Welcome
to
Back to
School
Night
Bethesda
Elementary
Third Grade
Tonight’s Objectives
To help parents understand the work their
child will be doing throughout the school
year.
To explain our expectations of your child.
To share information about how parents
can support their child’s learning.
Our Daily Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:45
Morning Arrival: Students enter the new wing front door and go
straight to class.
8:45-9:05
Morning Classroom Procedures: Unpack, Order Lunch, Record
Homework Assignments, Check for Signatures in Assignment Book,
Warm-Up, Watch BETV
9:10-9:55
Specials
10:00-11:10
Math
11:10-11:30
Whole Group Instruction
11:30-12:40
Recess/Lunch
12:40-1:25
Writing
1:25-2:30
Reading/Language Arts
2:30-3:25
Science/Social Studies
Curriculum 2.0
•
designed to make sure
our students receive a
strong foundation in the
core subjects and to put
a renewed focus on other
important subjects, such as social
studies, science, physical education
and art. Curriculum 2.0 helps
seamlessly connect these areas
while building creative and critical
thinking skills that are so important
in the 21st century.
Overview of Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, and
Academic Success Skills
Resources…
What is the grading policy?
• Grading for whole
class assignments.
• Grading for
learning skills
Language Arts Block
Word Study
Vocabulary Practice
Word Sorts/Patterns
Prefixes or Word
Roots
Grammar
Poetry
Spelling
Guided Reading
Small group
instruction with
specific strategy or
skill focus
Literature Circles
Flexible Grouping
Independent
Work
Reading Journal
Independent
Reading
Reflections
Book Discussions
Writing Workshop
Marking Period One Curriculum Focus:
Writing for Personal Expression/Utilizing Writer’s Notebook
Writing
Marking Period 1
Narrative, Informative, and Opinion
Marking Period 2
Compare and Contrast text structure
for Narrative, Informative, and Poetry
Writing
Marking Period 3
Problem/Solution text structure for
Narrative
and Opinion
Marking Period 4
Articulating their point of view for
Informative and Opinion
Social Studies
In Grade 3 social studies students learn about…
In Third Grade, students begin the year by
examining the roles of individuals, groups,
and leaders in a democratic society.
They consider rules, laws, rights and
responsibilities of citizens within the
classroom and community today through
the lens of making a positive difference by
taking action.
Students participate in an interdisciplinary
project that is centered around two driving
questions: How do people work together to
create a thriving community? What action
would you take to contribute to a thriving
community?
Science, Technology and
Engineering
The students will develop the knowledge
and skills essential to becoming literate in
science, technology, and engineering, by
thinking critically, solving problems, and
communicating effectively, tackling ever
more challenging issues and seeking
understanding to support solutions
Science By Marking Periods
Engineering and Technology
MP 1,2,3&4
Life Sciences
MP2
Physical Sciences
MP1,2&3
The Math Block
Marking Period 1
Place value, number patterns,
addition & subtraction, area and
perimeter as related to multiplication
& division
Marking Period 2
Apply properties and patterns to
multiply & divide up to 100; equal
shares and whole numbers
The Math Block
Marking Period 3
Multiplication & division, fractions on
a number line, comparing fractions,
equivalent fractions
Marking Period 4
Measurement & estimation, time,
liquid volume, mass, perimeter,
attributes of shapes
Flexible Thinking
=
Strong Number
Concept Foundation
Math Enrichment
Who: All students will have the opportunity
to receive math enrichment.
When: Everyday
Where: In your student’s classroom.
How:
Homework Assignments
• Homework
 How often is it assigned?
 How are students told what it is?
 What are some strategies we can use
to get it done?
• Assignment book
• STEM Night
The Other Stuff
• Communication
• Field Trips
• Lovable Lion
• Junior Achievement
• Change 4 Change
• Birthday Celebrations
• Indoor Recess Games
• Conference Sign Ups
Thanks for Coming!
Next on the Agenda…
 Check out your child’s homeroom
 Fill out Student Information on Chromebooks
 Read and respond to a letter from your child
 Sign up for volunteer opportunities