Welcome to 3 rd Grade The following pages

Welcome to 3 rd Grade! The following pages give you some information about what to expect in 3 rd grade.

When do I have…. . • Phy. Ed - Tues. 2: 20 - 3: 00 and Thurs. 10: 00 -10: 40 • Music - Mon. 12: 45 - 1: 30 and Wed. - 10: 40 • Library - Mon. 10: 00 - 10: 40 • Art - Fri. 1: 30 - 2: 10 • Computers - Thurs. 10: 50 - 11: 20 10: 00

Subjects and Expectations Room 107

Math • Homework is given almost every night except Friday • Assignments are usually 10 - 15 minutes long depending on the student • Usually the assignment is to complete an assignment already started in class

Topics covered in math: • • • Place value Graphing Addition and subtraction to 4 digits Money and time Multiplication and division Geometry and measurement

Spelling ü Contracts for spelling units are given at the beginning of each week ü Students are expected to study at least 2 nights each week for the test on Friday ü Contracts need to be returned on Fridays with at least one signature of the adult the student studied with ü Tests have 14 regular words and 6 challenge words (for extra credit)

Religion • Most religion assignments are done at school, but discussion of assignments can be prompted at home as well. • Religion textbook and classroom bibles are used throughout the year (students can bring their own bibles to school if they’d like). • Participation in school liturgies is encouraged, and family members are welcome to join in the celebration as they are able.

Science/Social Studies • Students will have a notebook for Science notes. • A variety of topics will be covered in both subjects. • Some assignments will be done in class. Others will be finished at home.

Students will change classes for Science/ Social Studies!!! • Social Studies is in Room 107. • Science is in Room 106.

Study guides and tests for Science/Social Studies • A review day will be given before each test • Test dates will be written in the assignment notebooks or on the website • Text books can be taken home to help study for the tests.

Reading - Book Log • All third grade students are required to read at least 15 minutes each day at home. • Minutes are recorded in the book log form located in each student’s assignment notebook. • Students: Please fill out the log. • Parents: Please initial each log. • This is part of each student’s reading grade.

Reading and Language Arts • Both reading and language will include the use of textbooks. • Students will have a practice book in reading. • Writing assignments will be assigned in both classes throughout the year (poetry, paragraph writing, poems, and a research report).

Writing Reminders • Be aware of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and indenting of paragraphs. • Proofreading is essential before handing work in.

Using Cursive!!! • Cursive is encouraged from second quarter on. Students who feel ready can use cursive anytime. • More assignments will be required in cursive as the year progresses.

Questions? ? ? • Contact me by phone at 837 -8508 ext. 287 • E-mail me at mgallagher@straphael. org

Have a great year! I’m looking forward to working with you!