1. Mrs. Browne, ELA/Social Studies Mrs. Daniels, Math/Science
Welcome to 3rd Grade!
Mrs. Browne, ELA/Social Studies
Mrs. Daniels, Math/Science

2. Homework https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/Domain/856
Given Monday through Thursday
Written on board at the end of each day
20-40 minutes worth given nightly (as per district policy)
Every assignment is explained, and it is review of what has been done in class
Homework is posted on teacher website daily

3. Test/Quizzes A test/quiz is generally given on a weekly basis.
For a chapter test that requires studying, students will be given advance notice.
Homework, class work, and exit tickets may count as a quiz on any given day.
Grades will be posted on Genesis, you can view through the parent portal. Test/quizzes may be sent home. Assessments remain in portfolios which can be viewed by you during PTC. If you have a question regarding a grade we can make you a copy.

4. Classroom Expectations
Students are expected to:
Be helpful and responsible
Work as a team
Be respectful to everyone
Listen to others/One speaker at a time
Walk quietly in hallways
Keep hands to themselves
AND…
ALWAYS DO THEIR BEST!!!

5. Class Dojo Class Dojo points can be earned two ways: Independently
Collaboratively
Students are encouraged to follow classroom expectations, think critically, and be able to explain their reasoning. Parents if you haven’t signed up yet, please do so!
Throughout the day, parents are able to use a private log in code to see how you’re child is doing, and students will be given many opportunities to see as well. Points can be earned or lost anywhere in the building and the other teachers who they have for specials and groups will be given access to their Dojo points as well. Students should remember to do the right thing, even if they think nobody is looking.

6. ELA Units of Study
Curriculum modules are designed to address CCSS ELA outcomes during a 90 minute ELA block. The focus for all modules is on building students’ literacy skills as they develop knowledge about the world.
Module 1: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn
How Books Are Brought to Children around the World
Module 2: Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others
Frogs
Module 3: Analyzing Narrative and Supporting Opinions
A Study of Peter Pan
Module 4: Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others
The Role of Freshwater around the World

7. Math Units of Study
Module 1: Properties of Multiplication and Division and Solving Problems with Units of 2–5 and 10
Module 2: Place Value and Problem Solving with Units of Measure
Module 3: Multiplication and Division with Units of 0, 1, 6–9, and Multiples of 10
Module 4: Multiplication and Area
Module 5: Fractions as Numbers on the Number Line
Module 6: Collecting and Displaying Data
Module 7: Geometry and Measurement Word Problems

8. Grade Expectations…
Did Someone Say 75?!?!?

9. XtraMath
Is a FREE online program and app that can assist your child gain mastery of their fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Students received login information letters this past Monday. Please check their folders.
XtraMath should be completed nightly (5 minutes).

10. Science Units of Study Sun, Moon, Stars Water
Energy (2 Marking Periods)

11. Social Studies Our Communities Our Environment
Communities Build A Nation
US Government
Citizenship
A Growing Nation
Celebrating and Working In Our Communities

12. PARCC…Are you ready?
assessment.org/resources/p arent-resources

13. Thank you for attending!
Questions and Answers….