1. Back to School Night Welcome to Third Grade
September 12, 2018

2. Discipline – Teach good behavior through
positive guidance
Class rules: be fair, kind and safe
Snacks – Bring your own healthy snack
Communication – Newsletters
Conferences
Handwritten Notes

3. Grades Third grade is the first year students receive letter grades.
Grades are based on tests, quizzes, classwork, and projects.
Scale:
A 100%-90% (consistently exceeds expectations)
B 89%-80% (occasionally exceeds expectations )
C 79%-70% (meets grade level expectations)
D 69%-60% (does not meet grade-level
expectations, but passing)
E 59%-below (not passing)

4. Homework Extensions of classwork and recursive practice of skills
Parental help is encouraged
Language arts homework is assigned weekly.
20 minutes reading per night.
Math homework is assigned online through Reflex Math and MobyMax programs.

5. Homework . MOBY MAX HOMEWORK
MOBY MAX HOMEWORK
WHAT IS THE PARENT PORTAL, AND HOW DO I ACCESS IT?
The parent portal allows parents to see reports on student progress in Moby Max. Parents can sign in by taking the following steps:
Go to
Select “As a Parent” from the top menu
Enter school code: VA 65
Enter the student’s username
Enter the student’s password. .

6. Language Arts Writing - Corrections limited to maintain self esteem
Goal: Independent writers who enjoy writing
Lucy Caulkin’s writer’s workshop
Cursive handwriting
Wordstudy - Phonemic patterns and themes
Reading - Integrated into writing, science, and
social studies
Fiction and nonfiction

7. Math Enduring understandings– problem solving and computational skills
Recursive practice is necessary for skill development
Flexible math grouping based on present level of need

8. Social Studies Cooperative projects Citizenship Map skills Economics
Ancient Civilizations

9. Science
Hands-on lessons in Investigation Station, Science City, and Outdoor Lab
Topics: Rocks, living things, solar system, matter, and simple machines
Health lessons are taught by the Physical
Education Department

10. Hola! FLES Spanish taught twice a week
Non-letter grade (proficiency indicated on report card)

11. Volunteer Opportunities
Room parent
Field trips
Gardening (Habitat Day)
Art in the Classroom

12. Activity Fee $25.00 Scholastic Super Science magazine
Storyworks Jr. magazine

13. B Birthday Policy
Please refrain from sending in birthday treats such as candy, cupcakes, cookies, balloons, etc.
Nonedible trinkets may be brought in for distribution to all classmates.
See “Parent Handbook” if you
have questions.