Mrs. Browne, ELA/Social Studies Mrs. Daniels, Math/Science Welcome to 3rd Grade! Mrs. Browne, ELA/Social Studies Mrs. Daniels, Math/Science

Homework https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/856 Given Monday through Thursday Written on board at the end of each day 20-40 minutes worth given nightly (as per district policy) Every assignment is explained, and it is review of what has been done in class Homework is posted on teacher website daily https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/856

Test/Quizzes A test/quiz is generally given on a weekly basis. For a chapter test that requires studying, students will be given advance notice. Homework, class work, and exit tickets may count as a quiz on any given day. Grades will be posted on Genesis, you can view through the parent portal. Test/quizzes may be sent home. Assessments remain in portfolios which can be viewed by you during PTC. If you have a question regarding a grade we can make you a copy.

Classroom Expectations Students are expected to: Be helpful and responsible Work as a team Be respectful to everyone Listen to others/One speaker at a time Walk quietly in hallways Keep hands to themselves AND… ALWAYS DO THEIR BEST!!!

Class Dojo Class Dojo points can be earned two ways: Independently Collaboratively Students are encouraged to follow classroom expectations, think critically, and be able to explain their reasoning. Parents if you haven’t signed up yet, please do so! Throughout the day, parents are able to use a private log in code to see how you’re child is doing, and students will be given many opportunities to see as well. Points can be earned or lost anywhere in the building and the other teachers who they have for specials and groups will be given access to their Dojo points as well. Students should remember to do the right thing, even if they think nobody is looking.

ELA Units of Study Curriculum modules are designed to address CCSS ELA outcomes during a 90 minute ELA block. The focus for all modules is on building students’ literacy skills as they develop knowledge about the world. Module 1: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn How Books Are Brought to Children around the World Module 2: Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others Frogs Module 3: Analyzing Narrative and Supporting Opinions A Study of Peter Pan Module 4: Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others The Role of Freshwater around the World

Math Units of Study Module 1: Properties of Multiplication and Division and Solving Problems with Units of 2–5 and 10 Module 2: Place Value and Problem Solving with Units of Measure Module 3: Multiplication and Division with Units of 0, 1, 6–9, and Multiples of 10 Module 4: Multiplication and Area Module 5: Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line Module 6: Collecting and Displaying Data Module 7: Geometry and Measurement Word Problems

Grade Expectations… Did Someone Say 75?!?!?

XtraMath Is a FREE online program and app that can assist your child gain mastery of their fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Students received login information letters this past Monday. Please check their folders. XtraMath should be completed nightly (5 minutes).

Science Units of Study Sun, Moon, Stars Water Energy (2 Marking Periods)

Social Studies Our Communities Our Environment Communities Build A Nation US Government Citizenship A Growing Nation Celebrating and Working In Our Communities

PARCC…Are you ready? http://parcc- assessment.org/resources/p arent-resources

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