2. Welcome to Third Grade Back to School Presentation By Mrs. Argyle

3. What’s Happening This Year Corn Maize Christmas Around the World Times Tables Banana Split Party Hershey Track Mother’s Day Program Cursive Writing

4. Homework Packets Homework packets given every Monday Students complete work at home Parents check and sign homework Students return packets on Thursdays

5. Spelling Spelling list is in homework packet 10 words gradually increasing to 20 Test on Friday

6. Home Reading Reading calendars sent home each month Students read 20 min. each school night Total and record minutes read Parent signature required Student returns calendar on due date

7. Math Addition and subtraction with regrouping Times Tables (Multiplication 0-12) Fractions/Decimals Division Time/Money Measurement Problem Solving (Story Problems)

8. Science Ecosystems Geologic Landforms Simple Machines Electrical Safety

9. Language Arts Reading Grammar Writing Composition Cursive Writing

10. Discipline Policy Verbal Warning – Name on Board 1 check = miss 5 min. recess 2 checks= miss 10 min. recess 3 checks= miss 10 min. recess, call home and/or talk to principal Tickets issued for severe offenses

11. Rewards Praise Treats Free Time in Class Special Privileges Happy Grams WIF (What’s It For) Principal Rewards Class Parties

12. Classroom Rules Raise hand to talk Stay seated Follow directions the first time Work quietly Respect each other

13. Reminders Pick up Back to School Packet Pay donations/Join PTA Sign up for parent volunteers

14. Summary Be prepared Come ready to learn Learning is fun Let’s Have A Great Year Together!