WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE 2016 2017 OUR TEAM

WELCOME TO THIRD GRADE 2016 -2017

OUR TEAM • Michelle Erb, ITL michelle_erb@hcpss. org • Glenn Hayes glenn_hayes@hcpss. org • Sarah Ports sarah_ports@hcpss. org • Tim Wilson timothy_wilson@hpss. org • Liz Wyant elizabeth_wyant@hcpss. org • Claire Mize, para claire_mize@hcpss. org

Our Schedule • 8: 30 -8: 45 Unpack/breakfast • 8: 45 -9: 45 Content AM (Science/Health/Social Studies) • 9: 45 -10: 45 Related Arts • 10: 45 -12: 00 ELA/Math AM • **12: 00 -12: 45 Content PM (Science/Health/Social Studies) • 12: 45 -1: 00 ELA/Math PM • 1: 00 -2: 00 Recess/Lunch • 2: 00 -3: 00 ELA/Math PM • 3: 00 -3: 15 Pack Up/Dismissal

Snack • Since our lunch is late, students are able to eat a snack when we return to our classrooms after Related Arts at 10: 45. • Please provide a small snack. • Students can save part of their breakfast as snack if they wish. Monday Folders Please make sure you look at your child’s folder and return it the next day. You don’t want to miss important info.

Student-Led Conferences Students will facilitate meetings between the student, teacher, and parents in order to 1) Review educational progress 2) Set (new) goals 3) Secure parent help and input with goals.

Before the Conference Students will: • Learn about student-led conferences • Select sample work to share • Reflect on their goals and set new goals • Learn/Brainstorm ways to improve on their goals • Practice!

During the Conference Participants will: • The student will present the report card and work samples. • The student will share his/her reflection. • The teacher will give input and comments. • The parent, teacher, and student will have a conversation about what was shared any other questions.

After the Conference Student, Teacher, and Parent Evaluation We need feedback in order to make our conferences as meaningful as possible.

Major Math Concepts for Third Grade • Whole Numbers • Multiplication and Division • Fractions • Measurement and Data • Geometry

Math Homework • Weekly practice on concepts and skills will be sent home on Monday and will be due back at school on Friday.

Language Arts Units

Language Arts Homework is given out every Monday to be completed throughout the week.

Vocabulary Tests are given every Friday. To prepare for these tests your child should… • Complete their vocabulary packet at school during the week. • Actively participate in word work rotations during the school day. • Thoroughly complete their vocabulary homework each night. • Study the definitions and spelling of vocabulary words each night.

Canvas: What Your Child Will Learn

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