Welcome to the Third GradeWelcome to the Third Grade

Open HouseOpen House

Welcome Parents!Welcome Parents!

My name is Alicia O’Shea and this is My name is Alicia O’Shea and this is my 3my 3rdrd year teaching third grade. year teaching third grade.

I’ve taught kindergarten, first, 7&8I’ve taught kindergarten, first, 7&8thth grade.grade.

I’m a mom of three great children I’m a mom of three great children and my husband is also a teacher.and my husband is also a teacher.

I have a webpage on the school I have a webpage on the school website. Check it out for more website. Check it out for more information.information.

Welcome Parents!Welcome Parents!

Welcome families, friends, & children!Welcome families, friends, & children! My goals for the open house:My goals for the open house:

To explain my expectations for all To explain my expectations for all students.students.

To give an basic overview of the To give an basic overview of the curriculum.curriculum.

To share information about how parents To share information about how parents can support their child’s learning.can support their child’s learning.

To answer any questions families To answer any questions families have about third grade. have about third grade.

Everyday:Everyday: Recess/Lunch at 11:10-12:05Recess/Lunch at 11:10-12:05 Monday:Monday: P.E.: 12:15 – 12:55P.E.: 12:15 – 12:55 Music.: 1:40-2:20Music.: 1:40-2:20 Tuesday: Tuesday: P.E.: 12:15-12:55P.E.: 12:15-12:55 CAI: 1:40-2:20CAI: 1:40-2:20

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

Daily Schedule ContinuedDaily Schedule Continued

Wednesday:Wednesday: Library: 12:15 - 12:55Library: 12:15 - 12:55 Computer: 1:40-2:20Computer: 1:40-2:20 Thursday:Thursday: Art: 12:15-1:05Art: 12:15-1:05 Music: 1:40-2:20Music: 1:40-2:20 Friday:Friday: P.E.: 10:25-11:05P.E.: 10:25-11:05 Computer: 12:15-12:55Computer: 12:15-12:55

Goals for Third GradeGoals for Third Grade My goal for all students is to keep them engaged in My goal for all students is to keep them engaged in

their learning, for them to value their role in our their learning, for them to value their role in our classroom, and to progress confidently as readers and classroom, and to progress confidently as readers and writers.writers.

Community building is a key feature of our Community building is a key feature of our classroom. Community is promoted through daily classroom. Community is promoted through daily morning and afternoon meetings where we greet and morning and afternoon meetings where we greet and exchange ideas among each other, through the exchange ideas among each other, through the sharing of our classroom ‘tools’, and through sharing of our classroom ‘tools’, and through engaging in daily small group and partner work engaging in daily small group and partner work projects.projects.

Reading in Third GradeReading in Third Grade

All children are given multiple reading All children are given multiple reading assessments to better understand each child as assessments to better understand each child as a reader.a reader.

SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) is a SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) is a computer-based reading assessment given 3 computer-based reading assessment given 3 times a year in the computer lab. times a year in the computer lab.

Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment is Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment is given by me individually 2 times a year.given by me individually 2 times a year.

Reader’s WorkshopReader’s Workshop

60-90 minutes which includes:60-90 minutes which includes: Mini-lesson on various comprehension Mini-lesson on various comprehension

strategies and/or genre informationstrategies and/or genre information Whole group direct instruction/interactionWhole group direct instruction/interaction Small group direct instruction/interactionSmall group direct instruction/interaction Independent partner work & group workIndependent partner work & group work Independent individual workIndependent individual work

Included in Reader’s WorkshopIncluded in Reader’s Workshop

Teacher directed guided reading groupsTeacher directed guided reading groups Teacher/student conferences Teacher/student conferences Literacy Circles Literacy Circles Reading ResponseReading Response Reading LogReading Log Word WorkWord Work Poetry CollectionPoetry Collection

Things Thoughtful Readers Do:Things Thoughtful Readers Do: Preview Preview Ask questions before, during and after readingAsk questions before, during and after reading Predict and revise predictionsPredict and revise predictions ClarifyClarify InferInfer VisualizeVisualize ConnectConnect SummarizeSummarize EvaluateEvaluate

Writing / Writer’s WorkshopWriting / Writer’s WorkshopOccurs throughout the day in a variety of contexts, Occurs throughout the day in a variety of contexts,

in addition to a dedicated writing block.in addition to a dedicated writing block.

