1. Welcome to Third Grade

2. We Believe Our Job Is To…
Inspire
Excite
Challenge
Appreciate

3. Agenda Sneak Peek at 3rd Grade Curriculum Define CASTLE Time
Clarify Homework Expectations
Share our classroom management policy
Give you an opportunity to earn some free homework passes

4. Writing Writing- Most of their work is in
the journal. We will publish one
writing piece a six weeks so do not
expect lots of graded pieces to go
home each week.
Journal- Our journals are
“our playground for our pencils” in
which we use to explore creative
concepts.
Cursive- Began 2nd week of school
and will finish by December

5. Word Work Weekly Skill During class we will play with a
specific skill through our writing.
homework will be sent in order
to practice more with that skill.
Assessment
We do not test that skill through
traditional spelling tests that
encourage memorization instead
through authentic writing.

6. Reading Reading in Class Reading at Home Skills Build stamina
Expand vocabulary
Increase fluency/speed
Improve comprehension
Develop love of reading
Reading at Home
Every night
Complete reading log
Skills
Connections with text
Inference
Context Clues
Plot Structure

7. Math Manipulatives/Hands-on learning AISD 90 minute math model
Drill and Practice
Problem Solving-critical thinking
Content Instruction –Modeling
and Guided Practice
Learning Groups- Assessments,
work stations , Reinforcement of
skills
Math journals- Concepts, examples,
strategies on solving problems.
What does it look like in our daily lives?

8. Science NEW TEKS Science Fair Observation Journals Safety in the Lab
Scientific Tools
Matter
Ecosystems
Life cycles
Recycling
Sun, Earth, and Moon
Changes to the Earth
Force and Friction
Simple Systems

9. Social Studies Local Communities Maps Local Government/Citizenship
Economics
Inventors
Regions
Mythology
Folktales
Cultural Celebrations

10. Remediation intervention will begin in September.
TAKS
Benchmarks
Nov. 9th Reading
Nov. 10th Math
Nov. 16th Science
Simulation
Feb. 8th Math
Feb. 9th Reading
TAKS Math******April 26th
TAKS Reading******April 27th
Math Lab
SSI – Student Support Initiative
Remediation intervention will begin in September.

11. Remediation intervention will begin in October or earlier if needed.
CASTLE TIME
30 Minute block from 11:20-11:50
Intervention or Enrichment given as seen fit
Access to 10 Teachers
Students can move from group to group per 6 weeks
Remediation intervention will begin in October or earlier if needed.

12. Homework Given most nights each week
Homework should take 30 minutes excluding reading time
Wednesday folders signed and returned Thursday
Read nightly and stay accountable through weekly comprehension logs that are due Friday
Homework will be written daily in their agenda

13. Classroom Management Positive Incentives vary by class Study Hall
Third Grade “Think Track”
Code of Conduct

14. -Help Wanted- Copy Moms Submit Volunteer Background Check
Send anti-bacterial wipes
Send a dry erase board eraser

15. Notes of Interest
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be conducted in the month of October.
Scholastic Weekly Reader - Please contribute to this wonderful non-fiction weekly magazine that contains current events.
Scholastic Book Order monthly – Great Deals!
Communication: , notes, agenda, folder- Feel free to call or anytime, you are a key component to your child’s education.

16. Thanks for Coming!