Welcome to Third Grade!

Mrs.

Kaswarra Mrs. Rupert/Mrs. Rosen Mrs. Orr Mrs. Millsaps Ms. Sherrow

All volunteers, regardless of volunteer

Volunteer Registration

involvement level, MUST register through the WCPSS volunteer registration system.

Volunteer registration is only available

through the WCPSS intranet; thus, volunteers must use school-based computers to register available in Joyners media center.

Currently, registration is available

Mondays Fridays from 8-4. Beginning Monday, November 5, the site will be open only on Mondays from 8-4.

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures . . . friendly reminders

Carpool Right turns only into and out of carpool lane Refrain from cell phone use Display carpool numbers in the afternoons Walkers Adhere to traffic/parking laws (fire hydrants, no parking zones, etc.) AM - Do not drop off students at the street level; use carpool if you must drop & go. PM - Only those truly walking to a residence are expected to be dismissed from the walkers area.

Bus
Late bus tweets will notify parents if a bus leaves campus after 3:20. Please refer to the JYJ website for directions to register for mobile bus tweets.

Transportation changes that become necessary during the day may be called in (919-856-7650) please do so before 2:30. If you have an appointment that requires early check-out, please do so before 2:30.

Communication

Student Agendas-

Daily homework, announcements, and behavior is recorded here everyday. Please sign each night.

Wednesday Folders-

School and classroom activities will be listed in the 3rd grade newsletter and flyers. Content vocabulary that will be covered each week will be included with the newsletter. Graded and practice class work sent home, as well. Please sign and return quizzes and tests.

Interims and Report Cards

Scheduled Conferences
Email, Written Notes, Phone Messages

Our School Day

Students may begin to enter the classroom at 8:00 a.m. All students and their materials (pencils, agenda, homework) should be in their desks and ready no later than 8:30 a.m. when the school day begins. The best time for arrival is no later than 8:10 to have enough time to prepare for our school day.

Daily schedule Morning: Reading mini lesson and guided practice/Spanish and Specials Mid day: Math and Recess Afternoon: Lunch/Science/SocialStudies/Writing/Independent Reading

Homework

Monday: Writing Tuesday: Reading Wednesday: Math Thursday: Science/Soc. Studies

Homework is assigned each night:

Activities will follow objectives being taught in the classroom and students should be able to complete problems and questions independently. Homework review is done most of the time the next day in class. Students should circle questions that were difficult and ask questions about them during review time. Regular assignments are not graded, but very important practice activities to help master third grade objectives. (Consequences are given when homework is not complete.)

Standards-Based Grading

Level 4Applies skill independently and consistently, in a variety of situations or activities. Since I can do/get this, I can figure out new things! Level 3Applies skill with some teacher support. Is beginning to apply independently. I get it! I can do it well! Level 2Applies skill only with teacher support. Below expectations. I almost get it but I need help. Level 1Is unable to apply skill. Well below expectations. I dont get it yet. I need help.

Example of Standards Based Grading

Place Value Compare and Order
Mrs. Orr

Addition & Subtraction

3 3 3 2 2 2 4 4 3 2 4 4

Estimation
3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 3

3 3 3 2 3 3

2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 4

Mrs. Rupert

Ms. Sherrow 3 4 3 Ms. Scheffel 4 4 4

Common Core
Wake County has adopted the Common Core Curriculum. For more information on what your child is learning, please visit:

http://www.wcpss.net/common-core/

Reading

Students should be reading at least 20 minutes per night. Additional reading homework is usually on Tuesday night. In class, we have a whole group reading mini lesson, independent reading, and small skill groups.

Third graders should be able to explain their thinking with detailed examples by writing in their reading response journal.
Examples of different levels of answers for the same objective:

Explain why you chose to read this book.

I chose to read the book Whales because it looks interesting and I like whales.

The reading response log is evidence Of the students understanding of concepts Taught in class and can be used to show Higher level thinking.

I chose to read the book Whales because the photographs showed types of whales I had never seen before. I also can make a connection because I went to Sea World and saw Shamu when I was younger and now I want to learn more.

Writing homework is usually on Monday nights. Writing with two or more detailed, focused paragraphs is a big step in third grade. (This includes understanding how to organize thoughts properly with supporting details.) Weekly word focus Major 3rd Grade Writing Assignments -instructions -poetry -letters -drama -short reports -personal/imag. narratives

Writing

Writing process: Prewriting- Make an organized plan for writing. First Draft- Use the plan to write the sloppy copy. Editing/Revising- Use an editing pen to fix capital letters, punctuation, spelling, and organization of writing. Add interesting and important details. (Student edits and revises first with a dictionary, then adult assists.) Final Draft- Writes/ types a nice copy of the edited and revised story.

Math

Math homework is usually on Wednesday night. Your child should complete the homework independently first. Then, adults are more than welcome to check answers and discuss problems. Problem solving, problem solving, and more problem solving are big steps in third grade. Examples of different levels of questions for the same objective: Level 3: Put these numbers in order from least to greatest: 2112, 2211, 2121, 2212 Level 4: Mrs. Orr has 120 books on her shelf. Ms. Sherrow has 115 books. Ms. Rupert has 10 more than Ms. Orr and Mrs. Millsaps has 20 more than Ms. Sherrow. Write the number of books each teacher has on her shelf from least to greatest. Explain with math pictures or words how you order numbers correctly.

Social Studies/ Science

International Baccalaureate themes are the basis for social studies and science units. Students are encouraged to ask questions and think globally about the topic. There will be projects assigned to be completed at home. Field Trips focus on the six I.B. units and include the Morehead Planetarium, High Touch High Tech Science, and BTI Performing Arts Center. Usually one written test will be given each quarter. Your child will be given a study guide to complete and use as review.

The IB Primary Years Programme at Joyner Elementary:

Encourages international-mindedness in IB students, developing global thinkers Encourages a positive attitude to learning by engaging students in inquiries and developing their awareness of the process of learning so that they can become lifelong learners Reflects real life by encouraging learning beyond traditional subjects with meaningful, in-depth inquiries into real life issues based on the Transdisciplinary Themes Emphasizes, through the IB Learner Profile, the development of the whole student physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically

Any Questions?