1. Back to School Night Welcome to Third Grade
September 14, 2016

2. Philosophy – “School is life, not a preparation
for life,” John Dewey
Discipline – Teach good behavior through
positive guidance
Class rules: be fair, kind and safe
Snacks – Bring your own
Grading – “Good try!”
Grades are private
and positive
N/C’s – Neat and careful
Communication – Newsletters
Conferences

3. Language Arts Writing - Corrections limited to maintain self esteem
Goal: Independent writers who enjoy writing
Writer’s workshop
Cursive handwriting
Spelling - Phonemic patterns and themes
Homework - Extensions of classwork
Parental help is encouraged
Spelling is assigned weekly, collected on Fri.
Math is assigned daily, Mon. through Thurs.
Reading - Integrated into
science & social studies
Fiction and nonfiction

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

5. Social Studies Cooperative projects Map skills Economics
Ancient Civilizations
Government

6. 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

7. Math Two strands – problem solving and computational skill
Recursive practice is necessary for skill development
Homework assigned daily except Friday and test days

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

9. Activity Fee $25.00 Scholastic Science magazine
Storyworks Jr. magazine

10. B Birthday Policy
Please refrain from sending in birthday treats (see Parent Handbook)