1. Contact information ◦ lfujitsu@egusd.net lfujitsu@egusd.net Classroom Blog: http://blogs.egusd.net/fujitsubo/

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3.  EMAIL!!! EMAIL!!! EMAIL!!! – lfujitsu@egusd.net lfujitsu@egusd.net  http://blogs.egusd.net/fuj itsubo/  Send a note – write it on the planner, sticky note, etc  Call the school 916-985- 4350  Progress reports  Wednesday Folder ◦ Student work ◦ Tests  School Flyers  Sunrise Elementary School Website ◦ http://blogs.egusd.net/su nrise/  Facebook Link ◦ www.facebook.com/sunris e.egusd

5. We are getting an assignment log for third grade for the first time this year. YEAH!! Math is assigned nightly unless we have a test. Please check to make sure your child’s homework is complete and provide him or her feedback. Other homework or unfinished work will be assigned as needed. Return the homework and resource folder daily. Reading and completing a reading log IS homework.

6. Homework will include: Math: Nightly page in the homework book. If a test is given, the homework may include a review homework worksheet Study Problem of the Day (1x/week) Study math facts Daily math facts Spelling: Spelling lists will be in the homework folder Study the spelling words missed on the pretest Spelling City: spellingcity.com Language Arts Study Daily Language and Grammar Review (1X/week) Fluency or Comprehension or Grammar skill review Science And Social Studies Occasional workbook pages Project Very few home projects.

7. Week 7 Long i and u sky fry pie tied tight right bright grind child cube cute mule music drew few challenge: menu mighty human attempt created Week 8 Long e heel week creek free green street freeze seal weak bean speaks team clean cream field challenge: sixteen peanut field valuable inspected Week 9 Silent letters wrap wrists wrote wreck wring write wreath knit knife knight knock knee gnome sign gnaws challenge: wristwatch wrinkle government elect estimate Week 10 Three-letter blends scrubs screams scratch scrape screen spread splash spray streak strength strong squeak three throw thread challenge: streamer scribble threaten success population Week 11 digraphs chick teacher cheese truth fish much lunch stretch pathway whales pitch hatch thick them what challenge: sandwich weather search observer imagine Week 12 Review pies tightly musical fewer frozen creamy peanuts wrapped knives knees wrinkled scraped stronger threw lunches challenge: mightily attempted inspection estimated observation Dictation Week 7: Last Tuesday we attempted to ride our bikes for 15 miles. Dictation Week 8: If the peanuts are green, they aren’t good to eat. Dictation Week 9: The mice frightened the sheep as they grazed in the field. Dictation Week 10: After the party the streamers were thrown away. Dictation Week 11: Tomorrow the weather will be windy and rainy. Dictation Week 12: My mom’s pumpkin pies are creamy, but my sister doesn’t like them.

8.  100 minutes of reading per week is expected.  Please document reading for the week in the assignment calendar. I will be looking for 100 minutes each week.  Please initial at the bottom of each day that you have checked the homework and verified the reading minutes.  Thank you!

9.  Language Arts, Reading, Writing and Spelling ◦ Various literature genres and expository texts in the Wonders ◦ Expository text in Science and Social Studies ◦ AR – Students will be tested in computers to determine their level, and then they will select books accordingly. A minimum of 15 points per trimester is expected.  Mathematics ◦ GO Math ◦ Problem of the Day– Skills Practice ◦ Timed Facts– please practice flash cards, computer games, links on the blog and etc  Science ◦ Physical science, earth science, and life science  Social Studies ◦ Geography, American Indians, community history, government, citizenship, and map skills  VAPA  Visual and performing arts will be integrated into our curriculum

10. Grade 3 Wonders - Unit 1: Growing and Learning- How Can Learning Help You Grow? Week 1 Storytime: Essential Question: What can stories teach you? SL 3.1a,c Genre Comp Strateg y Comp Skill Grammar Skill Phonics spelling Vocabula ry strategy Writing to source Writing focus: process 6 traits Fantasy (fable) RL 3.2 Ongoing: RRF 3.3, 3.4 Visualize RL 3.3 Character RL 3.1, 3.3, 3.7 Sentences / fragments L 3.1i a, i RF 3.3c L 3.2 f, g Synonyms L 3.4 a, d L 3.6 Ongoing: RL 3.4 Determine meaning in text L 3.6 domain specific language Narrative Analyze prompt/ text evidence RL 3.1, W 3.8 Ongoing: W 3.10 Write over extended time Narrative: W 3.3a Letter writing Prewrite Ideas W 3.3b

11. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: WEDNESDAY: MILE RUN: EXPECTATION 15 MINUTE MILE FRIDAY: SKILLS OCCASIONALLY ON OTHER DAYS COMPUTERS: WEEKLY: MONDAYS FOR NOW LIBRARY: WEEKLY (PLEASE RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS WEEKLY)

12.  Your child will earn grades based on the district guidelines based on their performance on tests, quizzes, informal assessments, and writing assignments. I will use the program “Making the Grade” to record and average grades. Please note that when you receive a Making the Grade report the weighting scale is not provided. The grading scale is: ◦ 90-100% = A (Outstanding) ◦ 80-89% = B (Above Average) ◦ 70-709% = C (Average) ◦ 60-609% = D (Below Average) ◦ 0-59% = F (Unsatisfactory; Failing)

13.  Reading and Language Arts ◦ 70% Wonders and other Reading Assessments ◦ 10% Accelerated Reader/other reading ◦ 10% Fluency ◦ 10% Quizzes  Writing ◦ 70% Formal Writing ◦ 15% Writing Assignments and Quizzes ◦ 15% Daily Language Review  Mathematics ◦ 70% Chapter Tests ◦ 10% Mid-Chapter Checkpoint Quizzes ◦ 10% Math Fact Proficiency ◦ 10% Problem of the Day Quizzes  Science ◦ 75% Chapter / Lesson Quizzes and Projects ◦ 25% Labs and Classwork  Social Studies ◦ 75% Chapter / Lesson Quizzes and Projects ◦ 25% Classwork  Spelling ◦ 80% Weekly Quizzes ◦ 20% Dictation Sentences

14.  There are three reporting periods during the year. ◦ Students will receive 3 progress reports and 3 report cards throughout the year.  No conferences on the year round schedule ◦ I will contact via email and call if necessary to update you on your child’s classroom performance. ◦ Individual conferences can be set up upon ◦ request or if necessary by the teacher.

15.  Our field trips have not been finalized. Our tentative plans are for:  Maidu Center  Effie Yeaw  District Nutrition Center  Sheldon Performing Arts Center  We are looking into additional field trips this year.  We also plan several at school “field trips” by inviting guest speakers. These may include: ◦ “All About Trees” from the Forest Foundation ◦ CA Waterfowl Association ◦ Wildlife Rescue Organization

16.  TEXTBOOKS:  PLEASE MAKE SURE TEXTBOOKS ARE TAKEN CARE OF. YOUR CHILD WILL NEED FOUR TEXTBOOK COVERS THIS YEAR.  CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE TEXTBOOK WHEN IT COMES HOME. COMPLETE THE TEXTBOOK CONDITION FORM AND RETURN IT TO SCHOOL WITH THE BOOK.  THE FAMILY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF DAMAGED BOOKS. THEY CAN COST AS MUCH AS $90 EACH!

17.  Some extra items if would like to purchase for your student include:  1 box of Crayons 24count  2 folders (one with pockets and one with three brads and pockets)  1 Composition book (wide ruled only)  1 Spiral bound wide ruled notebook  4 large book covers (stretchable)  1 Expo marker  1 Red pen  1 Highlighter  1 pair ear buds (for Chrome Book use at school)   (If your child brings larger than the requested size or other personal items such as scissors, markers, colored pencils, they need to be labeled and kept in a small personal pencil box. If the items don’t fit into his or her desk, they will be sent home nightly.)   We are also in need of class items, please send in any time :  boxes of tissues  cleaning wipes  pencils (number 2)  Expo markers  Glue sticks  Cap pencil erasers  Hand sanitizer  Donations: If you are able, third grade is asking for a $20 donation. Please see the letter that describes it’s purposes.

19.  Direct Instruction rules:  Our motto is TRY HERE:  Take Responsibility for Yourself  Hands and feet still  Eyes on speaker  Raise your hand to speak  Engage your mind

20.  DISCUSSION Rules: ◦ Listen ◦ Lean in ◦ Low voice ◦ Look

21.  Spartan Shields  Marbles  Clip-Up Chart ◦ Notes sent home ◦ Phone conferences ◦ Parent/teacher conferences

22. $5 Membership PLEASE JOIN Help out the school: Unity Carnival Box Tops – cutting, counting, sorting Yearbook Fundraising BINGO Night Family Dance Night Kick-It Games

23.  Put your child’s name on everything that comes to school  Athletic shoes on PE days (Wednesday, Friday, and some Thursdays)  Homework folders and Math Homework books come back to school every day  Please send Wednesday Folders back on Thursday.

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