Mrs. Bulen's
Third Grade
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The children are expected to complete a book report monthly. There will be a variety of topics, selected by the teacher, which encourage children to read many different types of books.
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Our class will enjoy many trips related to our curriculum. While learning about Arcadia, we will visit the Los Angeles County Arboretum, the Arcadia Police Department, Arcadia Fire Station # 2, the Arcadia Historical Museum, Arcadia City Hall, and the Santa Anita Racetrack. We will also visit the Armory of the Arts in Pasadena. |
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On Monday the homework folder goes home with a weekly reminder. Announcements, current and future events will be listed on this reminder. Homework is assigned every night except Friday. The homework activities are assigned to reinforce what has been presented in class. The district also expects every third grader to read twenty minutes nightly. This Reading Record is due on Friday. |
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The
following rules have been discussed in class. Please go over the rules
with your child. |
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Four Blocks Of Language Arts |
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Guided Reading Teaching students how to read by:
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Self Selected Reading Students:
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Writing
Ideas
Sentence Fluency |
Working With Words Students:
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Literature Books for Third Grade
Literature selections provide the following key factors:
- study of significant works of literature
- listening, speaking, reading and writing are taught through integrated literature lessons
- students develop positive attitudes of self and others through meaningful experiences with literature
Arcadia has adopted a new supplemental
math curriculum and will be using the textbook called Math Steps.
The program is in alignment with the state standards and will be used in
conjunction with the Dale Seymour series which we have previously used.
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Unit 1: Place Value, Money and Time |
Unit 6: Geometry, Data and Probability |
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Unit 2: Addition |
Unit 7: Fractions |
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Unit 3: Subtraction |
Unit 8: Multiplication and Division to 9 |
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Unit 4: Multiplication to 5 |
Unit 9: Multiplication and Division by 1 digit numbers |
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Unit 5: Multiplication and Division |
Unit 10: Measurement |
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Unit 11:
Decimals |
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Earth Science Objectives: The Solar System
What is Earth like? |
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Physical Science Objectives: Investigating Matter and Energy What
are physical properties of matter? |
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Life Science Objectives: Survival of Living Things What do
plants need? |
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Social Science
Map Skills
Tongva Indians
Cheyenne Indians
Arcadia History
Rules and Laws in Daily Lives
Celebrating our U.S. Citizenship
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CHARACTER
COUNTS |
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Respect: Respect is showing others that they are valued for who they are, for their character, not what they look like or what they have. It means treating others the way you want to be treated, never insulting or making fun of others who are different in looks, ability, race or religion. A respectful person is polite, does not use bad language and never uses violence. |
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Responsibility: Responsibility is doing what you are supposed to do. Responsible people think ahead, set reasonable goals, control their tempers and always do their best. They don't give up easily, especially when others are counting on them. They are accountable for the consequences of their choices; they don't blame others for their mistakes. |
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Citizenship: Citizenship is doing your share to help your family and make your community a better place. Good citizens are good neighbors. They cooperate with others, obey laws and rules, respect the authority of parents, teachers, and others, and they protect the environment. |
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Caring: Caring is being kind, helpful, and generous to everyone. Caring people are not selfish; they are considerate and always think about how their conduct affects others. They have compassion and empathy; they care how others feel and they are charitable and forgiving. They do good deeds without thought of reward. |
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Trustworthiness: Trustworthiness is being honest, telling the truth, keeping promises and being loyal so people can trust you. Trustworthy people don't lie, cheat or steal. They have integrity and the moral courage to do the right thing and stand up for their beliefs even when it is hard to do so. |
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Fairness: Fairness is playing by the rules, taking turns, sharing and listening. Fair people do not take advantage of others, consider all sides before they decide and don't blame others unjustly. |
Third Grade
students participate in squads that rotate weekly. The children are grouped
heterogeneously and meet with one of the third grade teachers. Students
are exposed to a variety of different activities that promote team work,
sportsmanship and physical education skills. Skills for activities such
as punch ball, hopscotch, soccer, volleyball, jump rope, relays, dodge ball,
kickball, yoga, and aerobics are taught.
Students will rotate monthly among the third grade teachers in order to experience a variety of art lessons. They will also learn to play the precorder.
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Wassily
Kandinsky |
Henri
Matisse |
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Jackson
Pollock |
Edgar
Degas |
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Vincent
van Gogh |
Composers |
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Precorders |
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Patriotic Performance: March 16, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Media Center - Tuesdays
Media Center 10:35 - 11:05
a.m. Library 12:15-12:45
p.m.
