1. Welcome to Mrs.Calvillo’s 3 rd Grade Class

2. Schedule Monday 9:30 – PE/Spanish 10:15 – Dance Tuesday 8:00 – PE 11:45 – Music Wednesday 10:15 – Science Lab 12:30 – Computer Thursday 9:30 – Library Friday 11:45 –Art

3. Why Is 3 rd Grade Important? Benchmark Year Promotion Policy: students must earn a cumulative passing grades in reading and math as well as a passing score on the PARCC Standardized Testing: – PARCC – March – MAP testing – Fall and Spring – REACH Performance Tasks – Fall and Spring

4. Goals Reading & Writing – Use word analysis (root words, inflections, and affixes) to identify words. – Use a variety of decoding strategies to recognize new words when reading. – Self-monitor reading and use strategies to self-correct miscues. – Use a variety of resources (glossaries, dictionaries, thesauruses, internet) – Make connections to stories they are reading; by comparing and finding similarities to other stories; by making a connection to themselves; or by relating it to something they have seen. – Identify genres of poetry. – Use information to generate and respond to questions that reflect higher level of thinking skills. (analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating) – Develop a paragraph using proper form (topic sentences, details, summary/conclusion) – Proofread and revise one’s own work. – Demonstrate subject-verb agreement – Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience Writing Focus: Quarter 1 –OpinionQuarter 3 –Opinion Quarter 2 –Informational Quarter 4 –Informational

5. Goals Math – How to read and interpret graphs – Learn about place value through hundred thousand – Tell time – Adding money and finding change – Solve two step problems with whole numbers using multiplication & division – Use geometry to explore perimeter, area, and volume – Represent, order, label, and compare familiar fractions – Explore adding & subtracting decimals – Measure objects using standard units of measure in the U.S. customary and metric

6. Goals Science – Topics: Properties of Matter Conserving Resources Motion and Stability Heredity Electricity and Magnets Energy Heat, Light, and Sound The Water Cycle Social Studies – Topics: History Economics Politics Geography Understanding social systems

7. Classroom Rules 1. Listen when others are talking. 2. Follow directions. 3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 4. Work quietly and do not disturb others. 5. Show respect for school and personal property. 6. Work and play in a safe manner.

8. Absences/Tardies Five unexcused absences or tardies will result in a students detention. – Absences are only excused with a written note.

9. TEST All test must be signed and returned. (With the exception of spelling test) – Reading Weekly test will be given on Friday – Spelling Weekly test will be given on Monday – All other test will vary

10. Homework Reinforces the skills and materials learned during classes Prepares students for upcoming lessons Late Homework Late work = a 10 point deduction Five or more late assignments result in a check on the progress report/report card

11. Grading Scale 100 – 90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 74 C 73 – 66 D Below 65 F All Work Will Be Check!! Not All Work Will Be Graded!!!!

12. Science Fair School Science Fair will be on Friday, December 4, 2015 Third Grade Due Date: – TITLE, PURPOSE & HYPOTHESIS Due: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 – COMPLETE RESEARCH REPORT - Due: November 2, 2015 – VISUAL DISPLAY BOARD Due: November 16, 2015 Science boards are sold for $5.00

13. Miscellaneous Book Reports 5 per quarter Lunch Money Milk is still $.45 Birthdays NO FOOD!! Label Please label all clothing and accessories!!!! Recess Dress your children accordingly Forms Please send any missing forms you might still have!!! PTO Join!!!

14. Contact Information becalvillo@cps.edu **Reminders Please allow sufficient time to receive a response! Always make an appointment!!!! – Dismissal time is not conference time!!!

15. Thank You For Your Support!! Mrs.Calvillo