The ABCs of 3rd Grade

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The ABCs of 3rd Grade

• Mrs. Bowling,
• Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Davis,
• Mrs. Moreno, and Mrs. Rogers
• 2006-2007

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Learning Together in 3rd Gradeby Barbara and
Sue Gruber

• Third grade is a special place,
• See the big smile on my face.
• Our class is a great team,
• We make our teacher beam.
• We work hard each busy day,
• Then out to the yard to play
• Multiplication is fun,
• Nine times nine is eighty-one.
• Learn the math facts one through ten,
• Practice-again and again.
• Reading, writing, spelling too,
• So much to learn, much to do.
• History, geography, science too,
• We even learn about the ocean blue.
• Third grade is a special place,

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Attendance

• In third grade many of our learning activities
  are hands-on learning experiences. This makes
  catching up on missed instruction extremely
  difficult. For this reason, it is important that
  your child be in school daily.
• Each day begins at 830am. The tardy bell rings
  at 835am. It is imperative that your child be
  in the classroom before that time so that
  valuable instruction is not missed.
• In the event that your child is absent, please be
  sure to send an excuse to school on the day that
  your child returns.

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Behavior

• Our classes have worked together to devise our
  class rules. It is our intent to give each
  student the time and attention he/she deserves.
  Therefore, if a student demands more attention
  than others in regards to misbehaving, we will
  notify you promptly. We, then, can work together
  to develop strategies to help the situation.

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Discipline Plan and Conduct

• Our rules are
• Respect others and yourself.
• Use self control at all times.
• Raise your hand to speak or leave your seat.
• Respect the property of others.
• Work quietly to allow the teachers to teach and
  to allow others to learn.
• Remember rules inside and outside of class!

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Communication

• Communication is the key to making sure your
  childs needs are met. Please contact us if you
  would like to discuss celebrations or concerns.
  The best way to contact us is either through
  e-mail or through calling our voice mail.
  Please have voice mail calls in by 200 p.m. to
  ensure that your message is received. You will
  receive our e-mail and voice message number in
  your class packet.

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Grades

• We give class work grades, quizzes, and tests.
  You will be notified before a test is given.

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Homework

• We will be giving daily homework assignments.
  Third grade gives an average of 30 to 45 minutes
  of homework each night. The assignments will
  usually consist of practicing a skill that has
  been covered in class. In certain instances,
  incomplete class work will be sent home to be
  finished. Homework not turned in or forgotten at
  home will be completed during recess. Children
  will be responsible for writing assignments on
  the daily assignment sheet. Each homework
  assignment will be reviewed with the students
  before they take it home.

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Work Packets

• Work packets will be sent home on Tuesdays in the
  Wolf Book with grades that your child has made
  for that week. Please sign the packet of papers
  and return it the next morning. We use these
  papers to help us in evaluating your childs
  progress.

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Language Arts

• Language Arts is divided into three major areas
• Reading 70
• English/Writing 20
• Spelling 10

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Math Skills

• Math skills for third grade include
• Addition/Subtraction Data and Graphing
• Money/Time Geometry
• Number sense Fractions/Decimals
• Multiplication and Division Measurement
• Addition and subtraction facts should be
  memorized. Multiplication facts will need to be
  memorized starting in the fall. Weekly timed
  tests will be given once students have had ample
  time to learn multiplication facts. We will use
  manipulatives in math to help students grasp
  concepts but memorization of basic facts is
  necessary.

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Social Studies

• Social Studies topics include
• Communities
• Where People Start Communities
• Pilgrim Community
• Communities Grow and Change
• People Working Together
• Living together in a Community, State, and Nation
• The Many People of a Community
• Georgia Unit

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Science

• Science topics include
• Rocks and Minerals of Georgia
• Soils
• Fossils
• Weathering
• Heat Energy
• Magnets
• Habitats
• Features of Organisms of Georgia
• Pollution and Conservation

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Specials

• Specials are different for each teacher. We have
  specials
• from 1240-125.
• Please wear appropriate shoes for PE to school.
  The students will not be allowed to change shoes
  during the day.

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Birthdays

• You may bring in cupcakes for your childs
  birthday if you wish. The students are allowed
  to eat them in the cafeteria. Please let us know
  a day in advance.

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Field Trips

• Field trips are planned to meet and reinforce
  educational objectives and standards. We are in
  the process of planning our field trips for this
  year. Details will be sent home as soon as they
  are available.

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PTO

• Please join PTO to show your support for our
  school. The PTO plans to build on to our
  playground, they support your childrens
  classrooms, as well as supporting many other
  projects throughout the year.
• PTO has many events on the calendar
• - Carnival
• - Bingo Night
• - Santa Shop

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Questions?