Heather Hills Elementary Back to School Night Third Grade Team Presentation Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Academic Overview a. Syllabus b. Textbooks/Online Instructional Tools 3. Grading Scale 4. Procedures 5. Homework and Classwork 6. Standards 7. Birthdays and Volunteers 8. General Questions 9. Closure Syllabus Third Grade Reading/Language Arts •Follow The Maryland Common Core State Curriculum for Reading •Using the Reading Street Series (Scott Foresman) – Emphasis on informational text & close reading •Follow The Maryland Common Core State Curriculum for Writing •Using Writing Fundamentals •Use Sadlier –Oxford Vocabulary Program – Level Orange (4th grade) •William and Mary - Journeys and Destinations Literature Packet •Junior Great Books •Novel Studies (emphasis on Historical and Realistic Fiction) •Literature Circles •Long Range Plans •1st Quarter •Writing Fundamentals – How Writers Work •William and Mary Pre-Assessment •Literature Circles •Reading Street Series (use pre-assessments and compact when necessary) Syllabus Third Grade • • • • • • • 2nd Quarter Writing Fundamentals – Literary Nonfiction Write a Book William and Mary Concept Lesson (Change) Junior Great Books Historical Fiction Book Report Reading Street Series (use pre-assessments and compact when necessary) • • • • • • 3rd Quarter Writing Fundamentals – Patricia Polacco Author Study William and Mary (Journeys and Destinations Literature Packet) Junior Great Books Literature Circles Reading Street Series (use pre-assessments and compact when necessary) Syllabus Third Grade • • • • • • 4th Quarter Writing Fundamentals - Biography William and Mary (Journeys and Destinations Literature Packet) Post Assessment William and Mary Spelling Bee Reading Series (post assessments and end of year testing) Syllabus Third Grade Math •Follow the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum with Acceleration and Compacting when Appropriate. •1st Quarter •Unit 1 •Place Value Understanding and Properties of Operations to Perform Multi-Digit •Addition and Subtraction •Solve Problems Involving Time Measurement and Estimation of Time Intervals •Represent and Interpret Data •Geometric Measurement: Recognize Plane Figures’ Perimeter and the Difference Between Area and Perimeter •Unit 2 •Multiplication and Division to Represent and Solve Problems •Properties of Multiplication and the Relationship Between Multiplication and Division •Geometric Measurement: Understand Area and its Relationship to Multiplication and Addition • Gr.4 – Unit 1 The Four Operations, Place Value of Multi-Digit Numbers, Place Value and Properties of Operations Unit 2 Equivalent Fractions and Ordering of Fractions Syllabus Third Grade • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2nd Quarter Unit 3 Multiplication and Division to Represent and Solve Problems Properties of Multiplication and the Relationship Between Multiplication and Division Multiply and Divide within 100 Solve Problems With the Four Operations and Identify and Explain Patterns Geometric measurement: Understand Area and Its Relationship to Multiplication and Addition Place Value Understanding and Properties of Operations to Perform Multi-Digit Addition and Subtraction Unit 4 Solve Problems Involving Time Measurement and Estimation of Time Intervals Geometric Measurement: Recognize Plane Figures’ Perimeter and the Difference Between Area and Perimeter Fractions as Numbers Shapes and Their Attributes Represent and Interpret Data Gr. 4 - Unit 3 Place Value and Properties of Operations, The Four Operations, Measurement and Conversion of Measurement, Factors and Multiples, Generate and Analyze Patterns Unit 4 Equivalent Fractions and Ordering of Fractions, Build Fractions With Unit Fractions and Operations on Whole Numbers, Represent and Interpret Data, Measurement and Conversion of Measurements Syllabus Third Grade • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3rd Quarter Unit 5 Solve Problems Involving Time Measurement and Estimation of Time Intervals, Liquid, Volumes, and Masses of Objects Geometric Measurement: Understand Area and Its Relationship to Multiplication and Addition Fractions as Numbers Represent and Interpret Data Unit 6 Multiplication and Division to Represent and Solve Problems Multiply and Divide within 100 Solve Problems With the Four Operations and Identify and Explain Patterns Represent and Interpret Data Shapes and Their Attributes Gr. 4 Unit 5 - Place Value and Properties of Operations, The Four Operations, Measurement and Conversion of Measurement, Factors and Multiples, Geometric Measurement: Angles and Measurement of Angels Unit 6 – Decimals and Fractions and Compare Decimals and Fractions, Build Fractions With Unit Fractions and Operations on Whole Numbers, Represent and Interpret Data, Measurement and Conversion of Measurements Syllabus Third Grade • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4th