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2009-2010 Events

March

W, Mar. 3: Grades 2-4 Science Fair (2-3 p.m., gym)

Th, Mar. 4: Grades 5-6 Science Fair (2-3 p.m., gym)

F, Mar. 12: International Day, No Hot Lunch Service

W, Mar. 24: Parent Seminar by Patti Aretz on "Affluenza," 6:00 p.m.

April

Th & F, Apr. 1-2: Grade 5 Overnight Trip

Th & F, Apr. 1-2: Parent Conferences, Rooms 1-3 Preschool and Grades K-4

F, Apr. 2: Parent Conferences (see above)--No School

M-F, Apr. 5-9: Spring Break--No School

F, Apr. 23: Spring Performance, Grades 5 & 6

Welcome to Third Grade

Mrs. Davis, x.112
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Room 13

Mrs. Hurley, x.122
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Room 17

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Reading: The children read a variety of books throughout the year. Each novel is accompanied by a study guide.
Vocabulary: The series Wordly Wise is used along with novel-based vocabulary work.
Writing: Children develop their writing voice through journaling, writing poetry, stories, and plays. Learning to express themselves clearly with grade appropriate mechanics is stressed.
Spelling: The SRA spelling program is used.
Handwriting: The D’Nealian cursive handwriting method is used.
Mathematics: Everyday Mathematics is used along with a variety of other math materials.

Social Studies: The Southwestern and Eastern Woodlands Native American cultures are components of the curriculum along with studying English colonization of North America including Jamestown, Plymouth, and Williamsburg. Various other mini-units are “sprinkled in” throughout the year including women’s studies, “Famous February,” etc.