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Welcome to

Third Grade

Grade 3 TeamMrs. BeckerMrs. HartnerMs. YunMrs. Crivelli

+HCPSS Vision & Mission

VisionEvery student is inspired to learn and empowered to excel.

MissionWe cultivate a vibrant learning community that prepares students to thrive in a dynamic world.

+Mission Statement

To promote a positive self image in each student.

To foster a learning environment which focuses on cooperation and respect for others.

To differentiate within instruction in order to meet each child’s needs.

+ Expectations Have Changed

We will work on fostering greater independence.

There will be a greater focus on writing.

+English Language Arts

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+ HCPSS Writing Matrix for Grade 3

+Purposes for Writing

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

+Components of the Writing Program

Explanatory/Informative, Opinion, and Narrative Writing Activities.

Use of the “Writing Process”

Use of strategies such as “6+1 Traits of Writing”

Applied Language Mechanics

Grammar activities

+The Writing Process

Prewrite

Write

Revise

Edit

Publish

+Mechanics

Grammar

Usage

Capitalization

Punctuation

Spelling

+Components of the Reading Program

Read Aloud

Shared Reading

Guided Reading

Independent Reading

+WTW Typical Week Monday: Teacher demonstrates sort, students cut/sort, write words in

journals and reflects on how the words are alike. Homework: Sort words into the categories learned in class. Give reasons

for your sort.

Tuesday: Independent Sort/Speed Sort & Blind Sort with a partner Homework: Do a “Buddy Sort” with a parent or sibling.

Wednesday: With a buddy, search in books for new words that fit your sort and write them in your journal (Word Hunt) Homework: Hunt for 2-3 new words for each word category and copy

them into your journal.

Thursday: With a buddy, find synonyms/antonyms for the word sort words. Homework: Study for the word sort quiz.

Friday: Word Sort Quiz

+Handwriting

Manuscript

Cursive Instruction

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Math

+Mathematical Content

The students will maintain a balance of concepts, skills and, application.

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Standards for Mathematical Practices

+Grade 3 Common Core Number and Operations (Base Ten)

Quarter 1,2

Operations and Algebraic Thinking (Multiplication/Division) Quarter 1,2,3,4

Measurement and Data (Time, Area, Volume) Quarter 1,2,3,4

Number and Operations (Fractions) Quarter 2,3

Geometry Quarter 4

+Grade 4 Common Core Number and Operations (Base Ten)

Quarter 1

Operations and Algebraic Thinking (Multiplication/Division) Quarter 1,2,3,4

Measurement and Data (Time, Area, Volume, Angles) Quarter 1,2,3,4

Number and Operations in Fractions Quarter 1,2,3,4

Geometry Quarter 3,4

+SMART Pages and SAW Program

Student Mathematics Activity Resource Toolshttps://smart.wikispaces.hcpss.org/

Strategies At Work (A Basic Math Facts Program)

+Social Studies

Our Community and Beyond

Communities Near and Far

The Community Count$

The Citizen and the Community

+ScienceUnit 1 – Earth Science/Weather

Unit 2 – Physical Science/ Experimentation

Unit 3 – Physical Science/ Light, Heat & Sound

Unit 4 – Life Science/Plants & Trees

+ Health

Social and Emotional Health

Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs

Safety and Injury Prevention

Disease Prevention and Control

Family Life

+ Report Cards

Instructional CodesA - Above Grade LevelO - On Grade LevelB - Below Grade Level

+Report Cards

Subject Areas – A, B, C, D, E

Effort Codes/Behavior Outcomes – 1, 2, 3

Grades determined by: class work, homework, participation, tests, observations, anecdotal notes, rubrics, and checklists

HCPSS Web Page – www.hcpss.org

+Our Schedule 9:25-9:30 Opening, Morning Journal

9:30-10:45 Math

10:45-11:30 English Language Arts

11:30-12:00 Recess

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-12:45 DEAR

12:45- 1:45 Related Arts

1:45-2:45 English Language Arts

2:45-3:45 Content

3:45-3:50 Dismissal

+Homework Schedule

Students will have spelling activities and math homework Monday through Thursday.

Reading will be assigned on Monday and due on Friday.

Please make sure to check for accuracy.

Please initial agenda book and homework sheets daily.

+Clarksville Cougars ROAR with an Awesome Attitude Respectful

On Task

Always Safe

Responsible

Communication form will be sent home if a student receives yellow or red.

+Volunteers

Classroom teachers will contact parents about classroom needs and when to begin. A letter will be coming home with more information.

Field Trips are being discussed by the team and planned.

+Other Items of Interest

Quarterly Book Reports

Reading Calendar

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Birthdays/ CelebrationsDue to health issues, HCPSS is not allowing Birthday treats in school.

School Celebrations We have children with allergies. Specific guidelines will be sent beforehand.

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Lunch Prices$2.75

BreakfastOffered everyday$2.00Cereal, bagel, sandwich, etc.

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Dress Code Policyappropriate attireno Flip-Flopsno spaghetti straps

+School Communication

Clarksville ES Web Addressces.hcpss.org

School News Letter Web Address

www.hcpssnews.com

Coming together is a beginning;Keeping together is progress;Working together is success.

Henry Ford

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