Heather Hills ElementaryBack to School Night

August 21, 20137:00 pm

Third Grade TeamPresentation

Agenda1. Welcome2. Schedules 3. Academic Overview

a. Syllabusb. Textbooksc. The Talented and Gifted Programd. Online Instructional Tools

4. Grading Scale5. Procedures6. Homework and Classwork7. Standards8. Materials9. General Questions10. Closure

SchedulesMrs. Hamms Third Grade

Class Schedule2013/2014

Schedules (continued)Mrs. Hazards Third Grade

Class Schedule2013/2014

Schedules (Continued)Ms. Hoffman’s Third Grade

Class Schedule2013/2014

Schedules (Continued)Mr. Johnson’s Third Grade

Class Schedule2013/2014

SyllabusThird Grade 2012-2013

THIRD GRADE 2013-2014 SYLLABUS - READING /LANGUAGE ARTS Follow the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum Read and write to entertain, persuade, inform and perform a task. Use Sadlier –Oxford Vocabulary Program Use Sadlier-Oxford Grammar Program Reading Street Common Core Scott Foreman Reading Series William and Mary Reading Program for Talented and Gifted Junior Great Books Novel Studies Emphasis on Informational Text

Literature Circles Interact Real World SimulationsProjects: 1st Quarter – Fiction Book Report Project Cultural/Heritage Project 2nd Quarter – Book Project/ Write A Book 3rd Quarter – Biography Book Report 4th Quarter – Spelling Bee

SyllabusThird Grade 2013-2014

SYLLABUS - MATH Follow the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum with Acceleration and

Compacting when Appropriate.

1st Quarter Place Value Addition and Subtraction Measurement

Properties of Operations ComputationGr.4 Place Value, Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers, Perimeter,

Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers, Area, Computation2nd Quarter

MeasurementComputationPlace ValueFractionsGeometry

Gr. 4 Fractions, Decimals, Adding and Subtracting Fractions, Measurement and Data, Multiplying Fractions and

Measurement

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3rd Quarter Fractions

MeasurementComputationProperties of OperationsComputation

Gr. 4 Geometry, Measurement, Place Value, Computation, Fractions, Decimals 4th Quarter Fractions

MeasurementGeometryDataMeasurement

Gr. 4 Adding, Subtracting Fractions, Multiplying Fractions by a Whole Number,

Geometry, Measurement Projects: 1st and 2nd Semester - Mad Minute/Multiplication Chill Zone Contest 2nd Semester– Ring Pop Sale (Money) and Interact Real-World Simulations

Ongoing (Prerequisite-Superior Fluency in Content ): Digging for Data Math Cubed Research Project

SyllabusThird Grade 2013-2014

SYLLABUS – SCIENCE

Follow the Voluntary State Curriculum with Science Series Scott Foresman Science

1st Quarter – Earth Science

2nd Quarter – Space and Technology

3rd Quarter – Physical Science

4th Quarter – Life Science

Projects:

On going science experiments

Science Fair Project (Packets are distributed in October. The Science

Fair is scheduled for February)

Delta Science Kits

SyllabusThird Grade 2013-2014

SYLLABUS - SOCIAL STUDIES Follow the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum with emphasis on

informational text. Use Scott Foresman Series – Communities Students will develop the ideas and learn skills and information needed for

effective decision-making as an American citizen through the contents of government, geography, economics and history.

Projects: 2nd Quarter – Cultural Heritage Project 3rd Quarter – Economic Lesson - Ring Pop Sale

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SYLLABUS - HEALTH Follow the Voluntary State Common Core Curriculum with new Health Series Harcourt Health and Fitness 1st Quarter – Human Body, Growth and Development Consumer/Personal Health Nutrition 2nd Quarter – Physical Activity & Fitness Injury Prevention 3rd Quarter – Disease Prevention & Control/Drug Use Prevention 4th Quarter – Emotional & Social Health Family Life Community and Environmental Health

Online Instructional ToolsVocabulary Book Website:  • www.sadlier-oxford.comGrammar Book Website: • www.grammarworkshop.com Spelling Website:• www.spellingcity.com Education City:• http://us.educationcity.com/First in Math• http://www.firstinmath.com/Reading Series Textbook and Resources• www.PearsonSuccessNet.comMath Series Textbook and Resources• www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com Edmodo• http://www.edmodo.comKidblog• http://kidblog.org

General Grading ScalePercentage General

RubricBCR Rubric Math BCR Rubric

ReadingMarkings

100% - 90% = A

4 = A 2 = Complete Understanding 3 = Complete Understanding * = A

89% - 80% = B

3 = B 1 = Minimal Understanding 2 = General Understanding + = B

79% - 70% = C

2 = C 0 = Completely Incorrect, Irrelevant, or Missing

1 = Minimal Understanding = C

69% - 60% = D

1 = D 0 = Completely Incorrect, Irrelevant, or Missing

- = D

59% - 0% = E

0 = E 0 = E

General Grading Scale Continued

The following factors will be included in determining pupil grades in:

Mathematics, Reading/English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies

50% Assessments15% Homework 35% Classwork

Health

30% Assessments20% Homework50% Classwork

ProceduresClassroom Procedures• Students are to receive permission from the classroom teacher to

get out of their seats.• To get the teacher’s attention students should raise their hand.• Students are to use the bathroom and get water only after receiving

permission from the teacher. If they have a bathroom emergency or need a drink of water students should use the appropriate hand signal. Water bottles are allowed.

