General Info

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.

• Like us on Facebook! 

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