3RD GRADE

CURRICULUM NIGHT

Mrs. Joanne Lo

September 3, 2014

Please take a moment to respond to your

child’s letter.

THINGS TO SIGN

Volunteer sign up sheet

Dryden School Parent Handbook (one per child)

Waiver of Liability (one per volunteer)

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL &

PTA

PTA Video

Dryden Video

GOALS

Positive classroom community

Student growth and success

Individualized support

Feel safe and enjoy learning

AGENDA

Curriculum Overview

Policies and Procedures

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Everyday Mathematics Spiral: similar topics encountered at various grades,

increasing in complexity and level of mastery

Multiplication, division, patterns, place value, fractions,

collect and analyze data, measurement, geometry, etc.

Math facts- 90% accuracy

Everyday math website

Xtra Math

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Reading Balanced Literacy Approach

Integrate Common Core State Standards

Variety of authentic texts: Treasures, Novels, National

Geographic, Time for Kids, Leveled Library

Reading log- 100 minutes per week

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Whole Group Instruction Provide concrete examples of how good readers use skills

and strategies to comprehend and think deeply about texts

Shared Reading

Small Group Guided Reading Direct and explicit instruction at students’ instructional level

Flexible grouping

Word-solving strategies, vocabulary development,

discussions, higher-order questioning, independent practice

Literacy work stations

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Language Arts

Writer’s Express: Personal Narratives, Response to Literature,

Short Story

Focus, showing, strong verbs, sensory detail, dialogue, revise,

share

Spelling

Monthly writing words

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Social Studies Map Skills, Midwest, Illinois, Chicago, States and Capitals

Science Companion Habitats, Light, Solar System

Inquiry-based, hands-on approach

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

Technology Understanding by Design (UBD), Internet research skills,

iPods and iPads

Typing

Grading Points and letter grades

Progress reports

THIRD GRADE POLICIES

Homework Establish a routine and build good work habits

Parent support

Homework table

Oops notices

Assignment Notebooks Check and sign daily

Character Counts Class rules and pillars

Weekly reflection and goals

3 popsicle sticks

Class reward – 200 stars

Think Sheet Teachable moment

THIRD GRADE POLICIES

Specials Schedule

Snacks

Birthdays

Bell Schedule

THIRD GRADE POLICIES

8:50 Line up8:55 Entrance bell9:05 Instruction begins11:50 Lunch12:45 Line up12:50 Instruction begins3:35 Dismissal bell

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Contacting Mrs. Lo or Ms. Seamann Email: jlo@sd25.org or mseamann@sd25.org

Voicemail: 847-506-6999 ext. 6541

Absences and notes Absence report hotline: 847-506-6999 ext. 7100

Tardy procedure- parents sign in children if tardy

Notes for alternate transportation

Notes for home lunch

If taking a student out from school for an extended absence, please discuss matter first with the principal well in advance of the date of the absence.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Star of the Week Poster, pictures, and special items

Parent letter

ONLINE RESOURCES

Class website

The Splash Email entered during online registration

Notify school if email has changed

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Volunteer at school or from home

Art Appreciation

Provide a quiet place and organized work space for your

child

Check that homework is completed and packed

Read together and practice math facts

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

CURRICULUM NIGHT!