Post on 30-Dec-2015
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Purpose of this evening
• Parent/Teacher Introductions
• Overview of the Curriculum
• Daily Schedule and Field Trips
• Volunteer Sign-ups
Language ArtsReading• The focus is comprehension – reading to learn
• Common Core curriculum
• Houghton-Mifflin texts
• Self-Selected Reading
• RtI – targeted instruction/differentiation
• Reference Skills
Writing• Narrative, Informative, Response to Literature (opinion),
• Poetry
• 6 Traits of Writing
• Cursive handwriting and keyboarding skills
MathematicsGoals for Third Grade• Master basic skills (addition & subtraction)• Internalize multiplication facts• Reason and communicate mathematically• Gain confidence in their own mathematical ability
Units of Study: (Common Core)• Number and Operations in Base 10• Operations and Algebraic Thinking• Fractions• Geometry• Measurement and Data
• enVision Math, Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley
Social StudiesContinuity and Change
Geography• Map skills• Identification of physical features of the United States
Local History• Ohlone Native Americans• Local History/Economy
Diversity• In the classroom and in the community• Cultural Dolls
Three Branches of Government
Our Communities - Scott Foresman
Science
The Goals for third grade:• Work individually and as a team member to collect and share
information• Conduct simple investigations to test a hypothesis and record
results• Begin to communicate scientific information through writing,
pictures, charts, graphs and models
Units of study:• The Sun, Moon and Stars – Stargazing Night• DeAnza Planetarium• Structures of Life – Monterey Bay Aquarium• Matter and Energy – Mad Science
Science Resources - FOSS
Music/ Physical Education / Art
Music• Third grade students receive 30 minutes music instruction
weekly.
Physical Education• Third grade students receive P.E. instruction through the
S.P.A.R.K. (Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids) and the Recess 101 program
Art• Students participate in the Art Vistas and Clay programs
P.E., Art Vistas and Clay are made possible by parent volunteers.
Reporting on Student Progress
Ongoing throughout the year
November Reporting• Parent / Teacher Conference
• Report Card
March Reporting• Parent / Teacher conference• Report Card
June Reporting• Report Card
Communication
Telephone/email• Alta Vista School 356-6146 x11107• email hansonc@unionsd.org
Wednesday Weekly Envelope• School info/Student Work
Class Website
• Alta Vista website, Class Pages, 3rd Grade
Field Trips
• Sanborn Park (Ohlone)
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
– Feb. 26, 2015
• DeAnza Planetarium
• Campbell Historical Museum – Local history trunks
“Don’t tell me where you went to school, tell me where you’ve been…”
Mark Twain
Volunteering
You make a difference!
Some examples of things you can do:• Copying/Filing for grade level• Art Vistas, Clay, S.P.A.R.K. P.E. Helper• Reading/Math Tutors• Room Parents/Help with Class Parties• Library Helper – • Computer Lab Helper –