2012-1013Grade 3

Welcome to Back to

School Night!

Karyl Morton 6th year teaching 3rd grade at TVES Grew up in town Husband Cliff- personal trainer 2 dogs, Miles and Monk 2 rabbits, Punkin’ and Petunia And…..Elijah, my one year old son

Team 3A Mrs. Pantalena Mrs. Morton Mrs. Scigliano

Team 3B Mrs. DiLella Mrs. DiStefano Mrs. DeAngelo Mr. Amodio

Team 3A Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6

8:00-8:25 amMorning

ProceduresMorning

ProceduresMorning

ProceduresMorning

ProceduresMorning

ProceduresMorning

Procedures

8:25-9:25 am Math Math Math Math Math Math

9:30-11:00am

Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading Reading

Lunch/Recess

11:00-11:20 Lunch

11:20-11:45 Recess

11:00-11:20 Lunch

11:20-11:45 Recess

11:00-11:20 Lunch

11:20-11:45 Recess

11:00-11:20 Lunch

11:20-11:45 Recess

11:00-11:20 Lunch

11:20-11:45 Recess

11:00-11:20 Lunch

11:20-11:45 Recess

11:55 – 12:25

Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing

12:30 – 1:00SS/Science

or Tier IIISS/Science

or Tier IIISS/Science

or Tier IIISS/Science

or Tier IIISS/Science

or Tier IIISS/Science

or Tier III

Specials 1:05 – 1:50 Library Music Computer Art

Science/SS Lab

Gym

1:55-2:25 RTI 2:25-2:40 SSR

RTI/SSRMath

RTI/SSRMath

RTI/SSRMath

RTI/SSRReading

RTI/SSRReading

RTI/SSRReading

2:40-2:45pm Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal Dismissal

What is so special about third grade?

Focus from learning to read to reading to learn.

Higher expectations for independent work.

More opportunity for collaborative work. Opportunity to show learning in

“different” ways. Additional reading time scheduled daily. CMT Testing in March

Reading

• Students will be reading more authentic literature this year, as opposed to selections from an anthology.

• The reading block is now 90 minutes to allow time for direct instruction, small group instruction, and independent work.

15 words a week + 5 Challenge words All follow a pattern

Short vowels, long vowels, etc. Spelling format: 1. Emphasis on learning the spelling

pattern.2. Decrease emphasis on

memorization.3. Encourage application of pattern in

writing.

SpellingSpelling

Students are involved in daily sharing of ideas through discussions. Discussing math promotes good listening

habits and a receptive attitude toward the ideas of others.

By discussing their thoughts, students are clarifying and solidifying their learning.

2 consumable books Activity Book – class work Homework and Remembering – homework

Our first chapter is devoted to place value practice.

For these areas of study, students will be placed in groups with teachers from their team. Ex. Mrs. Scigliano is teaching

Science and Mrs. Morton is teaching Social Studies. Students will switch classes 3 out of the 6 days because 3 days are devoted to science and 3 days are devoted to social studies.

RTI groupings may be instructed by additional teachers like Mrs. Darragh (reading), Mrs. Peterson (resource), and Mrs. Seiden (creative learning).

Students have 15 minutes to read silently in school each day.

It is important that they are reading books that are appropriate for their reading level.

20 minutes of reading at home is recommended every night Reading logs... Coming soon! Oral reading fluency should be part of

at-home reading

Response to Intervention: Tier 1 Students move to their respective group

for 30 minutes They work on a specific skill or problem

area

Days 1-3 for Math only

Days 4-6 for Reading only

Students on Tiers 2 and 3 have RTI more often and for longer periods of time.

Inquiry-based UnitsButterflies

Caterpillars hatch into Painted Lady butterfliesChemical Tests

Mix chemicals to watch their reactions with certain house-hold liquids

Draw conclusions and match results to determine chemical

Rocks and Minerals Study rocks and minerals through a series of

tests Draw conclusions to match rocks

Inquiry-based research projectsNative Americans

Study several tribes and specific jobs a tribe member might have

Connecticut The history of our state, famous people, things

unique to CT Japan

Geography Culture in comparison to our own culture

As needed basis. Math homework will be given daily from the

student’s core math teacher. Students are to write down their

assignments in their homework books and bring home their take-home folders each night.

You may support your children with their homework, but homework should be done by the students. If they are experiencing difficulty, please send me an e-mail or write a note on the top of the assignment so I can address it.

Reading Log and Response Develop accountability for reading outside

of the classroom Edmodo

Online learning siteExtending learning

iPadClassroom useListing of apps on website

Green InitiativeComposting

Scholastic Book Orders

R.O.C.K.S Respect, Opportunity, Cooperation, Kindness,

Safety

Snack-This year our class will have lunch at 11:00 a.m.  We will have a "working" afternoon snack. Please provide your child with a healthy snack daily!

Birthdays-You may send in a Birthday treat for your child.

Other CMTs (Connecticut Mastery Test)- This is a big

year for the students in preparing for the CMTs. We will focus a lot on the skills needed to succeed on the CMTs, as well as test-taking skills.

Email- Please let me know if you have not received any of my test emails. I might not have your correct address.

Summer Reading Challenge- Due Sept. 7th!

Box Tops and Pop Tops

Webpage: http://mail.northbranfordschools.org/~kmorton/

Just the F.A.Q.s, Ma’am RTI

“My child received services last year. Will those services continue this year?”

Contact“What is the best way to contact you?

We are the first line- please contact us first with any problems.

CMTs“How can I prepare at home? What month

do they take them?” Building

“Can I tour the building after you are done talking my ear off?”

Any Other Questions? Remember, we are your child’s team for

academic success. Support at home is just as important as support at school.

Feel free to contact me at anytime

Use the website as a resource as often as possible

Dr. Seuss and The Lorax Inspiration

Papers on the back table Leave a note for your child