Welcome to Curriculum Night! Please sit in your child’s chair. We will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. While you are waiting, use the stationery to write him/her a note! Please leave it at your child’s seat.

Purpose of this Evening Introduction to the Third Grade Curriculum Classroom Management Classroom Culture/Expectations * If you would like to discuss your child personally, please contact me via phone or email to determine a day and time. Thank you!

Contact Information: Email: erikastovering@solonboe.org Check email several times a day Voicemail: 440-349-7757, ext. 5743 If calling about a bus change or pick-up change, please call the office directly instead of leaving me a voicemail 440- 349-2175 Fall Conference: I will send a reminder about your conference time as the date approaches. Additional Conferences: As needed, please email or call to schedule a time to meet.

PTA Classroom Coordinator Parties Assemblies Book Fairs Special Events

Social Studies/ Science Daily Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 – 9:10 Math 9:10 – 10:00 Library Art Music Gym Rotational Schedule 10:00 – 12:00 Literacy (Reading, Writing, Word Study) 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch/Recess 1:00 – 1:50 Social Studies/ Science 1:50 – 2:25 NNI

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Literacy Reading Writing Word Study

Reader’s Workshop Mini-Lesson: 10 to 15 minutes of focused instruction on a specific reading target or comprehension strategy Guided Reading: Small group, differentiated instruction based on student need using a variety of texts Independent Reading: Promotes enjoyment as well as reading for meaning and acquisition of knowledge while building fluency and confidence

Reader’s Workshop Continued Teacher’s Role: Teacher meets with small groups and provides descriptive feedback to students about their learning. Student’s Role: Students share their thinking and reflect on their success with the reading topic. They participate in an active discussion which incorporates comprehension, questioning, and higher-order thinking skills. Parent’s Role: Parents can support their child’s learning at home by discussing what book is being read and making sure that he or she reads approximately 20 minutes each night. . Reader’s Workshop Continued

What is a “Just Right” book? Choosing a “Just Right” Book I PICK I choose a book Purpose – Why do I want to read it? Interest – Does it interest me? Comprehend – Am I understanding what I am reading? Know – Do I know most of the words?

Writer’s Workshop Mini-Lesson: 10 to 15 minutes focused on a specific writing concept or technique Independent Writing: Daily practice utilizing learned writing concepts and skills Individual Writing Conferences: Students meet with teacher at least once a week for targeted feedback and guidance Author’s Chair: Students share writing pieces for feedback and affirmation from their peers

Word Study Principles Study of the various patterns for spelling found within the English language (short vowels, blends, endings, etc.) Promotes the use of these patterns within their writing The first few cycles will be whole group as we cover requirements of the core curriculum.

Word Study How can parents help their children with spelling? Encourage your child to reread his/her work. Have your child identify words that do not look correct. This is the first step to better spelling. Encourage your child to apply the spelling patterns he/she knows. Help your child review his or her word sorts.

Math This year, your mathematician will learn to: learn to solve problems in more than one way using behavioral Math Practices justify his/her thinking using numbers, pictures, AND words increase accuracy and multiply/divide fluently with single digit factors

Math Continued Aligned with state standards and Common Core standards with a focus on multi-step problem solving Topics 1 – 5: Multiplication and Division Topics 6 – 7: Area and Data Interpretation Topics 8 – 11: Problem Solving with a Focus on Addition and Subtraction Through 1,000 Topics 12 – 13: Fractions Topics 14 – 16: Measurement and Geometry Cumulative Benchmarks: Spiral back to Topic 1 each quarter www.pearsonrealize.com Online Component

Science and Social Studies Inquiry based Incorporates literacy 3rd Grade Science Units Earth’s Resources Matter and Forms of Energy Plants and Animals 3rd Grade Social Studies Units Citizenship History & Culture Geography Government Economics

Differentiation Math ELA Guided by Data Problem solving Mini Lesson DRA2 Formative Summative State tests Mini Lesson Small Group Guided Reading Individual Conferencing Math Problem solving Direct Instruction & Guided Practice Flexible Grouping

Grade Level Assessments and Technology Daily Use of Chromebooks Common Assessments – math, science, and social studies tests should be signed and returned the following day AIR Reading (October and April) AIR Math (May) State Mandated Tests Taken Electronically

Report Cards Reflective of state standards Given every nine weeks On a developmental continuum from 1 to 5 for reading, writing, social studies, and science with a benchmark/goal of 3 or higher 3rd Grade students receive a letter grade in math Receive V+, V, or V- for all Math indicators as well as Learning and Social Behaviors

Homework Daily Reading for Appr0ximatley 20 Minutes Daily Math Homework Type to Learn – Expectation of One Typed Page in One Sitting NO CRYING! – Homework is meant as practice. If your child is truly struggling, please send an email or a note on the homework explaining what was difficult!

Classroom Management RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE Clip Chart PRIDE Tickets Star Jar

(Party invites should be sent in the mail.) Daily Procedures Notes/Bus Passes – should be sent the day of the change Lunch Money – should be sent in as cash or submitted online Snacks/Treats – Daily, nutritious snack Take-Home Folders - should be checked and emptied daily Birthdays Students may bring a book to donate to the classroom library. There will be no treats this year. (Party invites should be sent in the mail.)

Family Information System www.solonschools.org Staff Directory Erika Stovering Calendar: Homework Upcoming assessments Field trips Holidays Special events Helpful Documents – Files and Monthly Newsletter Helpful Resources – Links to websites Email access

Paperwork eforms – need to be completed as soon as possible! Conference Sign-Up Classroom Volunteers Classroom Party Sign-Up

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