HERO Behavior
Honesty- tell the truth, speak up, do the right thing
Empathy- be kind, help others, listen to understand
Respect- follow directions, use self-control, accept all
Own it- take a breath, check your actions, check your attitude
We show this HERO behavior by being Respectful, Safe, and Responsible.
Homework
Read 20 minutes each night
Math Games from Rise Night
Makeup work as needed
Communication
We will communicate with families primarily through email and Talking Points.
The office sends out a Friday Messenger with updates for families about the whole school and we will send one out for 3rd grade specific information.
Check swansoncolts.org on a regular basis for information on what’s happening at school.
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Literacy
These are the major teachings of 3rd grade literacy:
Author’s point of view
Determining main idea and how authors use details to support the main idea
Determining the essential meaning of a text
Comparing and contrasting texts
By the end of the year, students will be able to write a 3 paragraph essay.
Social Studies
In addition to the topics covered in literacy instruction (how people explore, ie. the sea, space, a new country), students will also study:
Ancient Roman Civilization
Viking Age
Native American Region and Cultures
Early Exploration of North America
Colonial America
Math
These are the major concepts taught in 3rd grade math:
Multiplication and division
Fractions
Area and perimeter
Elapsed time
Rounding
Science
In addition to the topics covered in literacy instruction (science aspects that relate to the sea and space), students will also study:
Animal Classification
Human Body Systems and Senses
Light and Sound
Astronomy Solar System and Beyond
Ecology