Welcome to Third Grade!

Daily Schedule

Specials
Monday: Library and Phys. Ed. Tuesday: Phys. Ed. And computer Wednesday: Music and Phys. Ed/ library research* Thursday: Music and computer Friday: Phys. Ed. And art We also have Mrs. Bonanno and Mrs. Leshmet pushing in throughout the year for mental and physical health issues.

Supplies
Accordion Folder 2 binder with colored tab dividers a plastic/vinyl take home folder #2 Ticonderoga or Dixon yellow pencils 2 packages of wide ruled loose leaf paper 1 marble notebook 4 dry erase markers and 2 highlighters old sock Elmers white glue and a glue stick Scissors a box of 24 crayons,colored pencils, and markers Hand held eraser *flash cards (+,-,x, to practice at home)
please monitor your childs supplies throughout the year and replace consumable materials as necessary
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***Book covers for math & spelling texts (jumbo size)

Homework Requirements
PLEASE INITIAL PLANNER DAILY: Monday-Friday
Read for 20 minutes Study math facts* Study spelling words/
writing them is better than studying orally

Daily
Please provide a quiet and organized spot for homework to be done.

Written assignments which may include penmanship, math skills, spelling & language, or content area tasks.

As needed

study for unit tests in science or social studies

FINISH ANY INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS FROM THE SCHOOL DAY!

September- January: addition and subtraction through 18 January-March: multiplication ( review addition and subtraction) March-June: multiplication and division (review addition and subtraction)

Proper Heading
The following heading should be used on all homework papers and handouts. PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILDS PAPERS UNTIL HE/SHE GETS USED TO THIS!

NAME SUBJECT DATE ASSIGNMENT ________________________________ Example: # 14 Mary Johnson Math 9/9/07 place value

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TESTING DATES!

The following dates are important testing dates. Please avoid scheduling doctor/dentist/ortho appointments on these dates.
Cognitive Abilities tests-September 16,19, and 20 NYS ELA assessments (reading, writing, listening)-April 17 and 18* NYS math assessments April 23 and 24 IOWA- TBA

In addition, weekly spelling tests are given on Friday mornings. All other tests and quizzes will be announced a week in advance, so look in the planner often! Thank you for your cooperation. *Tuesday after spring break

Miscellaneous
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL- I AM GOING GREEN! (updates, study guides, notes) northcolonie.org- gatepost/sign up for e-blasts/snn EDUPLACE.COM- math resources and homework sheets if your child forgets! SPELLINGCITY.COM-spelling activities to improve word skills Completed papers: gone over together in class/childs responsibility to follow along and make corrections Unfinished papers need to be completed and returned Homework calendar/class goal Take home folder: leave in and take out Label all extra clothing-coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, etc. Birthdays Notes: send them via email or mark them READ NOW!! Contact me by e-mail: ppinkham@ncolonie.org rather than leaving voicemails Absences-requests for work-before 11:30 written excuse & phone call Book orders- checks only please/ always due one week from the day they come home emergency phone chain/early dismissal procedures/update if any changes throughout the year please sign up for conferences! Recess/lunch changes: labeled envelope- name, 3P and amount * questions/concerns

Curriculum
Language Arts:
Reading Workshop: Interactive Read Alouds, Shared Reading, Independent Reading (Daily 5), Guided Reading, and Book Clubs and THOUGHTFUL responding Writing Workshop: process approach/ various text structures independent writing projects writing notebook/ poetry on-demand writing inquiry/research (media and reference skills) Language/word study: high frequency word wall spelling & vocabulary, word chunks listening/speaking conventions of print/grammar, usage, and mechanics

Cursive Formations

Math

place value/ compare, order and round numbers time and money (elapsed time and counting change) addition- up to 4 digits with trading subtraction- up to 4 digits with trading data, graphing, and probability customary and metric measurement multiplication conceptsmemorize facts through x10 multiplying through 2 digit by 1 digit division conceptsfacts through dividing by 10 Geometry: solid and plane figures Fractions problem solving strategies and estimating (in all units)

check it out! www.eduplace.com extra practice and reinforcement of math skills

Communities Around The World

The Southgate Community/Town of Colonie The United States (Washington,D.C.) Australia Vietnam

Social Studies

The emphasis is on geography, culture, economics, government and social issues/current events (i.e. deforestation, natural resource depletion, etc.). Some history of each world community is also covered.

Science
sound plant and animal relationships solar system/lunar study butterflies and moths severe weather

Health
communicable diseases
mental health-feelings & communication (Pumsy)

personal safety fire prevention and safety social health-character education

Computer Keyboarding and Research

instruction in computer lab to develop reasonable touch keyboarding skills through a comprehensive program designed at the third grade reading level. Internet research on content area topics