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Welcome toWelcome to Curriculum Night Curriculum Night
Welcome toWelcome to Curriculum Night Curriculum Night
Third Grade Third Grade Riggs Elementary SchoolRiggs Elementary School
Mrs. BostaphMrs. Bostaph
CurriculumEnglish Language Arts
Shift in curriculum Using the Common Core
1 of 46 States implementing
Focus on: Reading Foundations
Reading Literature
Reading Informational Text
Science and Social Studies books
80% informational vs. previous 20%
Please refer to packet in curriculum folder as well as
website for more information as to what your child will
be learning.
CurriculumWriting
Cursive Handwriting
Also implementing the common core
Focus: Narrative Writing
Informational Writing
Opinion Writing
Writing process will be used
Spelling and VocabularyRebecca Sitton
Spelling tests will be given every Friday (paragraph format)
Five core spelling words and vocabulary on homework cover
sheet. Concepts will be reviewed and taught weekly. Thursday
homework for review.
CurriculumMath
Focus on problem-solving, reasoning about numbers, and
modeling
number sense and operations
Fractions, ratios, and proportional reasoning to support
algebra
Develop an understanding of multiplication and division
and strategies
Develop an understanding of fractions, especially unit
fractions (fractions with numerator 1)
Develop an understanding of the structure of rectangular
arrays and of area
Describe and analyze two-dimensional shapes
Curriculum
• Word problems, especially problems of the day, may seem very complicated and advanced.
• Students will need support thinking about these ideas before they begin to solve:– What they know about the problem – What they know about the answer – Whether this looks like a problem they have seen before
• Often times students will be encouraged to use sense-making strategies to solve mathematical problems.
• These strategies will support their growth. • Teachers may delay showing students short cuts or standard
algorithms. Please honor that delay, it is by design to develop a deep understanding
of the concept.
CurriculumScience and Social Studies
Arizona Standards integrated with Common Core (ELA)
Much focus on Science (Harcourt)
• Rocks and Minerals, Scientific Method, Energy, Plants, and Ecosystems
Much focus on Social Studies (Harcourt)
• Government, Geography, History, American Heroes, Culture and Economics
CurriculumTechnology
Computer Lab
Gain knowledge about technology
• Develop technology skills
• Apply and interact with technology
Student Work Stations in the Classroom
• Conduct Research
• Play Learning Games
• Word Processing
• Accelerated Reader
Classroom CommunityTRIBES
Cooperative learning: Attentive listening,
mutual respect, and appreciations
“Character Counts” Classroom Discipline– Six pillars of good character
– Consequences
•Positive Reinforcement– Table Points and Classroom Rewards
- Incentives, Awards, Praise Notes, “Caught in the Act”
- Fun Friday Activities
Grades• Mid-Quarter Progress Reports
• Quarterly Report Cards
• Letter Grades - Classroom Assignments
- Tests/Quizzes
- Formative assessments
- Classroom Participation
- Projects
Homework• Homework folder is taken home nightly and returned
each morning. Teacher does check for completion and signatures. Incomplete homework will be done during the day in lieu of recess.– Purpose is to reinforce skills being taught in the classroom
• Homework Expectation (Total of 30 minutes a night)
• Friday Folder comes home Friday with graded material– Signature on student goals and work watcher
• Important Things to Remember…
-Provide an organized work space at home
-Set up a consistent homework schedule
Volunteer Opportunities
• Classroom Volunteers
* Please fill out the volunteer form in your
packet if you are interested and I will call on
you as needed. Thanks for your support!
• Junior Achievement (completed first semester)
• Art Masterpiece (once a month)
Tax Credit• Possible Third Grade Field Trips
– Service Learning Project “Chores for Charity”
- Child’s Play Theater
- TBD by third grade team
We Need Your Help…* In order to have these fun experiences we are
encouraging tax credit donations be made to
Third Grade. We can’t do it without you!
* BONUS!!!! Get all the money back at tax time!
Thank You!!!
• Open Door Policy…be sure to keep in touch!
• Conferences are held in August and March
• Email is the best way to contact me
• Take advantage of our class website. There is a lot of important information on there.
Thank you very much for taking the time to come tonight. I really look forward to working with you
and your children this year!