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CURRICULUM NIGHT As you wait please: Peck Slip Grade 3 - Add a colored post-it with 2018 - 2019 your thinking to our class charts. - Read one of the books we’ve read (or created) so far this year.

MEET AND GREET  Please share:  Your name  Your child’s name  A memory or comment about your own experience in third grade

OVERVIEW  Daily Routines  Third Grade Curriculum  State Tests  Homework  Social Emotional Work  Outside of 3-324  Important Information  Questions

DAILY ROUTINES  Across each day, and the whole school year, we will be working towards the goals of Independence, Self-Monitoring and Reflection in students. These daily routines are led by the students, and are an important part of building community and responsibility.  Morning Meeting  Greeting  Share  Game or Activity  Message, Calendar and Schedule  Quiet Time  10-15 minutes of meditation or another solitary activity  Closing Meeting  Share or Game  Classroom Jobs  Created together  Promote teamwork and ownership of the classroom

LITERACY CURRICULUM DEVELOPED WITH LITERACY CONSULTANT JAIME MARGOLES Reading Writing  Units including character  Units including development, determining main determining/recording what is important, persuasive writing, topic vs. main idea, looking historical fiction and informational closely at language, theme and essays author’s purpose, and writing about reading  Writer’s Notebooks  Hochman Writing Method  Shared Writing  Reading Notebooks  Word Study  Chapter book Read-Alouds  Strategy Writing Groups  Shared Reading  Individual Conferences  Picture book Read-Alouds  Writing Must-Haves  Strategy Reading Groups  Independent Reading  Individual Conferences When possible, units are aligned with content studies.

MATH CURRICULUM DEVELOPED WITH METAMORPHOSIS CONSULTING COMPANY  Units are all common core aligned and come from variety of sources (Context for Learning, Metamorphosis, TERC)  Units include subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, area and perimeter, and geometry Basic Skills Investigative Math Problem and Mental Problem Math Solving Solving Steps  Number Strings  Explore together  Read  Small group work  Visualize  Solve independently  Fact practice  Known/Unknown  Solve with a  Games  Equation/Expression partner  Reasoning  Strategy/Solve  Share as a group Routines  Check  Revise

CONTENT STUDIES In third grade students will become researchers and eventually presenters in two different content areas. Continuing the work began in grades K through 2, students will develop the skills needed to be a life-long investigative learner. As students are older and more able to conceive of places and people that are outside of their immediate lives, topics of study for grades 3 and above will begin to move from the “here and now.” This year we will study the Brooklyn Bridge and the Lenape Indians.

STATE TESTS The best test prep is a Common-Core aligned curriculum that aids students in continuing their development as strong readers, writers and mathematicians. As time goes on, we will work with students on specific test taking strategies. Along with content and skills, we will be assisting students in growing a metacognitive awareness of their strengths and weaknesses. This awareness allows students to remain calm during the test, and know when and how to do their best work for their own individual learning style.

HOMEWORK  Reading  Children are expected to read for at least 30 minutes every night.  Children are learning how to recognize and choose just-right books.  Children will choose books at school that they can read, understand and tell about. These books will travel between home and school until the book is finished. It is very important that kids only read 1 independent chapter book at a time.  Try and create a comfortable reading routine at home:  Have a regular reading time  Try and find a comfy and peaceful place to read  Get in the habit of returning the book to their backpack when done  Choice Board  Additional homework will be give out on a choice board every two weeks.  Children will be able to choose from a variety of assignments aligned with units of study we are working on at school.  Work can be handed in at any time before the final due date.  DreamBox  Online math website that supports that way that we are teaching math at school.  Log on and complete activities as an option on the bimonthly Choice Board.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WORK Across all grades at Peck Slip, we value working with children to develop strong social and emotional skills. Research show that strengths in these areas are proven to have a direct correlation to success in later life.  Healthy Habits  Quiet Time  Partnerships  Best Work  Homework  Work Time  School Rules  Peace Corner  Meditation

OUTSIDE OF 3-324  Specials  Monday – Art  Tuesday – Dance and Art  Wednesday - Science  Thursday – P.E.  Friday – Music and P.E.  Recess and Lunch  Safety Drills  Evacuation Drills  Lockdown Drills  Field Trips

IMPORTANT INFORMATION  Communication  Getting Involved  srookwood@schools.nyc.gov  Class parent (I do not check my email  Chaperones when I am with the kids…)  PTA  Class page on the website  Home/school Folder  Attendance  Please have your children  Birthdays here as much as possible  Only kids, no food  Try and be prompt for arrival (8:20) and dismissal (2:40)  For last minute dismissal  Important Dates changes email Denise  Fall Parent/Teacher (dhgreene@schools.nyc.gov) Conferences 11/15 or Tammy  ELA State Test 4/2 - 4 (tmalave@schools.nyc.gov)  Math State Test 5/1 – 3

CARE FOR THE FABULOUS ASHLEY!? Thanksgiving: November 21 – 26 Winter Break: December 21 – January 2 February Break: February 15 – 25 Spring Break: April 18 – 29 Summer 2019!?

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