1. Welcome Parents! 3 rd Grade Back to School Night

2. Families as partners in education Education is most successful when the school and home can work together jointly.

3. If you have any questions please write them on a note card.

4. Class Goals To learn new skills and discover new interests. To have fun and make new friends. To give students the academic tools and behavioral strategies they need to succeed in 3 rd grade and beyond. To provide a learning environment that is supportive of the growth of all classmates.

5. Steps to ensure your child has a successful day! Agenda Homework Take-home folder Supplies Snack

6. Communication Agenda Students are responsible for showing their parents their agenda for homework, projects, and upcoming tests. There should be something written everyday. Take home folder Classroom Parent Third Grade Website

7. Classroom Schedule 8:00-8:15 AM School starts, Attendance, and Homeroom 8:15 – 9:00 AMSocial Studies/Science 9:00 – 10:15 AMMath / Literacy AM Group 10:15 - 11:00 Specials 11:00 – 11:45 AM Math / Literacy AM Group 11:45 - 12:20Math / Literacy PM Group 12:20- 1:20 PM Recess / Lunch 1:20 – 2:45 PMMath / Literacy PM Group 2:45 PMDismissal * Every other Friday Health & PE for all classes This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like.

8. Classroom Community Our classroom rules help us get along with each other: Be respectful. Be responsible Be ready Be organized and follow directions. Be on time. Be prepared. Behavior Chart “Go for the Green” 3 R Tickets.

9. Homework Homework given on Monday will be due Wednesday. Homework given on Wednesday will be due Friday. They are encouraged to read a minimum of 20 minutes a day. Students are encouraged to study their fast facts daily. Late homework will not be accepted for credit. There will be projects throughout the year.

10. Class Subjects Literacy Math Science Social Studies Specials include: -Art, Music, Library, Physical Education and Technology. We will be covering all subjects as outlined in the BCPSS curriculum.

11. Refresher on 3 rd Grade & School Policies School starts at 8:00 A.M. First period class begins at 8:15 AM. Running late? Check in at the Elementary office before coming to class. Dismissal is at 2:45 PM. Birthdays Snacks / Water Name on personal belongings Replenish supply bags

12. LiteracyThemes We are Readers & Writers! Reading & Researching Like an Historian Reading Like a Writer Reading & Researching Like a Scientist We will also use Fundations and the Daily 5 for small group instruction.

13. Writing Themes Writing to Inform Writing to Instruct Narrative Writing Writing to Persuade

14. Math Multiplication and Division Measurement and Area Fractions Geometry Collecting and Displaying Data Word Problems

15. Social Studies Celebrating the United States Presidents – Our Government – Symbols of our Country Maps - Cities Baltimore City

16. Science Living Things Chesapeake Bay and Pollution Water Cycle Force in Motion

17. Communication Mrs. Duggan: a.akers@bcps.k12.md.usa.akers@bcps.k12.md.us Mrs. Lambdin: cenuzzi@bcps.k12.md.uscenuzzi@bcps.k12.md.us Mrs. Mazziott’s: bjgarry@bcps.k12.md.usbjgarry@bcps.k12.md.us Mrs. Walker’s: gmozeik-walker@bcps.k12.md.usgmozeik-walker@bcps.k12.md.us Our class website: www.baltimorecityschools.org/233 Under the “Academics” tabwww.baltimorecityschools.org/233 Classroom Parent We look forward to a great year of learning!

18. This concludes our presentation. Please take this time to view your child’s work upstairs.