Reading, Writing, and Grammar

• All ELA standards are building on what students have previously learned. Please make sure that students are reading nightly to develop fluency and stamina with reading! Students will be able to do activities to develop reading and writing skills using iReady, MobyMax and Progress Learning!

• Students will build writing stamina in the following genres:  narrative writing, persuasive writing, and informative writing. 

• The grading percentages are as follows: 

  • • Assessments 60%

    • Grammar/Writing Assignments 40%

• Module assessments will count as a grade.

Math

• This is a BIG year in math! Everything students learn this year will set the foundation for 4th and 5th grade!

• Students will have the following programs to help increase their math understanding:

  • • • iReady

      • Reflex Math

      • Progress Learning (formerly USA Test Prep)

      • Moby Max

A standard for 3rd grade is that students will know all products of one-digit numbers. Please work at home to help students learn their multiplication facts 0 to 10!

Science

• We will also be completing more STEM activities in class throughout the year as MES is a STEM Certified school! Please let us know if you would be willing to send in supplies and resources for this as needed!

• Science and Social Studies are taught interchangeably this year. We spend a few weeks in science and then a few weeks in social studies during the 9-weeks period. 

Social Studies

• Students will continue using Social Studies Weekly pamphlets this year!  Social Studies grades will be given this year based on SS Content Knowledge.

• We may be asking for students to complete various projects at home throughout the year that incorporate the skills we are learning in social studies. Thanks in advance for supporting your child’s learning at home!

• Science and Social Studies are taught interchangeably this year. We spend a few weeks in science and then a few weeks in social studies during the 9-weeks period. 

Online Resources

*Online resources should be accessed through ClassLink.  Information about how to access ClassLink will be given at a later time.