Welcome to 3rd Grade! Franklin Elementary School Franklin 3rd Grade September 13, 2016

Introduction Miss Baker

Third Grade Teachers 3A – Mrs. Cubellis 3B – Miss Baker Tiger Talk 3B – Miss Baker Social Studies 3C – Mr. Casciotti Science

Classroom Schedule Monday’s Schedule 9:15-10:15 – Integrated Arts 10:20-11:20 – English/Language Arts 11:20-11:55 – Tiger Talk 12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess 1:05-2:15 – Math 2:15-2:45 – Science 2:45-3:15 – Social Studies 3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book

Classroom Schedule Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15-10:20 – English/Language 10:15-11:00 Special 11:00-11:25 English/Language 11:25-12:00 Tiger Talk 12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess 1:05-2:15 – Math 2:15-2:45 – Science 2:45-3:15 – Social Studies 3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book

Classroom Schedule Thursday’s Schedule 9:15-10:55 – English/Language Arts 11:00-11:45 – Special 11:45-11:55 – Assignment Book 12:00-1:00 – Lunch/Recess 1:05-2:15 – Math 2:15-2:25 – Silent Reading 2:30-3:15 – Orchestra 3:15-3:30 – Assignment Book

Science Scott Foresman Series Inquiry-Based Approach Unit B: Earth Science Unit C: Physical Science Unit D: Space and Technology

Social Studies Twelve Units The Social Studies curriculum focuses on 12 main units which center around communities, geography, citizenship, and government around the word. It is an in-depth curriculum that has many resources that are offered to the students.

English and Language Arts Spelling Test – every Friday Weekly Lesson Test – Friday unless otherwise noted The Sentence Nouns Verbs Adjectives Capitalization and Punctuation Pronouns Adverbs and Prepositions

English and Language Arts Narrative Opinion Informational Letter Writing Students evaluated using PSSA Rubric Students must focus on a writing prompt

Student Achievement Student Achievement is data driven and differentiated. Topics included during Student Achievement are based on grade level standards and expectations. Instruction will align with FES targeted areas of growth as well as the PA Core. ELA topics will include additional practice with core writing forms (narrative, opinion/argument, and informative/explanatory), text dependent analysis, making connections between texts, robust vocabulary, figurative language, and English applications. Math will include techniques and strategies that both support and enrich topics covered within the curriculum. No specific grade will be given in Student Achievement on the report card, but items will be graded and given to the ELA or math teacher for inclusion with report card grades.

Mathematics * Students were grouped according to District Criteria. Achievement Scores IOWA Test End of Book Test Basic Fact Test Student Attributes 2nd Grade

Date Art Phys. Ed. Music Sept 12   A B C Sept 19 1st 30 min of each class B Chalk C The A Walk Sept 26 C A B Oct 3 A B C Oct 17   B C A Oct 24 C A B Oct 31 A B C Nov 14 Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup Nov 21 B C A Dec 5 C A B   Dec 12 Combined Chorus 4 & 5 3rd 2nd 1st TBD 3rd 2nd 1st TBD Dec 19 ALL CLASSES Holiday HOOPS Jan 2 A B C Jan 9 B C A Jan 23 C A B           Date Art Phys. Ed. Music Sept 12   A B C Sept 19 1st 30 min of each class B Chalk C The A Walk Sept 26 C A B Oct 3 A B C Oct 17   B C A Oct 24 C A B Oct 31 A B C Nov 14 Ketchup Ketchup Ketchup Nov 21 B C A Dec 5 C A B   Dec 12 Combined Chorus 4 & 5 3rd 2nd 1st TBD 3rd 2nd 1st TBD Dec 19 ALL CLASSES Holiday HOOPS Jan 2 A B C Jan 9 B C A Jan 23 C A B          

New Mathematics Curriculum We have updated the curriculum in grades K-8. Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology. Problem solving will be emphasized in all units. All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed. GO MATH! will be our new textbook series. Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books. There are new online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement.

GO MATH! Online Resources For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser. From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.” 2. Then select “Online Textbook Resources.” 3. Select “Elementary Level Resources.”

Rocket Math 15 minutes per math period Program is an intense instruction of math facts. 100% accuracy to move on to the next level.

Grading A – 90% - 100 % B – 80% - 89% C – 70% - 79% D – 60% -69%

Homework Policy by 3rd grade teachers Students are responsible for recording assignments and having required work in class on time. Homework will not be given on Day 1 of an illness. Please e-mail or call on Day 2 for work. Every attempt will be made to honor vacation homework requests; however, we are limited by our need to plan which does not occur until Thursday of the week before. Attendance at orchestra does not excuse a student from classwork/homework.

General Purposes We Agree Upon Homework should help children: review and practice what they’ve learned get ready for the next day’s classes learn to use resources, such as libraries, internet searches explore subjects more than time permits in the classroom develop good habits and attitudes We will assign regular math homework, as math, like bike riding, comes with concerted effort and requires ample practice to enhance the conceptual understanding.

Teacher Responsibilities Go over assignment board – keep it up-to-date. Homework will also be posted on my website. All assignments will be written in assignment book. Give reminders about organization. Show consistency in checking homework. Be firm in the requirement of having materials in class. Provide assistance, whenever possible, to those struggling to meet requirements. Kindness........Patience.......Encouragement..... Consistency......!

How can you help your child? Organization: Find out how your child is doing with assignment book. Your child is responsible for writing assignments – not you! Help your child keep his/her accordion folder organized. Time Management: Track assignments on a monthly calendar at home. Work backward from the due date of larger or long term assignments or tests. Break into nightly tasks. Designate a time that works for your child/family. Prioritize: Have your child label activities and school tasks 1-3. Check-in frequently to see how the tasks are being done.

Pull-Outs 2:30 – Big Orchestra – Thursday GOAL – Tuesday from 11:00-12:00 and 2:15-3:15

Third Grade Orchestra Rehearsals Elective classes- not required Students who are not at a rehearsal will be Participating in extension/remediation activities or working on special projects who are not at a rehearsal will NOT be s   scheduled for study- hall like periods Orchestra students need to bring their instrument & music every week Orchestra Rehearsals – Thursday 2:30-3:15

Orchestra Lessons Lessons are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, September 14th Schedules have been distributed by Mrs. Donato. Students are to attend their lesson every week. They are to bring their instrument and music every week. May leave for their lesson five minutes before scheduled lesson begins. Orchestra students are required to make-up any work missed while attending their lesson. There will be no phone calls home for forgotten instruments.

Additional Notes Additional homework may result because of the following: Late arrival to school Orchestra lesson or ensemble Student’s personal pacing in class

Birthday Celebration Food items are not permitted in FES classrooms so please celebrate your child's birthday through the birthday book club verses classroom treat. We can still sing!

Other Items of Interest Study Island PAW Paragraph IOWA Test – January 9-13, 2017 PSSA Test English/Language Arts Test – April 3-7, 2017 Math – April 24-28, 2017

Contact Information Phone Number: (412) 366-9663 Miss Baker’s email subaker@northallegheny.org Best time to contact by phone is 10:15-11:00 We will respond to email within 24 hours.

Thank you for attending Curriculum Night 2016!