Bonneville Third Grade
2016-2017
Jessi Lofgren
Room: 201
Phone: (801)584-2917 ext. 201
Email: [email protected]
School Website: http://bonneville.slcschools.org/
Open Disclosure Document
I. Class Description
Third grade offers a wonderful opportunity for students to build their foundational academic skills,
learning strategies, and content knowledge in order to successfully navigate future learning. Research
shows that third grade is a critical, pivotal year to prepare children for future academic success. We
intend to teach the Utah State Core Curriculum in fun, engaging, meaningful ways so that students can
see value in their daily school experiences and also develop skills and strategies to increase independent
learning.
II. Goals
Utah has a Core Curriculum which outlines standards of learning that are essential for all students at
each elementary grade level. The curriculum includes ideas, concepts, and skills to provide a foundation
on which subsequent learning may be built. You can access the Utah State Core for each grade level at
the following website: http://www.schools.utah.gov/core/
III. Instructional Materials and Practices
We use a variety of methods to teach the curriculum including whole group, small group, partnerships
and one-on-one instruction and a variety of materials to target different learning styles and needs. We
will utilize the expertise of our training, district coaches, Bonneville staff, paraprofessionals, and guest
instructors.
A. Language Arts
1. Salt Lake District has adopted the McGraw Hill Wonders program.
Text: McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders CCSS Reading/Language Arts Program
ISBN: 978-0-02-118665-5
Website: www.mheonline.com/readingwonders
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2. We develop reading and writing skills using Lucy Caulkin’s workshop curriculums.
Text: Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing.
ISBN: 978-0-325-04762-1/0-325-04762-6/2013/Bundle
Text: Units of Study for Teaching Reading
3. We use Words Their Way and Word Journeys as a model for our spelling program. Students
learn phonics and meaning-based spelling patterns through word sort activities and daily
application.
4. Students read a variety of chapter books, poetry, picture books, informational text and more.
5. We use the Accelerated Reader program to build reading independence and monitor
comprehension.
B. Math
Text: Houghton Mifflin Math Expressions
ISBN- 987-0-547-47411-3
Visit www.eduplace.com
Program: Engage New York
Visit https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-3-mathematics
Concepts include multiplication and division within 100, arrays, measurement, time, and graphs,
multidigit addition and subtraction, place value and rounding, polygons, perimeter, area,
fractions, and reasoning.
C. Cursive
Text: Handwriting Without Tears
ISBN: 978-1-891627-71-2.
D. Social Studies:
Texts: Houghton Mifflin Social Studies Communities
ISBN-987-0-618-83091-6
Concepts include geographic skills, North and South American indigenous cultures,
communities, development of cultures, history, economics, government, and civics.
E. Science
Text: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Science: A Closer Look
ISBN-978-0-02-288007-1
Concepts include living and non-living things, ecosystems, earth and its resources, the earth, sun,
and moon, gravity, forces and energy, and light and heat.
F. Character Education
PTA Sponsored Project Cornerstone
Strong Kids
A. Music/Art/PE: Weekly visits to the Art Zone and music classroom, the PTA Great Artists
program, and artistic activities to emphasize the curriculum will guide our classroom art core
instruction. Students will receive at least 90 minutes of physical education through our P.E.
coach, jogging the morning mile, and other activities. You are welcome to send a labeled water
bottle and athletic shoes to support our physical activities.
B. Technology: The Salt Lake City District keyboarding goal is 15wpm. Keyboarding and word
processing skills are taught. Computers will be used to enhance curriculum studies and students
will be exposed to Word Office, Publisher, Photostory, PowerPoint, etc.
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IV. Course Requirements
A. Homework
We expect homework to be written legibly in pencil. Most homework is due the next morning. No
late work will be accepted except for illness or other excused absences. Please let us know if
homework needs to be modified for your child.
 Math: Students will be given math homework every night. Please review the homework with
your child so the concepts will be reinforced.
