Thank you to all
parents for a
successful start to
the new year!
Our Language Arts Program is called
Reading Wonders.
The program will be used for Whole Group
Reading, Small Group Reading, Writing,
Spelling and Grammar.
Wonders Reading
*Predict/Infer
*Visualize
*Identify Main Idea & Details
*Cite Text Evidence
*Ask/Answer ?s
*Identify Genre
*Analyze Text
*Word/Vocabulary Skills
*Summarize
*Text Connections
Wonders Writing
GENRES OF WRITING
*Personal & Fictional Narrative
*Friendly Letter
*How-To
*Research
*Book Review
*Explanatory Essay
*Opinion
WRITING TRAITS
*Ideas
*Sentence Fluency
*Organization
*Word Choice
*Conventions
*Voice
Writing Process
WRITING
PROCESS
REVISE
Rewrite &
add
changes
PREWRITE
Ideas
PROOFREAD
Correct any
mistakes
DRAFT
Choose an
idea and
write
PUBLISH
Wonders Spelling/Grammar
Reading Wonders has an integrated Spelling and Grammar
component. By reviewing your child’s homework packet nightly you
will be aware of what concepts we are focusing on each week.
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Students will receive a Spelling & Grammar HW
packet for each unit.
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Students will complete one page (front/back) each
evening Monday – Thursday.
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Students will take a Spelling & Grammar Test
each Friday.
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Each week students will be given an opportunity to
test out of the weekly spelling list and work on a
challenge list by completing various homework
activities.
Wonders Website
Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser
Students will review lower case letters
and then move through UPPER CASE.
EVERYDAY MATH
Content Strands
•Numbers / Numeration
•Operations and Computations
•Data and Chance
•Measurement and Reference Frames
•Geometry
•Patterns, Functions and Algebra
EVERYDAY
Mathematics
Website
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com
PRACTICE MATH FACTS!
•Flash Cards
•EDM Online Games
•Apps for tablets and
smartphones
•Math Fact Café (My Links)
•Xtra Math Website (My Links)
Science
Life Science
Living Things in Our World
Living Things Interact
Earth Science
Earth’s Land
Weather and Space
Physical Science
Investigating Matter and Energy
Exploring Forces and Motion
Science
At the end of each unit students will be
given an assessment. Prior to the test
two handouts will come home. One is a
study guide the other is a review sheet.
Students may take text books home but
they can also view the entire book
online. Please keep in mind the concepts
on these assessments take some time to
fully understand so we will be reinforcing
them throughout the year.
Science Website
Social Studies
Pennsylvania Heritage
Unit 1
Pennsylvania History & Geography
Unit 2
Pennsylvania Civics &
Government
Unit 3
Pennsylvania Economy
Homework
Contents of Homework Folder:
•Reading Log
•Assignment Book
•Homelink Booklet
•Spelling/Grammar Booklet
Please sign your
child’s Assignment Book
AND Reading Log
each night.
Reading Log
Take time to review the reading log with
your children. It is important that your
child keep up with his/her nightly reading.
Refer to the front of the log for reading
strategies and important information from
our reading specialist regarding our school
wide reading program.
Assessments
PSSA – ELA & Math
Running Records throughout the year
Wonders Reading Assessments
Wonders Writing Projects
Weekly Spelling Tests
Math Unit Assessments
Math Check-ups
Science Unit Assessments
Positive Action Program
Students will participate in a
character education program called
POSITIVE ACTION. Students will be
participating in weekly lessons related
to social, emotional, intellectual and
physical health. Students will have the
opportunity to participate in a Positive
Action Celebration at the end of each
week. To earn participation, they will
need to exhibit positive behaviors
throughout the week.
Community of Caring
Community of Caring is a character
education program that focuses on 5 core
values.
Trust
Responsibility
Family
Caring
Respect
Positive Action, guidance and health
lessons identify these values and help
students become a Community of Caring and
good Candlebrook citizens.
Class Parties
Halloween – Oct.30
Winter - Dec. 22
Valentine’s Day - Feb. 10
End of Year Picnic – June 7
If you are assisting
with a class party,
please follow the
Wellness Policy!
Field Trip
Pennsbury Manor
Spring 2015
Third Grade Musical
March
Act 153
Criminal Background Checks and
Child Abuse Clearances
Implementation of this mandate is going to
impact all of our volunteers. Whether you
volunteer for one event or volunteer on a regular
basis, you will be required to obtain clearances
that the school will keep on file. Getting these
clearances may take some time, therefore you if
you are planning to volunteer you should begin
the process as soon as possible.
A few more points…
*EXCEL*
*PENCILS, PLEASE!*
*BIRTHDAYS*
*BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS*
*Web Site*
Thanks for
coming! We are
going to have a
great year!
Any Questions?