Quarter Unit 7 Fractions as Numbers Multiplication and Division to Represent and Solve Problems Multiply and Divide within 100 Solve Problems With the Four Operations and Identify and Explain Patterns Geometric Measurement: Understand Area and Its Relationship to Multiplication and Addition Unit 8 Fractions as Numbers Solve Problems Involving Time Measurement and Estimation of Time Intervals, Liquid, Volumes, and Masses of Objects Multiply and Divide within 100 Gr. 4 Unit 7 - Place Value and Properties of Operations, The Four Operations, Measurement and Conversion of Measurements, Geometric Measurement: Angles and Measurement of Angels Unit 8 - Decimals and Fractions and Compare Decimals and Fractions, Build Fractions With Unit Fractions and Operations on Whole Numbers, Represent and Interpret Data, Measurement and Conversion of Measurements Projects: 1st and 2nd Semester - Mad Minute/Multiplication Chill Zone Contest Ongoing - First in Math Online Math Program Ongoing - Digging for Data Math Cubed Research Project (Prerequisite-Superior Fluency in Content) Syllabus Third Grade • • • Science Follow the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum with Science Series Scott Foresman Science First Week(s) of School – What is Science? – Skills and Processes – Applying Evidence and Reasoning – Communicating Scientific Information • 1st Quarter – Earth Science – Weather – Water – Rocks and Soil – Changes on Earth – Natural Resources • 2nd Quarter – Space and Technology – Patterns in the Sky – Science in Our Lives – The Solar System Syllabus Third Grade • 3rd Quarter – Physical Science – Matter and Its Properties – Changes in Matter – Forces in Motion – Sound – Energy • 4th Quarter – Life Science – Life Cycle – Cells – Evolution – Ecology • • • Projects On going science experiments Science Fair Project (packets are distributed in class in October/November) – Science Fair is scheduled for February Delta Science Kits STEM Science Kits • • Syllabus Third Grade • • • • • Health Follow the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum with Health Series Harcourt Health and Fitness 1st Quarter – Human Body, Growth and Development, Consumer/Personal Health Nutrition 2nd Quarter – Physical Activity & Fitness and Injury Prevention 3rd Quarter – Disease Prevention & Control/Drug Use 4th Quarter – Emotional & Social Health, Family Life, and Community and Environmental Health. Syllabus Third Grade Social Studies • Follow the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum with Pearson My World We Are Connected • • • • • • • • • • • • 1st QuarterChapter 1-Our Communities Chapter2-Our Environment 2nd QuarterChapter 3-Communities Build a Nation Chapter 4-U. S. Government 3rd Quarter Chapter 5-Citizenship Chapter 6-A Growing Nation 4th Quarter Chapter 7-Working in our Communities Chapter 8-Celebrating our Communities • Time For Kids-Nonfiction Reading for comprehension assessment and reading skill reinforcement • Projects to be determined by curriculum Online Instructional Tools Vocabulary Book Website: • www.sadlier-oxford.com Grammar Book Website: • www.grammarworkshop.com Spelling Website: • www.spellingcity.com Education City: • http://us.educationcity.com/ First in Math • http://www.firstinmath.com/ Reading Series Textbook and Resources • www.PearsonSuccessNet.com Math Series Textbook and Resources • www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com Edmodo • http://www.edmodo.com Kidblog • http://kidblog.org General Grading Scale Percentage General Rubric BCR Rubric Math BCR Rubric Reading Markings 100% - 90% =A 4=A 2 = Complete Understanding 3 = Complete Understanding 89% - 80% = B 3=B 1 = Minimal Understanding 2 = General Understanding +=B 79% - 70% = C 2=C 0 = Completely Incorrect, Irrelevant, or Missing 1 = Minimal Understanding =C 69% - 60% = D 1=D 0 = Completely Incorrect, Irrelevant, or Missing -=D 59% - 0% = E 0=E *= A 0= E General Grading Scale The following factors will be included in determining pupil grades in: Mathematics, Reading/English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies 50% Assessments 15% Homework 35% Classwork Health 30% Assessments 20% Homework 50% Classwork Procedures Classroom Procedures • Students are to receive permission from the classroom teacher to get out of their seats. • To get the teacher’s attention students should raise their hand. • Students are to use the bathroom and get water only after receiving permission from the teacher. If they have a bathroom emergency or need a drink of water students should use the appropriate hand signal. Water bottles are allowed. • Students are to begin their morning procedures at 7:40. They are to have sharpened 4 pencils, copied posted homework, read any morning messages, gather materials for the day. They must be prepared to transition to their first class by 7:55. • Most students have jobs and perform them daily. • If students finish work early, they