Writer’s Workshop/NotebooksWriter’s Workshop/Notebooks JournalsJournals Prompt WritingPrompt Writing PoetryPoetry 6+1 Traits6+1 Traits

GrammarGrammar

Sentences: capitalization, punctuationSentences: capitalization, punctuation Parts of speech: Nouns, verbs, adjectives, Parts of speech: Nouns, verbs, adjectives,

adverbs, pronounsadverbs, pronouns Application of all of the aboveApplication of all of the above

SpellingSpelling Month by Month Spelling ProgramMonth by Month Spelling Program The words are the 100 most misspelled for third The words are the 100 most misspelled for third

grade.grade. We use interactive spelling activities and real We use interactive spelling activities and real

writing to practice and review the words.writing to practice and review the words. Each new list will appear on the word wall and Each new list will appear on the word wall and

your child will receive a copy of the words in your child will receive a copy of the words in word wall form.word wall form.

All units are posted on the website All units are posted on the website Spellingcity.com. Spellingcity.com.

MathMath Number SenseNumber Sense AlgebraAlgebra Data AnalysisData Analysis GeometryGeometry MeasurementMeasurement ComputationComputation

Unit 1: Addition/subtraction Unit 1: Addition/subtraction review; order/rounding numbers; review; order/rounding numbers; place value; problem solvingplace value; problem solving

Unit 2: Telling time; graphing; Unit 2: Telling time; graphing; money; measurement; problem money; measurement; problem solving; introduction to solving; introduction to multiplicationmultiplication

Unit 3: Fractions, geometry; Unit 3: Fractions, geometry; division; patterns/probability; division; patterns/probability; measurement problem solving; measurement problem solving; NYS Math Test ReviewNYS Math Test Review

Unit 4: Applying Mathematical Unit 4: Applying Mathematical SkillsSkills

Science/Social StudiesScience/Social Studies BirdsBirds StructuresStructures PlantsPlants EcologyEcology

Geography/ Maps skills/ Land formsGeography/ Maps skills/ Land forms USAUSA ChinaChina AustraliaAustralia Country ReportCountry Report

What else will your child learn?What else will your child learn?

CursiveCursive KeyboardingKeyboarding Compass Learning in CAI LabCompass Learning in CAI Lab Library SkillsLibrary Skills Art Art MusicMusic Physical EducationPhysical Education

Homework OverviewHomework Overview Develops good study habits and time management skillsDevelops good study habits and time management skills To review/practice concepts previously taughtTo review/practice concepts previously taught Approximately 30 min. per nightApproximately 30 min. per night Encourage independence, but be available to help if Encourage independence, but be available to help if

necessary necessary Check over the work together to take advantage of a Check over the work together to take advantage of a

learning opportunity.learning opportunity. Decide together on a time and place to complete Decide together on a time and place to complete

homework. Generally, it’s best to let kids have a break homework. Generally, it’s best to let kids have a break after school before settling into doing more “school after school before settling into doing more “school work.” work.”

Allow some free time for active play, a healthy Allow some free time for active play, a healthy snack, time to visit with friends or mom and snack, time to visit with friends or mom and dad. dad.

Discourage video games and television, as Discourage video games and television, as kids need to be active, not passive after school.kids need to be active, not passive after school.

In order for the brain to process and In order for the brain to process and consolidate learning, there needs to be consolidate learning, there needs to be “downtime” between learning periods. “downtime” between learning periods.

(Brain-Based Learning by Eric (Brain-Based Learning by Eric JensenJensen))

Our HomeworkOur HomeworkSpelling words to practice weeklyMath homework- Monday through ThursdayRead a minimum of 15 minutes on a daily basis.

As a commitment to our partnership, we ask that

parents monitor their child’s reading nightlyHomework will be collected and checked but

will not be given a numerical grade*Spelling can also be practiced on

Spellingcity.com*

Reading at Home:Reading at Home:

NovelsNovels MagazinesMagazines Instruction ManualsInstruction Manuals Comic BooksComic Books Newspapers (Yes, the comics and sports Newspapers (Yes, the comics and sports

page!)page!)

