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Welcome to Third Grade: 2014-2015 Daily Schedule and Important Information

Join us for an exciting year in third grade at Thunder Hill Elementary! Our daily schedule includes engaging subjects like Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies, along with related arts classes. Students will enjoy recess and lunch while working on important health and safety topics. Please refer to the grading system and homework expectations to ensure your child stays on track. Get ready for our Vocabulary Program, assessments, and fun activities like the SOAR Program. Keep an eye on the Friday Folder for updates on student progress!

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Welcome to Third Grade: 2014-2015 Daily Schedule and Important Information

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  1. Welcome to Third Grade! School Year 2014-2015 Thunder Hill Elementary

  2. Daily Schedule • 9:15-9:25 Morning Routine and Warm-Up • 9:30-10:35Math • 10:40-11:40 Related Arts • 11:40-12:00 LA/ DEAR • 12:00- 1:00 Recess/Lunch • 1:00-2:55 Reading • 2:55-3:35Content • 3:40 Pack Up • 3:45 Dismissal

  3. PE- Wear sneakers on days students have PE Music- Bring recorders and books Reminders from our Related arts teachers

  4. MANDATORY CLASSROOM SUPPLIES -Accordian file folders-Soft zipper pencil cases

  5. HEALTH Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Safety, First Aid, and Injury Prevention Disease Prevention and Control

  6. CONTENT Social Studies Science (New Generation Science Standards) • Choi and Wallace (Szarko) • Unit 1: Communities • Unit 2: Cultures • Unit 3: Economics • Unit 4: Citizenship • Ferrara and Supreme • Unit 1: Weather and Climate • Unit 2: Forces and Interactions • Unit 3: Plant and Animal Survival • Unit 4: Life Cycles and Traits Parent Previews are sent home at the beginning of each unit.

  7. Grading Letter Grades: A, B, C, D, E Grades A, B, and C are considered satisfactory grades. Parents will be contacted if students are approaching D. Parents will be contacted if students are receiving D or E. Note: Teachers will communicate concerns through Friday Folder. Please be sure to check the behavior checklist for updates on student’s progress.

  8. Third Grade Assessments • MAP (monitoring student potential) • 3 times • PARCC (replaces MSA) • 2 times • CoGAT (possible G/T placement) • 1 time Assessments in all Subject Areas: Math Writing Vocabulary Science Soc. St. Health

  9. HOMEWORK Writing/Vocabulary Monday-Thursday Math Monday-Thursday Content Occasionally Spend no more than 30 -45 minutes per subject.

  10. VOCABULARY PROGRAM • Vocabulary-Based Program • Greek and Latin Roots • Daily Homework Assignments • Vocabulary Assessments

  11. Accountability Choices= Consequences U.O.Me Slip Parents’/guardians’ signature

  12. SOAR Program • Daily Points – every student starts the day with 5 points • Please check your student’s agenda book daily and initial at the bottom of the page. • Activity Clubs every 2 weeks. To attend the Clubs, students will need 80% of the total possible points. • SOAR ticket trade-in days every alternate week. S- Safe O- Organized A- Always Respectful R- Responsible

  13. Parents need to notify the teacher 24 hours before visiting the classroom. Scheduling a conference

  14. Additional Info: LunchFIELD TRIP

  15. Questions? Comments?Concerns?

  16. Park Your Questions/ Comments

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