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Important Information
School begins: 8:30 a.m.
Recess: 12:30-1:00p.m.
Lunch 1:00-1:30p.m.
Dismissal: 3:10 p.m.
Please send in a snack with your child every day.
Important School Personnel
914-422-2320Principal - Mrs. Niss / Mrs. Ossorio
School Secretary – Mrs. Rivera
School Nurse - Mrs. Maggie
Social Worker – Mrs. Laura Zottola
Learning Facilitator -Mrs. Katin-Borland (Mrs. KB)
If your child is going to be absent please contact the office of it counts as an illegal absence.
3rd Grade is Wired!
Go to: www.whiteplainspublicschools.org
Once you visit the site, save it to your favorites!
Please make sure your phone numbers and addresses are up to date.
If you haven’t already please add your cell phone or email address for instant breaking news. You will be notified of school updates, snow days etc.
Please make sure you send in your internet agreements, emergency dismissal forms, etc.
Student Expectations
Come to class and be on time.Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day.Bring all necessary materials to class.Be an active learner/ participate!Respect others Read for at least 20 minutes every night. (see handout)
Why read for 20 minutes a night?
Research Shows That…
Children who read on grade level by the end of 3rd grade are statistically more successful in school.
Reading Levels in 3rd Grade
Beginning in September Level 28
Mid Year- January Level 34
End of Year- June Level 38
Balanced Literacy
Spelling
Vocabulary Development
Fluency
Comprehension
Writing
Reading Response
Stamina
Curriculum
Reading- I block Every child is tested and grouped
according to their reading level. These groups are flexible and change though out the school year.
Enrichment- Visual Reasoning and Math Enrichment.
Enrichment happens twice a year for 2 cycles. If your child qualifies you will be notified by mail.
Curriculum- continued
Math- Envisions Math Program
District wide program
Social Studies – Communities around the World
Science- Soils, Human Body, Metric System, Animal Adaptations
The Year of Responsibility
1. Third grade marks the time when children are simultaneously becoming individuals and striving to remain part of the group.
2. Being responsible means that we do the right thing
even when no one is looking. We do the right thing
just because it is right and not because we will get
credit or praise for doing it.
3. Exercise Self-Control, Be Accountable, Be Proactive, solve problems on your own.
Responsive Classroom
Social and academic learning go hand in hand
All children want to learn and can learn
Knowing the child individually, culturally, developmentally
Greeting, Activity, Share, Morning Message
Homework
Homework is posted each and every morning. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners.Assignments and notices are put into students’ mailboxes. Students have been instructed to make sure they have everything before they leave. Spelling homework is due on Friday math should come back daily unless otherwise directed.Read for a least 20 minutes a day.
Information
Trips are chosen based on the Curriculum some of the place that the third grade have visited in the past are…
Bronx Zoo
Hall of Science
Botanical Garden
All trips and their dates are TBD
Talk to your children about their experiences and listen and respond to what they are sayingRead aloud to them (on a regular basis if possible)– Model good reading
Discuss the subject matter of the reading material– Stressing that comprehension is key
Discuss stories that may relate to you (they love to hear them)
When your child asks questions help them find the answers (i.e. definitions of words)
– Utilizing books, the internet, etc.
Take family field trips
Carefully monitor television habits and video games
Ways to Help Your Child
Conferences & Report Cards
Report Card Dates: Given out 3 times a year
December 6th
March 14th
June 26th
Parent Teacher Conferences
Afternoon conferences 28 and 29th of October
Evening conference November 7th
Afternoon conference February 27th and March 4th
Evening March 6th
Please keep your appointment and call if you need to cancel.
Standardized Testing
New York State Exam
April 1st -3rd ELA
April 30th – May 8th MathThis test is given to all students
in grades 3-8 throughout NYS.
Our Classroom
Please check your child’s book bag daily.When sending money into school, place in an envelope with your child’s name, class, and what the money is for.If you would like to send in something for your child to celebrate their birthday please feel free to do so. You can drop it off in the main office.
My contact information kmcmath@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
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