3RD GRADE

PARENT

NIGHT

F R U I TV A L E E

L E M E N T A R Y SC H O O L

Welcome! “The Year of The Student”

2012-2013

Complimentary Skills

Literacy: Reading & Writing

Growing Confidence and Independence

1st Quarter: Additon, Subtraction, Number System 2nd Quarter: Data and Linear Measurement 2-D Geometry and Measurement 3rd Quarter: Multiplication and DivisionPatterns, Functions, and Change 4th Quarter: Fractions & Decimals Addition, Subtraction, Number System 3-D Geometry and Measurement

3rd grade Mathematics

Thinking about value: Number Sense

3 aspects of a number

Construction: the

Foundation

Concrete

Representational

.. Abstract

10 + 2 = 12

Strategy: Adding by place

Strategy: Breaking Apart Numbers

258 + 392= ______

1st Quarter:Personal Rights and Responsibilities Earth Materials: Rocks & Soil/ Rock Cycle Geography of the Grand Valley 2nd Quarter:The Grand Valley 3rd Quarter: States of Matter Growth and Development: Life Cycle Events 4th Quarter: Historical Fact vs Fiction Civics & Economics

Social Studies and Earth Science

Standards-Based reporting Performance (skills & knowledge)

– Not Averages

Learning Behaviors reported separately

Access through Parent Bridge

Conferences

Report Cards

Collaboration Participate and work effectively with

others Acknowledge authority and takes direction Use teamwork and leadership skills

Work Ethic Manage time effectively Learn from instruction and feedback Prepare for class Have few absences & tardies (always

excused)

Civic Responsibility Respect the rights of others Follow classroom and school rules Accept diverse population

Personal Responsibility Take responsibility for own actions Take initiative and responsibility for

learning Plan and prioritizes goals

Learning Behavior Expectations:

Fruitvale WebsiteParent BridgeDistrict CalendarClass Pages

◦ Parent letters Words to study

Links for subject areasReading, Math, SciencePTA NewsSchool Activities on Calendar

Internet Resources:

Ask questions to encourage your child to explain their thinking and make connections to the importance of

learning in everyday life.Literacy: Expect 30 minutes of independent reading daily Talk about reading, ask questions, make meaning Read out-loud to your child; HAVE FUN!, model expression, explain your thinking,

and talk about new words. Study word patterns, high frequency words, and talk about vocabulary Provide opportunities to write lists, notes, letters, stories Math: Expect fluency with combinations, forward and backwards number counting, place

value Enjoy watching your child discover strategies for themselves. Ask questions to prompt thinking: Would drawing a picture help? Why does that

work? Is there another way? Play math games at home and practice thinking in real-life situations.

AtWhat can

I do ?

Free and Reduced LunchesBackpack program (food for the weekend)S.E.S. (Afterschool Tutoring)

Fruitvale is one of many SES providers. Complete list in the office - look is to see how many hours of tutoring is provided

Fruitvale SES K-5Sept 17-Feb. 28Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.1 teacher to 5 studentsAll students can be bussed home – even if they do not ride the bus to school. (Parents can pick up as well)Math, Reading – both60 hours of tutoring

More Resources:

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