Welcome to 3rd Grade!

Jennifer Rinker & Meaghan Howardjrinker@wcpss.net jrinker.weebly.com

mhoward4@wcpss.net misshoward3.weebly.com

Third Grade Curriculum

• Math – Math Expressions (Houghton Mifflin)This year our objectives include: Place Value, Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction, 2-D Figures, Multiplication and Division of Numbers within 100, Measurement, Area and Perimeter, Elapsed Time, and Fractions.

Curriculum continued….

• Reading – (Houghton Mifflin)*The students will participate in small group reading. We

will continue to work on reading fluency and decoding (if needed). In third grade our focus will be on Reading to learn; not learning to read!

*They will also participate in literacy based centers during the Language Arts block.

*We are participating in Accelerated Reading again this year. This is a reward based program.

Reading Log / AR• High correlation between daily reading and

third grade comprehension• Individualized Quarterly Goals based on

students’ reading ability and comprehension• Quarterly celebrations for students who meet

or exceed their personalized goals.• Please be sure to sign their reading log nightly. • AR HOME CONNECT:

https://Hosted186.renlearn.com/37184/HomeConnect

Curriculum continued……

• Writing – Focus– Organization– Support & Elaboration– Style – Conventions

• Spelling: -Speller’s Choice

- Three Activities – Due every Thursday

Curriculum continued ….

• Science*Objects in the Sky*Changes in Matter*Plant growth and Development/Soil*Human Body

• Social Studies* History*Geography*Economics*Civic & Government*Culture

Daily Schedule8:45-9:35 Arrival, Breakfast, Morning Work9:40 – 10:45 First Block10:55– 11:25 Lunch11:25-11:30 Restroom Break 11:30-12:00 Recess12:00-12:20 DEAR Time12:20 – 1:30 Second Block1:30 – 1:50 Writing1:55-2:40 Specials2:40-3:10 Social Studies/Science3:10-3:30 Read Aloud / Snack3:30-3:45 Dismissal

Tentative Field Trips

Planetarium (Fall)Mordecai House (Spring)

Testing WindowsBOG: Wednesday, July 22nd CogAt- Fall (Possibly Septemeber)ITBS- Fall (Possibly November)(Select students only: Dependent upon CogAT scores)

EOG: Second week of June

Homework• Homework is given every night except on Fridays and before

holidays or track outs.• Reading should be done each night! This is a necessity! Since

much of the EOG is informational text, please encourage your child to read non-fiction (including the text features), biographies, etc.

• Math homework will usually be given every night.• Writing homework will be integrated with the spelling

assignments.• We are checking homework for completion, not for

correctness. We are relying on parents to review homework with your child each night.

Early Dismissal Days

This year there will be 6 Early Release Days. Dismissal is at 1:15 p.m.

September 4October 16

December 18January 15

March 4March 18

Mark your calendar!

Behavior Plan Review• Bonus Bucks are earned for good decision

making and good choices in class. Bonus Bucks are also taken away for poor choices/decisions. (Conduct cards)

• Bonus bucks can be redeemed for homework passes, special seating, etc.

• A class auction will be held at the end of every quarter so that Bonus Bucks can also be redeemed! (Donations appreciated and accepted.)

Communication• jrinker@wcpss.net• mhoward4@wcpss.net• FRIDAY Folders – previously known as Wednesday Folders• Agendas – a great place to write a note. Please sign the

agenda daily! I will check randomly for parent signatures, and students will earn bonus bucks. It is their RESPONSIBILITY to remind you to sign.

• Conferences – will be held during the 1st quarter, 3rd quarter, and as needed throughout the year.

• First Quarter conferences will be held with both teachers.

Personal Information

•A few parents have asked about contact information re: birthday parties, friend

sleepovers, etc.•If you are willing to have your email/ phone number given to another parent, please sign

the sheet located on the table by the cubbies.

•I WILL NOT give out your personal information unless you have agreed to this.

Volunteers

• All volunteers must register on a WCPSS computer in the media center or computer lab (must have a valid driver’s license). October 31st is the deadline. After this, the system will only be available on Mondays.

• Volunteer information was included at the bottom of the student information sheet that was sent home the first day of school.

• Friday Folders, Math Stars, Room Parent

Questions?

Thank you for coming out this evening. I look forward to a wonderful year with your child!