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Welcome to the Third Grade
Open House
Welcome Parents!
My name is Alicia O’Shea and this is my
3rd year teaching third grade.
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 I’ve taught kindergarten, first, 7&8
grade.
 I’m a mom of three great children and
my husband is also a teacher.
 I have a webpage on the school
website. Check it out for more
information.
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Welcome Parents!
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Welcome families, friends, & children!
My goals for the open house:
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To explain my expectations for all
students.
To give an basic overview of the curriculum.
To share information about how parents
can support their child’s learning.
To answer any questions families have
about third grade.
Daily Schedule
Everyday:
 Recess/Lunch at 11:10-12:05
 Monday:
 P.E.: 12:15 – 12:55
 Music.: 1:40-2:20
 Tuesday:
 P.E.: 12:15-12:55
 CAI: 1:40-2:20
Daily Schedule Continued
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Wednesday:
Library: 12:15 - 12:55
Computer: 1:40-2:20
Thursday:
Art: 12:15-1:05
Music: 1:40-2:20
Friday:
P.E.: 10:25-11:05
Computer: 12:15-12:55
Goals for Third Grade
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My goal for all students is to keep them engaged in
their learning, for them to value their role in our
classroom, and to progress confidently as readers and
writers.
Community building is a key feature of our
classroom. Community is promoted through daily
morning and afternoon meetings where we greet and
exchange ideas among each other, through the
sharing of our classroom ‘tools’, and through
engaging in daily small group and partner work
projects.
Reading in Third Grade
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All children are given multiple reading
assessments to better understand each child as
a reader.
SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) is a
computer-based reading assessment given 3
times a year in the computer lab.
Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment is
given by me individually 2 times a year.
Reader’s Workshop
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60-90 minutes which includes:
Mini-lesson on various comprehension
strategies and/or genre information
Whole group direct instruction/interaction
Small group direct instruction/interaction
Independent partner work & group work
Independent individual work
Included in Reader’s Workshop
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Teacher directed guided reading groups
Teacher/student conferences
Literacy Circles
Reading Response
Reading Log
Word Work
Poetry Collection
Things Thoughtful Readers Do:
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Preview
Ask questions before, during and after reading
Predict and revise predictions
Clarify
Infer
Visualize
Connect
Summarize
Evaluate
Writing / Writer’s Workshop
Occurs throughout the day in a variety of contexts,
in addition to a dedicated writing block.
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Writer’s Workshop/Notebooks
Journals
Prompt Writing
Poetry
6+1 Traits
Grammar
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Sentences: capitalization, punctuation
Parts of speech: Nouns, verbs, adjectives,
adverbs, pronouns
Application of all of the above
Spelling
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Month by Month Spelling Program
The words are the 100 most misspelled for third
grade.
We use interactive spelling activities and real
writing to practice and review the words.
Each new list will appear on the word wall and
your child will receive a copy of the words in
word wall form.
All units are posted on the website
Spellingcity.com.
Math
Number Sense
 Algebra
 Data Analysis
 Geometry
 Measurement
 Computation
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 Unit 1: Addition/subtraction
review; order/rounding numbers;
place value; problem solving
 Unit 2: Telling time; graphing;
money; measurement; problem
solving; introduction to
multiplication
 Unit 3: Fractions, geometry;
division; patterns/probability;
measurement problem solving;
NYS Math Test Review
 Unit 4: Applying Mathematical
Skills
Science/Social Studies
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Birds
Structures
Plants
Ecology
Geography/ Maps skills/ Land forms
USA
China
Australia
Country Report
What else will your child learn?
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Cursive
Keyboarding
Compass Learning in CAI Lab
Library Skills
Art
Music
Physical Education
Homework Overview
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Develops good study habits and time management
skills
To review/practice concepts previously taught
Approximately 30 min. per night
Encourage independence, but be available to help if
necessary
Check over the work together to take advantage of a
learning opportunity.
Decide together on a time and place to complete
homework. Generally, it’s best to let kids have a
break after school before settling into doing more
“school work.”
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Allow some free time for active play, a healthy
snack, time to visit with friends or mom and
dad.
Discourage video games and television, as kids
need to be active, not passive after school.
In order for the brain to process and
consolidate learning, there needs to be
“downtime” between learning periods.
(Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen)
Our Homework
 Spelling words to practice weekly
 Math homework- Monday through Thursday
 Read a minimum of 15 minutes on a daily basis.
 As a commitment to our partnership, we ask that
parents monitor their child’s reading nightly
 Homework will be collected and checked but
will not be given a numerical grade
*Spelling can also be practiced on
Spellingcity.com*
Reading at Home:
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Novels
Magazines
Instruction Manuals
Comic Books
Newspapers (Yes, the comics and sports
page!)
Report Cards
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Report cards are distributed 4 times a year.
For the first report card, we ask that parents
schedule a conference to discuss their child’s
progress.
On Friday, November 15th, the 3-5 side will
have a half day for conferences. There will
be additional dates and times as well.
Please sign up for one tonight.
New York State Assessments
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In third grade students are expected to take a
state exam in Math and in Language Arts.
The above assessments are usually given in
April.
Organize for Success
Backpacks
Lunches
Homework
Agenda
Take-home
folders
Volunteers
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 Some ways Volunteers might help are:
Room Parent: To organize/notify parents about
celebrations
Projects: come in when we are doing big
projects
Type student stories children would like to
publish.
Flash card work with students to practice their
multiplication facts
Prepare activities/assist students with projects
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Can my child bring in a treat for his/her birthday?
A: Yes! Currently we have 18 students in our class.
Q: What should I do if my child is absent?
A: The work will be placed in a folder and will be sent home with a friend if you specify or
will be given to your child when the arrive back at school. I may have to keep your child in at
recess to complete assignments that cannot be completed at home.
Q: What does CIC at the top of my child’s paper mean?
A: It means we went over the assignment in class and corrected it together.
Q: What is the best way to help my child at home?
A: Ask him/her about their day. Check their AGEND and TAKE HOME FOLDER for
homework that needs to be completed, work that needs to be corrected, newsletters, ect.
Organization is important!
Q: Are toys allowed in school?
No! Do not let your child bring toys to school even if he/she says they are not going to take
the toy out during the day. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Q: What is the best way to contact you?
A: The best way is call me at 758-2241 ext. 2286. You may email me also, but expect a delay
in my response. My email address is [email protected].
Questions
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Please feel free to ask any questions. I will
answer them the best that I can.
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Please sign up for a conference and write down
your email for easy notification of events 
Thank You for Coming
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Please make sure you visit your child’s other
teachers and rooms!
P.E.
Music
Art
Library
Computer lab and CAI lab
Third Grade’s Secret Recipe
for Learning
You will need:
Students
Teachers
Parents
Principals
Superintendents
Custodians
Secretaries
Aides
Just add:
A smidge of curiosity
A pinch of knowledge
A dash of enthusiasm
A cup of cooperation
A heap of understanding
Sprinkle with a bushel of love.
Season with humor and let simmer for
180 days!