Welcome to 3rd Grade Curriculum Night! Mr. Lloyd Mrs. Nelson Mrs. Morris Mrs. Blevins Mr. Lloyd

We are glad you are here! On each table there are index cards. During our presentation, if you have any questions we ask that you please write them down on the index cards. Please include your name, child’s name, teacher and address. We will work on answering your questions through our website. This presentation will be available on our webpages Mrs. Blevins

Our Day at a Glance! 8:00- 8:15 Penmanship 8:15-9:15 Intervention 9:15-10:45 Language Arts Lunch 11:30-11:45 Recess 11:45-12:15 Science/SS 12:15-1:00 LAMPS 1:00-2:30 Math 2:30-2:50 Spike’s Book Club 2:50-3:00 Dismissal 3:00 Dismissal Our Day at a Glance! 8:00- 8:15 Penmanship 8:15-9:15 Intervention 9:15-10:45 Language Arts Lunch 11:30-11:45 Recess 11:45-12:15 Science/SS 12:15-1:00 LAMPS 1:00-2:30 Math 2:30-2:50 Spike’s Book Club 2:50-3:00 Dismissal 3:00 Dismissal Mr. Lloyd

Lunch Money * The cafeteria will accept checks this year. *We will collect lunch money in the morning. Please send your child’s lunch money in a ziploc bag or envelope with their name written or attached. *We encourage all students to bring lunch money for the week on Monday *However, lunch money will be accepted Monday through Friday. *Students may not bring friends to the guest table when their parents are eating lunch with them. Mr. Lloyd

Attendance *School starts at 8:00 A.M. Tardiness interrupts our classroom. Please be on time. * Attendance every day is important! *If you are absent you miss out on important instruction. *If you are absent please send in a note to excuse your absence. **All graded assignments must be completed in class. *School starts at 8:00 A.M. Tardiness interrupts our classroom. Please be on time. * Attendance every day is important! *If you are absent you miss out on important instruction. *If you are absent please send in a note to excuse your absence. **All graded assignments must be completed in class. Mrs. Nelson

3rd Grade Curriculum

Math Place Value Measurements Addition/subtraction Multiplication/Divisi on Time Fractions Beginning Algebra Geometry Problem Solving Mrs. Blevins

Multiplication Facts This year the students will be asked to take multiplication quizzes. Multiplication Facts This year the students will be asked to take multiplication quizzes. Mrs. Blevins

Language Arts Common Core Standards: Literature: Reading Complex Text Writing: Writing to Text Language Foundational Skills Speaking and Listening Mrs. Nelson

Science The Universe Matter Energy Weather Forces in Nature Living and Nonliving things Mr. Lloyd

Social Studies Economics Map Skills Human Geography Government/ Civics History Mrs. Morris

Navigating School and Teacher Websites p?uREC_ID=435274&ty pe=u p?uREC_ID=435274&ty pe=u Parent Portal Online Curriculum Guides bly.com/elementary- curriculum- resources.html bly.com/elementary- curriculum- resources.html Mrs. Blevins

Bear Clubs Time in the day that provides intervention for Reading and Math All 3 rd graders will work with all 3 rd grade teachers. This setting is free flowing, meaning that students can and will move between teachers and tiers throughout the year. Mrs. Blevins

I READ 20 THIS IS A NEW ELEMENTARY PROGRAM WE’VE ADOPTED IN WHICH THE STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO READ AT LEAST 20 MINUTES PER NIGHT WITH PARENTAL SUPERVISION. Mr. Lloyd

Homework *Primary goal is to develop responsibility and accountability *Secondary goal is to provide extra practice on skills taught in class *Bonus goal is that parents can get a nightly glimpse of what is happening in class *May be assigned every school night except Friday. *Homework is checked for understanding and not accuracy. *Primary goal is to develop responsibility and accountability *Secondary goal is to provide extra practice on skills taught in class *Bonus goal is that parents can get a nightly glimpse of what is happening in class *May be assigned every school night except Friday. *Homework is checked for understanding and not accuracy. Mr. Lloyd

Technology Fee We are asking for a $10.00 technology fee for each child. THANKS!! if not please consider making a donation to the school. Mrs. Blevins

Communication Binder Graded Paper Folder Phone Calls Teacher Webpages Power School Interims Mrs. Morris

Honor Roll Criteria SPIKE’s Radiant Bears: made Radiant Bears Honor Roll (All A’s; NO N or U) SPIKE’s Sparkling Bears: made Sparkling Bears Honor Roll (3 A’s and 1 B; NO N or U) SPIKE’s Splendid Citizen Bear: had E’s in conduct in all subjects (including LAMPS) SPIKE’s Radiant Bears: made Radiant Bears Honor Roll (All A’s; NO N or U) SPIKE’s Sparkling Bears: made Sparkling Bears Honor Roll (3 A’s and 1 B; NO N or U) SPIKE’s Splendid Citizen Bear: had E’s in conduct in all subjects (including LAMPS) Mrs. Morris

If you haven’t already, please remember to join the PTA. Ellendale has a wonderful PTA that sponsors many great activities throughout the year. Mrs. Nelson

Scholastic Book Orders We will be begin taking book orders in the upcoming weeks. There IS one option: Order online using the code provided in your packets. Mr. Lloyd

Expectations for ALL 3rd Graders Expectations for ALL 3rd Graders *Follow class/school rules *Become more independent *Participation in class activities Maintenance of a DAILY Agenda Book *Make-up of missed assignments *Work is neat and organized *Work is original and complete *Follow class/school rules *Become more independent *Participation in class activities Maintenance of a DAILY Agenda Book *Make-up of missed assignments *Work is neat and organized *Work is original and complete Mrs. Nelson

MICA Mrs. Blevins

Third Grade’s Secret Recipe for Learning You will need: Students Teachers Parents Principals Teachers Assistants Superintendents Custodians Secretaries Just Add: A smidge of curiosity A pinch of knowledge A dash of enthusiasm A cup of cooperation A heap of understanding **Sprinkle with a bushel of love. Season with humor and let simmer for 180 days!!** Mrs. Nelson