Back-to-School Night Freedom Elementary

Carolene Will Team Leader, Math and ELA Jill Knouse Science and ELA Laura Fey Social Studies and ELA Julia Sias Math and ELA

8:15-8:35Arrival 8:35-8:40Announcements 8:40-9:45 Rotation 1 9:45-10:00 Recess 10:00-11:00 Specials 11:00-12:10 Rotation 2 12:15-12:45 Lunch 12:45-2:45 ELA 2:45- 3:00 Homeroom/Pack-up 3:05 Dismissal

Third grade behavior management is based on the School’s Behavior Rights and Responsibilities. Inappropriate behavior results in a correlating letter. These letters stand for each of the rules in the form that was reviewed and signed at home. At the beginning of recess, the student will write a note to their parent that should be signed and returned to school the next day.

How can I show I’m doing my best job? Be kind and respectful at all times (K) Keep body parts and objects to yourself (B) Be responsible for all school and class related work and materials (M) Be an effective listener and follow directions (L) Be responsible for our school environment (E)

Houghton Mifflin Reading Series Trade Books Words Their Way Zaner Bloser cursive 6+1 Writing Traits Writing Workshop Formative Assessments

Scott Foresman text and materials Multiplication facts 0-5 Problem Solving Communicating and writing in Math County Benchmark Assessments in January and May BCRs on Maryland State Assessment Computer Lab activities to support instruction

Content Estimation Graphs Number Sense and Patterns Place Value Algebra (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Geometry and Measurement Fractions and ProbabilityProcess Problem Solving Communication Reasoning Connections

Carroll County has a hands-on approach to the Science curriculum. The units are:  Physical Science  Chemistry  A Road Trip across Maryland  Living Things Science grades will be based on: Class work Unit Assessment Unit projects Participation

Social Studies units are: Econ Carroll County Regions of the World Map Skills (incorporated in all units) Social Studies grades will be based on: Classwork and assignments Unit assessments Unit projects Participation

Technology Type to Learn Study Island Weekly scheduled time in the computer lab. Carroll County Math website Raz Kids Success Maker Dreambox

Volunteers and Room Parents needed– complete a form to sign up; must have completed volunteer training for this year Homework is written in assignment book every day Homework assigned Monday through Thursday will be on students’ independent level Other special events – China Day, Recorders, Salt Dough Maps, and Field Trip

Parent-Teacher communication in assignment book or through s Guidance Lessons Please read and practice Math Facts with your child every night. Conferences G/T- or talk to Mr. Zeminski