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~3rd Grade Team~

Ms. Dominga

Ms. Liepitz

Ms. Veum

Mr. Murphy

Ms. Reigel (student teacher)

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Additional Student Support Staff:

�School Social Worker - Steve Lish

School Psychologist - Julie Hirsch

Special Ed - Beth Barrett, Cary Sfikas

Speech Pathologist - Jerra Boudjouk

EL Teacher -

School Secretary - Paula McClom

School Nurse - Anna Jameson

Media - Jennifer Nevers

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Daily Schedule Sample

9:15 Morning Meeting/SEL

9:35 Reading

10:45 Advanced Word Study

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Specialist

1:00 Recess

1:30 Read aloud

1:45 Math

2:45 Social studies/science

3:15 Small group reading

3:50 Closing

In addition:

Students have library time once a week for a lesson with Ms. Nevers.

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3rd Grade Literacy

Arts & Letters (knowledge building curriculum)

3rd grade will study four Modules (one per quarter) Click on each link to learn more about the modules

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Advanced Word Study / Small Groups

Focuses on morphology and Spelling patterns
This curriculum was made by the district to be used in grades 3-5 to continue growing their phonics skills
30 minutes daily
Assessments every 5 lessons

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3rd Grade Math

Bridges (McGraw Hill- 75 min daily)

Focus on solid foundational understanding of math

Whole group mini-lessons
“WorkPlace” Games
Math Forums & Number Strings
Home Connections - weekly homework

Dreambox online software - supports ongoing practice of:

Numbers & Operations
Algebra
Geometry & Measurement
Data Analysis & Probability

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3rd Grade Math

Number Corner/Calendar (20 min daily)

Daily Calendar lessons and activities:

Make Predictions
Notice Patterns
Use math content language
Discuss mathematical thinking

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3rd Grade Science & Social Studies

What special units do 3rd graders study in science?

Water & Climate
Structures of Life
Engineering Model Membranes
Motion

What special units do 3rd graders study in social studies?

Information
Exchange of Goods and Ideas
Natural World
Technology
Stewardship

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Upper Campus Specialists

Rotating Schedule:

Physical Education - Jon Deperry
Art - Jennifer McGraw
Music - Emily Wilcox Freeburg

Weekly Library visits

All students have 55 minutes per day of specialists.

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SEL (Social Emotional Learning)

Wayfinder -Six core skills:

Purpose
Self-Awareness
Adaptability
Empathy
Collaboration
Agency

AMAZE works - AMAZEworks supports healthy identities, respect across differences, and connected communities by creating the conditions for belonging and equity in schools, communities and organizations.

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Communication & Organization

Take Home folder (Fridays)

Homework and parent communication or flyers.

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Technology

Students use Chromebooks for some academics. Apps are designed to challenge students individually. On average, only 20-30 minutes per day.

Primarily Sites/Activities:

Lexia Core5 for Literacy

DreamBox for Math

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Attendance & Absences

Students should be in class at 9:15. Students arriving after that are considered late and must check-in at the office.
Contact the school office for absences related to illness at 612-668-3310. Please don’t email teacher directly.
Students arriving late from a doctor should have a note from the doctor.
A “Family Activity Form” must be completed for planned absences (vacations, etc).

http://lakeharriet.mpls.k12.mn.us/family_activity_form

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Drop off and Pick up

Busses drop off and pick up on Vincent Ave
Parent/walker drop off and pick up is on the school side of Washburn Avenue
Consider setting a specific pick-up point (i.e.bike racks)
Please remember to contact the teacher or office with any changes on your child’s dismissal plan for the day

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