Welcome to Third Grade

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Welcome to Third Grade

• Curriculum Night
• 2011-2012

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Schedule

• 750-830 Spelling/Word Work
• 830-930 Writing
• 9301015 Math Problem Solving
• 10151100 Specials
• 11001145 Math Stations
• 1145-1245 Recess/ Lunch
• 1245-145 Reading
• 145-245 Science
• 245-250 Dismissal

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Academic Content Areas
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Six Traits Writing

1. Ideas The content or main theme.
2. Organization The internal structure.
3. Voice The personal voice of the author it
   gives the sense of a real person speaking.
4. Word Choice Precise, colorful, rich language.
5. Sentence Fluency The writing has a rhythm it
   flows.
6. Conventions Mechanical correctness, including
   grammar and spelling.

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Reading Skill Development

• Fact/opinion
• Point of view
• Context clues
• Cause and effect
• Sequence of events
• Fluency
• Decoding strategies

• Story elements
• Character traits
• Drawing conclusions
• Reading for multiple purposes
• Summarization
• Predicting outcomes
• Comprehension

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Social Studies

• Map Elements
• Communities / Local History
• Government
• Cultural Influences
• Economics / Business
• Citizenship

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Math

• Place Value
• Rounding / Compatible Numbers
• Time
• Probability
• Fractions
• Temperature

• Patterns
• Money
• Graphing
• Number Concepts
• Basic Operations
• Geometry
• Problem Solving in real world contexts

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Science

• Scientific Method /Lab Safety
• Force and Motion
• Simple Machines
• Matter
• The Changing Earth
• Earths Natural Resources
• Solar System / Characteristics of the Sun
• Inherited Traits of Plants and Animals
• Animal Adaptations (Polar Habitats)

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Flexible Grouping

• Third grade students are flexibly grouped for
  small group instruction. Teachers pull small
  groups for word work, hands-on resources,
  targeted skill instruction, and comprehension
  strategy instruction.

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Student Responsibilities
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Homework What to expect?

• Monday Thursday
• Minimum of 15 minutes of silent reading each
  night
• Basic math fact practice
• Spelling activities
• As assigned
• Math skill review worksheet
• Language Arts /Science/Social Studies project or
  review worksheet

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Behavior Consequences

1. Use time and materials wisely
2. Participate
3. Use self-discipline
4. Respond promptly and willingly
5. Be courteous
6. Work and play well with others
7. Show respect for property
8. Follow the school rules
9. Listen attentively
10. Follow directions

1. Think Track at recess time 2. Folder
Signed 3. Verbal/Written Apology 4.
Letter/Phone Call Home 5. Conference 6. Office
Referral
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Specials Conduct Slips

• Computers Art Music PE
• Conduct Slip
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• Student Name ________________ Date______________
  _
• Classroom Teacher ___________________
•  
• At Sonntag, we pledge to be Sonntag Strong, all
  day long.
• I did not make a STRONG choice today in Specials.
•  
• Safety First
• Treat others with respect
• Responsible choices
• Open minds
• Never give up
• Go the extra mile
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• Notes____________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________
  ________________________________________________
•  
• Please sign and return to the following Specials
  teacher

• This is the behavior report for all Specials
  classes. If your child receives one of these
  slips, please sign it and return the slip to the
  appropriate Specials teacher. These slips can
  affect your childs conduct grade. These slips
  are meant to communicate inappropriate behaviors
  and are similar to a folder/planner signature.
• If you have questions regarding a conduct slip
  that was sent home, please contact that Specials
  teacher.

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Lunch Time

• Parents are ALWAYS welcome to eat lunch with
  their child at the designated table at the back
  of the cafe.
• We know that you cherish the visit with your
  child, so no friends will be permitted to sit
  with your child.
• In accordance with the State Law of Texas,
  parents who bring food for their child may not
  share with other children.
• Snacks
• This is really important to your child!
• Please send a healthy morning snack and a fresh,
  small bottle of water for your child daily.

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Weekly Agenda/Planner

• Your child has received a weekly planner. Help
  your child learn to use it.
• Check it daily and initial that you have seen it
  EVERYDAY.
• It is never too early to develop organizational
  habits for success.

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Birthday Celebrations

• Birthday celebrations will begin at 230 pm.
• Treats must be store-bought only.
• Please let your childs teacher know you are
  bringing treats so we can schedule accordingly.
• Birthday party celebrations are welcomed and are
  a big part of your childs school year
  experience.

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Transportation Home

• Please inform the school office prior to 215 pm
  of any changes in your childs mode of
  transportation home.
• Teachers will not check emails during
  instructional time, so please contact the office.
• The office may not be able to reach your childs
  teacher with the message after 230 pm.

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Communication
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Planning Time 1015 1100 am Mrs. Mestayer
Mrs. Sligar mestayea_at_fris
coisd.org sligarl_at_friscoisd.org Mr.
Stephens Mrs.
Prior stepheal_at_friscoisd.org
priora_at_friscoisd.org Mrs. Bruno Mrs. Ike
brunoj_at_friscoisd.org ikef_at_friscoisd.org

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Thanks for coming!This PowerPoint is on the
Third Grade Website, so check it out!!