Welcome to Back-to-School Night!

Third Grade

Mr. Croucher

Ms. Grail

Mrs. Gendron

Schedule Information

School begins: 8:30 a.m.

Specials: 8:45 a.m.

Writing: 9:30 a.m.

Snack: 10:10 a.m.

Daily 5: 10:20 a.m.

Lunch: 12:15-12:40 p.m.

Recess 12:40-1:10 p.m.

Math 1:25 p.m.

Science/Social Studies: 2:25 p.m.

Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

Important School Personnel

 919.856.8200 Senior Partners -

Mark Kenjarski - mrkenjarski@wcpss.net

Patricia Townsend - atownsend1@wcpss.net

School Secretary -

Lisa Crumpler - lcrumpler@wcpss.net

School Nurse –

Nancy McMillan - Nancy.McMillan@wakegov.com

Social Worker –

Christianne Richardson- crichardson4@wcpss.net

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Daily Homework/Breaking News/Skills Practice

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Student Expectations

Be on time to class.Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you Friday.Bring all necessary materials to class daily.Bring a healthy snack each day.Be an active learner- participate!Respect others.

Literacy FYI

Did you know?– Children who read on grade level by the end

of 3rd grade are statistically more successful in school, work, and in life.

– Performance levels on national assessments show a widening achievement gap between students of diverse backgrounds.

Balanced Literacy

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics & Spelling

Vocabulary Development

Fluency

Comprehension

Writing

Motivation

Writing

Writer’s Workshop

Personal Narratives

Opinion Writing

Informational Writing

Realistic Fiction

Biographies

Research and Reporting

Revising/Editing

Daily 5 & Café

Setting Reading Goals

Characters

Book Clubs

Informational Books

Mysteries

Biographies

Research

Test Prep

Social Issues

Math

Addition & Subtraction

Rounding

Multiplication & Division

2-D Shapes

Equalities and Inequalities

Patterns

Graphing

Area & Perimeter

Fractions

Time & Measurement

Hands-On Science

Third grade will complete four hands-on science units this year:

Plants

Objects in the Sky

Human Body

Changes in Matter

Hands-On Social Studies

Third Grade will investigate 4 content areas of Social Studies:

Early America

Government

Geography/Culture

Economics and Finances

There will be one book report per marking period, a rubric/instructions will be sent home.

Field Trips -

Colonial Williamsburg – Social Studies

Duke Gardens - Plants

Marbles Museum – Body Works

Mordecai House – Historic Raleigh

Theater Play -TBD

Projects and Trips

Homework

Our homework planner is posted every Monday on our grade level website, and sent home in their homework folder.Math PracticeRead at least 20 minutes and complete CROP-QV Current EventsHomework is due every Friday unless otherwise directed.

4 – Exemplary - Student consistently demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

3 – Proficient - Student consistently demonstrates an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

2 – Approaching Proficiency - Student is approaching an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

1 – Non-Proficient - Student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, concepts, and skills taught during this reporting period.

Progress reports keep you informed of your child’s quarterly progress.

Grading Scale(Determined by the NCDPI)

Conferences & Report Cards

Report Card Dates:

September 20, 2013

December 13, 2013

March 7, 2013

May 30, 2013

Conference Dates:

Aug 23rd PEP (General)

Interim Dates:

August 23, 2013

November 8, 2013

February 7, 2013

April 25, 2013

Standardized Testing

CogAtSeptember 4 - 6

Case 21September 16 – October 11

December 9 – January 10

March 3 – 7

May 12 - 23

EOGEnd of May