Transcript File - Mrs. Chung`s Grade 3 Class
Welcome, Parents to
Curriculum Night 2014-2015
Dallington Public School Grade 3 – Room 209 Mrs. C. Chung
OVERVIEW
1. Classroom Conduct and Routines 2. Character Education 3. Arriving Prepared 4. Homework Policy 5. Reporting Timelines 6. Curriculum Areas 7. EQAO 8. Questions
Classroom Conduct and Routines
Dallington School Code of Conduct and Policies
Our Social Contract
No nut-related foods, no food for birthdays or special days – please focus on non-edible treats, such as stickers, pencils, erasers, etc.
TDSB Character Education Traits
September October November - Respect - Responsibility - Empathy December January - Kindness & Caring - Teamwork February March - Fairness - Honesty April - Co-operation May June - Integrity - Perseverance
Arriving Prepared
Indoor shoes – running shoes Punctual – sets tone for day, disruptions for other students, missed lesson Backpack with homework folder and homework, establish a routine to put everything in the backpack the night before Appropriate clothing, especially for recess Healthy snacks and water bottle
Homework Policy
Book Bag Program – 20 minutes every night – please discuss and ask questions about the text to check for comprehension (to begin within the next month) Finish up any work not completed in class or to reinforce in class lessons or extra practice work Visit our class website every night for information, and homework, including the School Newsletter
www.room209.weebly.com
Reporting Timelines
2 terms Elementary Progress Report in November Term 1 Report Card (February); Term 2 Report Card (June) Report Card Learning Skills – important to develop their work habits, study skills and organizational skills as the building blocks to school success (
Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work,
Curriculum Areas
Prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training curriculum documents (available on www.edu.gov.on.ca
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Curriculum Areas Mathematics
Five strands: 1) Number Sense and Numeration , 2) Algebra and Patterning , 3) Data Management and Probability , 4) Geometry and Spatial Sense , and 5) Measurement
Four Categories of Knowledge and Skills: 1. Knowledge and Understanding significance (importance) 2. Thinking – 3. Communication – subject-specific content and comprehension of its meaning and use of critical and creative thinking skills (planning –UP, MAP, processing – COP, LOOK, creative/critical – inquiry, problem solving –meaning through oral, written, and visual forms 4. Application – use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and between various contexts.
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Curriculum Areas Language
Four areas of focus: Oral
Communication, Reading, Writing and
Media Literacy – each addressed every term through a variety of lessons and activities Reading: Read Alouds, Shared, Guided, Independent Poems, Fiction and Non-fiction Texts Writing – Forms addressed: Recount, Procedure, Narrative, Letter, Persuasive, Report, Poetry Independent Spelling Program
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Success Criteria
Setting a goal Students take ownership for work Generated and used by students
Curriculum Areas Science and Technology
Hands-On Science Resource, Science Kits, literature, integrated with Language, Scientists in the School Grade 3: Forces Causing Movement; Strong and Stable Structures; Growth and Changes in Plants; Soils in the Environment
Curriculum Areas Social Studies
Hands-On Social Studies Resource, literature, integrated with Language, Class trip the Pioneer Village Grade 3: First Nations; Early Settlers; Living and Working in Ontario
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The Arts
Music, Drama, Dance and Visual Arts Music and Drama with Ms. Hong (Day 3, 4, and 5) Dance with Mr. Chiappetta (Day 2 and 5)
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Health and Physical Education
Running shoes, comfortable clothing Day 2 and Day 5 with Mr. Chiappetta
EQAO
Grade 3 and Grade 6 province wide standardized tests for three subjects (reading, writing, mathematics) based on curriculum (end of May-beginning of June) Preparation for it began in Kindergarten – accumulation of all primary years Test taking skills begin now (e.g., complete answer / full sentences), do practice tests starting in April, keep it low key, do their best, does not reflect on Report Card marks Will be extra practice work sent home starting in April/May to help prepare
Eco Schools – Dallington is Platinum
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this year!
Litterless lunches Sort waste: green bin, recycling, garbage Lights out Computer log off Paper towels Eco literacy: integrate environment awareness in all subjects Community garden
Questions?
Thank you for coming this evening. Your continued support at home is appreciated and essential for your child’s current and future academic success.