We hope this site will be useful for families in helping them navigate this year in 3rd grade. Here you will find information about 3rd grade, the 3rd grade team, school calendars and schedules, important updates and news and helpful links for our Reading, Writing, Math, SEL, Social Studies and Science curriculums. Take a peek and feel free to reach out anytime!
A Little Bit About Mrs. Furey
I've been a teacher at Proctor School for over 25 years and I love teaching third grade. When I am not teaching, you can find me spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy going to Cape Cod, going for walks and routing on New England sports teams.
Email is the easiest way to reach me:
kfurey@nsboro.k12.ma.us
A Little Bit About Mrs. O'Connor
I have been a teacher for 14 years, working in Arlington, MA, Chatham, MA, Marlborough, MA and now Northborough. I absolutely love teaching 3rd grade! But when I’m not teaching, you can find me trying out new recipes, dancing and singing in my kitchen and spending time with my family, my dog JJ and friends. My favorite place to visit is the beach and will always venture there when I can!
Email is the easiest way to reach me:
aoconnor@nsboro.k12.ma.us
2025 - 2026 School Calendar
Important Dates and Reminders
3rd Grade Daily schedule
8:30 - Morning Activities
8:40 - Morning Meeting
8:55 - ST Math
9:05 - Word Work and
Small Group Time
10:05 - Science/Social Studies
10:40 - Special
11:25 - W.I.N. (What I Need)
11:45 - Math Workshop
12:50 - Lunch & Recess
1:45 - ELA Workshop
2:45 - Pack Up
3:00 - Dismissal
Mrs. Furey's Specials Schedule
Monday: Art
Tuesday: P.E.
Wednesday: P.E.
Thursday: Library
FRYAY: Music
Mrs. O'Connor's Specials Schedule
Monday: P.E.
Tuesday: Music
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: P.E.
FRYAY: Library
September Lunch Calendar
Not only do students have the options above, but each day, they also have the option of a Fruit Parfait, Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Chicken Caesar Salad, Vegan Hummus, Hummus Power Pack, Sunbutter and Jelly, or a Bagel
What we're learning in Math:
What we're learning in ELA:
Below is the read aloud of Thank You, Mr. Falker which we will be studying during Module 0.
Videos To Help Motivate and Focus Us:
Homework Routine and Expectations
Each week, students will have Homework. It will consist of a Reading Log and Math practice and be packed up into their Purple Home/School folder. The Math practice will be nightly lessons and due the next day. The Reading Log will be assigned on Mondays and due on Fridays (subject to change depending on the week).The expectation is students will spend 15 minutes a night reading and then work on their Math. They should not be spending more than 30 minutes a night on both combined.
Below, you can see each assignment.
Grade 3 Expectations
The 3rd Grade has been working on a Class Contract and this is something that will be reinforced daily. It is important, as 3rd graders, we realize and understand the importance of being a successful student and treating others with kindness and respect. Please take a moment to look at the activities that go along with our contract and take some time to review them with your son or daughter.
Our 3rd Grade Contract
Make Safe and Respectful Choices
Do Your Best Work
Be a Kind Friend
We read "What if Everybody Did That?" in class and followed it up with a discussion about what Safe and Respectful Choices are in our school and classroom. Take a look at the story and some talking points that you can review with your son or daughter.
We always stress the importance of doing our best work and putting in our best effort. In order to be successful, we need to persevere. We read a story called "I Can Do Hard Things" that emphasizes the importance of this. The one thing we ask of our students is to TRY. We know they can do it but we want THEM to know they can do it too! We will be measuring our effort daily on our Effort Meter.
We completed a Wrinkled Heart activity which emphasizes the affect our words and actions have on others. Please talk with your son or daughter about why it is hard to fix a wrinkled heart and why it is important to think before you speak. Have your son or daughter think about what they can do to be a kind friend to others.
