Topsail Elementary Curriculum Night 2018 Grade Three French

Topsail Elementary Curriculum Night 2018 Grade Three French Immersion

Grade Three Classroom Routines and Expectations • Our school day begins at 8: 20 am and ends at 2: 20 pm. Please ensure your child is on time as our class routines begin promptly at 8: 20 am. Our afternoon session begins at 12: 20 pm. • Right at 8: 20 am, students copy down homework from the Smartboard. Occasionally important memos, permission slips, and information will also be in the front pocket of the agenda. It is signed when finished. Please check the agenda nightly. • The red homework duotang will be given periodically and should be returned to school each Friday, unless otherwise noted in the agenda.

Homework District Homework Policies for 3 FI • Must be suitable for independent work • Not to exceed 30 minutes

Homework Our Homework Policies • Occasional activities from various subject areas • 10 -15 minutes reading per evening – students are responsible to choose their own good fit book(s) each week • Finishing up class work if necessary • Studying/preparation for tests/quizzes

Our Classroom • • Shooting Stars Daily reading – individual reading lecteur spécial / lectrice spéciale Spot-checks Desk Witch Secret Listener/Walker Behaviour Bingo

Language Arts • Self-monitoring • Analyzing • Sequencing • Making Connections • Predicting • Inferring • Evaluating • Synthesizing

Language Arts poetry literature circles group discussions speaking activities listening activities guided reading shared reading vocabulary development word activities & games home reading process writing demand writing journal writing independent reading phonics read-alouds show and share buddy reading

Daily Reading • Your child is expected to read each night for a minimum of 10 -15 minutes. • We use the following strategies to choose a good fit book: • I PICK • 5 Finger Rule • Your child is expected to choose a good fit book in the language assigned for the week and to change it out as needed.

Math • Number • Patterns and Relations • Shape and Space • Statistics and Probability

Math Data Analysis - Constructing, reading, and interpreting tally marks, lists, charts, line plots and bar graphs. Patterns –Exploring, creating and recognizing patterns and relationships. Increasing and decreasing patterns, pattern rules Numbers to 1000 – Model, compare, and order numbers to 1000, place value, skipcounting by 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 25, 100, estimate. Addition & Subtraction – Add and subtract 2 - and 3 - digit numbers, mental math, problem solving, the relationship between addition & subtraction. Measurement - Estimating, measuring and comparing objects by length, width and distance using standard and non-standard units of measurement. Fractions – Equal parts, numerators, denominators. Geometry – 2 D shapes and 3 D solids. Multiplication & Division – Facts up to 25, the relationship between multiplication & division, the relationship between multiplication & repeated addition.

Science • There are four main areas of study in this program: • Life Science: Plant growth and changes • Physical Science: Materials and structures • Earth & Space Science: Exploring Soils • Relative Position and Motion Science: Electricity Magnets and Static

Social Studies • In grade 3, we explore the following: – Location, geographic features, population – Cultural diversity and positive interactions among people – Government, citizenship, and public decision making

Art • The Art curriculum allows students to explore the seven basic elements of art using different media: Line Shape Colour Value Texture Form Space

Religion Beacoup d’amis, un monde (Many Friends, One World) A presentation of narratives and informative stories about spiritual leaders and significant people from various living belief systems. The story characters include children, adults, local and community examples, and current and historical individuals.

Health • The entire Primary program is organized around the following components: Mental Health Self-Care Active Living Consumer Health Drug Education Environment Health Nutrition Physical Growth and Development Dental Health Injury Prevention and Safety

Miscellaneous • For Scholastic orders, please use the online parent pay option or cheque; no cash please. • Please label any monies sent in for your child. • If you must make a change for your child’s dismissal, please write a note in his/her agenda. We cannot always check our email during the instructional day so it’s best to leave a message with the office.

Miscellaneous • I would encourage you to send in an extra change of clothes to keep in your child’s locker. • District protocol encourages open window year round – it allows for the circulation of fresh air and promotes productivity. Please ensure your child has a sweater or hoodie to layer. • Please ensure your child brings appropriate clothing for outside play. • I like to encourage independence and responsibility in my classroom. Students are not permitted to call home forgotten items, except when necessary (lunches).

Miscellaneous • Assessment Binder Your child will have an assessment binder this year. This binder serves as a means for me to communicate with you about various curriculum outcomes, as well as your child’s progress. Occasionally, I will send home the binder with outcomes, checklists, assessments, evaluations, progress reports or other work. Please review each item, sign it, and return it in the binder. Please don’t hesitate to include comments, questions, or concerns when you sign your child’s.

Miscellaneous • A reminder that our school is scent-free. This is especially important in our class, as I suffer from scent-induced migraines. • Please do not send in any scented markers, hand sanitizers, etc. • Thank you for your cooperation!

Website Information • My website is www. madamedaley. weebly. com • On my site you will find links to support the curriculum, important dates, monthly calendars, our schedule, and any homework. • Though my site has the daily homework assignments, the site is not a replacement for writing homework in the agenda. • Please don’t forget to sign up for our class newsletter on my website!

Thank you! I look forward to having a fantastic school year filled with learning and laughter!