1. Welcome to Third Grade Back-to-School Information
Terrace Elementary

2. Mrs. Rachel Young Phone Number: Email Address:
Family: Husband Allen
and son Sawyer
Teacher: 16th year; 1st, 2nd
and 3rd grade.
College: Briar Cliff College
Masters: Graceland University
Contact Information
Address:
Phone Number:
(515) ext. 1025
Classroom Website:

3. Literacy
Your child will participate in whole and small group reading instruction as well as book clubs and self-selected reading.
Your child will be assessed using the Benchmark Assessment System, FAST testing and the Iowa Assessments.

4. Home Reading Minutes
It is recommended that third graders read at home a minimum of 100 minutes per week.
Please initial your child’s planner for every 25 minutes read.
25 minutes
________

5. Writing Being a Writer 6+1 Traits D’Nealian Handwriting
Personal Narrative, Fiction,
Nonfiction, and Functional Writing
6+1 Traits
Ideas, Organization, Word Choice, Voice
Sentence Fluency, Conventions, Presentation
D’Nealian Handwriting
Introduction of cursive upper and lowercase letters.

6. Everyday Math
Implementation of the Iowa Core with an emphasis on 8 mathematical practices
Everyday Math focuses on:
Real-life applications
Conceptual understandings
Computational skills
Math Homework
(Monday-Thursday)

7. Science and Social Studies
National Geographic: Life, Physical and Earth Science
TCi: Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond
Hands on Explorations
Interactive Resources

8. Project Based Learning
Personal Experience
Class Web/Observational Drawings
Student Driven
Student/Group Research
Learning Representation
Presentation for an Audience

9. Productive Group Work Face to Face Interaction
Positive Interdependence
Individual and Group Accountability
Interpersonal and Small-Group Skills
Group Processing

10. SCHEDULE Subject Time First Bell 7:45-7:55 Math 7:55-9:15 Recess
9:15-9:30
Writing/Spelling/Word Study
9:30-10:30
Specials
10:30-11:15
Science/
Social Studies
11:15-11:50
Lunch
11:50-12:10
12:10-12:40
Reading
12:40-2:50
Dismissal
2:55

11. Specials Schedule Day of the Week Special Monday Media Tuesday
Guidance/
Keyboarding
Wednesday
Music
Thursday
P.E.
Friday
Art

12. Birthday Treats Birthday Treats Only Clear liquids
Optional store purchased treat that is peanut-free.
Suggestions include: Rice Krispy Treats, Fruit Snacks,
Fruit Roll-Ups, Little Debbie Cakes.
Please do not bring birthday cakes
Only Clear liquids
May bring a water bottle
Drinking fountain in the classroom

13. School Volunteer
To be able to participate in classroom parties, field trips and field day you must fill out the Volunteer Information Form.
This form needs to be filled out every year.
There will be no exceptions this year.

14. Goals Instill a love of reading for all students.
Teaching 21st century skills to encourage students to work collaboratively and productively with others.
To make school a safe place for students to learn, grow and have fun!

15. Communication Email Phone Call Monthly Newsletter
Education is a partnership
between school and family!

16. Any Questions?