Post on 30-Dec-2015
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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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