Welcome to 3rd Grade Curriculum Night

" If you can dream it, you can do it. " - Walt Disney “Stay Kind " If you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney “Stay Kind. Stay Brave. Stay Humble.” - Ms. Santosh

Meet Ms. Santosh This is my 3rd year teaching 1st year – Abu Dhabi 2nd year - Kent Abu Dhabi  New Jersey  Boston  A.D  Seattle Parents (Abu Dhabi), sister (California) In my spare time I like to read, oil paint, hike (& watch Disney movies, of course!)

Schedule (part 1) A, B, C Schedule Specialists Library Art P.E. Music Spanish Library Art

Schedule (part 2) Specialist Reading (Mondo) Spelling Word Study/Grammar/Cursive RECESS Literacy WS Writing LUNCH + RECESS D.E.A.R Math Social Studies/Science DISMISSAL

Literacy WS

Reading/Literacy The biggest change from 2nd grade to 3rd grade is the transition from oral answers to showing responses in writing. This year we will be using Mondo Bookshop Curriculum Whole Group, Guided Reading, Word Study Literacy Centers

Writing Being a Writer Handwriting Narrative, Informational, Persuasive Spelling Grammar Handwriting Zaner-Bloser Curriculum

Math Units of Learning Math Groups Math Centers Multiplication and Division 0-10 Measurement, Time, and Graphs Multi-digit Addition and Subtraction Geometry (Polygons, Perimeter, and Area) Exploring Fractions Math Groups Math Centers Students will be expected to know all of their math facts by the end of 3rd grade!

Science This year, science will focus on four main areas: Environment and Living Things Life Cycles and Traits Forces and Motions Weather and Climate

Social Studies NW Coastal Native Americans Cultures in our Community Geography of Regions and States

Homework Homework packets will be sent home on Monday and will be due the following Monday. Other homework may include: studying spelling words, research for writing, or project work. Reading at least 20 minutes a night

Online student portfolio Students and I can “show what they know” using photos, videos, drawings, and text Immediate visual updates when students post work Not used for messaging

Communication The best way to contact me is email. saumya.santosh@mercerislandschools.org I usually respond before or after school Teacher Website via the West Mercer homepage Class phone (206) 230-6068 Please call before or after school only as I do not usually answer the phone during the school day. For all emergencies and/or changes in transportation, please call the front office.

The Power of Yet…

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Volunteer Opportunities *Room Parent *Art Enrichment (Art Docents) *Library Volunteers *Holiday Parties *Field Trips You must go online and register in order to volunteer at West Mercer.

Thank you to the Mercer Island Schools Foundation! Thank you to the West Mercer PTSA!

Let’s Have a Great Year!