Thank you to all who attended Back to School Curriculum Night on Thursday! The following is an overview of the information that was presented. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns regarding the third grade curriculum.
Back to School Night
September 20, 2012
3rd Grade
Ms. Elizabeth Little
Expectations
· Be independent
· Be responsible
· Be respectful to others
· Be able to follow multi-step directions
· Be neat and organized
· Put best effort into all assignments
Homework Procedures and Expectations
Students will receive homework most nights (Monday – Thursday). It should be brought back to school the next day in their homework folder. Homework assignments will be discussed each day in school prior to going home so that students understand what is expected of them.
A minimum of 15 minutes of reading should occur nightly. Independent Reading Journals will be given each Monday and should be completed and returned the following Monday. There is a checklist on the Reading Journal itself so students can check independently that they completed each part.
Support at Home
Families can support students at home by asking questions about a book they are reading, such as asking what kinds of connections they are making to the characters or plot in the story. There is a “Sentence Starters” sheet that will stay in each student’s homework folder to help them respond to what they’re reading.
Math is a cumulative subject and therefore builds on what students have learned prior to third grade. It is beneficial for students to practice basic addition and subtraction facts to help them build a solid base for multiplication and division.
Communication
A typed newsletter (Ms. Little’s 3rd Grade Beacon) will be sent home weekly in the Thursday Backpack Folder. This newsletter will communicate upcoming events, important dates, and classroom news. Most of the newsletter will be written by the students. Completed and corrected work will be sent home in the Thursday Backpack Folder as well. Please take a look at what we’re working on, and please communicate with your child about their assignments. There is a class website that displays our newsletter, updates, and pictures. (http://mslittleinmaynard.blogspot.com). You’ll also find several links to websites that students may visit to practice math and literacy skills.
Availability
I am available for parent conferences and/or extra help both before and after school if you find there is a specific concern you’d like to discuss. Appointments may be made by email (elittle@maynard.k12.ma.us) or by calling the school. I check my email at least twice daily. Please feel free to send me an email if you have a question or concern, and I will respond as soon as possible.
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