may complete other unfinished assignments, read a book, or choose from a selection of posted anchor activities, or projects. Procedures General School Procedures • Students arrive between 7:30 and 7:50 am. • Eat breakfast (if necessary). • Leave their backpack outside their class room door and walk the walking path. Encase of inclement weather, students read silently outside the classroom door. • First class begins at 7:55 am. Dismissal Procedures: • Read the board for what they need to take home for the day and make sure they have copied the homework for the night. • Next, students are dismissed by the teacher to pack up to go home. • Chairs are stacked and housekeeping completed. • Students will read, stand, or sit on their desks silently while awaiting dismissal. • Dismissal is 1:55 Teacher Websites • http://teacherweb.com/MD/HeatherHills/Ha mms/index.html • http://teacherweb.com/MD/HeatherHills/M RSHAZARD/index.aspx • http://teacherweb.com/MD/HeatherHills/M sHoffman • http://new.schoolnotes.com/rajohnson/ Homework Homework • Homework is given Monday through Friday. • 100 points are earned for submitting homework. Points will be deducted for late work (15pts.), unless a parent gives a valid explanation for the missing assignment in writing (i.e. family emergencies) Students must have first and last name on assignments to receive full credit. • The students are responsible for copying their homework in their agenda books everyday. • A communication folder will go home each Wednesday and returned the next school day for 100 points; 15 are deducted if late; 50 points if returned without a signature, but can get it signed for 85 points; a grade of 0 if not returned by the following Wednesday. Classwork Classwork and Tests • Students are expected to complete all assignments. Some assignments are given for assessment purposes. Some assignments will be sent home. • There will usually be at least a three day notice for upcoming tests. Pop quizzes can be given without prior notice. Grading and Absences Grading and Absences • Students who are considered lawfully absent will have the opportunity to make up missed assignments. Students are required to bring a written note from parents for all absences. The number of days allowed to make-up missed work will be equivalent to the number of days of lawful absences. The timeline begins when the teacher gives the student the assignments within 48 hours of the request. Students who do not complete the missed assignments within the allotted time will receive 50% for each assignment. Standards Third Grade Class Expectations 1. Show Respect for Others 2. Cooperate with adults/peers 3. Display self-discipline 4. Accept responsibility for actions 5. Follow school rules 6. Complete and turn in assignments Work Habits and Social Skills grades will be monitored using a record sheet on a clipboard. Students will have 5% off their weekly grade for each check received in the work habits and social skills categories. The work habits and social skills grade will be entered once a week. We have adopted the PBIS program at Heather Hills Elementary School this year. It is a school-wide program that fosters positive behaviors at our school. The 3 R’s (Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn) outline the positive behaviors that foster a positive and safe learning environment. “As Mustangs we show pride by being Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn!” Standards Rewards/Consequences We are following Heather Hills PBIS Program. Students receive Mustang Money as a reward for displaying the 3 R’s. Students save their “money” to cash it in for a reward once a month. The initiative is school wide and students can receive Mustang Money from any school staff member. *Teachers may also have individual methods for rewarding student achievement, behavior, and work habits. *All students are held accountable for these standards throughout the school building. If students do not meet these expectations in other teachers’ classes, the cafeteria, recess, in the hallways, etc. they will receive the outlined consequences in their homeroom classes. Standards 4. Student completes selfassessment form PBIS Consequences *Will be used to help factor social skills and work habits grades 2. Student reminded of appropriate behavior and potential +/consequences 3. Second reminder of appropriate behavior and potential +/_ consequences 1. Student behavior redirected/behavior retaught 5. If behavior changes, it is recognized and rewarded No? student completes Student Action Report . Parent is contacted by phone if necessary 6. Student referred to administration and/or school counselor for administrative action General Questions Please write your questions down on a 3X5 card. “Believe in your dreams and they may come true; believe in yourself and they will come true!” Author Unknown Together we will have a great school year! The Third Grade Team