WELCOME TO MRS. GIBSON'S THIRD GRADE CLASS !!!

 

What Incoming Third Graders Should Know

 

Tips for Incoming Third Graders

Third Graders Should...

  • Read well enough to comprehend age-appropriate content-area texts.
  • Be able to work independently
    Possess the social skills and maturity required to work in a cooperative learning group.
  • Be able to sustain a 25-30 minute teacher-directed lesson.
  • Have good number sense and be ready to learn the multiplication table with ease.
  • Possess the physical stamina and maturity to sustain the "third-grade day."
  • Be able to transfer information from textbooks/chalkboard to paper/pencil.
  • Be able to process and absorb third-grade curriculum and content.
  • Begin to write in cursive without mixing manuscript.
  • Begin to tell time to the minute (no digital watches).
  • Make transition from temporary to dictionary spelling.
  • AND
  • Possess the emotional maturity to handle the "overwhelming workload" and high expectations required of today's third graders.
  • Contrary to what researchers say, children DO NOT magically catch up grade three!

(Author Unknown)

 

Briar Crest Third Grade Expectations!

Briar Crest Vision Statement

We,the staff, students, families, and community members of Briar Crest Elementary Schooll will provide a school where:

all students develop social skills, self-esteem and knowledge to enable them to become life-long learners.

all students are challenged to acheive academic success.

all students have a safe nurturing environment that develops them physically and mentally.

effective communication exists among staff, parents, students, and community to facilitate team effort and responsibility.

 

 

Briar Crest Expectations=

The 5 B's

 

1-Be Cooperative    

•  Follow directions promptly   

•  Give turns  

•  Share with others  

•  Solve problems    positively  

•  Do your part

2-Be Kind

•  Use good manners

•  Use kind words and actions

•  Be a friend

•  Include and help others

•  Keep hands and feet to yourself

3-Be Respectful      

 •   Use appropriate voice and words 

 •   Use polite words 

 •   Be a good listener  

 •   Care for and encourage each other 

 •   Respect all property

4-Be Responsible   

•   Demonstrates self-control   

•   Follow the rules  

•   Make good choices   

•   Accept the outcomes of your behavior   

•   Take care of yourself   

•   Do your job

5-Be Safe

•  Use equipment appropriately

•  Follow rules and procedures

• Walk

• Move safely

• Use LINE BASICS

  • Walk on the right side
  • Walk an arm’s distance from the person in front
  • Walk quietly
  • Keep hands to your sides

 

 

 

 

 

OUR SCHEDULE

 

A
B
C
D
E

8:35-9:00
Breakfast
Daily Warm-up
9:10-classes switch

8:35-9:00
Breakfast
Daily Warm-up
9:10-classes switch

8:35-9:00
Breakfast
Daily Warm-up
9:10-classes switch

8:35-9:00
Breakfast
Daily Warm-up
9:10-classes
switch

8:35-9:00
Breakfast
Daily Warm-up
9:10-classes
switch

9:15-9:25
Math 3N
Warm-up Act.
9:25 10:15
Math 3N Lesson

9:30-10:10
Math 3N
Warm-up Act.
9:25 10:15
Math 3N Lesson

9:30-10:10
Math 3N
Warm-up Act.
9:25 10:15
Math 3N Lesson

9:30-10:10
Math 3N
Warm-up Act.
9:25 10:15
Math 3N Lesson

9:30-10:10
Math 3N
Warm-up Act.
9:25 10:15
Math 3N Lesson

10:15-10:30
Math-I.P
11:15-classes switch
11:20-11:45
Lunch
11: 45-12:00
Recess
12:05-12:45
ART

10:15-10:30
Math-I.P
11:15-classes switch
11:20-11:45
Lunch
11: 45-12:00
Recess
12:05-12:45
MUSIC

10:15-10:30
Math-I.P
11:15-classes switch
11:20-11:45
Lunch
11: 45-12:00
Recess
12:05-12:45
PE

10:15-10:30
Math-I.P
11:15-classes switch
11:20-11:45
Lunch
11: 45-12:00
Recess
12:05-12:45
MUSIC

10:15-10:30
Math-I.P
11:15-classes
switch
11:20-11:45
Lunch
11: 45-12:00
Recess
12:05-12:45
PE

12:45-12:55
Restroom Break
1:05-1:15
Math 3G
Warm-up Act.
1:15-1:45 Lesson
1:45-2:00 I.P.

2:05-2:45
SCI/S.S.

2:45-3:00
Finish Work

12:45-12:55
Restroom Break
1:05-1:15
Math 3G
Warm-up Act.
1:15-1:45 Lesson
1:45-2:00 I.P.

2:05-2:45 ART


2:45-3:00
Finish Work

12:45-12:55
Restroom Break
1:05-1:15
Math 3G
Warm-up Act.
1:15-1:45 Lesson
1:45-2:00 I.P.

2:05-2:45
SCI/S.S.

2:45-3:00
Finish Work

12:45-12:55
Restroom Break
1:05-1:15
Math 3G
Warm-up Act.
1:15-1:45 Lesson
1:45-2:00 I.P.

2:05-2:45 PE


2:45-3:00
Finish Work

12:45-12:55
Restroom Break
1:05-1:15
Math 3G
Warm-up Act.
1:15-1:45 Lesson
1:45-2:00 I.P.

2:05-2:45
SCI/S.S.

2:45-3:00
Finish Work
3:00-3:20AR/Silent Rdg. Time
3:25 Prepare for dismissal
3:35 DISMISSAL
3:00-3:20AR/Silent Rdg. Time
3:25 Prepare for dismissal
3:35 DISMISSAL

3:00-3:20AR/Silent Rdg. Time
3:25 Prepare for dismissal
3:35 DISMISSAL

3:00-3:20 AR/Silent Rdg. Time
3:25 Prepare for dismissal
3:35 DISMISSAL

3:00-3:20 AR/Silent Rdg. Time
3:25 Prepare for dismissal
3:35 DISMISSAL

 

 

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Last updated 8/28//05