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Welcome 3 rd Grade Parents! We’re looking forward to our partnership this year! http://elethirdgrade.weebly.com/
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Attendance and Tardies Students may enter the rooms at 7:15 am Anyone entering the classroom after 7:45 is considered tardy. Instructional day ends at 2:45. Please try to schedule appointments after school. Please email eleattendance@cms.k12.nc.us and copy your child’s teacher in the email if your child is absent.eleattendance@cms.k12.nc.us Students who attend school regularly and on time are more successful. As a team, we hope to maximize your child’s learning potential.
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It’s All about Organization and Responsibility! Binder Agenda
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Communication ELE Agenda Progress Reports-Powerschool Communication/SOAR Hawk Folders – bi-weekly Newsletter/Email – bi-weekly Homework Please attend Literacy Night/Math night on October 20 th.
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Homework Policy At Least 20-30 Minutes of Reading. Homework may be assigned from different teachers- literacy, math, science, social studies, and homeroom. Check agenda daily for homework and important information. Help your child develop good homework habits.
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Weekly Assessments Common assessments Literacy and Word Work Math quizzes S.S. and Science quizzes and tests are announced 2- 4 days in advance with a study guide or class notes. Students are learning the grading scale. Check your child’s agenda
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Grading Scale A = 90-100 Excellent B = 80-89 Very Good C = 70-79 Satisfactory D = 60-69 Low Performance F = Below 60 Unsatisfactory Transition Into Third Grade: a “3” in second grade is equal to 80-100% on the grading scale for 3-5. Grades are earned, not given.
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CMS and State Assessments MAPS Assessment (Measures of Academic Progress for Students) 3 times a year Reading 3D (Measures Reading Growth throughout the year) BOG only for reading— Wednesday – Sept. 9th EOG for Reading and Math CMS and State assessments are NOT reflected on your child’s report card.
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Curriculum Overview
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Science Focus Scientific Method Matter Energy Earth, Moon, Sun Earth systems Structure and Function of Human Body Ecosystems (classroom gardens) Force and Motion
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Math Focus Numeration and Place value 2/3 digit Addition and Subtraction Multiplication/Division Metric Measurement/Elapsed Time Fractions Geometry Graphing Problem Solving Throughout Third Grade Roadmap – There is a link on the 3 rd grade website. Third Grade Roadmap
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Social Studies Focus Citizenship and Government Communities Across Time People of Impact/Biography Project Economics
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Balanced Literacy Reader’s Workshop Mini-lesson (Reading Skills and Strategies) Independent/Guided Reading on your “Just-Right” level www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/ Scholastic Bookwizard App Share Interactive Read-Aloud Model reading strategies and responses Word Work Words their Way Vocabulary
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Writing Focus Writer’s Workshop Planning, drafting, revising, editing, publishing Sentence Structure, Parts of Speech, Grammar Narrative Writing Informational Writing (Biography Report) Persuasive Writing Friendly Letters Summaries Poetry Cursive *Students will be writing in all subject areas.
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Flexible Grouping Students change classes for Literacy/Social Studies and Math/Science. Classes will not be formed until all beginning of year assessments are completed and analyzed. Currently, students are switching across the hall, but that could change. Students are placed in a class that meets their needs at the time. Classes differ by pace and learning style— curriculum is the same.
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First Quarter Conferences Friday, October 23 rd Schedule vacations accordingly Please sign up tonight if possible on the back tables.
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SOAR Behavior Plan All third grade classrooms will follow this plan Students are expected to follow the ELE SOAR Matrix. Failure to do so will result in a strike which will be recorded in the agenda. Parents need to review and initial agendas each night. Students will be awarded tickets for good choices and having agenda signed/completed correctly.
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Birthday Celebrations Please give teacher 3-5 days notice before sending in birthday treats. Birthday treats can be purchased from the cafeteria. (These treats are nut-free.) Send in store bought (not homemade) cookies, cupcakes, donuts, or brownies—must be quick to eat Labels must be visible on snacks. Severe allergies across grade level. Meet us in the cafeteria or send in with your child. We have a “Birthday Book” club through the media center.
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Classroom Fees This year we are asking for a one time fee to cover grade level expenses. Our total fee is $57.00 Money will be collected 9/8-9/11. Field trip to Matthews Playhouse – $7.50 Field trip to Discovery Place - $13.50 EOG Workbooks (Literacy and Math)- $13.00 Motivation Math - $17.00 Class T-Shirt - $6.00
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How to contact the teacher……. Email Website Agenda Phone call Note
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