Welcome to Third Grade

Grade 3 TeamMrs. Rosnik

Mrs. SuknovaMrs. BeckerMrs. HartnerMrs. Watson

Mission Statement•To promote a positive self image in each student.•To foster a learning environment which focuses on cooperation and respect for others.•To differentiate within instruction in order to meet each child’s needs.

Expectations Have Changed • We will work on fostering greater

independence.• There will be a greater focus on

writing.

English Language Arts

Listening Speaking

Reading Writing

LanguageArts

Maryland Common Core

• This year we will implement writing.

•Language arts and math will be implemented once teachers have received professional development and resources have been developed.

HCPSS Writing Matrix for Grade 3

Purposes for Writing Write opinion pieces on topics or texts,

supporting a point of view with reasons. Write informative/explanatory texts to

examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Components of the Writing Program

Explanatory/Informative, Opinion, and Narrative Writing Activities.

Use of the “Writing Process” Use of strategies such as “6+1 Traits of Writing” Applied Language Mechanics Grammar activities

Mechanics

GrammarUsageCapitalizationPunctuation

Spelling

Reading Standards

We will continue to implement the existing HCPSS standards.

This will include literary and informational texts.

Components of the Reading Program

Read AloudShared ReadingGuided Reading Independent Reading

Reading Reading Groups (start soon) Brief Constructed Responses

Spelling All grades, including 3rd grade,

will implement the “Words Their Way” program.

Parents can receive more information about this program from a powerpoint that is on the school website.

WTW Typical Week Monday: Teacher demonstrates sort, students cut/sort, write words in journals and reflects on how the words are alike. Homework: Sort words into the categories learned in class. Give reasons for your sort. Tuesday: Independent Sort/Speed Sort & Blind Sort with a partner Homework: Do a “Buddy Sort” with a parent or sibling. Wednesday: With a buddy, search in books for new words that fit your sort and write them in your journal (Word Hunt) Homework: Hunt for 2-3 new words for each word category and copy them into your journal. Thursday: With a buddy, find synonyms/antonyms for the word sort words. Homework: Study for the word sort quiz. Friday: Word Sort Quiz

Handwriting

Manuscript Cursive Instruction Transition to Cursive

Math

Mathematical Content

The students will maintain a balance of concepts, skills and, application.

Mathematical ProcessesCommunication

Reasoning

Making Connections

Problem Solving

Problem Solving Strategies Choose an operation Draw a picture Make a model Act out the problem Make an organized list Make a table or a chart Look for a pattern Logical Reasoning Guess and check

Unit Tests Parent Preview Sheet with details

about the upcoming unit will come home before each unit.

Tests will go home to be reviewed and signed. The folders with the tests have to be returned to school.

http://www.hcpss.org/academics/mathematics_elem.shtml

Quarter 1 Algebra, Patterns, and

Functions, and Problem Solving Strategies

Number Relationships and Computation: (Place Value and Money)

Statistics (Analyze and Interpret Data)

Quarter 2 Number Relationships and

Computation: Multiplication/Division

Number Relationships and Computation: Fractions

Probability and Algebra

Quarter 3 Geometry

Measurement

Quarter 4 Number Relationships and

Computation: Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers

Number Relationships and Computation: Decimals

SMART Pages and SAW Program

Student Mathematics Activity Resource Tools

Strategies At Work (A Basic Math Facts Program)

http://www2.hcpss.org/math/smart/

Social Studies

Our Community and Beyond

Communities Near and Far

The Community Count$

The Citizen and the Community

Science

Unit 1 – Earth Science/Weather Unit 2 – Physical Science/ Experimentation Unit 3 – Physical Science/ Light, Heat & Sound Unit 4 – Life Science/Plants & Trees

Health

Social and Emotional Health Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Safety and Injury Prevention Disease Prevention and Control Family Life

Report Cards

Instructional CodesA - Above Grade LevelO - On Grade LevelB - Below Grade Level

Report Cards Subject Areas – A, B, C, D, E

Effort Codes/Behavior Outcomes – 1, 2, 3

Grades determined by: class work, homework, participation, tests, observations, anecdotal notes, rubrics, and checklists

HCPSS Web Page – http://www.howard.k12.md.us

Our Schedule9:15-9:30 Opening, Morning Journal9:30-10:45 Math10:45-11:45 English Language Arts/

Content/Technology11:45-12:45 Related Arts12:45- 1:15 Lunch1:15- 1:40 Recess1:40- 2:45 Language Arts2:45- 3:40 English Language Arts/ Content3:50 Dismissal

Homework Schedule Students will have spelling

activities and math homework on Monday through Thursday.

Reading will be assigned on Monday and due on Thursday.

Clarksville Cougars ROAR with

an Awesome Attitude Respectful On Task Always Safe ResponsibleCommunication form will be sent home if

a student receives yellow or red.

Other Items of Interest

Quarterly Book Reports

“Book It” Program by Pizza Hut

Reading Calendar

Volunteers Classroom teachers will contact parents about

classroom needs and when to begin Field Trips are being discussed by the team and planned.

Birthdays/ CelebrationsDue to health issues, HCPSS is not allowing Birthday treats in school.

Parties We have children with allergies.

New Dress Code Policy appropriate attire

no Flip-Flopsno spaghetti straps

School News Letter Web Address www. alerts@hcpssnews. com

Coming together is a beginning;Keeping together is progress;Working together is success.

Henry Ford

Thank you for coming!