Mrs. Bufano's Third Grade
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Related Arts
Monday Art
Tuesday Library
Wednesday Gym
Thursday Music
Friday Health
Homework Policy
Homework is usually given Monday through Thursday. A planner is used in 3rd grade and the homework is written on the chalkboard every night. The children are encouraged to write down their assignments in their planner. Homework is designed to reinforce what was taught in class. It should take less than 30 minutes to complete. If the homework is not completed, a homework slip will be sent home to be signed and returned. Tests are announced a few days in advance. From time to time students will be assigned projects, especially in Reading. They are designed to enrich and reinforce the message of the theme. The projects are optional.
Important Papers
Please return papers, such as notes from the school or test papers that need to be signed, promptly.
Grading
The grading for third grade is S, I, and U.
S= 100-80
I= 79-65
U= 64 and below
Book Orders
We order from Troll Carnival Books. Order forms are sent home every three or four weeks. The children are under no obligation to buy the books, but they are inexpensive and designed for our grade level. If you make out a check, kindly make it out to Troll Carnival Books.
Reading
Our Reading series incorporates spelling and language along with reading. We cover six themes in third grade. Each theme has a specific spelling list and grammar focus. Theme tests, Skills tests, and Vocabulary tests are given at the end of each theme. The students will also complete a book report by the end of the year.
Math
The math series is a whole new approach to the teaching of math. We are trying to get the children to use reasoning and logic in their approach to solving math problems. Students need to explain their answers. Keep drilling the basic math facts at home. The second half of the year we will be working on multiplication and division.
*Both Reading and Math are aligned to PA Standards.
Social Studies
Students will explore the United States by studying different communities within the U.S.
Science
Students are introduced to life science, earth science and physical science this year.
PSSA Testing
Third grade is the first year that the students take the PSSA tests. We prepare all year by practicing the format of the tests (multiple choice and performance tasks). In the spring there will be a Website for parents and students to prepare for the teats. Information will be given out when dates of the test get closer.
Computers
Once the computers are up and running, we will have a daily schedule for the students. They know which day of the week they will be using the computer. We utilize the time from 8:20 until 8:40 for the computer, as well as other times throughout the day.
I hope that each and every child in my classroom has an enjoyable experience in third grade. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time. The school phone number is 654-1404, and my E-mail address is mbufano@wyomingarea.org