Third Grade Parent Orientation 2014-2015

Welcome to a new school year at Tibbals!

Basic Information

•School starts at 7:30am•The first bell rings at 7:20. Students are tardy if they are not in the classroom at 7:30am.

•Conference time is 7:45-8:35am

3rd grade Teachers~Michele Douthit

~Cody Gibson

~Debbie Hazelwood

~Jamey Helms

~Amy Swanson

~Tanya Wood

3rd Grade Expectations: MathBy the end of 3rd grade, your child will be able to:

• multiply and divide whole numbers • connect fractional symbols to fractional quantities

• use place value to read, write, and describe numbers through the hundred thousands

• compare and order whole numbers • round whole numbers

• determine the value of a given amount of money • apply addition and subtraction strategies • construct multiplication facts up to 12 x 12

• use patterns to make predations • identify, classify, and describe two- and three-dimensional

figures using attributes • create lines of symmetry

• locate and name points on a number line (whole numbers and fractions)

• use standard measurement tools to determine length, area, perimeter, mass, capacity, and temperature

• tell time to the nearest minute, elapsed time• collect, organize, display, and analyze data • determine the probability of an event

• use problem-solving strategies • understand that mathematics is a part of everyday life

Sample Math Question

Sample Math Question

3rd Grade Expectations: ELAR

By the end of 3rd grade, your child will be able to:

• Read grade level material fluently with comprehension

• Use root words, prefixes, suffixes and endings to recognize words

• Demonstrate knowledge of synonyms, antonyms and multi-meaning words

• Distinguish fact from opinion • Read from a variety of genres (fiction, non-fiction, poetry from classic and contemporary

works) • Write using capitalization, punctuation,

proper nouns, commas in a series • Write with proficient use of contractions /

homonyms • Write longer and more detailed sentences

• Write drafts to produce final product •Write to improve coherence, progression and

logic – edit final drafts

Sample Comprehension Questions

3 rd G ra d e E x p e c ta tio n s : S c ie n c e

By the end of 3rd grade, your child will be able to:

• plan and implement simple investigations • adjust hypotheses based on changing information

• collect information using tools • communicate conclusions • make informed decisions

• use technology to support scientific investigations • identify importance of rocks, soil, water, and atmospheric

gases • understand the effects of a push or pull (force)

• know that magnetism and gravity are special types of forces

• understand the relationship between organisms and their ecosystems

• understand that science knowledge is constantly changing and we may not know all the answers

• understand that a system is a collection of cycles, structures, and processes that interact

• use patterns to predict what will happen next

Sample Science Question

Sample Science Question

Sample Science Question

3 rd g ra d e E x p e c ta tio n s : S o c ia l S tu d ie s

By the end of 3rd grade, your child will be able to:

•Identify places on a map using absolute and relative locations, directions, borders, longitude and latitude lines, the equator, and the North and South Poles.•Know basic physical components of the earth including land forms, water, climate, and weather.•Differentiate basic ecosystems (rainforests, deserts, grasslands, etc.).•Recognize geographic features (islands, peninsulas, continents, forests, etc.).•Recognize global environmental issues like climate change and pollution.•Understand how other cultures meet basic needs and how cultures change.•Understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives.•Recognize the traits of a good citizen and how & why communities are formed

Sample SS Question

Sample SS Question

Nut-Free Classrooms!

All of our classrooms are nut-free in 3rd grade due to many severe nut

allergies! This is why we will not allow cupcakes, etc for birthdays.

Please also be aware of this when you are packing your child’s snack.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Online! Online! Online!

All report cards and progress reports will be online this

year! Each student will have a progress report at 3 and 6 weeks and report cards will be done at 9 weeks. Please check Skyward frequently to

view your child’s grades!

Final Thoughts

• Questions? Concerns?

We’re looking forward to a great

year.