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Welcome to Back to Welcome to Back to School Night at Luxmanor School Night at Luxmanor

E.S.E.S.

33rdrd Grade GradeMrs. Jackie Bailey, Mrs. Julie Corrado, Mrs. Jackie Bailey, Mrs. Julie Corrado,

and Ms. Mary Droggitisand Ms. Mary Droggitis

Mrs. Corrado’s Substitute:Mrs. Corrado’s Substitute:Mrs. ScherrMrs. Scherr

Math• Math block – 1 hour and 15 minutes daily• Quarter 1 Topics

– Understand place value to round numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.

– Delve deep into the operations for addition and subtraction

– Add and subtract fluently– Build a repertoire of strategies for learning multiplication

and division facts

• Based on student understanding, classes may be regrouped for appropriate instruction (enrichment or reteach) for short periods of time

Math Measurement Topics

• Operations and Basic Algebraic Thinking

• Number and Operations in Base Ten• Number and Operations – Fractions• Measurement and Data• Geometry

Writing• Narrative, informative, and opinion texts• Weeks 1–3: connect social studies content to writing

by developing a narrative about how they contributed to the common good.

• Weeks 4–9: use descriptive techniques to develop an extended writing piece that includes informative and opinion writing– How do people work together to develop a thriving

community? • Students share their audio/visual display to culminate

their research

Writing Measurement Topics

• Narrative writing• Informational/Explanatory writing• Opinion writing• Process, Production, Research• Language Use

Words Their Way• Spelling program designed to meet the

individual needs of students • Grouped based on spelling inventory• 2 week rotation for word lists• Daily in-class practice and opportunities

for practice at home• Bi-weekly quizzes• VOLUNTEERS NEEDED- Thursday 11:05-

11:45

Reading• Reading block - 1 hour and 15 minutes• Mix of whole group and guided reading

instruction• Instructional Focus for MP1:

– Explore themes found in literature and how characters behave in texts

– Characteristics of realistic fiction and the character’s influence on the sequence of events

– Make inferences and predictions to identify a personal point of view

– Read and analyze informational text– Explain how text, online features, and search tools

clarify information

Reading Measurement Topics

• Language: Vocabulary• Informational Text• Literature

Science Quarter 1

• Changes in Motion•Gravity• Speed and Distance• Engineering design process – redesign a tire

Science Measurement Topics

•Engineering and Technology

•Life Science•Physical Science

Social Studies Quarter 1

• Examine the roles of individuals, groups, and leaders in a democratic society

• Opportunity to participate in an interdisciplinary project focused on two driving questions:– 1. How do people work together to create a

thriving community?– 2. What action would you take to contribute

to a thriving community?

Social Studies Measurement Topics

• Civics• Culture• Economics• Geography• History

Standards-Based Grading

Score Description

P Meets the grade-level standard by demonstrating proficiency of the content or processes for the Measurement Topic

I In progress toward meeting the grade-level standard

N Not yet making progress or making minimal progress toward meeting the grade-level standard

ES Exceptional at the grade-level standard

Behavior Systems• Positive reinforcement

– Whole class Owls– Individual Stars

• Consequences- Bowling Strike System– Strike 1: Warning– Strike 2: Remove from situation, break – Strike 3: Pink slip and reflection form

Homework•Monday – Thursday•Nightly math homework•20 minutes of reading•Spelling practice •Occasional Science/Social Studies /Writing•Sign assignment book nightly•Check Take-Home Folder nightly for important papers.

Snacks• We will have a HEALTHY snack

that should be brought from home daily.

• NUT FREE (please do not send peanut butter or any tree nuts).

• Snacks are not to be shared between students for health reasons.

Birthdays• Please let the teacher know by email in advance if you

would like to bring in a special treat for your child’s birthday

• Please leave the treats in the office in the morning of their birthday.

• MCPS guidelines state that snacks need to be store-bought, not homemade.

• School policy states that private party invitations should not be distributed at school

Thank you for coming!

•Don’t forget to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Volunteer Times