Welcome to

Bassette Elementarys
Back to School Night

Grade 3

Third Grade Team:

Mrs. Buckley
Mrs. Davis
Mrs. Firth
Ms. Henry

Back to School Night SOL Highlights

1. SOL Test Expectations:

2. SOL Preparatory Programs:

English 90%
Math 90%
Science 90%
Social Studies 90%

3. Homework Expectations:

SOL Family Nights

Panda PALS Tutoring
Bassettes S.T.R.E.A.M. Program
Robotics Tutoring
21st Century Community Learning Centers

4. Classroom Supplies Up-keep

Monday-Thursday

Glue sticks
Pencils
Notebook paper

What You Need To Know -1st Nine Weeks

Language Arts
Reading Comprehension Skills:

Sequencing
Drawing Conclusions
Locating Information
Character/Setting/
Author's purpose
Chronological order
Generalizing
Summarizing
Poetry
Word Study

Math
Math Skills:

Graphing

Rounding

Estimation

Place Value

Comparing Number

Writing/Grammar Skills:

Paragraph Writing,
Sentence Structure,
Subject/Predicate,
Compound/Complex
Sentences,
Run-on Sentences,
Parts of Speech/ Mechanics
Prefixes/Root
Words/Suffixes

Multi-step Problem Solving

Measurement

Science
Science Investigation

Purpose
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment
Analysis
Conclusion

Key Concepts:

Soil

Water Cycle

Social Studies
nd
2 Grade Review:

Map Skills

Ancient China Civilizations

Ancient China Contributions

Social Studies Skills:

Map Skills

Rivers

Mountains

Nations Capital

State Capital

Compass Rose

September
Dear Parent/Guardians,
Welcome to the 2015 2016 school year! We are looking forward to an exciting
and productive season of learning. Without a doubt, we can expect success for
every child when parents and teachers work together as a team. We have high
expectations for all students academically and socially. However, in order for
your child to do his or her best, communication and a joint effort between home
and school are essential. Below are a list of Bassetts, Third Grade Policies,
Rules, and Procedures, that we ask you to thoroughly discuss with your child at
home.
Classroom Rules
1. Listen to and follow directions.
2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
3. Be honest.
4. Raise your hand to speak and get out of your seat.
5. Be polite.
6. Walk in a 3S Line. (Single, Straight, Silent)
Rewards
C
C
C
C

Planner stamp/sticker
Good note home/ Verbal praise
Phone call home
Certificate

Consequences
D Warning
D Conference with teacher
D Time out with an assignment
D Note home
D Phone call home
D Parent Conference

Please Note: Severe behavior, such

as fighting or blatant disrespect for
an authority figure will result in
automatic administrative intervention
by the Principal or Assistant Principal.

Grading Scale
A
AB+
B
B-

93 - 100
90 - 92
87 89
83 - 86
80 82

C+
C
CD
F
I

77 79
73 76
70 72
64 69
Below 64
Incomplete

Agenda Books
Parents and guardians are expected to review their childs agenda book every
night to check for homework assignments and/or teacher notes. This is a very
important home/school communication tool for students, teachers, and parents.

Homework
Homework will be given Monday Thursday in Language Arts/Writing, Math,
Science or Social Studies. Checks indicate work has been done, not graded. All
homework must be completed the night given.

Missed Assignments
When a student is absent, missed assignments will be collected and held in
the classroom at the end of the day. A parent/guardian can pick up the missed
assignment at the end of the school day. When students return to school, they
have the same number of days they were absent to complete the missed
assignment.

Assessments
Quizzes and test are scheduled as each unit is taught and completed. Failed
test are to be signed by a parent/guardian and returned the following day.

We want to thank you in advance for reviewing these policies, and for your
support and cooperation in helping us provide a safe and effective learning
environment for your child.

Sincerely,
The 3 Grade Team
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