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At OPS, homework supports learning and reinforces skills taught in the classroom. Students will be assigned approximately 30 minutes of homework, Monday through Thursday, along with daily reading. Students record their daily homework in their weekly planners.

Homework in our classroom typically looks like the following:

Math: Math workbook page(s) following weekly lessons and, occasionally, printed worksheet(s).

Language Arts: 20 minutes of reading & reading log; reading is encouraged over the weekend.

Field Trip to The Newark Museum

• Students experience an interactive theater for learning about the Legend of Night Sky in the planetarium and The Ballentine House Who Done It mystery.

Jackie Robinson Museum

• A new trip for 3rd grade! An interactive guided museum tour that brings the inspiring story of American icon Jackie Robinson to life. Students will participate in a scavenger hunt to explore rare artifacts, engaging interactive media, and rich historical content to learn about his life. 

John Marshall 

• A local weather news anchor shares his expertise in weather forecasting. Students will have the unique opportunity to see his professional equipment up close and learn how meteorologists predict the weather. This interactive session will deepen their understanding of weather patterns and provide a behind-the-scenes look at how forecasts are made. It’s an engaging and educational experience!

Parent visitations

• Students proudly showcase what they are learning in 3rd grade. Parents engage hands-on with their child. This is a wonderful opportunity to see their hard work, creativity, and growth firsthand. 

Arcademics Cup

• Students participate in a global competition to showcase their mastery of multiplication facts during an exciting and engaging event.

Support Literacy and Math:

• Read together daily, practice sight words, and encourage discussion about the book by asking questions.  

• Use fun math games and everyday tasks like counting or measuring to build number sense. Math websites can be found on the Student Resources page.  

Encourage Independence and Routines

• Establish consistent routines for homework.

• Assign simple chores to build responsibility and confidence.  

• Have your child set up their own small, quiet study place. 

• Please have your child check their planner and folder for assignments and homework and put it back into their backpack when work is completed.

Foster Emotional Growth:  

• Discuss emotions, practice problem-solving, and celebrate effort over results. 

• Encourage creativity through play, arts, and crafts.  

• Help your child understand that the quality of their work matters just as much as their persistence and grit.

Stay Involved with School:

• Communicate with teachers, review homework, and attend school events.