1. Mrs. Mandy Walton arwalton@avon-schools.org
Welcome
Mrs. Mandy Walton

2. when it comes to your child, what do you value more than anything?

3. Student Safety at sycamore Sycamore participates in regular emergency drills including;  fire, tornado, and evacuation   All visitors must check in through the front office and should have a background check complete (unless the visitor is just coming to lunch)   Visitors may not take pictures or videos during school hours, without prior permission from the school principal   Visitors will not be permitted on the playground during school hours from 7:40am-3:20pm (including recess)   All individuals who are authorized to pick up children, must present a valid photo id

4. Tangible vs. intangible learning Communication
Classroom Community
Hot Topics
Projects
Homework
Grading
Collaboration
Tangible vs. intangible learning
Communication
Other (Parent-Teacher conferences, Handbook highlights: cell phones, dress code, fidgets, etc.)
Theme – Community
How do you know if a community is successful or unsuccessful?
Units of study:
Exploration/Colonization
Native Americans
Westward Expansion
Civil Rights
Economics
Believe it or not, everything we study will connect to your child’s life today. They will be empowered to think about the world in a whole new way.

5. Bridges in Mathematics 3rd Grade
What do Parents and Families Need to Know?
Math is FUN!
Making mistakes is a natural part of learning. We will persevere through solving problems, using many different strategies to make sense of mathematical concepts.
Homework is practice of skills. Homework is not daily.
Please contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Bridges in Mathematics 3rd Grade

6. Bridges in Mathematics 3rd Grade
Bridges Math Curriculum
Develops students’ deep understanding of mathematical concepts and proficiency with key skills
Blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration
Ask your student about their favorite workplace game.
Number Corner
Skill-building program revolves around classroom calendar
Daily practice of skills and broad mathematical concepts through “workout” routines
Ask your student about the Calendar Grid pattern.
Bridges in Mathematics 3rd Grade

7. What do Parents and Families Need to Know about Grading and Reporting?
Bridges in Mathematics develops skills and concepts to mastery over time, often over several units.
This year you will receive 3 different reports about your child’s progress:
Unit Reports – about once a month
Quarterly Reports – with report card, in lieu of letter grade
Number Corner Checkup Report – four times a year around report card time
Please see handout for more details and a sample Unit report.

8. Bridges Support for Families
Specific grade level support for the Bridges math curriculum and additional resources