Welcome to 3rd Grade at Maercker School

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 3rd Grade Curriculum Guide - click here

3rd Grade Teachers

Literacy

3rd Grade Literacy instruction includes:

Click on StoryTown icon to go to the Publisher's Website.

Text: STORYTOWN - Harcourt Publishers (2008) 

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Math 

3rd Grade Mathematics instruction includes:

• Place Value
• Money
• Operations (+, -, x, /)
• Time & Temperature
• Data/Graphs
• Geometry
• Measurement (customary, metric)
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Probability 

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New text: enVisionMath (2010)

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 Science 

3rd Grade Science instruction includes topics in:

• Life Science 
  * Plants and Animals
• Earth Science
  * Rocks and Minerals 
  * Weather 
  * Water Cycle
• Physical Science
• Simple Machines
• Matter
• Health
  * Nutrition

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Current text: Harcourt Series

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Social Studies

3rd Grade Social Studies instruction includes topics in:

• Maps and globes
• Communities
• American History
• Government
• Economics
• Current Events

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Current text: MacMillan/McGraw-Hill Series

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 Specials

Art (1x a week)

• Mrs. Mikelsons

Music  (1x a week)

• Mrs. Pine

Physical Education (20 minutes per day)

• Mr. Parker and Mrs. Papanicholas

 Library (1x week)

• Mrs. Nessinger

 Technology (1x week)

• Mrs. DeCarlo, Mrs. Lotz

Social / Emotional Education (1x week)

• Mrs. Pabin, Mr. Goodwin, Mrs. Grabowski 

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Homework

On a daily basis please check:

• Student Planner
• Take Home Folder

Spend time daily on:

• Reading
• Math Facts
• Spelling
• Unfinished class work

Textbooks are available in the reference sections of the local public libraries.

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Grading Scales

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 Field Trips

We plan many field trips for each school year!   

• Shedd Aquarium 
• Art Institute of Chicago
• McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage
• Robert Crown Center   
• Burgess Square Healthcare Center
• 3rd Grade Picnic at Twin Lakes Park

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Snack/Lunch/Recess  

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FAQ's

How much homework should I expect my child to have every night?

Your child will have daily homework to complete. Time in class will be spent recording homework in a student planner and organizing materials. Homework may include skill practice/ worksheets, projects, studying for tests, etc. Additional time should be spent on practice of basic skills including spelling, math facts, and at-home reading. Any unfinished class work is also considered homework. This should take an average of 30 minutes. If you notice that your child is frequently taking longer than this, please notify the teacher.

How should I help my child with homework?

• Agree with your child on a set time and place to do homework every day.
• Provide a quiet, well-lit environment to study and complete homework.
• Discourage distractions such as TV or calls from friends.
• Make sure the materials needed to do assignments are available.
• Talk with your child to see that assignments are understood.
• When your child asks for help, provide guidance, not answers.
• Check to make sure all homework is complete.

How can I encourage my child to read?

• Read aloud to your child often. As you read, stop and talk with your child about the book. Have your child ask questions and make predictions.
• Encourage your child to read "just right" books on his/her own. Children who spend at least 20 minutes a day reading for fun become better readers.
• Explore a variety of texts including non-fiction and fiction books, magazines, poems, recipes, newspapers, and comic books.   

How can I contact my child's teacher?

Parents may contact teachers by sending a note, leaving a voice mail by calling (630) 515-4820, or sending an email*. At the beginning of the school year, individual teachers will provide parents with the preferred method of communication.

*A note about email: Teachers may not be able to check email during the school day.  Please call the school office with any time sensitive information.  For example, if your child needs to leave during the school day for a medical appointment, a written note MUST be sent to school.

How are birthdays celebrated?

We acknowledge birthdays in our classroom. Students may choose to announce their birthdays over the intercom during morning announcements and receive a special sticker from the principal to celebrate. Summer birthdays are recognized during the school year. The library promotes a birthday book program. In addition, students may bring individually wrapped, healthy, treats or trinkets such as pencils, erasers, or stickers to share with classmates. Due to food allergies, please do not send nut products. If planning a party, invitations should be sent through the U.S. mail rather than distributed at school. Addresses may be obtained through the school office.

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