1. Welcome to Mrs. Massimino’s 3rd Grade Class
Back to School Night 2016
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2. Journey’s For language arts Whole and Small groups Focus on…
Phonic Skills
Story Comprehension
Fluency
Spelling
Vocabulary
Grammar
Writing Introducing skills from Traits Writing

3. Everyday Mathematics Aligned to the CCSS 9 Units
Math Tools, Time, and Multiplication
Number Stories and Arrays
Operations
Measurement and Geometry
Fractions and Multiplication Strategies
More Operations
Fractions
Multiplication and Division
Multidigit Operations
The program is based on a spiral method so concepts will repeat and be reinforced through out the year.
Hands-on tools and games
Homelinks will be used as enrichment and reinforcement therefore some pages maybe completed in class and some will be sent home to be completed and or studied before assessments.

4. Homework
Word Study You child will be bringing home a Word Study notebook in the beginning of the week and expected to complete 3 word activities by the end of the week. These activities will help to reinforce the spelling words and skills we are working on that week. Math Homelinks will be sent home on an as needed basis. Reading is a fundamental part of a child’s learning development so please be sure to take the quality family time and read with them every night. Any work that was unable to be completed in class will be sent home for homework. Please sign your child’s planner each night

5. Science
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Life Science
Living and Nonliving, Habitats, How Plants and Animals Live, Life Cycles, Food Chains
Earth Science
Land, Water, and Air, Weather
Physical Science
Observing Matter, Movement and Sound, Learning about Energy
Space and Technology
Day and night Sky, Science In Our World
Hands on activities, projects, group work and assessments will be all used to develop their science skills

6. Social Studies What Is A Community Where People Start Communities
The Many People Of A Community
People Working Together
Living Together In A Community, State, and Nation
Communities Grow And Change

7. Health Mental and Emotional Health Family and Social Health
Growth and Development
Nutrition
Personal Health and Physical Activity
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs,
Communicable and Chronic Diseases
Consumer and Community Health
Environmental Health
Injury Prevention and Safety

8. Grades
A: %
Performance significantly above NJCCCS and CCSS
B: 80-89%
Performance above NJCCCS and CCSS
C: 70-79%
Performance at NJCCCS and CCSS
D: 60-69%
Performance below NJCCCS and CCSS
F: 50-59%
Performance significantly below NJCCCS and CCSS
Some assignments maybe graded with rubrics developed to assess the specific skill that was being taught. Students will always be informed of expectations for their assessments.

9. Schedule Monday Art 1:35-2:05 pm Tuesday Music 2:10-2:40 pm Wednesday
10:50-11:20 am
Physical Education
Thursday
Computers
1:00-1:30 pm
Friday
9:40-10:10am

10. Class DOJO Respect Honesty
Developing “good character” in students by practicing and teaching moral values and decision making.
Focus on core values such as…
Respect
Trustworthiness
Responsibility
Appreciation
Perseverance
Acceptance
Self-Discipline
Fairness
Compassion
Honesty

11. Important Information
1st Marking Period ends in November
Absences
Leaving Early
Birthdays
Healthy Snacks/Non food items
Invitations for entire class
Water bottles are permitted
Supplies