WelcomeWelcome!!

Third Grade Dual LanguageSra. Travers & Mrs. Ondo

¡Bienvenidos!¡Bienvenidos!

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The Dual Language Program’s Mission

El propósito del programa de dos idiomas

Tonight’s AgendaEl propósito de esta noche

Third Grade Dual Language Model

Curriculum

NY State Assessments

Intervention Block

Homework

Snack & Birthdays

Trips

Conferences

Ways to Help at Home

Questions?

Third Grade Dual Language ModelEl modelo del programa del tercer grado

Departmentalized instruction:

Sra. Travers: Math & Science in the Spanish Zone

Mrs. Ondo: ELA & Social Studies in the English Zone

English Language ArtsLectura y escritura

Reader’s Workshop Guided reading, independent reading, reading responses

Curriculum Goals Heavy focus on nonfiction Read higher level texts closely Discuss texts using evidence and synthesizing information (RAC) Build Stamina Write nonfiction pieces using evidence Increase academic vocabulary

Third Grade DRA & EDL benchmarks: 28 now, 38 at the endSpanish second language benchmarks: 12 now, 24 at the end

English Language ArtsLectura y escritura

Writer’s Workshop

Students: Generate ideas Draft Revise Edit Publish

Curriculum Goals Personal Narrative Persuasive Essay Note-taking skills Writing in response to a prompt Writing as Scientists & Historians

MathematicsMatemáticas

Engage NY Math Multiplication & Division Place Value Measurement Area Fractions Data Geometry

Curriculum Goals Build skills within and above grades Develop speed and accuracy Explain thinking in writing Think fast and solve multi-step problems

Social StudiesCiencias sociales

“Communities Around the World”

Units of study include: Geography and Map Skills Economics and Natural Resources Symbols, Law, Values and Beliefs Folk Tales, Legends, Oral and Written Histories

ScienceCiencias naturales

Units of study include: The Human Body Animal Adaptations Soils and Systems Measurement

New York State AssessmentsExámenes del estado de Nueva York

ELA Exam: April 5-7, 2015 Multiple Choice Questions Short Response Extended Response

MATH Exam: April 13-15, 2015 Multiple Choice Questions Word Problems Short Response Problems

Intervention BlockBloque de intervención

Targeted instruction begins in November.

Junior Great Books

A classroom reading and discussion program that serves to build young minds, improve critical thinking, and promotes higher student achievement through a shared inquiry process.

EnrichmentVisual Reasoning (5 week program)Math (5 weeks following visual reasoning)Second cycle in the SpringParents are notified by mail if their child is selected for this program.

HomeworkTarea

Homework Planner & Folder Must be returned to school daily. Please put any notices/letters for the teacher or office in the folder.

Choice Boards Spelling work due every Friday Reading responses due every Monday Math work should be submitted on specified due date

Help your child find a quiet place in your home.

Establish a homework time.

Read with or to your child every night.

Special Area Classes ScheduleClases de área especial

RED TEAM BLUE TEAM

AArt – Ms. O’Keefe

AMusic – Ms. Carpenter

Media Center Computer Lab

B Art – Ms. O’Keefe B Music – Ms. Carpenter

CMusic – Ms. Carpenter

CPE – Dethwick

Computer Lab Media Center

D Music – Ms. Carpenter D PE – Dethwick

E PE – Dethwick E Art – Ms. Westerberg

F PE – Dethwick F Art – Ms. Westerberg

SnackLa merienda

We will have a working snack every morning around 10:00am.

Comeremos una pequeña merienda cada mañana a las 10:00am.

Nutritious Snack Policy

We encourage: Crackers Pretzels Fruit Cheese

NO Peanuts or Tree NutsNO Drinks

Birthdays!¡Celebraciones de cumpleaños!

We will celebrate at the end of the school day!

We have: 23 students on the blue team 23 students on the red team Families are welcome to…

bring a healthy treat

Please be mindful of our healthy snack policy.

You may choose a suggested snack from our Birthday Snack list.

TripsExcursiones

Policies:

Permission slips must be in writing, not verbal.

Students are encouraged to wear their Post Road gear.

Bagged lunches are required – no lunchboxes.

Parent chaperones must sign a commitment form and arrive 15 minutes early for a debriefing meeting.

TripsExcursiones

Third Grade Trips:

Central Park Zoo

Human Body Workshop (in house)

The Museum of Natural History

Bruce Museum

Sound Waters

Hudson River Museum

Parent ConferencesConferencias de padres y maestros

Parent Teacher Conferences 2015 -2016

Fall Conferences Daytime conferences: October 22nd & 26th Evening conferences: October 29th

Spring Conferences Daytime conferences: March 7th & 14th Evening conferences: March 10th

Please make your appointments before you leave today!

Contacting UsCómo contactarnos

If you need to speak to us regarding anything related to your child please do not hesitate to contact us.

You may… Call the main office at (914) 422-2320 and leave a message with the best time and

number to reach you.

Write us a note with your concern, or with a request to schedule a telephone or in-person conference.

E-mail us at:Mrs. Travers – geygytravers@wpcsd.k12.ny.us Mrs. Ondo – kristenondo@wpcsd.k12.ny.us