Curriculum:State Adopted Materials~

Math:enVisionMATH Common Core, by PearsonLanguage Arts/Reading & Writing: Benchmark Advance, by Benchmark EducationScience:FOSS California Edition, by Delta EducationSocial Studies:History and Social Science for CA, by Scott Foresman

Additional 3rd Grade Materials~• Words Their Way (Developmental Spelling)• Bookshop by Mondo Publishing (leveled text)• D'Nelian handwriting resources • Literature books* Common Core State Standards (CCSS) units of study and supplemental activities across the curriculum

See supplemental sheet for daily/weekly schedule, time spent with TL specialist teachers, year overview

of Units of Study, and field trip detailsSocial Emotional: -Second Step Program by Committee for

Children -Mindfulness materialsSocial and emotional learning means teaching students, step by

step, to manage their behavior and get along with their classmates. It can include helping students to understand what

they’re feeling, show empathy for others, create healthy relationships and make responsible decisions.

California State Standards~Common Core State Standards (CCSS)The Common Core State Standards are a set of national standards that outline what should be taught in English/language arts and math. For science, we use Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). California’s History/Social Science content standards describe what students need to learn in terms of history and the social sciences. With CCSS, elementary teachers weave science and history into their instructional experiences and assignments that help students to develop CCSS literacy skills.- For more information visit http://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/32106

*California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress~ CAASPP is the standardized assessment for English-language arts

(ELA) and mathematics test that is offered by Smarter Balanced which is aligned to the new Common Core State Standards

(CCSS). -For more information view

http://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/32107Some CCSS highlights~•teaching and focus on the 'how' ie: process -v- product•calls out that reading, and writing is taught and supported throughout all curriculum areas K-12 grade•encourages multiple approaches to problem solving •development of a continuos pathway leading to Algebra •students expressing/demonstrating their thinking through conversation and writing•THINKING+Literacy= CHOICES for students in the future!

Field Trips: If you wish to drive on any of our field trips, you must have fingerprint clearance, CA ID, district form, and an updated car insurance form on file in the office. Notifications of and sign-ups for field trip volunteer openings, will be done through Shutterfly.Volunteers who wish to attend, need to meet the paperwork requirement deadlines.At times, drivers are selected based on the number of students they are able to transport. Some of our field trips can only take a limited number of drivers, due to limitations placed on us by the site being visited. Every effort is made to include as many volunteers as possible.For more details visit http://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/31735Absences/Tardies: Please call the Absence Phone Line (988-2247) when your child will be absent from school. If you are late arriving at school, you must check in with the office before coming to class.

*Perfect Attendance= No tardies + no early dismissals (Dr. note OK)

If you wish to request an independent study contract for an extended absence, you must notify the office at least 5 school days in advance so that schoolwork and district paperwork can be prepared and approved. Six hours of school work will be assigned for every school day away. Attendance will be determined upon evaluation of the completed work and at teacher discretion. Arrival/Dismissal: Students should not arrive before 8:25 a.m. as there is no adult supervision. School is dismissed at 3:05 (except Thursday when it is 1:45). Students are expected to leave campus immediately. If you need to take your child out early, you will need to go to the office and sign your child out; then the office will alert the classroom teacher.School & PTA Paperwork Communication: Look for school communications to be brought home by your child. Please regularly pull papers from folder and backpack.Class News/Teacher Communication: I will be distributing class news and updates mostly through email and online, on our class website and Shutterfly. Please let me know if you DO NOT have access to the internet and I will send home hardcopies.TeachEm2Think eNews~http://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/31736Sync the Room 27 Class Calendar to your computer, iPad, and/or mobile devise. The school year calendar has been added. I will update the calendar with events and other details as they become available. Newly added events will sync as often as your devise fetches data through push notifications. https://teachem2think201819.shutterfly.com/calendarClass Roster: Families can access the class list and contact information on Shutterfly. Please update your information ASAP:)https://teachem2think201819.shutterfly.com/contactsVolunteers: When parents volunteer, it creates more time for me to plan and opportunities to meet student needs. If you are able to help with a specified job or task, please respond to Shutterfly requests. All volunteers must be fingerprinted. Thanks!!!

Instructional Implications for your 3rd Grader~• Comprehensive Literacy through a Workshop Model (whole class/small group/individual instruction, support, and practice opportunities)• assessments that identify what students are ready to learn next through whole class, small group, individual, and Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) • increased technology skill expectations• integration of Social Studies and Science• homework shifts to reflect student developmental needs (from below grade level, on grade level, and above grade level)

Enrichment: Twin Lakes has been designated as a fine arts/fitness focus school. We will provide your student with an integrated curriculum, including enrichment activities that blend with our units of study.

Class Meetings: To help students gain skill in making choices and problem solving, we hold class meetings. Our ultimate goal is to “empower” students to assume control and responsibility for their behavior, and to understand expectations and logical consequences. Finally, we want students to take pride in their efforts and accomplishments.

Grading: Daily practice and ongoing assessments will be monitored and scored to determine student progress and guide instructional decisions. Teacher feedback and student self-reflection will be a critical component. There are three official grading periods at the end of each trimester. Parents will be notified if your child is not meeting standards midway through trimesters with a progress notice, in accordance with district policy.

Homework: Assignments are sent home on Friday and should be returned the following Friday. Please encourage your child to read the homework coversheet/menu and plan out their week accordingly. My goal is that the menu also helps to fill gaps, support grade level content, &/or accelerate learning.For more information visit~http://www.sanjuan.edu/Page/31739Please contact me with ANY homework questions and/or concerns.