1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Mrs. Fishman
11th Year Teaching (4th year in 3rd Grade; 8th in Kyrene)
BA University of Arizona in Spanish
MA Northern Arizona University in Elementary Education
Originally from Calabasas, CA
Married to David for 16 years, twin 10 year olds – Sammy and Jessie
Loves to hike, read, play board games, cuddle and teach!
Welcome to Curriculum Night

2. Curriculum Third Graders will study: Language Arts Math
Wind and the Willows Mulltiplication (facts through 10)
Animal Classification Division
Rome Fractions
Astronomy Digit Addition/Subtraction
European Explorers Geometry
Ecology Science/Social Studies
Government
Rocks/Earth’s Layers
Economics
Community Building
Holidays
Curriculum

3. Behavioral Expectations
Third Graders are expected to:
follow directions promptly
respect others
accept constructive feedback from adults and peers
attend and persevere to task at hand
demonstrate common courtesy (please/thank you/ I’m apologize/excuse me)
use essential life skills (blow nose/wash hands/tie shoes/recite address and phone number
Behavioral Expectations

4. Class Rules Follow Directions Quickly
Raise your hand for permission to speak
Raise your hand to leave your seat
Make Smart Choices
Keep your teacher happy

5. Time Out (fill in reflection to be signed by parent)
Consequences
Non-Verbal Reminder
Verbal Reminder
Removal from area
Time Out (fill in reflection to be signed by parent)
Principal (extreme behavior go directly to principal)

6. Homework
The work for the month is sent at the beginning of each month, inside their binders however it is still checked daily. The entire packet will be collected at the end of the month.
A homework grade is included on the quarterly progress report.
Homework will contain both math and language arts components.
Individual teachers may add/delete assignments to suit the needs of the individuals in their class.
A student-created project may be included on occasion.
Homework

7. Nuts and Bolts General information Communication
Please return all forms promptly.
Ensure all addresses and phone numbers are current. For emergency purposes, it is essential that you notify both the office and your third grader’s teacher immediately of any changes.
Communication
is the primary method of communication between school and home. Therefore, please send an to your third’s teacher. This will enable you to receive communication regarding newsletters, sign-up genius for parties and parent conferences, as well as classroom updates.
Nuts and Bolts

8. Every instructional minute is valuable.
Attendance Information
Students are permitted on campus at 7:15 a.m.
Students are considered tardy when they arrive after 7:40 a.m.
Dismissal times
Students are dismissed MTThF at 2:35. Wednesday dismissal time is 12:35. Please be on time.
Please notify the office (note, , or phone call) of any changes to the dismissal plan.
Every instructional minute is valuable.
Attendance

9. Arizona Department of Education AZMerit Move On When Reading Standards

10. www.kyrene.org Visit the Kyrene website to find:
Curriculum information
Parent resources
Student educational resources (accessible from home)
School-year calendar
Lunch money account and menu
Bus transportation