WELCOME TO CURRICULUM NIGHTMrs. Monzo Third Grade 2015-2016

Please write your child a note of encouragement in their Writer’s Notebook.

My name is Michelle Monzo. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in

Elementary Education from Wayne State University in 2004.

I completed my Masters in Early Childhood Education in 2009 from Oakland University.

This is my ninth year of teaching at Wass. I previously taught 1st grade.

I am married, have a 4 ½ year old daughter (Madison), an “almost” 2-year old son, Mason, and a dog (Brutus).

A little about me…

My Treasures…

Madison Mason

Ranch Procedures

Red Homework Folder

Check daily Remove papers Please return each day Specials schedule on back

Assignment Books

Communicates homework & due dates

Items to be brought to schoolAdult signature EACH NIGHTCrazy night - write a noteForget homework or incomplete

(Blue note and an opportunity to catch up during recess)

THIRD GRADE CURRICULUM

Reading, Writing & Math

READING WRITING MATH

Working to build a base of CAFÉ strategies to

support reading comprehension,

accuracy, fluency, and expanding vocabulary

Conventions (punctuation and

capitalization)

Grammar

Different genres(personal

narratives-true stories)

Basic Facts(Unit 1:

Multiplication and Division)

Showing Evidence

Problem Solving

*Answer Key

MathMath Expressions

Homework pages – each nightRemembering pages – at schoolUnit ReviewUnit TestQuarterly Test basic facts for report cards

Addition/subtraction all quartersMultiplication/division 3rd and 4th quarter

• Math is taught five times per week • Basic fact practice daily

Word Study New spelling pattern each week 5 High-frequency Words Introduce sort & send home homework on Monday

Tests are Friday Q.S.I. (Ms. Torres) Spelling City App

Social Studies

“Social Studies Alive”(5 regions of the United States) 1. Textbook 2. Student workbook (I.S.N.)3. Interactive Activities and Mapping4. Chapter Review and Tests (each region)5. iPad Activities

(Approximately 3 times per week)

Science Units

Structures of Life Measurement (Metric) Properties of Water Light and Heat Earth, Moon and Sun

(Approximately 3 times per week)

Technology Digital Citizenship (WWW)

Computer Lab iPads

Tech Talks (flyer) Services Building (Livernois)

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

OTHER EXCITING TOPICS

Cursive Buddies Wass Wolf Packs Wax Museum (late March-

early April) 3rd Grade Music Concert (Date TBD)

State Mandated Assessment (May-exact dates to come)

GradesLetter grades and percentages will be

given on some papers and tests“N” requires parent signature+, +, , - and –

Characteristics of Learners4 electronic report cards

HAC Account (Computer Lab tonight!)

S SecureP ProgressingN Needs improvement/More time/ More practice

How You Can be a Super Parent!

Foster the love of reading and writing Modeling, Family Read

Alouds, letter writing Library trips Bookstore

Check over your child’s homework

Encourage the use of… Front Row/ Spelling

City

Communicate with the teacherClassroom websiteNotesEmail

Math Homework HelperPractice Basic Facts Math Drawings“What makes you

say that?”

Birthday Celebrations & Nut-free Classrooms

We love to celebrate birthdays! 26 students Please be reminded that edible birthday

treats are no longer allowed - Alternative options include: class book, toy/game for indoor or outdoor recess, school supplies, etc.

Snacks containing nuts or nut products are not permitted. This also includes products which have been manufactured in a plant that processes nuts and tree nuts – PLEASE check labels CAREFULLY!

Nut products for lunch are permitted

Friendly Reminders

Please return Entertainment Books/Money, party money, forms, etc.

Owl Pellet Dissection (date to follow)Complete the Wass Student Directory form Volunteer Background Check (Fill out

tonight if you want to go on a field trip later.)

Write your child a note of encouragement in their Writer’s Notebook.

iPads

Educreations (used across all subjects) Reading-Fluency recordings Math-solving math problems discussing

with partners and whole groupSpelling City Front Row (math app)

Adaptive practice iMovie

Wax Museum, All About Me, etc.

Stick around to chat if would like

Home Access Center

Please be sure to set up your HAC account so you can view your

child’s report card! Miss Opron will be available in the computer lab to assist you in setting up your account and to answer any questions you may have, or…..

Copy down this link to set up your account on your

own. https://trohac.troy.k12.mi.us/HomeAccess