1. Laurie Hughes Open House Third Grade 2013 - 2014 Laurie Hughes Open House Third Grade 2013 - 2014 Welcome to Holland School

2. “A parent and teacher are like bookends, working together to support the child; without one, the other would fall.” Laurie Hughes Laurie Hughes lhugh@hollandschool.org lhugh@hollandschool.org Voice mail- 995-2401 ext. 225 Voice mail- 995-2401 ext. 225 Web page will be accessed through the HTS Web page will be accessed through the HTS web site. web site. *E-mail is the most reliable way to contact me. *E-mail is the most reliable way to contact me.

3. Third Grade Curriculum Reading Reading Integrated program of MacMillan/McGraw- Hill Treasures series, trade books, leveled books, and readers’ workshop. Integrated program of MacMillan/McGraw- Hill Treasures series, trade books, leveled books, and readers’ workshop. A minimum of 15 minutes of required reading each night. A minimum of 15 minutes of required reading each night. Accelerated Reader Program; 8 points per marking period is required in third grade. Accelerated Reader Program; 8 points per marking period is required in third grade.

4. Writing  Writing - Writing in writing journals, supported by mini-lessons and conferencing with the teacher. Emphasis is on the writing process. Not all pieces will be taken to a final draft. - Writing in writing journals, supported by mini-lessons and conferencing with the teacher. Emphasis is on the writing process. Not all pieces will be taken to a final draft.  Spelling - Spelling Lists distributed on Monday - Spelling Lists distributed on Monday - Spelling homework assigned most nights: - Spelling homework assigned most nights: * workbook pages * workbook pages * practice sheets * practice sheets *activities to be done using SpellingCity.com. *activities to be done using SpellingCity.com. - Test given on Friday. - Test given on Friday.  Cursive handwriting

5. Math - enVision Math Series covers third grade common core standards. - enVision Math Series covers third grade common core standards. - Math homework assigned 3-4 nights a week. (differentiated workbook pages) (differentiated workbook pages) ** Multiplication Facts will be introduced and practiced sometime in marking period 2. Mastery and quick recall of basic facts is KEY for your child’s future math success! ** ** Multiplication Facts will be introduced and practiced sometime in marking period 2. Mastery and quick recall of basic facts is KEY for your child’s future math success! **

6. Science/Social Studies - Units of study are covered and graded alternatively. - Units of study are covered and graded alternatively. - New “Interactive Science” series will be used this year. Units of study include Technology and Design, Plants, Earth and Our Universe and Ecosystems. - New “Interactive Science” series will be used this year. Units of study include Technology and Design, Plants, Earth and Our Universe and Ecosystems. - Social Studies units of study include Communities (past and present), Citizenship, American Democracy and Economics. - Social Studies units of study include Communities (past and present), Citizenship, American Democracy and Economics.

7. Report Cards - Letter grades given for reading, spelling and math - Letter grades given for reading, spelling and math 90- 100 A 90- 100 A 83 - 89 B 83 - 89 B 75 – 82 C 75 – 82 C 70 – 74 D 70 – 74 D 69 and below F 69 and below F - Skill specific performance key: - Skill specific performance key: A- approaching A- approaching P – proficient P – proficient S – secure S – secure NA – Not applicable this marking period NA – Not applicable this marking period

8. Homework Homework Agenda books and Homework folders should go home every night and return to school each day. Please check and initial agenda as your child completes his/her assignments. Most often, homework will consist of a math assignment, a spelling assignment, and 15 minutes of reading each night. I do not usually assign homework on the weekends unless it is to work on an ongoing project or to make up a missed assignment. If a student repeatedly misses homework assignments, you will be contacted.

9. Odds and ends Birthday treats Birthday treats Birthday invitations Birthday invitations Room parents Room parents Holiday parties Holiday parties Class trips and chaperones Class trips and chaperones NJ ASK-4 testing days May 12 - 15 NJ ASK-4 testing days May 12 - 15

10. We’re almost done……..  Q&A  Don’t forget to sign up for your parent-teacher conference and to add your e-mail address to the parent contact sheet.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any concerns.  Anticipating a great year together!!!