welcome to third grade! mrs. brown mrs. griffith mrs. lucas ms. martin

Welcome to Third Welcome to Third Grade!Grade!

Mrs. BrownMrs. GriffithMrs. LucasMs. Martin

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

7:40 Arrival/ Morning Work7:50 Announcements/ Morning Work8:05-10:15 Block 1/ Homeroom 10:15-10:45 Third Grade Target Time10:50-11:35 Special Areas (PE, Art, Music)/ Teacher Conference11:35-12:15 Block 212:15-12:45 Brown/ Griffith Lunch12:20-12:50 Lucas/ Martin Lunch12:45-1:15 Recess/ Bathroom Break1:15-2:50 Block 2 (Continued) 2:50 Dismissal

Language ArtsLanguage Arts

Students will be able to independently use their learning to…

Establish a purpose for readingAsk questions, before, during and after

readingMonitor ComprehensionInferenceSummarizeMake Connections

What is The Daily Five?A structure that helps students develop the daily

habits of reading, writing, and working independently that will lead to a lifetime of literacy independence.

• Read to Self: students read independently • Read to Someone: students read with a partner • Word Work: students practice sight words,

vocabulary, dictionary work, grammar skills • Listen to Reading: students listen to books on

tapes, CDs and the computer • Work on Writing: students free-write independently

*During each Daily Five Rotation, the teacher will be working with reading groups.

What is CAFÉ? CAFE is an acronym for Comprehension,

Accuracy, Fluency, and Expanding Vocabulary, and the system includes goal-setting with students in individual conferences, developing small group instruction (Guided Reading Groups / Literacy Circles), whole-class instruction and conferring one-on-one with students.

• Check for Understanding • Just Right Books • Back Up and Re-Read • Tune into Interesting Words • Stretch the Sounds and Reread • Cross Checking

Guided Reading GroupsA few things to know: Your child will be bringing home “Just Right Books” every day except

Friday. These will be books that your child has worked through in class while in a guided reading group or literature circle.

Please have them read these books nightly and return daily. Have your child use their strategies before helping them. Remind them to

use the strategies that they know.*Before, during and after reading the book, ask your child

questions. EXAMPLES: *What do you think the book will be about? *Why would you read this book? *What kind of text do you think this is? *What was the Setting? Problem? Solution? *What will happen next? *Who was your favorite character? Why? *Why does the character change? *How does the character feel? Why?*what will happen next? *Retell the story in your own words. (BME)*What was the author’s purpose for writing this story?

Language Arts HomeworkLanguage Arts Homework

The students will be required to read every night.

A readers response activity will need to be completed every night. (Parents please check your child’s work, we want to see complete sentences.)

These activities may involve work before, during, and after reading.

All homework is due on Friday, but will be discussed at reading groups each day to help with conversations during our literacy circle.

Social StudiesSocial Studies


Understand important ideas in historical documents

Understand the impact of scientific breakthroughs and new technology

Understand and compare the heroic deeds of heroes

Understand the concepts of map skillsUnderstand the concept of a free market

ScienceScience


Apply the scientific methodRecognize changes in the natural worldUnderstands there are a variety of cycles

and systemsCreate scientific based models

MathMath


Understand and apply place value & properties of operations to solve problems involving addition & subtraction of whole numbers within 1,000

Solve problems with multiplication & division within 100

Understand fractions as numbers & represent equivalent fractions

Describe characteristics of 2-D and 3-D geometric figures

Sample Science & MathSample Science & MathHomeworkHomework

Report CardReport CardPerformance Level DescriptorsPerformance Level Descriptors

Performance Level DescriptorsPerformance Level Descriptors

1= BEGINNING“I Need Help- I still need some instruction. But I am working on it!”

These students: • Demonstrate minimal understanding of basic concepts and skills • Occasionally make obvious connections among ideas • Have difficulty applying basic knowledge and skills • Communicate in an ineffective manner


2= DEVELOPING

“I Can Do It- I understand but I may make an occasional mistake.”

These students: • Demonstrate partial understanding of basic concepts and skills • Make simple or basic connections among ideas • Are starting to apply knowledge and skills using appropriate strategies • Communicate effectively at times


3= INDEPENDENT“I Can Explain It- I can do it without mistakes and I can

explain my thinking.”

These students: • Demonstrate understanding of concepts and

skills • Make meaningful, multiple connections

among ideas • Apply knowledge and skills using appropriate strategies • Communicate effectively

3 is considered On-Level. This is the goal!


4= ADVANCED“I Can Connect It- I can make a connection to my learning.”

These students:• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of concepts and skills• Make abstract, insightful, or complex connections among ideas• Apply knowledge and skills effectively and independently using efficient strategies• Communicate effectively and thoroughly

Binders include agenda, guided reading books, homework, six week curriculum snapshot, behavior codes, class schedule, and grading performance descriptors.

Students are held responsible for turning in notes and homework to teacher.

Parents:• Sign agenda each night and return binders daily

• Monitor weekly homework • Check for notes placed in front pocket

TAKE HOME BINDERSTAKE HOME BINDERS

AGENDAAGENDA

Agendas are required and should be purchased for $6 from school office

Check daily for behavior notes and learning objectives

Review agenda entries to ask your child questions about daily target skills

DATA BINDERSDATA BINDERS

Students will use their data binders to track their own learning.

Will be sent home with Progress reports and Report Cards.

Will require parent signatures and need to be returned the next day.

Do not remove anything from the data binders.

Class ManagementClass Management

Student Expectations:► Do your best!► Listen & follow directions at all times► Resolve conflicts in a positive way► Show respect to teachers, all Stephens’ staff, & peers.► Come prepared each day with binder, agenda, guided reading book, reading

logs, homework,… Consequences: ►1 warning= verbal reminder►2 warnings= Note home/ 5 minutes at recess►3 warnings= Note home/ 10 minutes at recess►4 or more warnings = Parent Phone Call and/or Office Referral (removal from

classroom) Rewards

CommunicationCommunication

Email will be the primary means of communication this year. Please be sure to let me know if your email address changes.

Agendas must be signed daily.

Tuesday Newsday Folders should be signed & returned ASAP.

Remind : Teachers will be sending text reminders and notice to parents using REMIND. Watch for more info soon!

Class Website will include up-to-date news and info.

Follow Mrs. Lucas’ Class on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Transportation Changes & Absences

Volunteer applications (digital) are now available on DISD website.

We look forward to a great year! Please let us know if you have any questions.

welcome to third grade! mrs. brown mrs. griffith mrs. lucas ms. martin

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