 Reading: Third graders should be reading every day at home for at least 20 minutes or
longer. A monthly reading record will be placed in your child’s homework folder so you can
help your child track reading minutes each day. Please initial that your child read and total
the minutes at the end of each week. At the beginning of the week, I will record the total
minutes from the previous week. Minutes will only be counted if they are initialed by the
parent. Please help your child to develop good daily habits of tracking their reading. We will
use the Accelerated Reader program to build reading independence and monitor
comprehension.
 Spelling: Each Monday, your child will receive a weekly word sort for spelling words. For
homework, students will complete the assigned 5-10 minute activities each night. Spelling
homework will be collected on Fridays and will be scored for completeness. Spelling tests
will also be on Fridays. Please see the attached letter for an explanation of spelling
homework activities.
 Vocabulary: Your child will receive vocabulary words to study throughout the week.
B. Attendance
Students are expected to attend school regularly. Please have your child arrive on time prepared
with completed homework, ready to learn. The tardy bell rings at 8:30. Students must be in the
classroom before 8:30 or they will be marked tardy and must check in at the office. Students
must check in at the office if they are late to school. Please notify the office through e-mail or a
telephone call if your child will be absent. Extended absences must be approved in the office.
C. Codes of Conduct
The Bonneville school-wide discipline policy will be the guide used to establish a safe, positive
learning environment. The three major codes are BE RESPECTFUL, FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
THE FIRST TIME GIVEN, and KYFHOOTY (keep your feet, hands, and other objects to
yourself).
D. Classroom Management
Students will be expected to contribute to a respectful learning environment. The following steps
will be taken to address behavior management:
 Discussion and reflection (verbal or written, depending on the situation)
 Phone call home
 Office referral and parent conference
V. Grading Procedures
Clear standards and expectations are established for all students at each grade level. To be on grade
level, students are expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge for the information that has been
taught with minimal assistance from the teacher. Students are allowed by district Policy S-4 to make
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up work for excused absences (illness, extracurricular activities, religious observance, and family
activities). Make-up work will be given upon return from the absence. Late work should be made up as
quickly as possible to ensure continuity in your child’s foundational academic progress.
VI. Scholastic Book Clubs
These clubs provide a great way to purchase books at reasonable prices for your child. By supporting
these clubs you also support literacy in the classroom with bonus points. Books can be ordered online,
or if paying by check, please send checks made out to the club. Cash is not accepted. To order books
online, visit https://clubs2.scholastic.com/. Our class activation code is GX4KZ.
VII. Field Trips
Field trips make learning come alive. Most of our transportation will be on school busses. Some
options this year may include Thanksgiving Point, Museum of Curiosities, Wasatch Community
Gardens, Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake County Landfill, Living Traditions Festival, International Peace
Gardens, Utah Opera Company, Discovery Gateway, Clark Planetarium.
VIII. Birthdays
We will celebrate birthdays as close to the actual day as possible and summer birthdays will be
celebrated on half birthday dates. Since our nation has concerns about childhood obesity and health
epidemics, the District Wellness Policy restricts high calorie foods and only allows store packaged
foods. Food treats or other small gifts will not be allowed for birthdays. We will celebrate in class by
singing, spotlighting the birthday boy or girl, and creating a birthday card.
IX. Tentative Schedule:
8:25-10:15
Monday
Language Arts
Tuesday
Language Arts
Wednesday
Language Arts
Thursday
Language Arts
Friday
Language Arts
Art
9:15-10:00
10:15-10:30
10:30-11:30
11:30-11:55
11:55-12:30
12:30-1:45
1:45-2:00
2:00-3:00
Math
Math
Recess
Math
Math
Music
11:15-11:45
Language Arts
Keyboarding and ST Math
Lunch
Language Arts
Language Arts
Language Arts
Science/ Social
Studies
Science/ Social
Studies
Science/ Social
Studies
Language Arts
P.E.
2:00-2:45
Science/ Social
Studies
Recess
Library
2:00-2:45
Math
10:30-11:15
Lunch
11:45-12:15
Language Arts
12:15-12:50
Computer Lab
2:00-2:45
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Please sign and return to the teacher.
Student’s Name: _____________________________________________________________
I have received and read the Open Disclosure Document:
______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Please provide your e-mail address:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
E-mail:_______________________________________________________________________
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