1. Welcome to the Rising 3rd Grade Meet & Greet!

2. 3rd Grade Teachers  Ms. Burgin  Ms. Kuleski  Ms. Mohamed  Mr. Proctor  Mr. Polzer  Ms. Stroh  Ms. Treadwell

3. Curriculum Overview Our curriculum consists of:  Language Arts  Reader’s Workshop  Writer’s Workshop  Word Study  Math  Science  Social Studies  Technology  Specials  PE, Art, Music, Library  Field Trips  Swimming, Outdoor Lab, The US Capitol among others!

4. Language Arts This is the year of a large transition - Learning to read versus reading to learn.

5. Math  This is the year in which we introduce multiplication and division.  Measurement becomes an integrated skill that students will see and use in math and science.

7. Summer Suggestions  Keep reading – studies show that students who read over the summer maintain skills gained in the previous year  Take every opportunity to learn  Ask your student to help you decide the value of items and their prices at a grocery store  Measure things around the house  Practice organizational skills such as alphabetizing  Encourage problem-solving  Take advantage of local and free resources  Join the Aurora Hills Summer Reading Program

8. Any General Questions?

9. Thank you Families!! See you in September