Welcome to Back-to-School Night!

Third GradeMr. Croucher

Ms. GrailMrs. Gendron

Schedule Information

School begins: 8:30 a.m.Specials: 8:45 a.m.Writing: 9:30 a.m.Snack: 10:10 a.m.Daily 5: 10:20 a.m.Lunch: 12:15-12:40 p.m.Recess 12:40-1:10 p.m.Math 1:25 p.m.Science/Social Studies: 2:25 p.m.Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

Important School Personnel

 919.856.8200 Senior Partners -

Mark Kenjarski - mrkenjarski@wcpss.netPatricia Townsend - atownsend1@wcpss.net

School Secretary -Lisa Crumpler - lcrumpler@wcpss.net

School Nurse –Nancy McMillan - Nancy.McMillan@wakegov.com

Social Worker – Christianne Richardson- crichardson4@wcpss.net

3rd is Wired!

Go to: http://mmgrail.wikispaces.com/Once you visit our site, save it to your favorites!Daily Homework/Breaking News/Skills PracticeLike us on Facebook! 3rd Grade Partnership

Student Expectations

Be on time to class.Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you Friday.Bring all necessary materials to class daily.Bring a healthy snack each day.Be an active learner- participate!Respect others.

Literacy FYI

Did you know?– Children who read on grade level by the end

of 3rd grade are statistically more successful in school, work, and in life.

– Performance levels on national assessments show a widening achievement gap between students of diverse backgrounds.

Balanced Literacy

Phonemic AwarenessPhonics & SpellingVocabulary DevelopmentFluencyComprehensionWritingMotivation

Writing

Writer’s WorkshopPersonal NarrativesOpinion WritingInformational WritingRealistic FictionBiographiesResearch and ReportingRevising/Editing

Daily 5 & Café

Setting Reading GoalsCharactersBook ClubsInformational BooksMysteriesBiographiesResearchTest PrepSocial Issues

Math

Addition & SubtractionRoundingMultiplication & Division2-D ShapesEqualities and InequalitiesPatternsGraphingArea & PerimeterFractionsTime & Measurement

Hands-On Science

Third grade will complete four hands-on science units this year:

PlantsObjects in the SkyHuman BodyChanges in Matter

Hands-On Social Studies

Third Grade will investigate 4 content areas of Social Studies:

Early AmericaGovernmentGeography/CultureEconomics and Finances

There will be one book report per marking period, a rubric/instructions will be sent home.

Field Trips -Colonial Williamsburg – Social StudiesDuke Gardens - PlantsMarbles Museum – Body WorksMordecai House – Historic RaleighTheater Play -TBD

Projects and Trips

Homework

Our homework planner is posted every Monday on our grade level website, and sent home in their homework folder.Math PracticeRead at least 20 minutes and complete CROP-QV Current EventsHomework is due every Friday unless otherwise directed.

4 – Exemplary - Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

3 – Proficient - Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

2 – Approaching Proficiency - Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

1 – Non-Proficient - Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

Progress reports keep you informed of your child’s quarterly progress.

Grading Scale(Determined by the NCDPI)

Conferences & Report Cards

Report Card Dates:September 20, 2013December 13, 2013March 7, 2013 May 30, 2013

Conference Dates:Aug 23rd PEP (General)

Interim Dates:August 23, 2013November 8, 2013February 7, 2013 April 25, 2013

Standardized Testing

CogAtSeptember 4 - 6

Case 21September 16 – October 11December 9 – January 10March 3 – 7May 12 - 23

EOGEnd of May