Welcome to Third Grade Back-to-School Information Terrace Elementary

Mrs. Rachel Young Phone Number: Email Address: Family: Husband Allen and son Sawyer Teacher: 16th year; 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. College: Briar Cliff College Masters: Graceland University Contact Information Email Address: rachel.young@ankenyschools.org Phone Number: (515)965-9670 ext. 1025 Classroom Website:

Literacy Your child will participate in whole and small group reading instruction as well as book clubs and self-selected reading. Your child will be assessed using the Benchmark Assessment System, FAST testing and the Iowa Assessments.

Home Reading Minutes It is recommended that third graders read at home a minimum of 100 minutes per week. Please initial your child’s planner for every 25 minutes read. 25 minutes ________

Writing Being a Writer 6+1 Traits D’Nealian Handwriting Personal Narrative, Fiction, Nonfiction, and Functional Writing 6+1 Traits Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice Sentence Fluency, Conventions, Presentation D’Nealian Handwriting Introduction of cursive upper and lowercase letters.

Everyday Math Implementation of the Iowa Core with an emphasis on 8 mathematical practices Everyday Math focuses on: Real-life applications Conceptual understandings Computational skills Math Homework (Monday-Thursday)

Science and Social Studies National Geographic: Life, Physical and Earth Science TCi: Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond Hands on Explorations Interactive Resources

Project Based Learning Personal Experience Class Web/Observational Drawings Student Driven Student/Group Research Learning Representation Presentation for an Audience

Productive Group Work Face to Face Interaction Positive Interdependence Individual and Group Accountability Interpersonal and Small-Group Skills Group Processing

SCHEDULE Subject Time First Bell 7:45-7:55 Math 7:55-9:15 Recess 9:15-9:30 Writing/Spelling/Word Study 9:30-10:30 Specials 10:30-11:15 Science/ Social Studies 11:15-11:50 Lunch 11:50-12:10 12:10-12:40 Reading 12:40-2:50 Dismissal 2:55

Specials Schedule Day of the Week Special Monday Media Tuesday Guidance/ Keyboarding Wednesday Music Thursday P.E. Friday Art

Birthday Treats Birthday Treats Only Clear liquids Optional store purchased treat that is peanut-free. Suggestions include: Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups, Little Debbie Cakes. Please do not bring birthday cakes Only Clear liquids May bring a water bottle Drinking fountain in the classroom

School Volunteer To be able to participate in classroom parties, field trips and field day you must fill out the Volunteer Information Form. This form needs to be filled out every year. There will be no exceptions this year.

Goals Instill a love of reading for all students. Teaching 21st century skills to encourage students to work collaboratively and productively with others. To make school a safe place for students to learn, grow and have fun!

Communication Email Phone Call Monthly Newsletter Education is a partnership between school and family!

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