1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Third Grade
Riggs Elementary School
Mr. Anderson

3. Curriculum Reading ~ Journeys-Online Access Common Core ELA Standards
- phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
Whole group & small group instruction
Literature Studies
Accelerated Reader Program (AR)
Goal every quarter and points/level
A/R Application - Book Scanner

4. Curriculum Language Arts ~ Journeys Common Core ELA Standards
- Grammar Skills
- Phonics
- The Writing Process
- The Six Traits of Good Writing
Assigned Weekly Spelling
-Assigned on Monday and tested on Friday
Learn Cursive Handwriting!!!

5. Curriculum Math- McGraw Hill- My Math Online Access!
Common Core Mathematics Standards
Learning Objectives
Memorize Math Facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
Number Sense & Number Patterns
Time, Money, Measurement
Graphing , Data Analysis, Geometry
Problem Solving & Logic Reasoning

6. Curriculum Science (Harcourt) Social Studies (Harcourt)
Rocks and Minerals, Scientific Method, Energy, Plants, and Ecosystems
Social Studies (Harcourt)
Government, Geography, History, American Heroes, and Economics

7. Curriculum Technology Computer Lab Gain knowledge about technology
Develop technology skills
Apply and interact with technology
Conduct Research
PowerPoint/ Adobe Spark
Word and Publisher
Accelerated Reader

8. Classroom Community Positive Reinforcement
Table Points and Classroom Rewards
- Cool Readers of the Week
Pumpkin Bash and Veggie Chamber
“Character Counts” Classroom Discipline
Agendas ( Parent Signature Required every day )
- Agendas go home daily! Please check your child’s
agenda for important classroom and school information.

9. Grades Students Receive Letter Grades  Mid-Quarter Progress Reports
- Classroom Assignments
- Assessments/Quizzes
- Classroom Participation
- Projects
Mid-Quarter Progress Reports
Quarterly Report Cards

10. Homework
Homework packet goes home on Monday and is due back on Friday..It will also be posted on our website!
Purpose is to reinforce skills being taught in the classroom
Reading minutes need to be recorded nightly (20 minutes) and “Reading Log” needs to be signed by a parent at the end of the week.
Homework Expectation (Total of 30 minutes a night)
Important Things to Remember…
-Provide an organized work space at home
-Set up a consistent homework schedule
-Practice spelling words and math facts with your child each night 
Note…Homework is spot checked for completion and understanding, but not taken for a grade.

11. Volunteer Opportunities
Classroom Volunteers
* Signup.com- Link is on our class website
Carnival Helper
Parent PTO Partner
Junior Achievement

12. Closed Campus

13. May only be paid online through Infinite Campus!
Tax Credit
Possible Third Grade Field Trips
Service Learning Project
Rock and Mineral Field Trip
Tumbleweed Historic Museum
Snow Day
Aquarium
ECA Fees-
$25
May only be paid online through Infinite Campus!

14. Last Minute Notes…
Please be sure to fill out the paperwork in the “Homework Folder”. Please return to Mr. Anderson tonight. Thank You! 
Welcome Information:
Special’s Calendar- Will be online on our class website!
Daily Schedule
T-shirt Order Form
Text Alert Setup
Informational Sheet (Parents and child)
Parent Pick-up information
Be sure to attach bus tags to your child’s backpack for the first day of school. 
Picking up children from school early is highly discouraged.

15. Thank You!!! Open Door Policy…Remember we are a T.E.A.M.!
Conferences are held in August and February
is the best way to contact me. It is not always possible to return s immediately, so please be patient and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you very much for taking the time to come tonight. I really look forward to working with you and your child this year!