Welcome Third Grade Families

Third Grade Curriculum It is our objective to ensure all Seth Paine students will: 1. Be confident in themselves as individuals and as learners 2. Be responsible for their own actions 3. Be respectful of themselves, others and their community 4. Be active participants in the learning process while being challenged academically at their individual levels 5. Enjoy their school experiences and connect what is learned to the real world

Daily Schedule 8:40 – 9:40 Reading 9:40 – 10:40 Math 10:55 – 11:40 Intervention 11:40 – 12:25 Recess & Lunch 12:25 – 2:45 Science/Social Studies/Writing/Specials

Social Studies Map and Globe Skills Illinois Federal Government

Science National Geographic Text Hands-On Experimentation Scientific Method Units of Study: Life Science Physical Sciences Earth Science

Reading Program Schoolwide Shared Text Read Aloud Whole Class Mini-Lessons Small Groups - based on need or interest Independent Reading - Fountas & Pinnell Log Reading at Home Trade Book or Text Book such as Science MyOn

Schoolwide Writing Program Units use quality literature & informational texts to provide authentic examples of various genres and text types. Narrative, informational, and biographical writing pieces throughout the school year using a workshop model. Writing Workshop

Personalized Word Study Words Their Way Personalized Word Study Phonetic Rules Affixes Derivational

Listening and Speaking Learn to ask clarifying questions related to the topic Speak in complete sentences providing detail and clarification Report on a topic, creating an engaging presentation to demonstrate their ideas and knowledge

Math Series Stepping Stones Math Series by Origo Online resource; consumable journal Focus on conceptual development Number sense and fact fluency - Many hands-on experiences Children’s Literature Games and Manipulatives For more information visit www.origoeducation.com/steppingstones

Math Topics Number sense throughout the year Place Value up to the 10 thousands place Multi-digit addition and subtraction Multiplication facts within 100 Division facts within 100 Developing an understanding of fractions Rectangular arrays and finding area 2 dimensional shapes

Homework Expectations Check backpack nightly WTW Word Sorts Reading Logs Book Reports – One Per Trimester Periodic Homework as Needed Absent / Missed Assignments / Unfinished Work

Communication We are a TEAM (Student, Parents & Teachers) Phone calls/emails for any questions or concerns Website Bi-weekly newsletter Report Cards

Seth Paine Chooses Kindness All school initiative Kindness expectation throughout the building (hallway, bathroom, playground, etc) Student kindness recognition weekly by Mrs. Rothermel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUlaseGrkLc

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO: Take a look around the room Write a note to your child Sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences