1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Mr. Baumann
Grade 3
The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn. ~John Lubbock  

2. Teacher to Parent Communication
Phone:
Class Web Page: kyrene.org/jbaumann
“3rd Grade Newsletter” weekly or bi-weekly

3. School Policies Birthdays-
Students’ names will be read during morning announcements.
Please do not send birthday treats from home.
Please or evite all birthday invitations- this helps avoid anyone getting their feelings hurt.
Class Parties-
Winter
Friendship Day
End of the Year
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4. School Policies (continued)
Lunch-
Send checks and cash in an envelope with your child’s and teacher’s name.
You can also place money in your child’s lunch account online.
Changes in Transportation-
Please send a note or to let me know of any changes.
If a change is needed late in the day, please call the office and they will let me know.
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5. Cerritos - Programs We Practice
The 7 Habits of Healthy Kids
C.A.R.E.S.
Leadership Notebooks
Wildly Important Goals (WIGS)
Mission Statements
7 Habits: 1. Be proactive (You’re in Charge), 2. Begin with the end in mind (Have a Plan), 3. Put first things first (Work First, then play), 4. Think win-win (Everyone can win), 5. Seek first to understand then to be understood (Listen Before you talk), 6. Synergize (together is better), 7. Sharpen the Saw (balance feels best)
CARES: Cooperation, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety – Hallway, Bathroom, Classroom, Borrowing Laptops, Lunchroom, Dismissal, Playground, Office
WIGS: Wildly important goals (academic and personal)
Mission statements: class and personal

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7. Classroom Expectations
Stay positive
Do your best and forget the rest
Treat others how you want to be treated
Show good character even when no one else is looking.
Discuss the Leadership Tickets tracking page in the take home binder.

8. Discuss the Leadership Tickets tracking page in the take home binder.

9. Be a Problem Solver http://safeshare.tv/v/ss57ac8a2778573

10. Homework Nightly Math Homework Weekly Reading Homework
Read 20 min. grade level appropriate chapter book
NEATNESS!
Purple Take Home Folder
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11. Grading Report Card Indicators
Proficient- consistently meets and at times exceeds the grade level standards and produces work that demonstrates a thorough understanding of grade level standards.
Developing - often approaches and at times meets the grade level standards and produces work that demonstrates a partial understanding of grade level standards.
Area of Concern - often falls below or far below the grade level standards and produces work that demonstrates a minimal understanding of grade level standards.
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12. Math Resources: i-Ready A Few Major Math Concepts
Multiplication and division strategies
Fractions
Area and relate to multiplication/addition
Geometric measurement: recognize perimeter as an attribute of plane figures.
Adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers
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13. English Language Arts (ELA)
Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA)
The program has been crafted and researched to help every student become knowledgeable readers- fluent in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Skills Strand: decoding instruction and reading time
Listening & Learning Strand: background knowledge, vocabulary, and read-alouds.

14. English Language Arts (ELA)
The 11 high- interest units covered this year will include:
Classic Tales
Classification of Animals
The Human Body and Senses
Ancient Roman Civilizations
Light and Sound
The Viking Age
Astronomy
Native American Regions and Cultures
European Exploration and Colonization
Colonial America
Ecology

15. Science Life Science Physical Science Earth Science Light and Sound
Layers of the Earth
Rocks
Weathering /Erosion
Volcanoes/Earthquakes
Physical Science
Light and Sound
Life Science
Ecosystems
Food Chains
Plant Structures
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16. Social Studies Communities Early Civilizations
Exploration and Colonization
Civil War and Reconstruction
Immigration
Postwar U.S.
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17. Creativity
Students will exercise their imagination through purposeful play.
Critical Thinking Students will use knowledge gained through our curriculum to explore and expand their knowledge with hands on learning.
Communication
Students will develop their listening and speaking skills as they work in teams and present ideas.
Courage
Students will learn that failure gets you one step closer to a solution. Failure sparks innovation!
Collaboration
Students will work together to brainstorm, problem solve, and “make stuff” in partnerships, teams, and small groups.

18. Communication www.kyrene.org/jbaumann Listserv Email Phone
Notes to and from

19. Things to do! Before you leave, please:
Enter your information into the class distribution list if you haven’t already.
Write a note to your child and leave it on your child’s desk.

20. Grit & Growth Mindset
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21. Questions
If you have questions please write them down on the paper provided at your desk.
Please include your name and phone number or address. I will contact you to answer your questions.
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22. Thank You for Attending