities Phone screens have been found to

be too small for students Provides an alternative tool for

learning

Volunteers

Help with Special Projects

Creative assistance with bulletin boards, display cases, and door decorating

Multiplication Masters’ Wall of Fame

Staying in Touch…

Email blasts from Mrs. Moss, homeroom teachers, and subject area teachers

Websites

Conferences: Planning time is 9:30-10:15

Aspen Student Portal http://

portal.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es/default.aspx

Thank You for Coming!

Mrs. Powell Ms. Boden

Mrs. Phillips Mrs. Galbraith Mrs. Smith