Third Grade • 2015-2016
Ashley Falls • Room 405
Ms. Erin Lee
CLASS INFORMATION
Homework folders:
Homework will be sent home Monday through Thursday. Every Monday, your
child will receive the week’s assignments on the homework calendar sheet,
and it will be posted on the website. Homework should take about 30-45
minutes, including reading. Please make sure your child brings his or her folder
to school each day with their completed assignments.
•Please note: Third grade is currently in the midst of putting together integrated
project-based homework that we will keep you up to date on via email
communication and class websites.
Behavior:
Students will be expected to follow class and school rules. If they choose to
break a rule(s), the following will happen:
1.Right Wrong Slip- requires parent signature
2.Lose a privilege and complete a Peace Treaty- requires parent signature
3.Conference with parents
4.Conference with principal
 = Class raffle tickets, praise notes, and AF’s Eagle Tender are used for
incentives. We will have class opportunities each week.
Birthdays:
Parents are welcome to bring in a nonfood item for your child’s birthday or half
birthday either at recess, before lunch or before end of the school day.
Nonedible items are also rewarding- or perhaps donate a book to the class
library in your child’s name. Please aim to follow the district’s wellness policy.
I will honor your child’s birthday or half birthday (if in the summer) with a night of
No Homework! They will receive a pass that they will need to turn in when they
use it.
Volunteers:
Schedule to go out Sept. 2nd at 8:00am- MUR
Lunch Duty, Everyone A Reader, Friday Math Games, Reading tutors,
Wednesday Folders, and Copy/Clerical. I will make a schedule for the entire
year. I will also put it on our class web site for you to download. Field trips will
be done as needed. PTA is asking for room parents to sign up tonight! Anyone?
Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30
Opening/Morning Journals
8:30-9:45
Math
9:45-10:00
Read Aloud/Snack
10:00-10:15
Recess
10:15-10:30
Silent Reading
10:30-11:40
Language Arts/ Cursive
11:40-12:00
3rd grade P.E.
12:00-12:45
Lunch/Recess
12:45-1:35
Soc. Studies/ Science/ Current Events
1:35 -2:15
Writing/ Word Study/ Poetry
2:15 -2:30
“Hippo” Jar/ Chores/ Closing
STEAM +
Every Wednesday:
8:25 – 9:10
Technology with Mr. Cunha
9:15 – 10:00
P.E. with Mrs. McBride
10:20 – 11:05
Science with Mr. Miller
Every Tuesday:
8:55 – 9:25
Library
Every other Thursday:
9:15 – 10:00
Music / Art
Third Grade Curriculum Overview
LANGUAGE ARTS:
•Houghton Mifflin, Write Source, Nancy Fetzer Writing
•Rebecca Sitton’s Spelling Program
•Wordly Wise- vocabulary
•Zaner Bloser Traditional Handwriting
•Class novels, literature circles, novel studies, small group ‘close reading,’
student-selected books
Concepts taught…
• Literature(50%): classic literature, author studies, fables, folktales, fairytales, drama, poetry
>focusing on the comprehension of message, lesson, moral, and character traits through details
•Informational Text / Non-fiction (50%) : comprehension of main idea, text features, compare &
contrast two texts
•Writing: Narrative, Opinion, Expository
>using correct grammar, conventions, spelling, and citing evidence)
•Oral Presentations: Current Events, Science Fair, Ashley Falls Café, Wax Museum
Third Grade Curriculum Overview
MATH:
curriculum
•Cognitive Guided Instruction (CGI) along with Investigations
•Problem Solving and Critical Thinking and Class Discussions
•Dice & Card Games to enhance skills
• Standards of Mathematical Practices
•Intentional Talks- How to Structure and Lead Productive
Mathematical Discussions by Elham Kazemi and Allison Hintz
Concepts taught:
•Operations/Algebraic Thinking (fluent multiplication/division within 100, solve multi-step
word problems, finding patterns in math)
•Number and Operations (place value understanding with base 10; fluently add and
subtract within 1,000 using a variety of strategies, know the properties of operations)
•Fractions (parts of a whole, using a number line, compare & equivalency)
•Measurement/Date (time, volume, mass, perimeter, area, represent & interpret data)
•Geometry (reason with shapes and attributes; partition shapes into equal parts)
Third Grade Curriculum Overview
Social Studies Concepts:
•Geographical Regions /Map Skills
•Community/Native Americans (Kumeyaay)
•Government/Economy- Ashley Falls Café
•Scholastic News
Science Concepts:
• Energy and Light – Science Fair in November
• Biomes/Adaptations – Carlsbad Wetlands in June
• Solar System – R.H. Fleet Science Center in February
• Matter- in Science Lab with Mr. Miller
• Life, Physical, & Earth Science using Next Generation
Science Standards
Thank you for your support! Please write a quick letter to your
child and sign up for a parent conference in November.
Contact Information:
•Erin Lee:
(858)259-7812, ext. 3045
email: eleonard@dmusd.org
web site: www.dmusd.org/Page/3074
•Ashley Falls
• Class Pages
• 3rd grade
• Leonard
PLEASE EMAIL ME, SO I CAN HAVE YOUR EMAIL
ADDRESS!! Also, please write back to your child.
They will LOVE to read your note. THANKS!!