• Students are to begin their morning procedures at 7:45. They are to have sharpened 4 pencils, copied posted homework, read any morning messages, gather materials for the day, and start a warm-up activity. They must be prepared to transition to their first class by 8:00.

• Most students have jobs and perform them daily.• If students finish work early, they may complete other unfinished

assignments, read a book, or choose from a selection of posted anchor activities, or projects

Procedures (Continued)General School Procedures• Students arrive between 7:45 and 8:00 am.• Eat breakfast (if necessary).• Leave their backpack outside their class room door and walk the walking

path. Encase of inclement weather, students read silently outside the classroom door.

• The day starts at 7:45 am.

Students follow their morning procedures when they arrive:• Sharpen four pencils.• Copy posted homework in agenda books.• Gather materials needed for the day and prepare for transition to their first

class.

Students follow these procedures at dismissal:• Read the board for what they need to take home for the day and make sure

they have copied the homework for the night,• Next, students are dismissed by the teacher to pack up to go home.• Chairs are stacked and housekeeping completed.• Students will read, stand, or sit on their desks silently while awaiting

dismissal.

HomeworkHomework• Homework is given Monday through Friday.• Students will receive a 0 for late homework assignments

unless a parent gives a valid explanation for the missing assignment in writing (i.e. family emergencies); in addition, assignments received with no name will also receive 0’s.

• The students are responsible for copying their homework in their agenda books everyday.

• A spelling pre-test will be given once a week with a spelling test at the end of the week. Students will either complete Silver or Gold list spelling assignments and a weekly test based upon their pretest results.

Homework (Continued)Homework Schedule:• Mon. Math and Language Arts (this will include both spelling and

vocabulary)• Tues. Math, Reading/Language Arts (Spelling and Vocabulary), and Social

Studies• Wed. Math and Reading/Language Arts (Spelling and Grammar)• Thurs. Math, Reading/Language Arts (Study for Spelling, Vocabulary,

and/or Grammar Tests), and Science• Fri. MSA/CCSS Preparation Assignment and/or Health, Friday Folders

(Parent(s) sign the Friday Folder record sheet and sign and return any work that requires a signature when indicated)

• Mon.-Fri. Students are required to read 20-30 minutes nightly and turn in reading charts on their due dates. Each reading chart is a grade for work habits and reading.

• Homework updates, MSA and CCSS tools and links, class events, tests, projects, poetry, study links, and other useful links can be found on third grade teacher websites.

• There will be an at-home project about every month including a mandatory science fair project that is completed at home (science fair packets go home in October/projects due February) . Write-A-Book is also mandatory for third grade.

Classwork

Classwork

• Students are expected to complete all assignments. Some assignments are given for assessment purposes. Some assignments will be sent home, others may be placed in the student's portfolio.

Grading and AbsencesGrading and Absences• Students who are considered lawfully absent will

have the opportunity to make up missed assignments. Students are required to bring a written note from parents for all absences. The number of days allowed to make-up missed work will be equivalent to the number of days of lawful absences. The timeline begins when the teacher gives the student the assignments within 48 hours of the request. Students who do not complete the missed assignments within the allotted time will receive 50% for each assignment.

MaterialsLabelingComposition Books• Math Journal • Writing Journal• Spelling Journal • Science Journal • Reading JournalPocket Folders• Homework• Classwork• Math • Science/Health

* No three-ring binders please

WORLD LANGUAGE CLASS –GR. 2 & 3             Pocket Folder, Composition Book, Box of              24 crayons                                                                                  GRADE 3 Zippered pencil pouch (for carrying supplied to different classes)- no plastic or metalSharpened pencils (at least 4 each day )Grading Pens – at least 2 Highlighter1 pkg. of colored pencilsScissorsEraserPersonal  pencil sharpener4 Glue Sticks1 pkg. of lined paper (not college ruled)1 pkg. of tab sized post-it notes1 pkg. of multi-colored index cards (3X5)

StandardsThird Grade Class Expectations1. Show Respect for Others2. Cooperate with adults/peers3. Display self-discipline4. Accept responsibility for actions5. Follow school rules6. Complete and turn in assignments

We have adopted the PBIS program at Heather Hills Elementary School this year. It is a school-wide program that fosters positive behaviors at our school. The 3 R’s (Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn) outline the positive behaviors that foster a positive and safe learning environment.

“As Mustangs we show pride by being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn!”Rewards/Consequences

We are following Heather Hills PBIS Program. Students receive Mustang Money as a reward for displaying the 3 R’s. Students save their “money” to cash it in for a reward once a month. The initiative is school wide and students can receive Mustang Money from any school staff member.

All students are held accountable for these standards throughout theschool building. If students do not meet these expectations in otherteachers’ classes, the cafeteria, recess, in the hallways, etc. they willreceive the outlined consequences in our homeroom classes.

Standards (cont.)

General Questions

Closure

“Believe in your dreams and they may come true; believe in

yourself and they will come true!” Author Unknown

Together we will have a great school year!

The Third Grade Team