Where do students get dropped off and picked up?

At the big tree near the Panther Cafe at 8:10 and 3:10

 

What is the 3rd-grade daily schedule?

Morning Meeting

Literacy or Math

Snack Break

Responsive Instruction Block

Lunch/Recess @ 11:40-12:25

Specials (Art, Music, Drama/Dance, PE) @ 12:25-1:15

Literacy or Math

Social Studies/Science 

(*1st half of the year is Science, 2nd half is Social Studies)

 

How much homework will I have?

• We expect all students to read for 30 minutes each day at home.  This can be independent reading, read-alouds, shared reading, audiobooks, online reading, etc. 

• 3rd grade has an optional homework policy.  We send home a yellow packet with the CKLA (Literacy) homework and weekly assigned Math Home Connection book pages. We do not collect or have students turn in the homework.  

• We send home a Math Home Connections book for students to practice math skills throughout the year and suggest weekly pages to complete. 

• Our social/emotional curriculum includes a weekly purple home connection sheet. It is sent home on Monday and can be returned any day during the week.  

 

What do I need to bring to school?

• water bottle

• backpack

• snack

• headphones with name on them

 

What will I learn this year? 

Math: Review of addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, and story problems

Literacy: we write informational, opinion, and narrative pieces, find the theme, compare and contrast two texts, and discover the main idea and key details. 

Literacy Topics: Classic Tales, Human Body, Animal Classification, Light and Sound, Space, Roman Empire, Vikings, Native Americans, and Ecology

Language: review vowel team spellings and endings, learn prefixes and suffixes, adjectives and adverbs, possessive nouns and pronouns, and build vocabulary

Science: Inheritance and Traits, Balancing Forces, Environments and Survival

Social Studies: Global Connections, Migration and Movement, and Civil Rights of the 20th Century

    See the complete list here

 

How do I best communicate with my teacher?

Teachers send frequent emails with class and school updates. Our 3rd-grade website is also a great resource. Email is the best way to contact your teacher with questions or concerns. For absences, please email or call the Main Office. 

Report Absence

 

What do we do for birthdays and class celebrations?  

Per Park Hill policy, we do not have classroom birthday parties. However, we know families like to celebrate, so during the last five minutes of the school day, parents can bring treats (popsicles or nonfood are best due to allergies) on the blacktop. Please let us know in advance. 

 

Other 3rd-grade celebrations will include a Halloween Parade and Party, Booksgiving, Winter Craft Fair, Valentine Card exchange, Super Mega Awesome Dance Party, and an End-of-Year Celebration Park Party. 

 

What are the 3rd-grade behavior expectations? 

We follow R.O.A.R. (Respect, Ongoing Learning, Always Safe, Responsible Actions) and reward students with ROAR tickets.  There are schoolwide weekly ROAR drawings for prizes and recognition. 

 

We want students to feel safe, accepted, and included in the classroom.  If there are issues between students, we help mediate with restorative practices to repair relationships and help students take responsibility for their actions. We believe consequences should match behaviors.

 

Does 3rd-grade go on Field Trips? 

Yes! We love visiting with community partners and extending what students learn in class. Trips include Genesee Park to hike, the Colorado Symphony, the Planetarium at the DMNS, History Colorado, and the Denver Zoo.  We will need volunteers to join us; communication will be sent closer to the events.

 

Who are the Paraprofessionals in 3rd grade?

Ms. Amanda and Ms. Christina are our lovely and extremely helpful paras. We couldn't do it without them!

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