Report CardsReport Cards

1.1. Report cards are distributed 4 times a year.Report cards are distributed 4 times a year.

2.2. For the first report card, we ask that parents For the first report card, we ask that parents schedule a conference to discuss their child’s schedule a conference to discuss their child’s progress.progress.

3.3. On On Friday, November 15Friday, November 15thth, the 3-5 side will , the 3-5 side will have a half day for conferences. There will have a half day for conferences. There will be additional dates and times as well.be additional dates and times as well.

4.4. Please sign up for one tonight.Please sign up for one tonight.

New York State AssessmentsNew York State Assessments

In third grade students are expected to take a In third grade students are expected to take a state exam in Math and in Language Arts. state exam in Math and in Language Arts.

The above assessments are usually given in The above assessments are usually given in April.April.

Organize for SuccessOrganize for SuccessBackpacksBackpacks

LunchesLunches

HomeworkHomework

AgendaAgenda

Take-home Take-home foldersfolders

VolunteersVolunteers Some ways Volunteers might help are:Some ways Volunteers might help are: Room ParentRoom Parent: To organize/notify parents about : To organize/notify parents about

celebrationscelebrations ProjectsProjects: come in when we are doing big : come in when we are doing big

projectsprojects Type Type student stories children would like to student stories children would like to

publish.publish. Flash card work Flash card work with students to practice their with students to practice their

multiplication factsmultiplication facts Prepare activitiesPrepare activities/assist students with projects/assist students with projects

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Q: Can my child bring in a treat for his/her birthday?Q: Can my child bring in a treat for his/her birthday? A: Yes! Currently we have 18 students in our class.A: Yes! Currently we have 18 students in our class. Q: What should I do if my child is absent?Q: What should I do if my child is absent? A: The work will be placed in a folder and will be sent home with a friend if you specify or A: The work will be placed in a folder and will be sent home with a friend if you specify or

will be given to your child when the arrive back at school. I may have to keep your child in at will be given to your child when the arrive back at school. I may have to keep your child in at recess to complete assignments that cannot be completed at home.recess to complete assignments that cannot be completed at home.

Q: What does CIC at the top of my child’s paper mean?Q: What does CIC at the top of my child’s paper mean? A: It means we went over the assignment in class and corrected it together.A: It means we went over the assignment in class and corrected it together. Q: What is the best way to help my child at home?Q: What is the best way to help my child at home? A: Ask him/her about their day. Check their AGEND and TAKE HOME FOLDER for A: Ask him/her about their day. Check their AGEND and TAKE HOME FOLDER for

homework that needs to be completed, work that needs to be corrected, newsletters, ect. homework that needs to be completed, work that needs to be corrected, newsletters, ect. Organization is important! Organization is important!

Q: Are toys allowed in school?Q: Are toys allowed in school? No! Do not let your child bring toys to school even if he/she says they are not going to take No! Do not let your child bring toys to school even if he/she says they are not going to take

the toy out during the day. Your cooperation is appreciated.the toy out during the day. Your cooperation is appreciated. Q: What is the best way to contact you?Q: What is the best way to contact you? A: The best way is call me at 758-2241 ext. 2286. You may email me also, but expect a delay A: The best way is call me at 758-2241 ext. 2286. You may email me also, but expect a delay

in my response. My email address is aoshea@rhcsd.org.in my response. My email address is aoshea@rhcsd.org.

QuestionsQuestions

Please feel free to ask any questions. I will Please feel free to ask any questions. I will answer them the best that I can.answer them the best that I can.

Please sign up for a conference and write down Please sign up for a conference and write down your email for easy notification of events your email for easy notification of events

Thank You for ComingThank You for Coming

Please make sure you visit your child’s other Please make sure you visit your child’s other teachers and rooms!teachers and rooms!

P.E. P.E. Music Music ArtArt LibraryLibrary Computer lab and CAI labComputer lab and CAI lab

Third Grade’s Secret Recipefor Learning

You will need:StudentsTeachersParentsPrincipalsSuperintendentsCustodiansSecretariesAidesJust add:A smidge of curiosityA pinch of knowledgeA dash of enthusiasmA cup of cooperationA heap of understandingSprinkle with a bushel of love.Season with humor and let simmer for180 days!